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EXPERIENCE

CrossGen Entertainment
Director of Ancillary Publishing/Managing Editor Code 6 Comics/CGE
2002-2003

Launched and managed two graphic novel imprints. Forged relationships with industry talent, facilitated the editorial traffic flow, consulted with creators, and managed each title as an individual project.

• Managed publishing imprint of 10 monthly titles, all of which shipped on time.
• Outlined page rates for freelancers, which resulted in overall savings of 14% for art and editorial.
• Negotiated contracts for creator-owned projects that garnered the company 75% ownership of properties and opened up potential new revenue stream.
• Nominated as “Best Editor” in prestigious 2003 Comics Buyer’s Guide Fan Awards.
• Discovered and launched two properties that continue to hold serious Hollywood attention. First project secured was optioned for television before second issue was published immediately generating over $10,000 in option fees.
• Served as lead copy editor on all graphic novels and in-house copy.

Director of Corporate Communications
1999-2002

Launched new line of graphic novels with award-winning upstart publisher and helped establish editorial direction. Conceptualized and implemented marketing campaigns, created loyalty programs, developed messaging, and consolidated PR and advertising efforts.

• Created and implemented strategic marketing and advertising campaigns that helped company win prestigious Diamond Gem Awards as “Best Publisher” three straight years.
• Represented company as spokesperson in news articles by mainstream and trade press.
• Wrote and distributed over 100 press releases with 100% successful placement rate and placed over 350 stories.
• Generated positive press in mainstream publications, including Maxim, Better Homes and Garden, Southern Living, The Washington Times, Chicago Tribune, and others.
• Created and maintained media database of over 200 of the most industry-friendly journalists.
• Wrote crisp, entertaining copy for award-winning company marketing web site.
• Increased brand loyalty by implementing Fan Membership area drawing in over 20,000 unique members.
• Initiated and led development team to launch e-commerce online mall generating thousands of dollars.
• Implemented sustained media and consumer push which helped company to grow into fourth largest U.S. graphic novel publisher within three years.
• Spearheaded company growth at major fan-attended conventions by increasing traffic and booth size annually by at least 10%.

Wizard Entertainment Group
Promotions Manager, Wizard: The Comics Magazine and Wizard Specials
1997-1999

Produced revenue and maintained circulation for two monthly consumer magazines with a total readership over 300,000.

• Generated thousands of dollars in revenue by securing in-magazine send-away offers.
• Exceeded expectations by securing world-renown titles, X-Men and Spider-Man, for send-away offers, something unattainable for the previous seven years.
• Reestablished schedule for existing send-away offer program and maintained schedule going forward never missing a deadline.
• Maintained circulation by generating and securing new and creative insert ideas while staying within budget.
• Grew innovative “zero issue” line-up into monthly circulation enhancing program.
• Increased brand loyalty by generating and securing tens of thousands of dollars worth of innovative contest prizes.
• Organized and produced Wizard Fan Awards, an annual awards ceremony, attended by over 900 at company owned convention.

ACSV Media Corp.
Managing Editor, COMBO Magazine
1994-1997

Launched monthly consumer magazine and initiated magazine’s ground-breaking content and focus, helping set it apart from other magazines and gaining a solid core audience. Responsible for day-to-day operations, including supervising staff of five, focusing on editorial, marketing, and promotions.

• Worked closely with network of freelance and staff writers to assure the timely completion of all assigned articles.
• Wrote/edited 1100 plus articles and columns on topics including graphic novels, video games, music, movies, trading cards, and more.
• Wrote 36 monthly review columns from which quotes were regularly used in ads for products.
• Increased brand loyalty by generating and securing thousands of dollars worth of innovative contest prizes.
• Initiated the first-ever phone card inserts, creating new brand and helping raise sales 10% on those issues.
• Created and implemented the “Gold Edition” program generating thousands of dollars in revenue.
• Represented company as spokesperson in news articles by mainstream press.

Comic Book Collector Magazine
Editor, Comic Book Collector Magazine
1992-1994

Responsible for day-to-day operations of monthly consumer magazine, including supervising staff of two, focusing on editorial, marketing, promotions, and advertising sales.

• Evolved magazine from simple collector magazine to respected trade journal increasing loyalty 5%.
• Created and implemented over seven new and innovative column ideas.
• Wrote/edited 300 plus articles and columns on topics including graphic novels, trading cards, and more.
• Wrote 22 monthly review columns from which quotes were regularly used in ads for products.

Assistant Editor, Card Collector’s Price Guide/ Sports Card Trader Magazine
1992-1997

Helped maintain and improve editorial direction for monthly consumer magazines and assisted with marketing, promotions, and advertising sales.

• Generated advertising sales of $20,000-$25,000 per year.
• Created exciting article ideas that strengthened editorial direction.

World of Fantasy Comic Books
Manager
1991-1992

Handled all daily retail operations, including opening, closing, inventory, and customer assistance.

• Increased customer base and annual sales by 15-20% using intense product knowledge and people skills

PERSONAL

• Bachelor of Science – Psychology, Towson University, 1991
• Member of Phi Alpha Theta – History Honor Society