Resume

Stephen J. Lenier

Long Beach, CA
steve@stevelenier.com

SUMMARY

Publications professional with 25 years of experience grounded in
managing editorial responsibilities for STM publications and associated digital extensions.

EXPERIENCE
Managing Editor

Neurosurgic.com - Cypress, CA – September 2009 to present

• Work with founders to determine content and direction of social media website for neurosurgeons.

• Write monthly member and corporate newsletters.

• Write occasional blog entries.

• Develop partnerships with neurosurgical vendors.

• Edit website content and company documents.

• Assist in marketing campaigns and promotions.

• Attended 2012 Annual Meeting of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and 2013 Annual Meeting

of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Editor
Lenier Editing, Etc. - Cypress, CA - December 2003 to present
• Focus on medical content, especially online.
• Edit and write content for online and print publications.
• Develop content for websites.
• Edit content for online and traditional publications.
• Perform research for clients and assist in implementation of research results.
• Assist clients with planning of website development.
• Perform myriad of tasks for clients including creation of websites,
   development of marketing plans, assistance with graphics, etc.

Managing Editor
Retina Times - Cypress, CA – December 2004 to December 2011
• Planned and managed publication cycle of official publication of the American Society of Retina Specialists.
• Worked with Editor-in-Chief to plan, acquire, and create content.
• Developed new sections for magazine and identified appropriate section editors.
• Edited content in advance of publication.
• Worked with designer to create and evolve the look of the magazine.
• Worked with designer on layout of each issue.
• Ensured continued advertiser participation including ad sales and billing.
• Contacted physician authors and advertisers to receive all materials in time for issue deadlines.
• Identified and coordinated outsourced professionals (proofreaders, writers, printers, etc).
• Determine new directions and opportunities for publication.
• Also served as Editor for various supplements, and for The History of the American
Society of Retina Specialists, a book prepared for the society’s 25th anniversary.

Director of Operations / Director of Web Development
OPTIONS National Fertility Registry - Garden Grove, CA - March 2003 to October 2003
• Assisted in managing financial, legal, and procedural affairs of company.
• Designed and implemented methods of increasing revenue.
• Worked on marketing and advertising campaigns.
• Attended society and organization symposiums and conventions.
• Worked with Registry Director to determine and implement all website goals.
• Increased traffic to website through search engine optimization and
  submission, link exchanges, marketing and advertising.
• Planned and created or acquired content for site.
• Assisted in redesign of website.
• Analyzed website statistics to determine future actions.
• Updated pages as needed.
• Created advertising banners and marketed website revenue opportunties.

Managing Editor
RTPortal.com - Los Angeles, CA - January 2002 to March 2003
MedSpecialists, Inc. - Los Angeles, CA - January 2001 to March 2001
Radiology.com - Los Angeles, CA - January 2000 to December 2000
Journal of Radiology (JRAD) - Los Angeles, CA - January 2000 to December 2000
• Established and managed content division for Web portals, covering topics of
  radiology, oncology and neurosurgery.
• Determined content strategies and implemented content-related activities.
• Planned and coordinated creation of original clinically-oriented content.
• Gathered existing medical literature resources and presented them in an
  organized fashion.
• Directed placement onto website of original content and content derived from
  other sources.
• Created and updated website pages using FrontPage and HTML coding.
• Edited website pages and other documents.
• Participated in development of website member Community.
• Developed two online peer-reviewed journals.
• Arranged partnerships, affiliations, link exchanges and banner exchanges with
  other Internet companies.
• Continuously updated links directory of over 3,000 links.
• Created advertising banners and other basic graphics.
• Worked with advertising/marketing departments to develop and launch
  appropriate campaigns.
• Spoke with representatives of appropriate companies to acquire advertising
  for websites.
• Represented organizations at society meetings.
• Covered society meetings as Press representative resulting in featured
  website content.
• Attended educational conferences.
• Developed navigation strategies for websites.
• Participated in launch of information portal for start-up image management
  company.

Managing Editor / Executive Managing Editor
Neurosurgery - Los Angeles, CA - December 1991 to December 1999
• Managed editorial office of major international medical journal.
• Responsible for timely advancement of submitted manuscripts (1,000+/yr)
  through peer-review system.
• Coordinated scheduling with publishers (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins) to
  produce monthly print and online versions.
• Instrumental in concept, design, and development of initial journal website.
  Involved in continuous re-design, improvements, additions, editing, and
  maintenance, leading to launch of full-text online version.
• Supervised staff to be sure all work was completed efficiently and correctly.
• Assisted editor in organizing accepted articles into monthly issues (approx.
  3,000 pages/yr).
• Extensive proofreading.
• Worked with editor and publisher on format decisions and new ideas. Generated
  activity reports and statistical reports. Some involvement in arenas of
  advertising and journal promotion.
• Represented journal at society meetings and events.
• Maintained office budget, including staff salaries and benefits, equipment
  costs, office expenses and supplies, travel, and all editorial-related expenses.
• My initial responsibility was to set up a new editorial office for an
  established medical journal. Purchased Macintosh and IBM-compatible computer
  systems, office furniture and equipment, staying within budget.

Freelance Editor
College Reading - Los Angeles, CA - April 1991 to May 1992
• Worked with authors to revise a series of reading textbooks.
• Wrote skills exercises for each article, and copyedited typed versions of
  these exercises. Assisted in writing, typing and copyediting answer manuals.
• Helped authors keep track of each other's independent work, and organized
  final manuscript to be sure all correct materials were sent to the publisher.
• Proofread, answered queries, and made changes on versions returned from the
  publisher at each stage.

Editorial Assistant
Dept. of Endocrinology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Los Angeles, CA - April 1991 to November 1991
• Organized submitted manuscripts to produce a science textbook, The Pituitary.
  Copyedited, checked revisions, and standardized format.
• Pursued all necessary materials for each chapter and contacted authors to speed
  receipt of those items. Supplied authors and publisher with progress reports and schedules.
• Created basic illustrations for this book and other publications, and made
  slides for meeting presentations using a Macintosh computer. Also assisted in
  preparation of other manuscripts being submitted for publication.

Manuscript Coordinator
Endocrinology - Iowa City, IA - March 1988 to March 1991
• Received and processed manuscripts in fast-paced editorial office to produce
  a monthly international science journal.
• Communicated with authors, editors, reviewers and publisher by phone, FAX,
  e-mail, and mail.
• Assisted Managing Editor with statistical analysis, bookkeeping, supervision
  of employees, and special projects.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

• Council of Science Editors
• Society for Scholarly Publishing

EDUCATION

Bachelor of General Studies, The University of Iowa, July 1987
Majors: Journalism and English

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