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New York, NY, US

I develop and sell clients' book ideas to publishers, specializing in adult nonfiction and fiction.· Scout and represent bestselling authors by prospecting talent, developing compelling book proposals,and brokering partnerships between writers and publishing houses· Negotiate competitive deals and contracts to maximize earning potential for clients· Edit.

New York, United States

· Produce and edit compelling content for four podcasts by pitching stories, logging tape, editingscripts, identifying ad breaks, producing sound design/audio, and assembling final cuts for episodes· Edit nonfiction manuscripts and write sales/marketing copy to maximize buzz for upcoming booksClients include: Penguin Random House, WaterBrook Multnomah, the.

Brought HubSpot's experiential marketing to life by producing content programming and booking keynote talent for digital and in-person conferences. · Refreshed brand identity + value proposition for HubSpot’s flagship INBOUND event by defining thebrand voice, creating a style guide from scratch, and writing copy for newsletters, blogs, programagendas, and.

New York, New York, United States

Acquired and edited exceptional adult nonfiction, including New York Times bestsellers This Here Flesh by Cole Arthur Riley and A Rhythm of Prayer by Sarah Bessey. Co-led Random House's DEI committee by launching two initiatives: a division-wide Office Hours program developed to foster transparency and employee engagement; and an anonymous content feedback.

Greater New York City Area

Managed the publication process for 12-16 new titles annually, integrating feedback from key stakeholders across departments (e.g. sales directors, publishers, creative directors, marketing/publicity EVPs, etc.).

Greater New York City Area

Supported the publication process for three executive editors by editing manuscripts, reading and escalating proposals, and managing materials internally for approval from our editorial, sales, production, and art/design teams.

Greater New York City Area

Epic Movement is a faith-based nonprofit New York that empowers local Asian American college students to grow their leadership potential.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Truthdig is a news website that provides coverage of current affairs as well as a variety of thoughtful, provocative content assembled from a progressive point of view.I covered the 2016 election by live-tweeting debates and primaries using editorial and visual assets. I also edited and produced videos, audio pieces, and graphics, and I assisted with.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Truthdig is a news website that provides coverage of current affairs as well as a variety of thoughtful, provocative content assembled from a progressive point of view.As an intern, I aggregated news roundups for editors, transcribed interviews/speeches, and researched and edited images for articles.

Greater New York City Area

SACRED is a major new documentary film, directed by Academy Award winner Thomas Lennon, that will draw on the work of filmmakers around the world to explore religious experiences and rituals as they relate to the life-cycle: birth, adolescence, marriage, old age, death and other key passages of life.I worked with the director and producers by researching.

Greater New York City Area

The CNN Documentary Unit produces original documentaries on current affairs, using in-depth and longform storytelling. I assisted producers by logging interviews/b-roll, left-siding scripts, and researching/ingesting footage using a variety of storage systems and libraries (MediaSource, MIRA, iNews). I also conducted pre-production story research.

Orange County, California Area

As Southern California's flagship PBS station, PBS SoCal provides early education, access to a broad array of arts and culture, and programs for, about and by the people of Southern California.I researched current and potential foundations to strategize how to maximize service and funding opportunities. I also drafted data-driven proposals to corporate and.

Greater New York City Area

• Researched and curated visuals for storyboards and mood boards.
• Aided senior directors in creating design concepts for brand books.
• Developed images for design pitches to clients including Tom Ford, Franco Sarto, and Four Seasons.

Greater New York City Area

• Promoted a community of twenty-two undergraduate students by creating social programs and educational workshops.
• Counseled, mediated, and advocated for residents with administrators.
• Referred students in need to proper campus resources, including health/counseling/disability services and academic deans.

Berkeley, CA

• Advised and assisted juniors and seniors in Berkeley High School English classrooms.
• Evaluated work and guided students to develop and improve writing techniques and enable effective communicating skills.
• Facilitated small group discussions for constructive peer evaluations.
• Documented students' progress and coordinated with students and teachers to establish goals for individual students.