Jeremy West Email & Phone Number

New York, New York

Working closely with the VP, Licensed Publishing, I am responsible for managing specific segments of Marvel's domestic and international licensed publishing business including licensing approvals, project management, contract administration, financial analysis and new business development in order to contribute to the overall team objectives and drive revenue.• Day to day management of licensed publishing partners including collaborating on asset sourcing, managing approval of submissions, coordinating production schedules and managing workflow with freelance editorial and design resources.• Successfully manage licensing agreements from term sheet through execution including entry in to Marvel's deal tracking systems, contract generation, product submission and licensee compliance with terms of agreement.• Work with the Director, Licensed Publishing to partner with the brand management and editorial teams to align publishing plans and product development with overall brand strategies • Effectively manage financial forecasting process and track ongoing business • Collaborative role interacts with various teams across the organization including Legal, Finance, Production, Editorial and Sales. • Analyze existing business and industry trends to maximize opportunities and seek out and secure new business• Represent Marvel at major industry trade shows such as New York Comic Con and Book Expo America

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Working as Children’s specialist in the Williamsburg store.

Greater New York City Area

Licensing & Brand Coordinator working to develop an innovative approach to new brand acquisitions, on-going marketing development, and strategy.• Reported to Brand Manager, working closely with VP, Publisher• Worked closely with Marketing department on brand updates• Coordinated information between Trade and school channels• Attended potential brand meetings with outside agents, Licensors, etc.• Coordinated internal meeting agendas• Collect and present weekly updates on what’s happening in the gaming, media (TV & Movies), Toy and Pop Culture worlds• Manage the acquisitions process: - Drafted P&L statements for new brands - Wrote acquisition memos, - Presented new brands to Trade meetings - Designed and drafted new offer brand decks• Provided overall sales updates/reports upon partner request/contractual requirements• Managed general Licensor requests• Acted as Licensing point of contact internally• Maintained library of Contracts and ISBN lists by property• Worked with Brand Marketing to provide Sales with latest brand updates• Worked closely with VP/Publisher to develop new Pop Culture/Media ideas and research agents & companies

Greater New York City Area

• Managing calendars and scheduling conflicts, coordinating department meetings, providing general administrative support• Evaluating manuscripts and researching potential book projects, transmitting and tracking manuscripts, writing reader’s reports, and logging submissions• Coordinating editorial and production processes• Drafting promotional copy, including title information sheets, flap copy, catalog copy, and online descriptive copy• Brainstorming and developing project ideas under Pop Culture/Entertainment imprint with a focus on trends, digital influencers, and more• Additional assignments, projects, and responsibilities have included: reading and evaluating manuscripts, coordinating the editorial and production process, writing ad/marketing copy, organizing mailings, and strategizing marketing and publicity plans.

Greater New York City Area

• Created innovative press materials including press releases, pitch letters, Q&A’s and bios• Developed and maintained relationships with broadcast, print and online media to secure reviews and features• Coordinated and executed media campaigns, implemented review copy mailings and manage media list• Helped coordinate author tour schedules• Designed and created content for the This Is Teen/I Read YA social media platform• Brainstormed with the marketing team for multiple book campaigns• Supported a wide array of books by mid-to-high-profile authors

• Developed skills in proofreading, copy writing, and in-house systems• Read and reported on submissions for multiple editors• Wrote copy for major multiplatform projects• Composed message board posts for the Infinity Ring series including: story starters, character posts, and promotions of upcoming stories• Conceptualized the Hystorian’s Guide for Infinity Ring #8• Input edits and author corrections onto manuscripts and routing passes• Assisted in acquiring what will be a front list title with a major marketing push in Spring 2015• Generated over 300 backlist ebook title information sheets

Greater New York City Area

Working alongside Cristin Stickles, Buyer and Children's Specialist, I use my knowledge and experience of publishing, especially children's fiction, gained from working at Scholastic. I love working alongside knowledgeable associates and recommending new books to young, voracious readers.

Greater New York City Area

Collaborated with other designers to create designs for authors and publishers and provide publishing experience for others.

Created personal and well-designed products for authors and publishers.

Greater New York City Area

Founded a professional book review website for young adult literature that is read internationally. Coordinated articulate reviews, contests, interviews, and blog tour promotions with major publishers in the United States and United Kingdom as well as numerous authors from New York Times bestsellers to small and independent presses.Manage five other reviewers who post weekly on the site and brainstorm to create special and literature specific posts to drive more traffic each month.

Anderson, Sc

- Handled every shipment that went in and out of the store. - Kept up with the bestsellers each week to make sure prominent titles were displayed properly.- Merchandised all features, tables, and sections to look clean and gain the most profit.

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), University Transfer

Hs Diploma, General Education