Andrea Howe Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Massachusetts

Author - Inner Workings, Independently published novellaAuthor - Dance Me, Independently published novellaAuthor - Spider Girl, Independently published novellaAuthor - Beneath the Jolly Roger, Independently published novelAuthor - Bits of Bliss, Independently PublishedAuthor - Nightmare Fuel, Independently PublishedAuthor - "Spaced" in Circlet Press Fiction FridaysAuthor - "Fruit of Knowledge, Seed of Truth" in Circlet Press Fiction FridaysAuthor - "For A Good Time, Call" on Flashpulp.comAuthor - "Alive" in Circlet Press Fiction FridaysAuthor - "Who Am I?" in Geek Love, Stone Box PressAuthor - "Flings and Arrows" in What Happens At The Tavern Stays At The Tavern, Circlet PressEditor - Unselected, by John Kipling LewisEditor - Like A Coming Wave, Circlet PressEditor - Under Cover of Darkness, Circlet PressEditor - Untitled novel by Nello JenningsEditor - Kreebers by Murphy Jacobs

• Collected data and performed compliance analysis supporting the Internal Audit team.• Validated Performed operational effectiveness tests to validate controls.• Reviewed risk management and control issues in various business activities/procedures.• Produced, with Staff Auditor, written recommendations on the effectiveness of assigned business activities and prepared follow up plans to ensure recommendations are addressed. • Edited, proofread, and delivered audit reports detailing above-mentioned activities, recommendations, and plans.

Schenectady, Ny

• Provided Executive Assistant support to a General Manager and 11-person team, spread over 3 locations domestically and 1 internationally.• Managed calendars and scheduling, travel arrangements and T&L reconciliation, supply ordering.• Meeting preparation, creation and fine-tuning of internal and presentation documents including but not limited to PowerPoint presentations with specialized graph insertions and image manipulations.• Organized monthly staff meetings as well as various ad hoc meetings.• Maintained and produced regular weekly reports, and developed new reports/tracking as needed.• Worked with internationally-located employees to assist another GM on his monthly US visits.

Colonie, Ny

• Coordinated proposal, agreement and client files.• Edited and proofread various documents for staff from multiple departments.• Assisted C-level Management with scheduling, document creation, supplies and shipping matters.• Coordinated trade show preparation and display shipment.• Generated regular pipeline and specialty reports.Maintained regular throughput of position during company transfer.

Colonie, Ny

• Provided and modeled Barnes & Noble customer service commitment.• Selected and developed full-time and part-time staff.• Oversaw daily store operations at store level.• Supervised specialty areas of the store to foster increased revenue.• Reinforced company policies regarding loss prevention, staffing and store operations.• Proactively implemented new programs and procedures with proactive approach.• Trained and assisted in all departments, including Café, Music, and Cashiering.• Assisted in daily assignment and weekly scheduling of booksellers, as well as time off requests.

Siena College I&Ts

• Assisted students and faculty with a variety of computer-related needs, including: o Personal computer interface with campus network. o Use of various applications in the computer lab, including Microsoft Office Suite and various research databases. o Printing. o Basic troubleshooting.• Utilized trouble ticket system to escalate issues as needed.• Maintained cleanliness of computer lab environment and equipment, including paper and toner needs for various printers and resolving paper jams.From May 2002-2003, as Head Student Consultant:• In addition to regular Student Consultant duties: o Trained student consultants. o Created and maintained schedule for 4 on-campus helpdesk locations. o Filled in as needed when students missed shifts.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), English, 4.0

Graduated with Honors in English (4.0 GPA). Overseas Studies Program: 1 semester at Oxford, focus on English literature (Oxford.

English - The Oxford Fantasists, 4.0

Taught by Dr. Emma Plaskitt, this course examined the lives and literature of famous Oxford alumni Lewis Carroll (Christ Church College).

Ba, English

B.A, English

Extensive experience in personal tutoring, including in hands-on skills such as fiber arts Advanced literary experience in both collegiate.