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Chicago, Il, Us

I drive AI research and development for GlobalLogic’s client, a Fortune Tech 10 company working in research, AI, machine learning, generative text models, and natural language processing.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

I manage permissions research, negotiation, licensing, and compliance for reuse of third-party assets, and ensure timely delivery of project outcomes within budget constraints.

I am open to collaboration with publishers, edtech companies, and authors, and excited about the prospect of working with you! Please reach out to explore the range of services I offer, including:• Rights licensing/sales• Content acquisition • Permissions research and clearance• Copyright administration and registration• Contract review• International book fair preparation and guidance• Market research• Writing, editing, and proofreadingLet's connect and discuss how I can contribute to your projects and initiatives!

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

I successfully managed and expanded a portfolio of 200+ content partnerships, enriching the company's content collection with multimodal digital assets. I played a pivotal role in directing content research, evaluation, negotiations, and contractual arrangements for all new acquisition initiatives.My responsibilities extended to tracking and managing business terms, overseeing the contractual process, and nurturing relationships with producers and vendors. Additionally, I ensured legal clearances for company-produced content, demonstrating a commitment to compliance and risk mitigation.Leading project management for high-profile partners, I collaborated seamlessly with cross-divisional teams, including editorial, finance, legal, and marketing. In a leadership capacity, I recruited, trained, and supervised a Content Partnerships Manager, contributing to the growth and efficiency of the team.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

I successfully cultivated content partnerships with international licensees, including publishers, edtech and edutainment companies, government agencies, curriculum providers, and distributors. My strategic efforts drove a pipeline of $25M, demonstrating fiscal responsibility through meticulous accounts management, including revenue forecasting.Among my achievements was the expansion of product licensing into South Asia, creating partnership opportunities valued at $1M+ in sales. I also introduced South Africa accounts, contributing to an annual sales value exceeding $2M.I coordinated essential B2B contracts, NDAs, RFPs/RFTs, and product PODs, collaborating with cross-functional teams. To address underperforming territories, I developed and implemented marketing solutions. Additionally, I spearheaded editorial and design product-line revisions for both international and domestic markets.

Baltimore, Md, Us

See Brookes Publishing

Towson, Maryland, Us

In a leadership role, I directed subsidiary rights and licensing, international sales and distribution, and professional development for print and digital publications. My impact was reflected in substantial growth across various revenue streams.• Licensing revenue: Achieved 172% growth in Year 1• Translation revenue: Realized 73% growth in Year 2• Permissions revenue: Drove 20% growth in Year 2• International sales revenue: Generated 12% growth in Year 1• Professional development revenue: Managed an annual revenue of $700K+ with 5% growth in Year 2My responsibilities also encompassed negotiating and drafting diverse agreements, including rights and permissions; publishing contracts; pharmaceutical assessment licenses; B2B, government, school, and healthcare system contracts, as well as NDAs and EULAs. I effectively managed copyright and trademark registration and provided intellectual property protection.I developed annual and project budgets, consistently maintaining expenses 10-13% under budget. In a remote management capacity, I successfully led the growth of the department, expanding the team by 200% while providing training and mentorship.

Baltimore, Md, Us

Pioneered the creation of the Rights and Permissions Department, taking the helm of rights sales and marketing initiatives for both scholarly and trade books, as well as academic journals, including Project MUSE. Drove an annual revenue of $550K+.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, Us

Directed subsidiary rights sales for academic and trade titles, achieving 117% revenue growth during my tenure.

Ma, Writing, Literature, & Publishing

Ba, English Language & Literature

Certificate, Professional Sequence In Editing

Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy

Certificate, Women'S Leadership Program

Graduate Certificate, Intellectual Property Law

Publishing Institute Certificate