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San Francisco, California, United States

- Assist Publishing Director of Art books with all editorial duties, including writing topsheets, creating P&Ls, requesting contracts, processing manuscripts and galleys, and handling author/agent communication- Review book proposals, research competition, and analyze market opportunities- Create titles, flap copy, catalog copy, and sales sheets

Rohnert Park, CA

− Create daily emails, blogs, and posts to go out to 200+ subscribers− Launch new website page by a strict deadline daily− Analyze consumer data and select relevant authors to compose a daily feature − Schedule different posts for upload to the website

Paris, Île-de-France, France

- Curated individual budget spreadsheets for the individual curators- Worked directly with festival director and curators to tailor events and remain in-budget- Followed payment progress for all events, locations, catering, and other outside partners

Paris, Île-de-France, France

- Managed a team of student editors, readers, designers and authors- Oversaw the editorial and production calendar- Brought the magazine to fruition following the process from conception to print

Petaluma, California, United States

- Worked one-on-one with 1st and 2nd graders focusing on reading and writing intervention- Developed daily curriculum specialized for each child- Created a safe environment for the children to feel nurtured and capable of growth

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

- Managed and led a team of a Poetry Editor, Fiction Editor, Art Director, and team of readers- Edited all submissions for journal- Worked on journal cover design with Art Director - Spearheaded social media, public relations, and fundraising- Created extensive timelines and schedules for team

California Polytechnic State University

− Worked quickly, efficiently, and accurately in a fast-paced environment − Maintained positive, friendly attitude under high stress− Demonstrated diligent customer service skills− Oversaw and directed a floor of ten baristas during peak store rushes

California Polytechnic State University

− Worked quickly, efficiently, and accurately in a fast-paced environment − Maintained calm and positive attitude when working customer service − Demonstrated adaptability in a sometimes chaotic environment; completing jobs that needed to be done without being asked

San Luis Obispo County, California, United States

− Trained a group of 14 peer facilitators with a co-trainer to receive their own Intergroup Dialogue Facilitator Certificate− Organized weekly meetings with facilitators-in-training to organize agendas and schedules − Mediated difficult conversations and emotional subjects

San Luis Obispo County, California, United States

− Facilitated a group of 15 students in collaboration with a co-facilitator in Psychology 304: Intergroup Dialogues class. − Led group discussions and activities surrounding hot topics of race.− Demonstrated adaptability to move class online due to COVID-19.− Graded journals and essays.− Attended weekly debrief meetings.

San Luis Obispo, California

*Position ended early as a result of COVID-19− Created a safe and inclusive environment for all 60+ residents− Composed, planned, and executed personalized socials to meet the residents’ needs − Facilitated conflict mediation skills− Demonstrated time management skills− Managed receptionist duties and general office task

San Luis Obispo, California Area

− Articulated weekly meeting notes and diligently posted via social media − Fashioned and designed new apparel throughout the year for 100 people

Sebastopol, California, United States

- Managed and edited sports column in newspaper- Worked with one other writer to schedule coaches and player interviews- Attended games to record and photograph

Master'S Degree, History And Philosophy Of Art

Kent’s Paris School of Arts and Culture is a specialist postgraduate centre in one of the most culturally rich cities in the world.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English

Activities and Societies: California Polytechnic State University Equestrian Team member since 2017 Housing Residential Advisor Intergroup.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Analy High School Newspaper - sports writer, Analy High School Literary Magazine - published author 2016 & 2017.