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Mn

Concierge Publishing Services. Digital content production and consultation for publishers, authors, small press, independent publishers, Corporate clients, for everything from books to magazines, apps and other various content options. Design print books in all genres along with cover design services for both print and digital. Produce valid epub and Kindle ebooks along with customizations for other platforms along with app development and consultation for best methods to distribute content and manage projects. Distribution, Sales and Marketing consultation services.Work with authors to develop social networks, websites, connections to readers. I help get authors online and connected with a variety of sources. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to discuss any of my services offered here or others I might be able to provide.

Mn

Co-Founder of the MN Publishing Tweetup. We have social meetups to get people out and about in the communities of MN, bookstores, bars, pubs, restaurants, social gathering places for all in the publishing industry. Whether you are a writer, editor, illustrator, designer, agent or just interested in publishing, it's a great resource to connect with those throughout the state. Check out our website and our facebook page as well for info on the happy hours. We have also partnered with the MN Book Publishers Roundtable, it's been a great partnership. Whether you live in MN or are visiting, if around during one of the happy hours, stop on out, all are welcome.

Senior Advisor focusing on eBook production, Social Media Engagement, library workflow and sales models along with various publishing abilities.

Mn, Nd, Sd, Wi

acting as consolidated source for multiple publishers for K-12 and Public Library accountsDevelop diverse customer base and establish value-add services Work with Media Specialists, Curriculum Directors, District Administrators, Classroom teachers, public libraries and various decision makersMarketing of business names, products and servicesWork Independently, managing relationships and & making appointments with customersTravel throughout territory including MN, ND, SD, WI & attend trade showsDevelop sales strategies to increase customer base, including cold callingMeeting and exceeding sales quota by 20%

MBPR is a decades-old volunteer association dedicated to the betterment of Minnesota publishing. It provides networking and professional development for our region's established publishers as well as the many vendors and independent contractors that work with them.

Was lead judge on QED titles and Digital Book Awards titles before they went to the DBA judges that decided on the winners for the conference. Program was suspended in 2015, was a great project to work on for the past 3 years, lots of great titles came across my tablet to read and interact with.

St. Cloud, Mn

Specializing in eBook, Libraries and Digital Content

Represented the features and value propositions of over 30 electronic products to both prospective and current Blackwell customersSpecialized in technical sales of eBooks and electronic resources across North America across multiple platformsDeveloped effective and collaborative sales strategy utilizing market data to sell into untapped opportunitiesConsulting on Library ordering workflows and how to integrate eContent orderingBuild relationships with all levels of University and Library staff Sell into Higher Education, Public Libraries and ConsortiumPartnered with Regional Sales Managers as well as worked independently to cross promote all added value services Prospecting new customers utilizing CRM to generate pipelines, cold calling via phone and email campaignsCompile quotes, title lists, webinars and demonstrations as needed across a large audienceOver 400 new prospects established in less than 4 months Targeting efforts based on spend market-based reports.Growing ebrary ebook sales up 200% from last year.Utilized social networks to educate, share information and drive interest in productsEstablished great working relationships with internal support staff

Mn, Nd, Sd

• Work Independently• Sell books & Online Database Resources in K-12, Public Library and College markets• Help develop library collections• Work with Media Specialists, Curriculum Directors, Reading Specialists, District Administrators, Title 1 teachers and various other decision makers• Travel throughout territory including MN, ND, & SD• Represent Publisher at trade shows throughout the territory• Work with Reading Development software• Sales reporting and forecasting• Cold Calling & Making appointments with customers

Waldenbooks, St.Cloud, MN. •Customer service•Provided proper book and magazine displays•Knowledge of merchandise•Managed a kiosk•Manage employees•Experience with shipping/receiving•Helped with inventory and stock counts•Scheduling, interviewing, ordering •Interacting with publishers, authors, buyers and other book industry related areas•Generating business and developing sales strategies