World Book Encyclopedia

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The World Book Encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the United States. According to the company, it's mission is to "enhance learning and reading for children around the world by developing ... Originally published: 1917 Series: 22-volumes Subject: General knowledge LC Class: AE5.W55 Genre: Encyclopedia Country: United States of America

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World Book Encyclopedia Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Joe Shuster Joe Shuster Salem, Missouri Details
Joe Shuster's World Book Encyclopedia Experience August 1974 - August 1981
Job Retired IT professional
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Lake County Astronomical Society   2002 - 2011
Weight Watchers  December 2008 - October 2010
Siebel Systems  December 1995 - January 2001
Gupta Corporation  April 1994 - November 1995
Netwise  July 1990 - March 1994
Ingres Corporation  May 1986 - June 1990
Datalogics, Inc.   September 1981 - May 1986
World Book Encyclopedia   August 1974 - August 1981
Container Corporation of America  May 1973 - August 1974
JC Penney  October 1972 - February 1973

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   1968 — 1972
BS, Mathematics and Computer Science

Edward H. Fiedler III Edward H. Fiedler III Greater Chicago Area Details
Edward H. Fiedler III's World Book Encyclopedia Experience 1992 - 1994
Job Sr Financial Analyst and experienced Accountant
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Currently looking for new opportunites   August 2012 - Present
Robert Bosch Automotive   2012 - Present
Playboy Enterprises, Inc.   September 1994 - July 2012
World Book Encyclopedia   1992 - 1994
Federal Sign   1989 - 1992

Skills
Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Variance Analysis, Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Internal Controls, Financial Forecasting, Accounts Receivable, Forecasting, Finance, Budgets, Project Planning, Sarbanes-Oxley, Journal Entries, Management, Consolidation, Payroll, Microsoft Excel, US GAAP, Marketing, General Ledger, Strategic Planning, Auditing, Team Building

Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University   1989 — 1992
MBA, Finance & Accounting

DePaul University   1983 — 1987
BA, Finance & Accounting

Fenwick High School   1975 — 1979

Janice Muri Janice Muri Sarasota, Florida Area Details
Janice Muri's World Book Encyclopedia Experience 1977 - 1980
Job Business Manager at Bay Systems, Inc.
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Bay Systems, Inc.   Customer Service SupervisorBretfordOctober 1998 - May 2001
Valspar  April 1995 - October 1998
Atapco Office Products   May 1989 - April 1994
Grainware, div. of SiLite   July 1980 - April 1989
World Book Encyclopedia   1977 - 1980

Skills
Account Management, B2B, Budgets, Business Analysis, Business Development, Business Process, Change Management, Coaching, Competitive Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Direct Sales, Event Management, Event Planning, Financial Analysis, Key Account Management, Forecasting, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Negotiation, New Business Development, Payroll, PowerPoint, Process Improvement, Product Development, Product Management, Product Marketing, Program Management, Project Management, Recruiting, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Presentations, Salesforce.com, Sales Process, Selling, SharePoint, Solution Selling, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Team Building, Team Leadership, Vendor Management

Education
DePaul University   1993 — 1994
Business

Wright Junior College
AA, Business Administration

Karin Giffney Karin Giffney Greater Seattle Area Details
Karin Giffney's World Book Encyclopedia Experience February 1983 - July 1986
Job Vice President, Marketing at TMobile USA
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
T-Mobile  July 2013 - Present
KarinG Consulting, LLC   May 2012 - July 2013
Discover Financial Services  2005 - September 2012
Discover Financial Services  1999 - 2005
Discover Financial Services  1989 - 1999
World Book Encyclopedia   February 1983 - July 1986
Allstate Insurance  1980 - 1983

Skills
Decision making through..., P&L Management, Team Leadership, Building Brand Awareness, Customer Retention, Organizational..., Customer Insight, Customer Experience, Direct Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Credit Cards, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Financial Services, Online Marketing, Direct Mail, Strategy, Digital Marketing, Management, Lead Generation, Advertising, Multi-channel Marketing, Leadership, Start-ups, Brand Management, Segmentation, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Strategic Communications, Marketing Research, Market Planning, Analytics, B2B Marketing

Education
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science, Communications

