Whitney Deuel

Current

• Proofreader at Freelance
• Assistant Race Director/Registrar at Bob Cook Memorial Mt Evans Hillclimb Bike Race (Self-employed)

Past

• Associate Producer at Interactivate, Inc
• Writer at American Cycling Association
• Special Events Coordinator at Scripps Health Foundation

• Journal Manager at Elsevier
• Creative Services Assistant at Authentic Images, Inc. (Sole Proprietorship)

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Education

• The Colorado College

Recommended

9 people have recommended Whitney

Connections

93 connections

Industry

Marketing and Advertising

Whitney Deuel’s Summary

Detail-oriented, project manager that has worked in many environments including scientific publishing, non-profit event planning and interactive marketing. Good liaison between different parties working on project, whether internal or external. Excellent language and grammar skills. Ability to proofread/copyedit. Excellent attention to budgetary concerns and deadlines.

Whitney Deuel’s Specialties:

publishing-related databases, editing, proofreading, client relationships, writing, event planning, project management of website and email marketing,

Whitney Deuel’s Experience

• Proofreader

  Freelance

  (Writing and Editing industry)

  April 2008 — Present (1 year 8 months)

  Proofreading and copyediting
  Typing
  Other writing and editing services

• Assistant Race Director/Registrar

  Bob Cook Memorial Mt Evans Hillclimb Bike Race (Self-employed)

  (Self-Employed; 1-10 employees; Sports industry)

  July 1992 — Present (17 years 5 months)

  A position only held in the summer, part time.
  o Register cyclists for competition through a well-organized registration system
  o Supervise volunteer staff
  o Manage and maintain the event's budget
  o Coordinate staff housing, air & ground transportation
  o Proof-check and edit all written race materials

• Associate Producer

  Interactivate, Inc

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

  April 2006 — April 2008 (2 years 1 month)

  Manage web and email-related projects, interfacing between internal client services executives and the creative & programming departments to meet client expectations and deadlines
  
  Assist with project management on website redesign, admin or content management tool creation, and email marketing strategies
  
  Create site maps, project timelines
  
  Coordinate and manage submissions for annual builder and marketing awards
  
  Research and coordinate an online advertising presentation for homebuilder clients
  
  Proofread marketing materials, including emails, websites, proposals, statements of work, print collateral
  
  Assist with copy writing, copy style guidelines and enforcement
  
  Set up and test marketing emails for spam triggers, tracking links, clarity and correctness in search engines

• Writer

  American Cycling Association

  (Sports industry)

  January 2006 — May 2006 (5 months)

  Write grant proposals for programs of American Cycling Association
  Update Website text

• Special Events Coordinator

  Scripps Health Foundation

  (Non-Profit; 10,001 or more employees; Philanthropy industry)

  June 2005 — January 2006 (8 months)

  • Wrote website, catalog & newsletter copy, auction item descriptions, letters
  • Coordinated auction materials, including live auction PowerPoint slides, catalog
  • Tracked and processed auction items, donations, sponsorships, attendees’ names, invoices
  • Liaisoned with Event Managers and Director, creative services, hospital development offices, internal foundation departments, donors, attendees, vendors
  • On-site: managed volunteer staff, coordinated attendee registration, auction cashiering & item pickup
  • Assigned Events: Acura Classic Benefit for Breast Cancer, Tour of Hope, Scripps Clinic Golf Tournament, Spinoff Auction. Assist with: Mercy Ball, Candlelight Ball, donor events

• Journal Manager

  Elsevier

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Publishing industry)

  August 1999 — June 2005 (5 years 11 months)

  • Piloted an end-to-end process (submission through publication) to produce a more efficient workflow
  • Managed medical/scientific manuscripts through review and issue process from submission to publication in printed & electronic forms, while remaining within budget and meeting the journal’s deadlines for on-time publication
  • Liaison between authors, reviewers, internal and external editors, suppliers, & internal support departments
  • Proof-checked/proofread articles & cover material to ensure accuracy and overall quality of journal
  • Trained new employees in standard procedures, including writing & reviewing materials, facilitating classes & mentoring
  • Member of Social Events Committee

• Creative Services Assistant

  Authentic Images, Inc. (Sole Proprietorship)

  (Sole Proprietorship; 11-50 employees; Consumer Goods industry)

  September 1998 — August 1999 (1 year )

  o Tracked incoming and outgoing licensor approvals and photos
  o Proofread catalog sheets, marketing sheets, and product prior to production
  o Wrote press releases regarding upcoming product or newly acquired licenses
  o Fulfilled contractual obligations for licensors with sample product

Whitney Deuel’s Education

• The Colorado College

  BA , Comparative Literature , August 1994 — May 1998

  Thesis written to graduate: Roads to Self-Consciousness: The Journeys of Invisible Man and John Howard Griffin.

  Activities and Societies:

  Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society; Deans List.

Additional Information

Whitney Deuel’s Honors:

2007 WebAward for Kapalua.com