My name is Debbie Seeger, and I’m an accomplished music print publishing Production Editor seeking opportunities to enhance an organization or individual’s media project management operations. My professional experience has fostered a passion for thinking, working, and learning to effectively participate in the creative process. I’m a stickler for details, so if a client or team member overlooks an error my eagle eye will find and fix it!
I’m also open to occasional freelance gigs, including editorial production guidance for independent non-fiction authors. Please see my Other Services page to view writing samples, as well as unique tasks that may be overlooked by media creators.
Master Communicator & Collaborator
My publishing journey began at Hal Leonard, the world’s largest music print publisher. I started as a Music Engraver (note setter) before progressing to the multi-faceted role of Production Editor. Due to economic conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, my position was eliminated by the company in 2020. I love variety in my workday and am searching for my next career adventure!
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Coordinated production of hundreds of best-selling books for the world’s largest music print publisher, contributing to record-breaking industry trade show sales
- Served as editor and consultant for the independently-published book Music Theory for the Bass Player, a frequent Amazon Best Seller in its primary book category since 2015
- Improved Hal Leonard’s inventory supply chain by efficiently managing reprints to prevent back orders, prioritizing based on warehouse quantity on hand and average number of units sold per month
- Solved layout problems for products reprinted without prepress updates by collaborating with Hal Leonard’s Creative Services and Digital Print departments
- Implemented procedures to ensure proper music royalty payouts of digital media and researched patent mills, enhancing intellectual property knowledge
- Conducted research as needed to update and improve information in publication reprints, preserving relevance during life of product
SKILLS
Copy, Graphics & Music Notation Editing & Proofreading | Graphic Design Fundamentals | Technological Adaptability | PC & Mac Operating Systems| Basic Spanish Language Communication
TALENT CARD ASSESSMENT
RELATOR: Relates well to others, is approachable and empathetic
TEAM: Cooperative, supportive, and altruistic in thought and action
DIRECTION: Ability to offer guidance and convey messages to others
EXPECTATIONS: A keen desire to be the best compared to others
PROBLEM SOLVER: Understands and can effectively solve complex problems