Karen Leckey Karen Leckey West Palm Beach, Florida Area Details
Karen Leckey's World Book Encyclopedia Experience 1986 - 1991
Job Editor and Writer
Industry Online Media
Experience
Self Employed  August 2014 - Present
Lakeview Health  September 2013 - August 2014
Self Employed  January 2009 - December 2013
Lakeview Health  August 2012 - September 2013
iVillage  June 2005 - December 2008
Nova Southeastern University  August 2003 - May 2005
Microsoft  1994 - 2001
World Book Encyclopedia   1986 - 1991

Skills
Copy Editing, Research, Content Management, CMS, Writing, Editorial, Style Guides, AP Style, CMOS, SEO copywriting, Newsletters, Editing, Social Media, Content Creation, Content Strategy, SEO, Advertising, Public Relations, Books, Web Content, New Media, Journalism, Proofreading, Publishing, Content Development, Online Publishing, Newspapers, Freelance Writing, Marketing, Web Content Management

Education
Northwestern University   1981 — 1985
B.S.J., Journalism

Cathy Melloan Cathy Melloan Chicago, Illinois Details
Cathy Melloan's World Book Encyclopedia Experience 1998 - 2004
Job
Industry Publishing
Experience
Cathy Melloan Research, Inc.   January 1985 - Present
Shutterstock  2013 - 2014
Encyclopaedia Britannica  June 2009 - December 2012
Steve Curtis Design, Inc. (SCD)   2000 - 2009
Anthology, Inc.   2005 - 2007
World Book Encyclopedia   1998 - 2004
Rigby Education  2001 - 2002
Getty Images  1982 - 1996
Encyclopaedia Britannica  1987 - 1992

Skills
Photo Research, Academic Publishing, Editorial, Publishing, Books

Education
Columbia College Chicago   1975 — 1978
Photography and Art

William Casey William Casey Greater Chicago Area Details
William Casey's World Book Encyclopedia Experience May 1987 - February 1993
Job Independent Marketing and Advertising Professional
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Freelance  January 2010 - Present
Epsilon (formerly Aspen Marketing Services)   January 2007 - December 2009
Havas (formerly Euro RSCG)   July 2004 - September 2006
DDB  August 2003 - June 2004
Olson Communications  March 2002 - July 2003
FCB (formerly DraftFCB, Draft, Draft Worldwide, Draft Direct, Kobs & Draft)   February 1993 - December 2001
World Book Encyclopedia   May 1987 - February 1993
Learning The Ropes   1982 - 1987

Skills
Copywriting, Concept Development, Promotions, Creative Strategy, Market Planning, Creative Development, Direct Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Brand Development, Corporate Branding, Marketing Communications, Creative Direction, Integrated Marketing, Email Marketing, Direct Mail

Education
Northwestern University
B of A, Journalism

Marilyn Hartig Marilyn Hartig Fort Collins, Colorado Area Details
Marilyn Hartig's World Book Encyclopedia Experience February 1964 - October 1983
Job Team Leader at L'dara Int'l
Industry Internet
Experience
L'dara Int'l   December 2014 - Present
Protection & Prosperity Consultant   January 2014 - Present
Altair, LLC   April 2012 - Present
LegalShield, Independent Associate  November 1999 - Present
The Global Information Network  March 2013 - 2013
Delaney Educational Enterprises  August 2008 - February 2012
Books Are Fun  August 2003 - June 2008
Builder-Architect Magazine   September 2001 - June 2007
World Book Encyclopedia   February 1964 - October 1983

Skills
Account Management, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Sales Management, B2B, Project Management, Newsletters, Training, Social Media, Email Marketing, Management, Advertising, Customer Service, Networking, Marketing, Leadership, Public Speaking, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Coaching

Education
Concordia University   1958 — 1961
B.S, Elementary Education

Concordia High Schol - Seward, NE   1955 — 1958
B.S., Elementary Education

Alex Teller Alex Teller Greater Chicago Area Details
Alex Teller's World Book Encyclopedia Experience January 2013 - May 2014
Job Manager of Communications and Editorial Services at Newberry Library
Industry Libraries
Experience
Newberry Library  May 2014 - Present
World Book Encyclopedia   January 2013 - May 2014

