amanda j losonsky
Senior Digital Producer at Pearson
university glasgow student earning msc psychological study | writer/editor
Pearson
https://uk.linkedin.com/company/pearson
- Preparing digital MyLab IT courses for publication, which includes ensuring all content has been delivered; building it into digital production platform; and following-through with the Quality Assurance testing and publication of the courses
- Hosting meetings to determine needs and expectations, while also keeping abreast of changes to delivery and planning accordingly
- Both building in editorial and digital content while also managing vendor building assistance
- Providing demonstrations of building and course setup to fellow colleagues
- Setting up templates for MyLab & Mastering Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
- Leading the course production team and assigning tasks as needed
- Providing direction and instructions to vendors who are assisting with building content into courses, and making sure that the schedules and quality of product are maintained, and deciding what changes need to be made upon review
- Growing, learning, and developing new ways to improve the course and user experience of our digital MyLab product
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Senior Digital Producer
Pearson
https://uk.linkedin.com/company/pearson
- Managed, built, and updated current courses already in production, and new courses that were released throughout the year; all releases were on schedule
- Trained new producer in platforms and digital course building essentials; oversaw work and assisted along the way, and provided guidance when concerns arise and determining best solutions
- Managed the eText 2.0 building process, which included training editors and vendors to work in the eText 2.0 environment; providing directions and assistance to eText vendors; and publishing eTexts on time for course release
- Utilized OneCRM to address concerns in products, and troubleshooted queries that are reported to the digital team and fixing in a timely manner
- Organized courses and content, prepared them for Quality Assurance testing, and worked extensively with the QA team and vendors to ensure that courses meet both quality checks and accessibility standards; worked in Jira to complete QA testing
- Studied HTML/CSS to build HTML pages for digital MyLab courses
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Producer (MyLab IT)
Pearson
https://uk.linkedin.com/company/pearson
- Learned and mastered the course production process in the Pegasus platform to manage the build for the digital online courses that correspond to each textbooks and combined textbook for MyLab IT, a product that teaches students to effectively use Microsoft Office products and other digital technology
- For 2016, more than 20 courses were published, and all were published on schedule
- Assigned portions of the build to vendors and oversaw their work
- Updated all previously existing courses in use between the years of 2010 and 2013 with fixes, and republished these as needed
- Communicated regularly with the internal colleagues to ensure deadlines are being met, keep team alert to any changes or updates, and address queries and concerns as a team
- Developed new tracking systems for course content and to outline course building processes
Greater New York City Area
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Associate Producer (MyLab IT)
Pearson
https://uk.linkedin.com/company/pearson
- First point of contact for the editorial department; responded to and directed queries from internal colleagues and from external professors and instructors requiring assistance
- Project managed text reviews and focus groups; located professors and subject matter experts for participation; set up the content for review; took notes and analyze and compiled data
- Developed working relationships with professors and instructors, and suggested several to become future vendors, freelancers, and advisory board members for team
- Created contracts and purchase orders for vendors and freelancers; processed their invoices and keeping detailed records of payments
- Assisted with various research projects to develop new products for users
Greater New York City Area
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Editorial Assistant (Health Professions)
University of Stirling
https://uk.linkedin.com/company/university-of-stirling
I worked as Brand Ambassador for the University of Stirling's Career Development Centre during my time as a full-time student. In this role, I:
- Promoted the name of the Career Development Centre and ensured that students knew the events that were occurring
- Offered information as to how the Career Development Centre can help students with their future careers 
- Handed out flyers and hung up posters; set up promotional handouts for events; and wrote blog entries and school newspaper articles regarding the Career Development Centre
Stirling, Scotland
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Brand Ambassador
Gaelic Books Council and mneTV
- Worked for both the Gaelic Books Council and mneTV
- Reviewed archive materials to determine its potential for future publication
- Conducted and analyzed market research to see if similar products were available or desired
- Reported back to the Gaelic Books Council with my recommendations at the completion of the placement
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Intern
Pitch Publishing
https://uk.linkedin.com/company/pitchpublishing
- Marketed for "Bent Arms and Dodgy Wickets," written by Tim Quelch
- Utilized social media and other various outlets to promote the book
- Ensured that all information is updated promptly on all media websites as new information is received, as well as considered other ways to reach our target market
- Drafted letters to send to various organizations to market the book
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Marketing Intern
Penguin Books
https://uk.linkedin.com/company/penguin-random-house-uk
- Used both InDesign and Photoshop to edit manuscripts and create documents and invitations for events
- Created cover briefs and preliminary pages for future books
- Worked with and assisted the marketing team of Penguin Press
- Attended meetings and learned the dynamics of the publishing industry
- Responded to queries from clients, and sent out books and mailings to various customers
London
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Marketing Intern
Barnes & Noble
https://uk.linkedin.com/company/barnes-&-noble
- Provided prompt customer service with a smile
- Offered a friendly and courteous attitude and warm conversation, while still ensuring that I completed my tasks quickly and that customers were never dissatisfied with the quality of their order or my service
- Jumped in to assist throughout the store in other areas and departments, though my main role was barista in the cafe
Paramus, New Jersey
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Barista
Rite Aid
https://uk.linkedin.com/company/riteaid
- Handled phone calls on a multiline phone, filed various papers, and greeted and served clients promptly and efficiently
- Assisted pharmacist in various tasks, including counting prescriptions, keeping the pharmacy orderly, and updating the our stock and supplies
- Met customers needs while maintaining a positive and friendly attitude, acting as a liaison between the pharmacist and our clients
Limerick, PA
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Pharmacy Technician
Northeast Editing, Inc
https://uk.linkedin.com/company/northeast-editing-inc.
