Joanne M. Cummings
208 Summer Street
North Andover, MA 01845
Tel. (978) 688-0109; Cell: (978) 397-6891;
E-mail: joanne@cummingslimited.com

EXPERIENCE:

5/04 - Present      CUMMINGS, LTD., North Andover, Mass.                                    
Principal
Cummings Ltd. is high-quality, service-oriented editorial firm providing reporting, writing and editing services for several IT industry publications, including Network World, Redmond Magazine, Redmond Channel Partner and Computerworld. As principal, handled all reporting, writing and editing for several high-profile, in-depth feature assignments per month, as well as managed and wrote a regular blog for Network World's Google Subnet. Also provided production services, including writing, editing and copyediting, for advertorial projects serving Alcatel, Cisco, F5, Hewlett-Packard, Sprint and other IT organizations through a partnership with Paul Desmond Editorial Services.

9/03 - 5/04      CONNEXUS MEDIA (Now part of Ziff Davis), Topsfield, Mass.                                    
Web Editor
Responsible for all writing, editing and updating of 50 Web sites within the Connexus Media (formerly Internetbiz.net) brand. Wrote, edited, produced, scheduled and distributed 25 e-mail newsletters per week, significantly increasing readership and site traffic. Web sites included PDFzone and Publish, as well as ContentManagementIQ, CRMIQ, DocumentIQ, eBusinessIQ, eCommerceIQ, eMarketingIQ, eMediaIQ, GraphicsIQ, ImagingIQ, PhotoIQ, PrintingIQ, StreamingMediaIQ, WebDesignIQ and WebDevIQ. Wrote and edited company marketing materials as needed.

4/01 - 4/02      NETWORK WORLD, Southborough, Mass.                                    
Associate Online News Editor
With a small team, held responsibility for the tone of Fusion, the Web-based news site supporting Network World, a weekly, national industry publication focused on networking technologies. Worked closely with reporters, both internal and via a news service, to ensure every story met or exceeded the publication's high news standards. Gathered, edited and posted daily news to the site, decided story placement and honed overall news focus. Edited 20 e-mail newsletters per week on a range of networking technologies. Worked closely with a variety of experts/writers to set deadlines, usher copy through various stages and ensure quality/timeliness. Newsletter topics included wireless LANs, product reviews, network servers, management strategies, messaging technologies, security and virus alerts, optical networking, voice/data convergence, wide-area networks, Windows NT and Windows networking.

9/00 - 4/01      FREELANCER, North Andover, Mass.                                    
Reporter, Editor, Copyeditor
Provided freelance reporting, editing and copyediting to national industry publications such as Network World, Computerworld, Microsoft Executive Circle Magazine and Corporate Portals Letter, as well as for Paul Desmond Editorial, a high-tech content producer. For more, see Examples.

2/96 - 9/00      UCG TECHNOLOGY DIVISION, Dedham, Mass.
Editor, Corporate Portals Letter (12/99 - 9/00)
Conceived and implemented start-up 16-page monthly newsletter targeting developers of corporate and enterprise portals. Researched topics, garnered sources, conducted interviews with both news makers and case study candidates. Wrote all articles, including news, features, briefs, product spotlights, and case studies. Edited newsletter for content, grammar and consistency. Designed the publication using PageMaker 6.5 (PC). Developed all stylesheets. Performed all article layout. Created all accompanying graphics and charts. Worked directly with production and printer to ensure timely delivery of newsletter to approximately 1,000 paid subscribers.

Editor, I/S Analyzer Case Studies (2/96 - 9/00)
Researched, wrote and edited monthly 16-page newsletter. Published three case studies per month, with accompanying analysis, focused on early adopters of leading-edge technologies. Topics included corporate portals, Java, ATM, voice over IP, Web blocking software, wireless LANs, IS staff retention and Year 2000 testing. Handled all layout, including text, charts and graphics, using Microsoft Word 6.0.

1/93 - 2/96       FREELANCER, Marlborough, Mass.                      
Reporter, Editor, Copyeditor
Handled a variety of freelance reporting assignments for industry publications such as Network World, LAN Times, Computerworld and Business Communications Review. Wrote and produced industry reports for market research firms, including Focus Data and Market Perspectives. Copyedited quarterly Collaboration supplement for Network World, as well as trade show materials for Retail Systems and white papers for Lotus Development Corp.

11/87 - 1/93    NETWORK WORLD, Framingham, Mass.                
Senior Editor/Writer (7/91 - 1/93)
Wrote a variety of news and feature articles for weekly national industry publication focused on network technologies. Headed up various departments, including New Products, Local Area Networks, Management Strategies and Internetworks. Wrote features for Reader Advocacy Force, User Excellence Award, and Power issues, as well as other supplemental articles.

Managing Editor, Global Networks (10/90 - 7/91)
Ushered quarterly start-up through the editing, layout and production process. Responsible for coordinating freelancers, budgeting copy, adhering to print/production deadlines, and ensuring the overall quality and consistency of the publication.

Associate Editor, Network World (11/87 - 10/90)
Edited and copyedited weekly publication to ensure overall quality and consistency. Handled all layout duties. Wrote headlines, blurbs and captions. Acted as liaison between production and editorial staffs.

SKILLS: AP Style, HTML (HomeSite, CuteFTP, FrontPage, Ipswitch WS FTP), Adobe Acrobat and PDF, MS Word, MS Excel, Atex, PageMaker (Mac & PC)

EDUCATION:
BOSTON COLLEGE, Chestnut Hill, MA
BA English/Communications, 1985
Member of Arts & Sciences Honors Program