Skills
Editing, Publications, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Editorial, Blogging, Writing, Newsletters, Marketing, Social Media..., Advertising

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2010 — 2012
Master’s Degree, English Language and Literature/Letters

DePaul University   2005 — 2008
Bachelor’s Degree, English Language and Literature/Letters

Rebecca Moon Dominguez Rebecca Moon Dominguez Portland, Oregon Area Details
Rebecca Moon Dominguez's World Book Encyclopedia Experience March 1998 - July 1998
Job Global Marketing Communications Manager at Versation
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Versation  June 2010 - May 2011
Directorship  November 2006 - January 2010
Directorship  May 2006 - November 2006
AFS Intercultural Programs  April 2003 - May 2006
EIS  February 2002 - February 2003
Insearch, University of Technology   December 2000 - September 2001
Sydney Olympics   August 2000 - October 2000
World Book Encyclopedia   March 1998 - July 1998

Skills
Marketing Communications, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Online Advertising, Event Management, CRM, Business Development, Advertising, Product Development, Team Building, Management, Account Management, Leadership, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Project Management, Team Leadership, Budgets, Social Media Marketing, Nonprofits

Education
Portland State University   2014 — 2016
Master of Education (M.Ed.), BTP

Harvard University Extension School   2009 — 2009
Management Course: Marketing Research & Analysis

Instituto Cervantes, Spanish Ministry for Education   2004 — 2004
Advanced Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language, Spanish

University of Technology Sydney   1999 — 2003
BS Communications, International Public Communications and Advertising

University of Technology Sydney   1999 — 2003
BA, International Studies (Spanish)

Universidad de Málaga   2002 — 2002
Advanced Course in Hispanic Studies, Spanish Language and Culture

Bill Park Bill Park Greater Detroit Area Details
Bill Park's World Book Encyclopedia Experience June 1965 - January 1978
Job Associate Real Estate Broker at Keller Williams Realty
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Keller Williams Realty  May 1986 - Present
Starpak Solar Systems   1979 - 1985
World Book Encyclopedia   June 1965 - January 1978

Skills
Land, Home, Real Estate, Selling, Small Business, Short Sales, REO, Investment Properties, Buyer Representation, Relocation, Foreclosures, Referrals, Sellers, Property, Sales, Condos, Investors, Buyers, New Homes, SFR, Residential Homes, First Time Home Buyers, New Home Sales, Listings

Education
Central Michigan University   1962 — 1965
Bachelor's degree, Social Studies Teacher Education

Mott Community College   1960 — 1962

Melody Mattheis Melody Mattheis Greater Chicago Area Details
Melody Mattheis's World Book Encyclopedia Experience January 1991 - June 1994
Job Software Developer
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Independent Contractor  April 2015 - Present
Xeno Media  August 2015 - October 2015
CMI Novacast, Inc.   December 2007 - April 2015
GE Capital  January 1996 - April 1999
Options Clearing Corp.  July 1995 - December 1995
Oce  1994 - 1995
World Book Encyclopedia   January 1991 - June 1994
Neosynetics   January 1990 - December 1990
Olin Corporation  1986 - 1990

Skills
Apache, Bootstrap, COBOLII, Computer Systems..., CMS, CSS3, Database Design, Database Development, Databases, Drupal, Filezilla, FTP, HTML 5, IBM Mainframe, IDMS, JavaScript, JCL, Joomla, jQuery, jQuery Datatables &..., LAMP, Linux, Microsoft Office, MySQL, Photoshop, PHP, PhpMyAdmin, Proxmox, Putty, Reporting & Analysis, Responsive Web Design, SDLC, SEO, Software Development, Software Installation, Visio, WAMP, Web Analytics, Web Application..., Web Design, Web Development, Windows 7, Wireframes, WordPress, XHTML

Education
Bradley University
B.S., Computer Science

Julie Phifer Julie Phifer Indianapolis, Indiana Area Details
Julie Phifer's World Book Encyclopedia Experience 2000 - 2003
Job Executive Editor, Video
Industry Publishing
Experience
Pearson Education  March 2012 - Present
Pearson Education  April 2007 - February 2012
McGraw-Hill Higher Education  February 2004 - April 2007
World Book Encyclopedia   2000 - 2003

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2001 — 2003
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing

