Continuing in my role as associate managing editor for Rowman & Littlefield as a part of Bloomsbury USA. I acquire books on the environment, green living, film, television, popular culture, and food studies.

• Copyedit, proofread, and index journal issues, teaching materials, and textbooks• Create teaching materials to accompany textbooks

In addition to my role as associate managing editor, I acquire books for general readers on the environment and green living, film and television, and food studies.

Support acquisitions editors in all phases of book development, from author engagement to publication:• Assist multiple editors in acquiring titles in a variety of disciplines, including political science, philosophy, religion, literary studies, performing arts, sports, and young adult nonfiction for the higher education, academic, public library, and trade markets• Coordinate with marketing, production, publicity, design, and other departments to help meet each title's sales… Show more Support acquisitions editors in all phases of book development, from author engagement to publication:• Assist multiple editors in acquiring titles in a variety of disciplines, including political science, philosophy, religion, literary studies, performing arts, sports, and young adult nonfiction for the higher education, academic, public library, and trade markets• Coordinate with marketing, production, publicity, design, and other departments to help meet each title's sales goals• Assist in financial planning and budgeting for each editor’s title list• Conduct market research to determine each title’s sales viability• Coordinate external reviews by library board members and professors• Create and maintain database entries for company website and retail partners• Secure image and text permissions• Attend academic conferences for acquisitions and sales activities• Liaison with authors at each stage of publication process Show less

• Conducted primary research for Vowel Variation Across Appalachian Generations Research Initiative• Transcribed, reformatted, and reviewed data related to vowel variation in West Virginia• Updated and edited the WVDP’s website

• Educated students on writing techniques and provided feedback on various writing assignments• Maintained the front desk by answering phones and arranging appointments• Created advertisements for and participated in outreach events advertising the studio

• Copyedited and proofread journal articles• Coded articles with HTML formatting• Coordinated publication process with authors

• Advertised Sam’s Club products to members• Educated customers about Sam’s Club’s various products• Prepared food samples and set up demonstrations

• Shadowed paralegals and attorneys• Acted as a receptionist by greeting clients, answering phones, and organizing office records• Assisted with filing at the court house and banking