Natascha Chtena, Ph.D.
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Experienced editor, content manager and content strategist with demonstrated ability to develop and implement style guides and editorial standards. Expert in plain language and accessible communication. Skilled communicator adept at collaborating effectively and cohesively with multidisciplinary teams and contract professionals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Researcher and Editor
Scholarly Communications Lab, SFU
06.2022 - Current
- Develops research proposals, identifies research objectives and creates research plans.
- Collaborates with other scientists to develop strategies for data collection and analysis.
- Writes and edits research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding science communication and open science.
- Gathers and organizes documentation for research and collaboration purposes.
- Utilizes exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce accurate, engaging, and informative content.
Copy Editor and Proofreader
Freelance
09.2012 - Current
- Edits and revises wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
- Checks and corrects grammatical and spelling errors in diverse documents.
- Uses style guidelines to make accurate changes and comply with ideal structure.
- Recommends copy edits based on knowledge of target audience and internal and external style guides.
Editor-in-Chief
Harvard Kennedy School
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Oversaw, trained and developed writers and associates, assistants and junior editors to optimize production and quality of work.
- Established editorial direction and publication policies and procedures and monitored and maintained functional consistency.
- Liaised with Managing Editor to supervise daily operations and set production and performance goals.
- Assigned manuscript submissions to editorial board for peer review and publishing determination.
- Represented and promoted publication at publisher events, trade shows and conferences.
Instructional Design and Open Content Librarian
College Of The Sequoias
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Led campus in use of instructional technology to engage students in interesting and retentive learning.
- Advised faculty on online course design, content development and delivery.
- Designed online course materials for faculty and supported implementation.
- Collaborated with fellow librarians and school administrators to develop online library resources for students.
- Developed and taught an online course on library research techniques.
Part-Time Teaching Fellow
University Of California, Los Angeles
01.2013 - 06.2018
- Developed face-to-face and hybrid courses in media and communications, film theory, music history and German language.
- Established objectives for lessons, modules and projects.
- Presented courses to undergraduate students and created lesson plans, tests and assignments to ascertain how well students retained class materials.
- Researched and developed innovative learning methods to optimize learning processes.
Part-Time Market Research Analyst
Wavemetrix
01.2011 - 10.2014
- Researched consumer opinions and marketing strategies in collaboration with marketing team personnel.
- Used sentiment analysis to detect and code emotions in text data.
- Utilized specialized software to capture and process data.
- Outlined research findings in detailed documentation to support decision making by project managers, clients and other marketing team members.
Part-Time Book Reviews Editor
InterActions
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Planed, reviewed and revised content for publication.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
- Adhered to APA and internal style guidelines, educating writers on standards.
Part-Time Copy Editor
IDOL Magazine
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Compiled lists of common usage and style errors to reduce number of mistakes and improve consistency in style.
Editor-in-Chief
Highlights Magazine
01.2008 - 06.2010
- Developed and maintained editorial standards for content.
- Collaborated with editorial director to determine journal content and topics of special issues.
- Delegated and monitored progress of assignments, ensuring achievement of all deadlines.
- Oversaw layout design and worked with production team members to complete daily and weekly content schedules.
- Recruited talented freelance writers to research and compose articles.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to gauge development and problems regarding sales, marketing and publication.
Managing Editor
Highlights Magazine
01.2008 - 06.2008
- Managed publication calendar and editing schedule ensuring deadline are met and quality is maintained through content calendars.
- Coordinated work with proofreaders, graphic designers and photographers.
- Oversaw compliance with style guide, editorial guidelines and brand identity.
- Managed freelance editorial teams, coordinating 40+ remote workers to achieve prescribed deliverable milestones.
- Supported publication by helping develop layouts and collaborating with production teams.
Movie Reviews Editor
VELVET Magazine
02.2006 - 06.2008
- Wrote, commissioned, copy edited and proofed features relating to the local and international film industry.
- Reviewed films for the publication.
- Collaborated with writers and graphic designers to develop content schedules and plan workflows.
- Developed and maintained relationships with film PR agencies.
Magazine Content Writer
Freelance
09.2005 - 06.2008
- Pitched articles and wrote content for a variety of publishers including VOGUE Hellas, Marie Claire Hellas, FREE Magazine, and Athens Voice.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
Education
Ph.D. - Information Studies
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA09.2019
Master of Arts - Social Sciences And Comparative Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2014
Master of Arts - Anthropology And Media Studies
School of Oriental And African Studies
London, UK06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Optics And Optometric Techniques
University of West Attica
Athens, GR06.2009
Skills
- Technical Communication
- Technical Documentation
- Proposal Writing
- Report Writing
- Copyediting
- Proofreading
- Content Management Systems
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Workflow Optimization
- Project Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Greek
Native or Bilingual
German
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Select Publications
- Chtena, N., Alperin, J. P., Morales, E., Fleerackers, A., Dorsch, I., Pinfield, S., & Simard, M.-A. (2023). The neglect of equity and inclusion in open science policies of Europe and the Americas. In SciELO Preprints. https://doi.org/10.1590/SciELOPreprints.7366
- Fleerackers, A., Shores, K., Chtena, N., & Alperin, J. P. (2023). Unreviewed science in the news: The evolution of preprint media coverage from 2014-2021. Quantitative Science Studies, Advance publication. https://doi.org/10.1162/qss_a_00282
- Fleerackers, A., Chtena, N., Pinfield, S., Alperin, J. P., Barata, G., Oliveira, M., Peters, I. (2023). Making science public: a review of journalists’ use of Open Science research. F1000Research, 12(512). https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.133710.1
- Chtena, N. (2021). “Opening” Art History: Exploring the Motivations and Practices of Faculty Using Open Educational Resources in Lower-Level and General Education Art History Courses. Journal of Interactive Media in Education (JIME). DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/jime.677
- Chtena, N. (2019). The Social Construction of Openness: Open Textbooks and Their Interpretations. TheInternational Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society, 15(3). https://doi.org/10.18848/1832-3669/CGP/v15i03/23-40
Timeline
Researcher and Editor
Scholarly Communications Lab, SFU
06.2022 - Current
Editor-in-Chief
Harvard Kennedy School
06.2020 - 06.2022
Instructional Design and Open Content Librarian
College Of The Sequoias
09.2019 - 06.2020
Part-Time Book Reviews Editor
InterActions
03.2013 - 03.2014
Part-Time Teaching Fellow
University Of California, Los Angeles
01.2013 - 06.2018
Copy Editor and Proofreader
Freelance
09.2012 - Current
Part-Time Market Research Analyst
Wavemetrix
01.2011 - 10.2014
Part-Time Copy Editor
IDOL Magazine
09.2010 - 06.2011
Editor-in-Chief
Highlights Magazine
01.2008 - 06.2010
Managing Editor
Highlights Magazine
01.2008 - 06.2008
Movie Reviews Editor
VELVET Magazine
02.2006 - 06.2008
Magazine Content Writer
Freelance
09.2005 - 06.2008
Ph.D. - Information Studies
University of California, Los Angeles
Master of Arts - Social Sciences And Comparative Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Master of Arts - Anthropology And Media Studies
School of Oriental And African Studies
Bachelor of Science - Optics And Optometric Techniques
University of West Attica
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