Dora Mitchell Email & Phone Number

Quincy, California, United States

-Available for copywriting projects including email campaigns, newsletters, blog posts, articles, or other SEO-optimized content. Also available for copyediting, proofreading, ghostwriting, and design.-Freelance writer/illustrator of children's books and graphic novels, with over 10 years of experience working with clients to provide original copy, editing, proofreading, and illustration services-Debut middle grade mystery novel THE HAUNTED SERPENT (Sterling Children's Books, New York) received excellent reviews in Kirkus, Publisher's Weekly, and Booklist-Creator of two popular webcomics, "The Curse of Crooked Mile," and "Ninecrow," with over 15,000 subscribers and one million page views-Forthcoming graphic novel THE PUZZLING FATE OF MILLICENT GRAVES acquired at auction by Algonquin Young Readers in a two-book deal

-Provides compelling, engaging copy for dozens of clients in a wide range of industries-Regularly assigned to special teams for clients in specialized industries with exacting standards, including the medical and SaaS spaces-Adept at writing for diverse readerships; adaptable to writing in any voice from academic to informal

-Performed a range of remote operations/project coordination tasks for mental health-related organizations and therapy offices, including Riverhome Psychological Services, NoStigmas (a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to suicide awareness), and 5 Bridges to Wellness LLC.-Wrote, designed, and scheduled content for social media, blogs, newsletters, and direct mail campaigns-Managed and coordinated projects between operations, marketing, and programs teams using project management tools such as Trello and Asana; assisted with virtual event planning & coordination-Assisted marketing team with campaign launch preparation and content coordination/scheduling-Maintained and updated CRMs; experienced with ConvertKit, Active Campaign, and MailChimp-Updated and edited company websites; experienced in a variety of website platforms including Wix, Squarespace, and WordPress-Collected/prepared data for monthly and quarterly reporting to clients & stakeholders-Prepared correspondence and responded to requests for information; communicated with clients and partner organizations while representing the company in a professional, efficient, and courteous manner

· Created, planned, and implemented youth services and programming· Oversaw and coordinated youth services with all branch libraries· Supervised and trained library staff and volunteers· Conducted outreach through programs at community events and with outside agencies· Provided instruction in use of library materials for research to patrons of all ages· Selected new materials for children's and young adult collections· Performed IT support for library staff and patrons, including remote support for seven branch libraries in outlying communities· Maintained and updated library website, Facebook page, and other sites created for special events such as summer reading, after school kids' club, and storytime programs· Maintained library computers at Headquarters and four branch libraries, including specialized and complex tasks requiring knowledge of a variety of software and hardware applications, as well as continually learning new programs and technologies· Maintained and updated library's online catalog and open-source database software, KOHA· Created, updated, and deleted records of library materials in the catalog database system, ensuring that the database was up-to-date and accurate· Provided homework help, instruction in internet research, instruction in use of library tools such as online catalog, encyclopedias, reference materials, etc., to elementary and high school students· Provided customer service at library circulation desk, including: managing and updating patron records, processing payments on accounts, creating new patron accounts, answering questions, directing calls, and locating materials· Wrote and submitted press releases to local newspapers and radio stations to promote library services· Created promotional materials for events and programs, such as flyers, bookmarks, handouts, brochures, etc.

· Oversaw library operations for both Plumas and Sierra Counties, managing 18 staff members, plus volunteers· Provided reference assistance, technology and research instruction to members of the public· Developed/managed budgets totaling nearly $500,000. Performed budgetary and fiscal duties for Plumas County Library, Plumas Literacy, and Sierra Literacy· Communicated and collaborated with numerous local agencies, County departments, and other library systems. Gave presentations to community groups, Board of Supervisors, etc.· Handled sensitive and confidential issues concerning unruly patrons, patron complaints, objections to library materials, personnel matters, etc.· Administered federal and state grants awarded to the Library and Literacy programs; wrote and submitted grant reports· Compiled and analyzed statistical data related to library usage to assist in decision making related to planning library services, as well as for reporting to county Board of Supervisors, State Library Association, Friends of the Library Board, and other library stakeholders· Wrote press releases for the local newspapers and radio stations to promote library services

Illustrator and cover artist for BookFish Books

Contributed to an art book commemorating the 150th anniversary of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

Master Of Library And Information Science

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Fine And Studio Arts

Graduated summa cum laude

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa