Megan Hernandez

Megan Hernandez-| Matawan, NJ |- Copy Editor | Proofreader | Project Manager Copy editor with more than 18 years of experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, preparing scientific articles for print and online publication, producing high-quality original content, and maintaining strict deadlines; highly analytical and inquisitive proofreader with the ability to pay meticulous attention to detail in fast-paced environments where expectations are high and customer satisfaction is paramount. ● Expert communicator ● Creative problem solver ● Committed team member ● Dedicated leader ● Organized professional ● Customer-focused individual EXPERIENCE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Piscataway, NJ March 2001 to October 2019 Journals Coordinator | Publications Operations 2015 to 2019 Handled manuscripts from acceptance to publication for multiple journals via company-specific workflow management system; supervised and maintained constant contact with offshore vendors to ensure quality by verifying PDF proofs against original author submissions, reviewing author changes for accuracy, closely monitoring project delivery for timeliness, etc. ● Published more than 10K pages annually, consistently meeting all deadlines/budgets; managed journal pages on IEEEXplore website ● Ensured author satisfaction with the finished product; worked closely with society members to keep publications on target ● Contributed to the writing and dissemination of professional training documents; trained and mentored new team members Senior Editor | Publications Operations 2007 to 2015 Edited/published manuscripts for multiple journals per IEEE brand style in XML-based program; carefully monitored publication budgets and milestones ● Published more than 7K pages annually, consistently meeting all deadlines/budgets; managed journal pages on IEEEXplore website ● Ensured author satisfaction with the finished product; worked closely with society members to keep publications on target ● Proofread the work of Assistant and Associate Editors; trained and mentored new team members Associate Editor | Publications Operations 2003 to 2007 Edited/published manuscripts for multiple journals per IEEE brand style in XML-based program ● Published more than 5K pages annually, consistently meeting all deadlines/budgets; managed journal pages on IEEEXplore website ● Ensured author satisfaction with the finished product; worked closely with society members to keep publications on target Assistant Editor | Publications Operations 2001 to 2003 Supported Associate and Senior Editors in editing/publishing manuscripts per IEEE brand style in XML-based program; maintained daily correspondence with colleagues, society members, and authors; generated status reports US Army Communications Electronics Command (CECOM), Fort Monmouth, NJ Contract Specialist | Acquisition Center Supported Contracting Officers in administering and/or terminating communications contracts on behalf of the US Government EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in English, Minor in Spanish Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ ADDITIONAL SKILLS: Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook Windows; Adobe Acrobat; Google Mail; macOS and iOS 2000 to 2001