Josephine Mo Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Solicit, evaluate, and acquire proposals for post-secondary textbooks in Communications, Criminology, Early Childhood Education, Education, Labour Studies, Nursing, Philosophy, Psychology, and vocational programs - Facilitate peer review and analyze reviewers’ feedback for course adoption potential and actionable revisions that could strengthen the book’s focus, structure, alignment to curriculum, etc. - Pitch viable projects to the publisher based on analysis of market research, competitor research, comparable sales performance, review feedback, and sales projections

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Conducted market research to help assess the viability of potential texts - Researched and suggested peer reviewers for proposal review - Performed data analysis on the sales performance of Canadian Scholars’ texts and identified opportunities for new editions and supplemental materials- Conducted informational interviews with university/college instructors about various disciplines - Researched authors, grants, metadata, and other topics as required

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Conducted market research for proposed manuscripts - Researched and proposed instructors for peer review panels- Edited supplements (e.g., test bank, instructor’s manual, indexes)- Researched permissions for figures and images - Wrote alt text and back cover copy

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Supported the international rights team in preparing for the Frankfurt Book Fair by copy editing and formatting the catalogue for digital publication- Updated the in-house style guide as well as the backlist - Prepared email newsletters for international co-agents, highlighting awards, reviews, publicity, and major news about the agency’s titles - Thoroughly reviewed foreign rights contracts for any needed revisions- Assessed queries (adult and children’s fiction and non-fiction) and made recommendations to the agents- Researched foreign publishers for submissions- Corresponded with authors about royalties and tax statements

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Copy edited the catalogue for the London Book Fair and researched for meetings with co-agents and scouts - Prepared email newsletters for international co-agents- Assessed a range of queries and made recommendations to the agents - Researched potential publishers and drafted pitch blurbs for specific submissions, which included children's non-fiction, memoirs, and thrillers

Toronto, Canada Area

· Effectively managed a high volume of scheduling, correspondence, and document review for the CEO· Supervised the CEO's scheduler· Drafted and reviewed a wide range of submissions, publications, and presentations for the CEO· Worked closely with the CEO to support international Best Practice Spotlight Organizations (BPSO) participating in RNAO's world-renowned program that promotes the implementation of RNAO Best Practice Guidelines and evidence-based practice in health-care and academic organizations. Support of the program included regular knowledge exchange, performance monitoring, admission of new applicants, and designation of successful organizations.· Coordinated the CEO's and senior officers’ involvement in signature events of the organization, including Nursing Week, RNAO’s Take Your Politician to Work event, and the President and CEO Fall Tour· Copy edited, co-authored two chapters, and acted as liaison between the publisher and contributing authors, for a reference book co-authored by the CEO: Transforming Nursing Through Knowledge: Best Practices in Guideline Development, Implementation Science, and Evaluation (Sigma, 2018)

Toronto, Canada Area

- Provided comprehensive administrative support to the Director of the International Affairs and Best Practice Guidelines Centre- Assisted with key projects that are part of the International Affairs portfolio: 1) formal partnerships with health-care organizations across the globe, to implement evidence-based nursing practice; 2) translation of RNAO Best Practice Guidelines - Supported the planning and delivery of various events, including a multi-day leadership academy for nurse executives, and an international research conference with up to 200 abstracts accepted- Coordinated the orientation program for new and returning staff - Provided overall support to the Centre in terms of meetings, reporting, triaging, etc.

Toronto, Canada Area

- Conducted research on health-related issues using academic literature and community data- Compiled bibliographic documents in APA style- Engaged in program evaluation by assisting in data collection and analysis- Transcribed interviews of varying lengths with precision and speed - Performed coding for interviews and surveys

Toronto, Canada Area

- Responded to incoming inquiries and requests for property viewings - Uploaded new listings and prepared sale and lease offers accurately and efficiently- Supported the agents and office manager in various administrative tasks as required

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology

Certificate, Publishing