I represent authors of both fiction and nonfiction, with the primary goals of selling their work to publishers and protecting the authors’ best interests during the publication process. - Scout and evaluate talent, both those that solicit me as well as reading widely to find new voices; engage regularly and meaningfully with the literary community at large to do so- Provide developmental and editorial support for both fiction and nonfiction projects- Present and sell client work to publisher, communicate clearly and juggle multiple simultaneous submissions - Negotiate deals and vet contracts upon sale of project- Liaise between clients and publisher during production process, advise on best practices and mitigate conflict- Supervise clients’ publicity, social media and marketing opportunities- Manage clients’ finances in relation to represented projects- Oversee licensing of subsidiary rights- Manage the differing needs and expectations of a wide-ranging list of authors

I managed all aspects of running our small business and directly assisted two of our partners. - Assisted two full-time literary agents in both personal and professional matters: coordinating scheduling, planning events, client management, editorial feedback, answering calls, reviewing contracts, acting as a face for our company - Handled all office related needs: maintaining stock of necessary resources, coordinating deliveries and events, liaising between company partners and any contracted employees, monitoring money flow and bill payment, ensuring all day to day operations run smoothly - Oversaw merger of four companies in 2015, to become The Book Group as it currently exists - Worked collaboratively within our group to ensure that all clients’ needs were met

Responsible for managing query database and fielding query requests; Provided readers reports on submitted manuscripts and proposals.

On-call technician responsible for investigating issues with student and professor’s wired and wireless Internet connections; Maintaining on-campus computers, labs, and printers; Scanning and cleaning viruses off of student’s infected computers; aiding professors with classroom stations and equipment; providing extensive over the phone and in person customer service for both students and professors; other assorted administrative tasks.

Providing written coverage and critical appraisal on manuscripts under consideration for adaptation.

Reading submitted scripts, both pilot and feature length, and providing coverage and critical evaluation; Providing feedback for working cuts, outlines, and drafts of programs currently in production; Observing general responsibilities of the development team as well as meeting with other departments to better understand responsibilities and roles outside of development (ie. Marketing, Programming, & Production, among others); assisting with other assorted adminis- trative tasks.