Daniel Whitney Email & Phone Number

Voorhees Township, Nj, Us

New York, New York, United States

- Work as an assistant supporting the Director of Special Sales, the Special Sales Manager, and the Author Liaison.- Process orders for several big accounts, including Edward Hamilton Booksellers, Accelerate360 (FedEx, Bass Pro & Cabela's), Patriot Supply, and Premiere Collectibles.- Analyze sales data and create lists of potential titles to pitch to customers.- Create materials for managers to use in sales meetings as well as provide sales materials to reps at Simon & Schuster (our distributor).- Manage book reserves for different accounts.- Put together and send out a daily inventory report to members of Skyhorse and Simon & Schuster.- Compile and create catalogs for seasonal sales meetings with Simon & Schuster. This includes acting as a liaison between editors and Simon to make sure all materials are available as well as taking notes during the meeting to later provide to editors.- Assist the Author Liaison with author outreach, including the shipping of comp copies and compiling lists of contact information for special promos.

New York, Ny

- Managed, created, and sent three monthly newsletters (Adult Librarians, Children's Librarians, and Indie Bookstores) through Constant Contact.- Created seasonal catalogs for the eight major Skyhorse imprints through Edelweiss.- Created and maintained new and old PowerPoint decks featuring different books/series for the use of sales reps at Skyhorse and Simon & Schuster.- Wrote ad copy for trade publications, including Publishers Weekly.- Mailed advanced reader copies and publicity letters to trade publications.- Worked with author contracts regarding subsidiary rights (specifically large print rights).- Job was eliminated in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

New York, New York

- Replenish both the store and various off-sites with new stock every day, including books and merchandise.- Created and curated horror-themed table that increased specific location sales by over 100%.-Determine where to best place a book (new release, remainder copy, or a title that needs to be relocated) based on genre, theme, popularity, or sales.- Perform a weekly sales analysis on assigned display tables in order to determine which books should remain on the table and which should be removed based on sales.- Pitch new theme ideas for changing display tables as well as decide which books should be located there.- Continually stock Strand-created buttons on the sales floor as well as managing stock levels.

Greater New York City Area

- Wrote various pitch releases sent to bloggers to market ORIM eBooks that included both older and upcoming titles.- Compiled NetGalley lists in Google Spreadsheets of reviewers who requested specific titles.- Searched for and created lists of comparative titles for current books that were being marketed.- Created “champion lists” of possible book bloggers/reviewers based on the comparative titles list.- Performed research on authors and titles using both Google and GroupHigh.- Found promotional excerpts from books that were going to be publicized on The Line Up (an ORIM website).

Lakewood, Ny

As an Assistant Store Manager, my duties included the following:- Opened and closed the store as well as made sure daily operations ran smoothly. Also took care of any problems that may have occurred throughout the day.- Assisted customers with their daily needs and questions.- Trusted with large amounts of money and making daily deposits at the bank.- Responsible for checking in and accepting orders from outside vendors.- Stocked and replenish shelves as well as received and unloaded weekly delivery truck.- Submitted orders for additional stock.

Lakewood, Ny

- Ran the cash register, helped customers with various problems and questions, stocked, and organized shelves/products.- Unloaded the weekly delivery truck when it arrived.- Gained knowledgeable experience in customer service as well as the organization of the store.- Experienced in running a cash register, quickly counting money, making change, and adapting to a busy work atmosphere.

Buffalo, Ny

- Wrote “See You There” segments in many editions, which advertised upcoming events in the community.- Wrote event summaries for the online blog.- Completed requested research using online databases.

Buffalo, Ny

- Entered available jobs and other information (student contact cards, new employers, etc.) into the computer database.- Ran employer information sessions outside of the office (had to prepare the room, greet the employer(s), help him/her/them set up, close up room after the presentation was finished).- Hung various flyers around campus advertising upcoming events and available jobs.- Used Microsoft FrontPage to organize, edit, and create the weekly e-mail newsletter issued by Career Services.- Performed various office duties as needed.

Buffalo, Ny

- Worked for the Arts Desk.- Wrote various reviews including reviews of movies, television, and plays that appeared in the student newspaper.- Gained experience in meeting deadlines, editing my work, and answering to multiple editors.

Master’S Degree, Publishing: Digital And Print Media

Bachelor’S Degree, English

Activities and Societies: Arts Desk contributor for "Spectrum," the student newspaper (2011).

Associate’S Degree, Individual Studies, 3.66

Activities and Societies: Honor society.

High School, Academic Advance Diploma

Activities and Societies: - Marching Band (4 years) - Symphonic Band (3 years) - Concert Band (1 year) - Band Council Co-Treasurer (1.