Evan Peterson Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

New York, United States

» Created partnership video content for media clients, including Netflix, Paramount+, SXSW, Robert Downey Jr., AURA, Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, Hachette, and Macmillan.» Collaborated closely with the Chief Story Officer to develop and execute engaging content strategies, curate monthly themed book collections for newsletter features, and provide subject matter consultancy for articles.» Managed acquisitions list of incoming book titles for bookstore featuring 915+ titles and $742k in 2023 net sales at 47% growth rate» Used Edelweiss+ and NetGalley to identify and internally promote new acquisitions, resulting in a 56% increase in pre-orders» Leveraged Shopify to create consistent product tagging and metafield guidelines» Collaborated with SPYSCAPE’s Retail Data Analyst and Associate Buyer to write attention-grabbing merchandising copy» Ensured the accuracy and search engine optimization of product listings for a catalogue of 200+ rare/OOP books.» Strategized social media content creation with Marketing Coordinator and SVP to build a TikTok brand voice in the #BookTok landscape» Created standardized product design in Figma» Researched community outlets for potential marketing pushes

» 9+ years experience in creative consultation, process-based writing, research methodologies, story development and structure, dialogue editing, revision strategies, and collaborative output» Work developed and presented through The Playwrights' Center, Walker Art Center, Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival, Taproot Theatre Company, Minnesota Fringe Festival, the North American Film Awards (Silver Award recipient), Machinima Expo (Selected Honorable Mention), Bryant-Lake Bowl, FilmNorth, Phoenix Film Festival Melbourne, Susquehanna University, and Augsburg University

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

» Collaborated with Marketing, Communications, and Publications team to fact-check and strategically copyedit 3-5 weekly marketing proofs for brochure and postcard campaigns; weekly email blasts, and monthly press releases using Workforce» Strategized evergreen project of ideating 40-70 monthly correspondence letters to community feedback on behalf of the Director of Ticket Services» Leveraged Tessitura/patron CRM database software to build client relationships

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

» Implemented research and dramaturgy methodologies into a collaborative workshop production of Strindberg's Ghost Sonata» Co-facilitated a series of workshops with actors and designers to explore the play's potential for immersive staging and audience engagement

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

» Critically analyzed undergraduate/graduate papers with attention to editorial detail, mechanics, and structure» Communicated thorough and effective feedback with suggestions for revision» Understood various research methods across science and humanities disciplines» Held working knowledge of APA, ASA, MLA, CMOS styles and review proper usage» Worked collectively with other tutors to revise ~1,000 papers per semester

Greater Seattle Area

» Designed and operated sound designs for 6 weekly summer productions » Produced collaborative designs with guest directors and intern designers with accelerated turnaround times» Slashed artistic workload by collaborating with resident dramaturg to reformat scripts and write reader reports for plays shortlisted for season selection

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

» Assist with the instruction of week-long camps; supervise small groups in project production» Produce filmed interview with established filmmakers

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Theater (Direction/Dramatirgy/Playwriting), 3.8

Graduated magna cum laude with departmental honors in Theater Minors in English Writing, English Language

Certificate, Playwriting

» Playwriting Mentorship: Benjamin Benne, Michael Bradshaw, Kia Corthron, Donna DiNovelli, Sara Farrington, Ren Santiago, Cori Thomas.

Education record

Creative writing concentrations. Instructors Kara Garbe Balcerzak, Peter Blau, Carrie Mesrobian, and Kathryn Savage.