Chrystie Hopkins

Chrystie Hopkins has over 19 years of work experience in the publishing industry. Chrystie began their career as a Production Coordinator at Computer Publishing Group in 2001, where they created monthly column layouts and assisted advertisers with pre-press requirements. Chrystie then moved on to Aptara (GTS Publishing Solutions), where they served as an Editorial and Production Project Manager, managing the development and production of K-12 and college textbooks.

In 2004, Chrystie joined Cengage Learning as a Production Editor, working on English as a Second Language and English Language Teaching programs. Chrystie managed all stages of production and coordinated with various professionals involved in the process. Chrystie later became a Content Development Project Manager at Lumina Datamatics Limited, overseeing the development of manuscripts for print books and online learning programs.

From 2016 to 2018, Chrystie worked as a Production Coordinator at Celilo Group Media, managing print and digital coupon production and advertising for multiple merchants. Chrystie then joined Ohlinger Studios as a Development Editor, collaborating with the development team to create Pearson eLearning manuscripts and enhancing image, video, and interactive content.

Chrystie also had freelance experiences, working as a Freelance Proofreader at Page Street Publishing in 2018 and as a Project Manager, Art and Photo Manager, and Content Developer at USA Self Employed since 2006. In both roles, they managed various aspects of book production and worked closely with publishers.

Chrystie'smost recent position is as a Project Manager at Vista Higher Learning, which they started in 2019. In this role, they collaborate with multiple departments to create print products and online learning programs, leads the project team, and ensures timelines and schedules are met.

Overall, Chrystie Hopkins has a diverse background in project management, production, editing, and content development within the publishing industry.

Chrystie Hopkins completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Colorado State University, attending from 1995 to 1999. Chrystie later pursued further education and received a Professional Certificate in UX Design and Research from the University of Michigan's School of Information, attending from 2022 to 2033. Additionally, in 2023, they completed a Project Management certification from Coursera.