- Wrote and edited documents for educational materials, including the USA Test Prep Standard, the Books and Authors webpage, and various textbooks
- Improved my ability to write to a specific age group and limit word count by writing for Test Prep Standard 
- Created, edited, and formatted documents for educational materials, and updated data for trade shows
Jenkins Township, PA
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Intern and Freelance Writer
Barnes and Noble Wilkes
https://uk.linkedin.com/company/barnes-&-noble-college
Part-time position while earning Bachelor's at King's College and doing internship with Northeast Editing
Achievements: Employee of the Month - June 2009
- Provided excellent and efficient customer service in all areas of the store; communicated with associates and customers alike, always greeted people warmly and treating them with respect
- Worked both in the cafe as a barista, and also as an associate throughout the store in whatever ways needed
Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Book Seller and Cafe Associate
King's College Writing Center
https://uk.linkedin.com/company/kings-college
The Writing Center at King's College seeks to help educate and improve the writing abilities of its students. As a peer tutor, I:
- read research papers, essays, bibliographies, and other forms of writing, and helped guide my fellow peers towards a stronger paper or thesis
- noted spelling, grammatical, and consistency errors, and pointed them out to my peers, so that corrections could be made
- suggested improvements to formatting, layout, and tone of documents
I never rewrote papers or essays, but always explained why their writing was in error and suggested ideas to help fix it.
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Peer Tutor
Master of Science - MS
Psychology
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University of Glasgow
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Master of Letters - MLitt
I earned my Master of Letters in Publishing Studies and graduated with merit. During this time, I worked as a Brand Ambassador for the Career Development Centre, and took on a number of internships and placements, such as Pitch Publishing, Penguin Press, Gaelic Books Council and mneTV.
Publishing
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The University of Stirling
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Bachelor
While attending King's College, I worked part-time at Barnes and Noble. I also worked with the Writing Center and interned at Northeast Editing, all while still maintaining the Dean's List.
English - Writing
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King's College
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Glasgow
Mirka Polychronaki
Telephone Counsellor  at AXA Health
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Glasgow
MINWOO KANG
MSc Psychological Studies at the University of Glasgow
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Lesmahagow
Sophie Manson
COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills (SVQ Level)
MSc Psychological Studies graduate of The University of Glasgow
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Glasgow
Ashley Rose
MSc Psychological Studies at the University of Glasgow
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Greenock
Maria C.
MSc Psychological Studies Graduate
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United Kingdom
Sarah Diaa
Healthcare Assistant at a mental health facility | MSc Psychological Studies graduate
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Glasgow
Sarah Newton
Msc Psychological Studies Graduate
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Paisley
Dr Dougie Marks
Health Psychologist & CBT Practitioner in the University of Glasgow Medical School
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United Kingdom
Aimi Amalina Zulkefli
Accounting Professional | MSc Psychological Studies | University of Glasgow
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Johnson City, NY
Kyle Juzwiak
I make money playing video games for fun in my free time.
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New York City Metropolitan Area
Kelly Santana Banks
Author * Publisher * Writer & Creator at Kidpressroom
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New York, NY
Blake Newby
Beauty & Style Editor at Essence Communications Inc.
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Greater Pittsburgh Region
Sarah Turnbull
Technical Editor/Writer at Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP)
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Houston, TX
Jerry Morrow
Photographer /Author
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Fair Lawn, NJ
Julia Guerra
Freelance Journalist
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Cincinnati, OH
Elizabeth Stetler
Director, Content Development at RecruitMilitary
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Rialto, CA
Jacob Airey
Social Media Coordinator | News Writer | Published Author