Zachary T. Eggemeyer
EDUCATION 2015
2162 NW Everett St. # 7. Portland, OR. 97210 zachary.eggemeyer@ooliganpress.pdx.edu 503.887.4718
Masters of Science, Writing & Book Publishing Portland State University, Portland, OR
Bachelor of Arts with Honors, American Studies 2011
PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE C47: A Film Journal June 2014–Present Ooligan Press
EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE Siblings and Other Stories Dec. 2014–Present Ooligan Press
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
Working with writers, editorial board, and press to facilitate production and publication of new academic film journal. • Set and maintain production schedule.
• Copywriting and copyediting.
• Brand publication.
• Typesetting and page layout.
• Present proof of concept to client.
• Prepare content for web publication.
• Lead weekly team meetings.
• Plan and coordinate launch event.
Led team in researching and writing pitch documents. • Established intent in acquiring manuscript. • Identified market for proposed book. • Wrote sales hook copy. • Wrote author biography. • Outlined production schedule for book.
A Series of Small Maneuvers Oct. 2014 Ooligan Press
• Successfully pitched manuscript to press and acquired title.
The Ghosts Who Travel with Me Jan. 2015–Present Ooligan Press
• Developed editorial and marketing strategies for book. • Found comparative titles.
Worked with acquisitions team to prepare pitch documents for manuscript and wrote developmental revision letter to author. • Researched promotional channels, compiled awards list, and gathered library resources to ensure market success.
DESIGN EXPERIENCE
• Recognized strengths and weaknesses of manuscript.
• Crafted developmental revision letter to assist author in the revision process. • Consulting on the development of subsequent ms drafts.
Working closely with project manager and publisher to create interior design and layout book. • Selecting typography based on content.
• Setting and styling text.
• Creating and presenting design concepts.
• Maintaining communication with departments throughout process.
• Importing xml.