Butler University - College of Business Administration   1994 — 1998
Bachelors, Marketing

Denise Monasteri Denise Monasteri Greater Chicago Area Details
Denise Monasteri's World Book Encyclopedia Experience September 1988 - August 1989
Job Portfolio Manager at Motorola Solutions
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Motorola Solutions  July 2015 - Present
Kenway Consulting  October 2009 - Present
Accenture  September 1989 - September 2009
World Book Encyclopedia   September 1988 - August 1989

Skills
PMO, Requirements Analysis, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Product Management, Team Management, Database Admin, CMM, SDLC, Consulting, IT Strategy, Business Process..., Vendor Management, Strategy, Software Project..., Requirements Gathering, Project Portfolio..., Project Delivery, Program Management, Leadership, Governance, Enterprise Architecture, Change Management, CRM, Business Transformation, Business Process Design, Agile Project Management, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, Business Process

Education
DePaul University   1992 — 1995
B.S.

Christine DiThomas Christine DiThomas Chicago, Illinois Details
Christine DiThomas's World Book Encyclopedia Experience 1990 - 1995
Job
Industry Publishing
Experience
Consulting/Editing/Photography   July 2012 - Present
GA Communication Group  October 2007 - July 2012
Columbia College Chicago  2005 - 2007
Editor, proofreader, indexer   2005 - 2007
Abelson-Taylor, Inc.   August 2002 - April 2006
Editorial and production services   1995 - 2002
World Book Encyclopedia   1990 - 1995

Skills
Mac OS X, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Zinc, Lightroom, Photoshop, Editorial, Fine Art, Photography, Google Docs, Grant Writing, Grant Preparation, OS X, Creative Direction, Advertising, Art, Publishing, Magazines, Social Media

Education
Columbia College Chicago   1997 — 2001
MFA

City Colleges of Chicago

Duquesne University
BA

Mary Ann Urbashich Mary Ann Urbashich Greater Chicago Area Details
Mary Ann Urbashich's World Book Encyclopedia Experience 1990 - 1997
Job Sr. Associate Director, Library / Alzheimer's Association
Industry Information Services
Experience
Alzheimer's Association National Organization   July 2015 - Present
Alzheimer's Association National Organization   1999 - 2015
Jesuit-Krauss-McCormick Library, Lutheran School of Theology   1997 - 1999
World Book Encyclopedia   1990 - 1997

Skills
Research, Social Services, Library, Nonprofits, Non-profits, Fundraising, Social Media, Books, Editing, Grants

Education
Dominican University   1989 — 1990
M.A.L.S., Library Science

Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Education / Psycyology

Martha Schmitt Martha Schmitt Greater St. Louis Area Details
Martha Schmitt's World Book Encyclopedia Experience 1975 - 1980
Job Writer/editor at MS.Edit
Industry Publishing
Experience
MS.Edit   1990 - Present
Ligature, Inc.   1981 - 1989
World Book Encyclopedia   1975 - 1980

Skills
Editing, Publishing, Editorial, Textbooks, Feature Articles, Social Studies, Language Arts, Training, Copy Editing, Books, Proofreading, Publications, Academic Publishing, Content Development, Online Publishing

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1971 — 1975
BA, English

Russell Wright, EA, CGFM, CPM Russell Wright, EA, CGFM, CPM Frankfort, Kentucky Details
Russell Wright, EA, CGFM, CPM's World Book Encyclopedia Experience September 1988 - April 1989
Job Russell Wright, Tax Consultant
Industry Accounting
Experience
Russell Wright, EA   January 1989 - Present
Russell Wright, EA   January 1989 - Present
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet  September 1969 - August 2007
H.D. Vest Financial Services   December 1997 - December 2000
Rawland M. Wright, CPA   February 1988 - April 1990
World Book Encyclopedia   September 1988 - April 1989
Tax Center of America   January 1986 - April 1988
H&R Block  January 1981 - April 1982
National Distillers   February 1980 - March 1981

Skills
Auditing, Tax, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Tax Returns, Bookkeeping, Budgets, Tax Preparation, Microsoft Office, Preparation, QuickBooks, Tax Advisory, Cost Accounting, Payroll, Non-profit Volunteer, Non-profit Board..., Sales Tax, Income Tax, Tax Research, Non-profit Leadership, Volunteering, Public History, Docent at Kentucky's...

