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Remote

Oversee the visioning, development, launch, and maintenance of course titles across all company disciplines, directing strategy, scope of deliverables, resource/budget allocations, and content-development operations for all products.Partner with creative, programming, and operations teams in defining and executing inter-team processes for successful and timely delivery of roadmap goals.Coordinate regularly with company executives to strategize high-level goals and/or re-prioritize when warranted by evolving market needs and/or high-priority customer requests.Track and analyze data to evaluate and report on product-development costs, time estimates, resource needs, budget projections, (etc.).Advocate for strategic partnerships and other business development initiatives in support of departmental and company goals.

Mount Pleasant, Sc

Innovated and led new-product development of online courseware, printed textbooks, and ancillaries for the company's first-ever offerings in non-math disciplines including English, Psychology, and Economics.Built and administered recruitment, training, and management of a growing team of SMEs, editors, content specialists, and project/product managers.Oversaw project teams and managed big-picture timelines, directing project scope, requirements, resources, and budget throughout development and distribution.Directed strategy in external involvement of contract authors, beta testers, and (potential) customers to establish a working network within three brand-new markets.

Mount Pleasant, Sc

Built a team of five and drove new-product development--from market research/visioning to content development to deployment and publishing--for a higher-ed English product line including 3 courseware offerings, 5 corresponding printed texts, a reading and writing handbook, and applicable supplements.Launched new products at an unprecedented speed for the company with new and improved processes.Prioritized items and scheduled releases based on business values and effort required of content, developer, design, and distribution teams.Introduced and oversaw contributor projects for various product needs, designing contracts and detailed training resources later adopted across departments.Contributed to sales and marketing initiatives by attending conferences, writing copy, hosting focus groups, presenting webinars, etc.Proposed, maintained, and reported on yearly and quarterly budgets.Managed recruitment, training, and professional development of team members.Served as product owner in the development of the beta launch of SmartReview, a platform for reading and writing assignments.

Mount Pleasant, Sc

Developed the company’s premier (Developmental) English course in a team of two, introducing and implementing a proven, contributor- and customer-centered approach to content development ultimately adopted across content teams.Spearheaded what became global company processes for rapid video and question bank development to fast-track launch into a brand-new market.Recruited, trained, and supported contract authors in building courseware and textbook content. Supported the Sales and Marketing teams in lead generation and interaction with target users.Coordinated focus groups, assisted with reviews, and conducted regular phone outreach to gather feedback from instructors and other professionals with relevant expertise. Wrote and edited instructional and assessment content in study skills, reading, writing, and research.

Radnor, Pennsylvania

Provided individualized support in all areas of the writing process to undergraduate and graduate students through appointments and workshops.Implemented strategies to effectively meet the needs of students with various learning styles at various learning levels.Delivered instruction and aided Writing Center Coordinator in the facilitation of peer tutor training courses.Developed outreach and conducted classroom visits to promote services as the first Graduate Assistant in Cabrini's Center for Teaching and Learning.Assisted in the development and management of Writing Center website and social networking pages.

Glen Mills, Pennsylvania

Delivered instruction and designed curriculum in English and Career Development courses for 11th- and 12th-grade students.Developed web pages providing resources, guidelines, and tips for students to reference at any stage of the writing process.Designed units, lessons, and assessments aligned with Common Core Standards for Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening in two Senior British Literature classes and a Junior Career Development class.Modified lesson content and assignments according to student needs, interests, and learning preferences, as observed in formative assessments.Analyzed and refined instructional and behavior management strategies based on feedback offered by student teaching supervisor and cooperating teacher.Established rapport with students and created a comfortable, respectful, and safe environment to foster meaningful learning.Contributed to the academic community through frequent communication and collaboration with other faculty members.Encouraged meetings during free periods with students demonstrating a need for additional support in understanding course material or completing course assignments.

Berwyn, Pennsylvania

Designed and implemented procedures for individualized student instruction, behavior management, and facilitation of peer tutoring in the premier semester of the high school’s Achievement Center.Provided one-on-one support to students in grades 9-12 seeking guidance and feedback in all areas of the writing process.Assisted faculty members in delivering writing instruction during class.Developed systems for scheduling and recording writing support appointments.Promoted meaningful learning through the establishment of a comfortable and safe academic environment.Enhanced professional development through consistent consultations with the English Department Chair, Supervising Assistant Principal, and other faculty members.

Wayne, Pennsylvania

Created a comfortable and pleasant shopping experience for clients through friendly, honest communication and exceptional customer service.Established and maintained personal relationships with customers through follow-up phone calls and notes.Contributed to the company’s growth through supportive and professional communication with managers and employees in other store locations.

Media, Pa

Observed and assisted lawyers during trials and depositions.Acquired knowledge about the research involved in preparing for trials.Strengthened interpersonal skills through interaction with clients.

King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Developed personal relationships with customers through friendly, helpful assistance and follow-up phone calls and notes.Increased sales through recommendations based on records of preferences and sizes of individual customers.Promoted, planned, and hosted private events for frequent or new and interested customers.

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Encouraged sales by creating a comfortable atmosphere and offering outstanding customer service to new and returning customers.Composed and emailed daily recaps of initial goals and total sales to other branches.Assisted manager in displaying merchandise and presenting information at local fashion shows.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English

Activities and Societies: Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Secondary-English Education And Teaching

High School Diploma