Kirsty M.

Experience

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  Gordon and Breach Publishers/Harwood Academic

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1998

  • Acquired and developed books and journals in behavioral sciences, criminal justice, military science, and literary criticism• Created and launched The Justice Professional, Contemporary Justice Review, and Police Practice and Research journals • Organized and chaired meetings with authors and editors at national conferences (e.g., American Criminal Justice Association, International Police Executive Symposium)• Researched and identified new areas for acquisitions.

  • Acquisitions Editor

    Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  • Managing Editor

    Jan 1994 - Jan 1996
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  New York Botanical Garden

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Publications Editor

  • Edited all print and website content: quarterly members’ newsletter, science reports, annual reports, other literature on plants and botanical research (handouts, brochures, signage)• Collaborated with scientists and directors of marketing, finance, development, and membershipon articles for newsletter and content for annual report Worked closely with design department to ensure timely production of all publications• Supervised budget for newsletter • Created NYBG style manual. Show less

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  National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis

  Jan 2007 - Sept 2018

  • Solicited and edited articles for quarterly membership newsletter • Acquired content and assisted with implementation and design of online news bulletin• Edited annual conference materials and other association literature • Reported bi-monthly to executive board on the Problem Gambling Training Partnership, a statewide collaboration between NAAP, the New York Council on Problem Gambling, the National Association of Social Workers (NY State chapter), the New York Mental Health Counselors Association, and the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services• Assisted with organizing annual conference in NYC. Show less

  • Director Communications & Marketing

    Mar 2016 - Sept 2018

  • Editor

    Jan 2007 - Feb 2016
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  ICON plc

  Oct 2018 - Sept 2019

  Managing Editor

  • Edited manuscripts of peer-reviewed monthly journal (circulation: 59,000) for clarity and readability, including appropriate spelling, grammar, punctuation, and word usage• Managed workflow for articles in various stages of review, editing, and production• Collaborated with editor and designer on scheduling, layout, and artwork• Verified facts and references as necessary to ensure accuracy• Scanned medical/pharmaceutical news websites to select and edit articles for bi-weekly online newsletter • Worked with contributors (pharmaceutical professionals, academics, and freelance writers) to resolve content issues and secure approval of proofs • Updated P&T style manual (based extensively on AMA Manual of Style) as needed• Edited on-demand online newsletters as required by clients. Show less

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  Self-Employed

  Sept 2019 - Jan 2020

  Editor
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  MJH Life Sciences®

  Jan 2020 - now

  Copy Editor