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Acquiring editor of eight nonfiction titles per year, shepherding each book from initial pitch to publication. My titles include:

Pittsburgh, Pa

Acquiring editor of six nonfiction titles per year, shepherding each book from initial pitch to publication. My titles include:

Member of the Penguin Random House LGBTQ+ Network board and curator of the @prhlgbtq Instagram account.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Publisher of the Allegory Ridge magazine, online content, books from Alden press, and the Archipelago and Aurora anthologies. Manager of production, editorial, and design teams. Also served as the Editor-in-Chief for all publications.

Seattle, Wa

Created online magazine to feature the writing, artwork, and photography of the millennial generation. Devised the magazine's branding, voice, design, and built the company website. Sought out contributors, pitched stories to authors, and kept the magazine's content calendar organized and updated. Editor of all content that was posted on the website. Manager of the magazine's social media channels. Evaluated submissions that came in through our online portal and made final decisions on what was published. Planned and executed publication of two print issues per year, dealing with magazine design, content, contributors, vendors, and distributors.

Seattle, Wa

Managed complex publication schedules for titles in a variety of genres for both independent authors and publishing clients. Facilitated communication between internal staff, freelancers, and clients, ensuring the entire publishing process ran smoothly. Oversaw developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading of manuscripts, while also assisting with cover and interior design. Consulted and advised clients as a book marketing expert, presenting tailored marketing strategies to gain book publicity across channels.

Seattle, Wa

Managed complex publication schedules for both fiction and nonfiction books. Worked with authors and publishing clients to create outstanding titles in a variety of genres. Facilitated communication between internal staff, freelancers, and clients, ensuring the publishing process went smoothly and stayed on track. Edited and proofread manuscripts while also assisting with cover and interior design.

Seattle, Wa

Edited marketing materials to ensure they followed style guidelines for both online and print media. Proofread content for accuracy and consistency for both direct-to-consumer and business audiences. Collaborated with creative team to produce documents that exhibited high quality and adherence to brand voice. Oversaw multifaceted editing and proofreading schedules to deliver finished projects on time.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Managing director, founded company, created website, logo, materials, procedures, etc. Wrote book reviews for authors, posting them to our website, social media accounts, and other media platforms. Ran annual book award contest, judging and reviewing hundreds of books entered from around the world. Assigned projects to a staff of over twenty freelancers, while in charge of overseeing all website operations. Served as the main liaison of the company, handling all communications with clients and customers. Editor of the Red City Review Magazine. Successfully sold company after building its reputation and reach for over four years.

Seattle, Wa

Managed multiple publication projects for both fiction and non-fiction titles, overseeing everything from copyediting to cover design. Edited and proofread manuscripts to ensure high-quality narratives with no inconsistencies or errors. Supervised a diverse team of freelance editors, assigning them projects and handling any issues that came up. Corresponded directly with our publishing clients, facilitating communication between freelancers, editors, and authors.

Seattle, Wa

Wrote and edited content that was published on Expedia.com under the Things to Do tab. Created original copy for city tours, multi-day excursions, outdoor activities, and hiking trips. Edited pre-existing content to match company's voice and style guidelines. Proofread descriptive content and ensured that logistical information was correct.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Created publishing proposals and sold contracts to authors to have their books published by Dorrance. Updated client files as they moved forward with publishing, facilitating communication with the production department. Served as an important representative of the company, speaking with both domestic and international authors. Edited selected manuscripts for punctuation, grammar, spelling, and consistency. Wrote original content for company’s blog and managed all social media channels.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Wrote the departmental newsletter that was sent out to faculty and students on a weekly basis. Helped organize and plan both faculty and student events, such as the department graduation ceremony. Performed various secretarial tasks and duties to assist the department administrator prepare assignments.

London, United Kingdom

Redesigned the MP’s personal website, adding new content and updates regularly. Assisted in the design of an informational brochure that was sent out to the MP’s constituency. Helped run a major canvassing campaign to gain information about the district.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Evaluated grant proposals to ensure accuracy. Processed and uploaded contracts into the computer database.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Worked in a classroom of autistic children and helped them with various learning activities.Accompanied and assisted the children to their special classes including library, art, and gym.

Master'S Certificate, Summer Publishing Institute, Gpa 4.0

Stonecoast Mfa, Creative Writing

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Political Science, Anthropology, Gpa 3.6

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity

Class Of 2008 Valedictorian