Copyright Law Text Permissions Specialist

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 Renae Horstman

Director, Rights & Text Permissions at Integra Software SErvices

February 20, 2019

Janet has worked with me since 2008. Each year, she analyzes over 150 manuscripts, identifies text, tables, charts, figures, cartoons, screenshots that requires permission. She dedicates her time to doing any/all research that is required to make sure that the client will not be liable for any copyright infringements by determining what is “fair use," what is in the “public domain," and what requires permission. Janet pays attention to the very tedious details. Her established workflows and processes make her the most dependable in meeting project deadlines. I highly recommend Janet as your text permissions editor as she is self-sufficient, diligent about her work, and very responsive in her communications. 

Megan Ruggiero

Editorial Intern, McGraw-Hill Higher Education 

(publishing client)

“As a Permissions Text Editor, Janet  has effectively managed, researched, evaluated, collected, and  completed many permissions projects for McGraw-Hill Higher Education.  Her fee negotiation skills resulted in cost reductions of $6,000 for one  of our Criminology textbooks. She also worked on other permission  projects in the categories of Anthropology, Women’s Studies, Anthology,  and Sociology. She is prompt, thorough, easy to communicate with, and  well- organized. She has the ability to multitask with ease and  understands the ins and outs of complex permission requests. I'd  recommend Janet for any type of academic permissions project.” 

 Karyn Morrison

Independent Publishing Professional

February 20, 2019

Janet has worked with me on several text permissions projects. She is attentive to the very mundane details in the management of text permissions projects. I highly recommend Janet if you require someone that can work independently. She is well informed of copyright law. She does the research, request permissions, logs statuses, obtains licenses, and provides follow-up until completion. She also uses her negotiation skills with the rights holders to lower fees resulting in substantial cost savings for the client. Janet is very dependable and would be a great member of your team. She has never missed a deadline.

Tom Gordon

President and General Manager, Equifax National Decision Systems 

(colleague) 

“Janet, as Office Manager, was responsible for all office, client, contract and general activities  of our Chicago office. Nothing was too much for Janet. She took on  challenges with a "can do" attitude. I would recommend Janet to anyone  looking for a positive, talented associate.”

 Jim Laiderman

Director, Equifax, National Decision Systems 

(colleague)
As Office Manager and Contract Administrator, worked with  “Janet  is a terrific person with a great work ethic. I worked with Janet for  over 10 years! I highly endorse Janet.” 

 Adina Lonn

McGraw-Hill Higher Education 

 (publishing client)
Adina hired Janet as a Permissions Text Editor 

Top qualities:Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

“I’m  so glad that I was able to work with Janet on Sociology permissions  projects in my role as Coordinator for McGraw-Hill. She was on top of  every single permission, as I found out whenever I emailed her with a  question. I can’t remember emailing Janet without getting a quick and  helpful response, even after the project was complete. Our files for  these permissions are extremely well organized thanks to the packet of  closing documents Janet sent at the end of each project. She was a  pleasure to deal with on a personal level as well. I hope to work with  Janet on future projects.” 

Cathy Yerges 

(client) 

Hired  as a Virtual Assistant and hired more than once Top qualities: Personable, On Time, High Integrity 

“Janet  is a true professional. She was key to helping me keep up with my work  load so I could deliver results on time. Janet manages her time wisely,  asks questions as needed to fully understand the results desired, offers  suggestions for improvement, and responds quickly to requests.” 

 Jesse and Melva [Thomas] Johnson
(client)
Jesse and Melva hired Janet as a Virtual Executive Assistant

Top qualities: Expert, Good Value, High Integrity 

“Janet  went beyond the call of duty to get the job done with professionalism,  focus and great detail, which is what we needed. We both highly  recommend her and will ask for her assistance again for another  project.” 

Mark Becker
(client)
Mark hired  as a Business Consultant 

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Good Value 

“Janet  was of great assistance to me and Cathexis Partners. She helped us  organize some of our processes and I look forward to working with her  more in the future!”