Kristy Hart
Details
English / Education
Butler University
1992 : 1996
• Simultaneously manage multiple complex projects with a focus on collaboration with information security engineers, subject matter experts, technical writers, and management.
• Develop documentation for information security technologies, including network security, vulnerability management (server and endpoint), access management, encryption and decryption, operating systems and database platforms, and authentication.
• Develop brand and style guidelines and other ancillary reference material to assist team in documentation efforts.
2016 : Present
Elevance Health
Information Security Advisor / Technical Writer
• Engaged in an on-site assignment at Anthem.
• Collaborate with members of the Technology Security Strategy and Delivery team and other departments to develop, write, edit, and maintain technical and procedural documentation for the Technology Security Operations department within Anthem.
• Simultaneously manage multiple complex projects with a focus on collaboration with information security engineers, subject matter experts, technical writers, and management.
• Develop documentation for information security technologies, including network security, vulnerability management (server and endpoint), access management, encryption and decryption, operating systems and database platforms, and authentication.
• Develop brand and style guidelines and other ancillary reference material to assist team in documentation efforts.
2016 : 2016
TEKsystems
Consultant
• Managed production team of 13 consisting of project editors, indexers, compositors, a resource coordinator, and a production assistant; hired, trained (or facilitated training), coached, disciplined, and conducted performance reviews for staff.
• Established and maintained production schedule resulting in meeting or exceeding delivery expectations.
• Created and maintained production budget for each product – print, electronic, and video production.
• Worked closely with editorial and marketing to meet business needs for promotions and conferences.
• Established processes for producing content in various e-formats with regard to building derivative content, creating production processes focused on quality control, and delivering content to conversion vendors.
• Conducted weekly team meetings to inspire team and discuss overall corporate initiatives; regularly scheduled one-on-one meetings with each individual team member.
• Planned and scheduled all projects.
2008 : 2016
Pearson
Managing Editor
• Managed the most challenging and high-profile authors/most revenue-generating projects from release to production to manufacturing. Oversaw copy editing, author review, indexing, composition, and proofreading.
• Fostered relationships with authors to encourage future Pearson endeavors.
• Managed yearly internship program resulting in the addition of 5 full-time employees.
1999 : 2008
Pearson
Sr. Project Manager / Editor
• Developed and maintained delivery schedule for entire Catalog Design Department.
• Managed Art Department within Catalog Design responsible for non-text components for all media output including catalog cover designs, CD/DVD label designs, website designs, and various other design components.
• Maintained organization of any outsourcing within the department, including maintaining specific budgets for all current Howard W. Sams accounts to ensure profitability.
1998 : 1999
Howard W. Sams
Manager of Catalog Design
Skills
Academic Publishing, Blogging, Books, Content Development, Content Management, Content Strategy, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Digital Publishing, Ebooks, Editing, Editorial, Online Publishing, Project Management, Proofreading, Publications, Publishing, Team Leadership, Textbooks
About
Deadline-driven and results-oriented technical writer and project manager with experience in different disciplines and deliverables (print, electronic, video). Intrigued by the challenge to come up with better ways to improve quality, cost savings, and efficiency. Adept at combining internal and external resources in order to facilitate the best results. Adapts easily to any environment or change.
Proven team leader / manager with expertise in recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating. Engaging and enthusiastic about team collaboration. Mentor with a dedication to enhance professional development among colleagues.