Danielle Monaco Email & Phone Number

Allentown, PA, US

Carlsbad, California, United States (Remote)

Managed production and inventory for the world’s largest self-help book publisher at their US Headquarters. Supervised a team of 2 people.

Lehigh County, Upper Bucks County, Berks County, Northampton County

Greater New York City Area

Provided production services and offered consultation to 19+ Client Publishers. Managed a diverse list of publications. Oversaw the production of approximately 900 printings per year.

Greater New York City Area

• The Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group
• Managed the print production of approximately 65 reputable fiction and non-fiction hardcover and trade paperback titles per year; direct title through all stages of production (manuscript to final book).
• Updated SAP network with book specifications; create estimates based on scaled vendor quotes, publisher’s specifications, and art and design costs.
• Trafficked manuscripts between title administration, art and design departments; light proof and order materials for each title throughout various stages of book development.
• Scheduled titles with internal editorial departments, design departments, compositors, and printers.
• Preflighted art files; evaluate electronic file and proof quality; provide image adjustment instructions.

Greater New York City Area

• GoCARD / GoGORILLA MEDIA / GoPOSTER
• Independently managed all print production and manufacturing for a leading marketing company.
• Restructured production department within all 3 divisions-saved company $750,000 annually.
• Scouted and employed 43 printers and manufacturers; created a vendor database for all company products and services; replaced a one-stop broker— reducing project manufacturing costs up to 60%; established cost scales.
• Procured estimates and provided competitive pricing in response to 9 internal sales representatives.
• Performed all artwork tracking; prepared quality, printer ready files; provided design advice and product-specific file requirements to clients.

Greater New York City Area

• Overlook Press, Peter Mayer Publishers
• Managed the print production of approximately 100 hardcover and trade paperback titles annually–the publishing program included distinguished, multi-color, large format books.
• Conducted weekly production meetings to determine title specifications and schedules.
• Researched vendors, created estimates, and negotiated costs to meet title budgets.
• Scheduled manufacturing of titles; imported freight from international printers.
• Created P&L reports for each title; saved $100,000 annually.

Greater Boston Area

• Hired, trained and managed 5 Project Specialists within Pearson Custom Publishing’s Database division as company grew by 45%; key force in devising job definitions and job titles for staff.
• Oversaw the production, permissions, and manufacturing of approximately 1,600 books annually.
• Coordinated billing, returns, and multi-component packaging.
• Generated Pearson Custom Publishing’s first set of training manuals within the Database division.
• Developed standardized forms and procedures to streamline internal communications; offered administrative support to the Operations Manager, Director and Vice President.
• Worked closely with manufacturers, bookstores, and authors during book production.

Greater Boston Area

• Worked closely with manufacturers, bookstores, and authors during book production.
• Effective link between authors, bookstores, and 50 field editors/sales representatives.
• Prepared text for printers and soft-proofed text during final stages.

Greater New York City Area

• Assisted four literary agents by fielding queries, reviewing manuscripts, writing reader reports, and preparing manuscripts for submission to publishers.
• Provided direct support to the President; maintained author and publisher database. Tracked submissions and updated contracts.
• Receptionist; handled permissions requests; unpacked books and organized library.

Bethlehem, PA

• Addressed incoming calls in a high-volume call center.
• Updated and set-up Duns Support Records for new and existing businesses.
• Sold a variety of self-analytical services.
• Met daily, weekly and monthly sales goals for department.

Watertown, MA

• Important link between public school districts and regional sales representatives.
• Provided direct support to the School Marketing Director while maintaining strategic spreadsheets.
• Answered phones; issued purchase orders; printed shipping labels and invoices.

Communications / Film Studies / Visual Media Arts, 3.4 Gpa

Activities and Societies: • Worked Full Time • Frames Per Second, Emerson Film Society • "Fever" Nominated for EVVY Award

Real Estate, 4.0 Gpa