Resume
TeXt Marks the Spot is the virtual vitae of my writing, editing and blogging over the last decade in the Bay Area. I began in 1999 as a copywriter for a Japanese toy portal. Ten years later, I found myself back in the field of collectible toys, this time as editor in chief of ToyCyte. After 15 months, ToyCyte fell victim to the recession, but I’ve continued to support the scene with my own blend of “toy journalism.” When I’m not writing about toys, I work as a developmental editor and instructional designer in the tech and education sectors. I enjoy all types of writing that attempt to educate, illuminate, and, occasionally also titillate. I’m currently interested in freelance opportunities. You can find the most current samples of my writing on several blogs.
Contact Jeremy at jeremymadcap [at] yahoo [dot] com
I am currently working as a freelance toy journalist, a marketeer for a couple of toy companies and an instructional designer for an online learning program. You can read all about the toy stuff over here. This website is meant to illustrate my more “academic” work. Take a tour of the sidebar for samples of my work past to present.
Editor-n-Chief
After writing for ToyCyte since its launch, I was promoted to EIC. I covered toy culture news, trends, events, collaborations and more, plus edited the work of several freelancers. I posted up to 10 news articles a day, and was responsible for creating several popular features, including custoMONDAYs. ToyCyte celebrated its first anniversary in April 2009: (one year of writing about toys)!
Contributor and occasional blog-sitter on toy news and local (Bay Area) events.
Contributor on culture and trends, with a focus on art and design.
Contributor on culture and trends, including toys, music, books, websites, memes and fashion.
Contributor to 100% Online Student Success (Roxanne DuVivier)
- Wrote chapters on technology, communication and health
- Edited manuscript reducing jargon and improving tone
- Created online tools to support teachers and students
Designer of custom textbooks and assessments for:
- South Georgia Technical Institute (student success)
- University of North Texas (decisive writing)
- Eastern Kentucky University (music appreciation)
Creator of interactive learning tools and resources for:
- The Complete Student, Achieving Success in College and Beyond (Alan Gelb)
- Career Success, Right Here, Right Now! (Peter Hess)
- 100% Online Student Success (Roxanne DuVivier)
Creator of supplementary learning materials and quizzes (Web Tutors) for:
- Introduction to Law 5E (Beth Walston-Dunham)
- Fundamentals of Law Office Management 4E (Pamela Everett Nollkamper)
Developer for Career Success Virtual Library for distant learning students including:
- Career success tips, health information and job skills
- Virtual reference room and tools for lifelong learning
Milady U and Salon Training International
Instructional Designer
- Created 5 online learning modules for a business training course
- Wrote and edited copy for students
- Wrote and edited speeches for industry professionals
- Created assessment questions and final exam
- Designed 20 PowerPoint presentations to enhance the course
Ion Systems (acquired by MKS Technology for Productivity)
Technical Writer
- Wrote hardware and software manuals for ISO 9000 company
- Wrote field service instructions for end-users
- Translated technical content into usable, readable information
- Edited patent applications from non-native English speakers
- Created content for website and tradeshows
Stanford University’s HighWire Press
Production QA Analyst
- Developed content for online archive of medical journals
- Conducted quality assurance to maintain high standards
- Documented automation software for use by international vendors
- Wrote stylesheets per individual journal specs
- Parsed SGML on a UNIX system
“Ipsissimis verbis!”
Jeremy Brautman is a whittler of words. Maxwell is my middle name. It comes from my grandfather, Max, who was a whittler of wood.
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