Education
Kentucky Government Services Center   2003 — 2007
Certified Public Manager

Kentucky State University   1970 — 1980
B.S.; MPA, Business and Public Affairs

Maureen Liebenson Maureen Liebenson Greater Chicago Area Details
Maureen Liebenson's World Book Encyclopedia Experience June 1984 - April 2006
Job Freelance Book Reviewer at Kirkus Reviews
Industry Libraries
Experience
Kirkus Reviews  March 2014 - Present
Glencoe Public Library  October 2011 - Present
Highland Park Chamber of Commerce   June 2009 - Present
Highland Park Public Library  May 2006 - October 2011
World Book Encyclopedia   June 1984 - April 2006

Skills
Library Science, Information Literacy, Library, Books, Library Instruction, Collection Development, Copy Editing, Editorial, Management, Content Management, Customer Service, Public Libraries, Editing

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1978 — 1979
mls, Library science

Indiana University Bloomington   1973 — 1977
ba, journalism

Monmouth College   1973 — 1973

Morton Floch Morton Floch Jackson, Mississippi Area Details
Morton Floch's World Book Encyclopedia Experience 1962 - 1983
Job Owner, Premiere Properties
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Premiere Properties  May 1998 - Present
Foundation Health Plan  1986 - 1990
CareFlorida   1983 - 1987
Home Shopping Pharmaceuticals   1985 - 1986
World Book Encyclopedia   1962 - 1983

Skills
Real Estate, Short Sales, Home, Investment Properties, Negotiating Contracts, Marketing Communications, Crisis Management, Contract Negotiation, Sellers, Foreclosures, New Home Sales, Buyer Representation, First Time Home Buyers, Marketing, Condos, Investors, Property Management, Listings, Move Up Buyers, ABR, SFR, REO, Seller Representation, e-PRO, Selling, Referrals, Buyers, Relocation, New Homes, Relocation Buyers, Real Estate Transactions, Listing Homes, HUD, Waterfront, Brokerage, Vacation Homes, Luxury, Seniors, Resellers, Rentals, Townhomes, Home Staging, Residential Homes, Commercial Real Estate, Property, Leases, Real Estate Financing, FHA, Real Estate Development, Sales

Education
New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business   1959 — 1962
MBA, Management

Alfred University   1951 — 1955
BA, Psychology

Jill Henderson Jill Henderson Greater San Diego Area Details
Jill Henderson's World Book Encyclopedia Experience 1988 - 1996
Job President at Education Boulevard
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Education Boulevard   January 2000 - Present
World Book Encyclopedia   1988 - 1996

Education
Michigan State University   1964 — 1968
BS, Psychology/Pre-Med

Raymond Andy Widmer Raymond Andy Widmer Midland, Michigan Details
Raymond Andy Widmer's World Book Encyclopedia Experience April 1989 - January 1993
Job Postal Solutions Representitive
Industry Printing
Experience
Quad/Graphics  February 2013 - Present
Nissan North America  March 1996 - June 2012
Andy’s Computer   June 2004 - April 2009
Wilton Industries  October 1993 - March 1997
Dean Witter Reynolds  January 1993 - October 1993
Creative Deck Designs   April 1992 - January 1993
World Book Encyclopedia   April 1989 - January 1993

Skills
Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Warehousing, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing

Education
Joliet Junior College

Romeoville High School

Kwame Somburu Kwame Somburu Medford, Massachusetts Details
Kwame Somburu's World Book Encyclopedia Experience December 1974 - August 1976
Job retired after 59 years in many and varied occupations at Retired, and continuing over 50 years of political activity
Industry Political Organization
Experience
Retired, and continuing over 50 years of political activity   1960 - Present
Black Power, and Working Class unity   1960 - 2013
World Book Encyclopedia   December 1974 - August 1976

Skills
Politics, Social Media, Nonprofits, Research, Editing, Fundraising

Education
Boutelle/Somburu University   1958 — 2013
Political Science, History, and International Activities on behalf of the world's oppressed, Scientific Socialism

California State University-Hayward   1980 — 1984
Bachelor's degree, Liberal Studies