Olivia MacDonald

Olivia MacDonald has a diverse work experience in the publishing industry. Olivia worked at O'Reilly Media as the Director of Content Development starting in April 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Managing Editor at O'Reilly Media from May 2019 to April 2022.

Before joining O'Reilly Media, Olivia worked at EBSCO Information Services as a Publisher Content Management Specialist from February 2018 to May 2019. In this role, they engaged with the database team, ensured product quality, and maintained documentation for internal and external processes.

Olivia also worked at HCPro as a Managing Editor from January 2014 to February 2018. Their responsibilities included researching and developing new products, collaborating with marketing, and conducting market research for product planning.

Olivia started their career at Heinemann Publishing, where they held the role of Freelance Permissions Editor from May 2011 to February 2018. Olivia managed freelance projects, researched source information, and negotiated contracts with outside publishing groups.

Prior to that, Olivia worked as an Editor at Jones and Bartlett Learning from March 2011 to January 2014. Here, they developed emergency medical learning tools and managed projects throughout all stages of production.

Olivia's early experience includes working at Heinemann Publishing as an Editorial Associate from August 2008 to March 2011, where they acted as a project manager and implemented an E-book program. Olivia also served as a Senior Contracts Associate at Heinemann Publishing from March 2006 to August 2008, facilitating contract negotiations and managing permissions issues.

Throughout their work experience, Olivia has demonstrated strong project management skills, market expertise, and a dedication to maintaining product quality and customer satisfaction.

Olivia MacDonald earned their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English, Creative Writing from the University of Maine, Orono, where they studied from 1999 to 2004.