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Assisting the Senior Managing Editor of Clinical Infectious Diseases Journal, the Managing Editor for Military Medicine Journal, and Senior Managing Editor Lisa Tetrault for Journal of Endocrine Society Provide editorial support, including author contact, proofreading, checking various stages of book production, and answering editorial queriesSupport editors on book transmittalsExperience creating and managing simple databases, spreadsheets

Canada

-Assist editors with competitive title research and demographic/topical research information-Researched media outlets and media contacts for promotional opportunities -Contacted libraries and media outlets for rights and permissions.-Resourcefulness, ability to learn quickly and work on a variety of tasks

Manhattan, New York, United States

-Assist editors with editing cookbook mss- Assist editors with competitive title research and demographic/topical research information-Maintain editorial meeting agenda and disseminate notes from meetings- Provide editorial support, including author contact, proofreading, checking various stages of book production, and answering editorial queries- Format and check specifications for seasonal pub cards and catalog copy

- Provide editorial support, including author contact, proofreading, checking various stages of book production, and answering editorial queries- Handle large and varied workload and set priorities effectively-Assist with drafting/routing catalog copy and other marketing copy-Provide incisive editorial critique of submissions and acquired manuscripts as requested

Remote

Evaluating dozens of query letters each week and manuscript submissions; • Writing reader reports; recording a “yes” or “no” response to each; • Writing a short report summarizing the story and explaining the “yes” or “no” response based on the author’s writing, voice and characterization; • Studying the process of editing manuscripts and book proposals; • Attending biweekly academy conference calls; • Acquiring effective techniques in writing pitch letters; • Understanding the etiquette for communicating with authors, editors, and publicists;• Reviewing book-to-film headlines, updating film contact list, maintaining film rights project listing, and maintaining the submission list of audio publishers

New York City Metropolitan Area

Provided inline edits and drafted developmental edit letters and submission letters for full and partial manuscripts• Managed the query inbox of Nancy Yost, evaluating submissions and sending rejection/acceptance letters accordinglyProvided Sensitivity reading for a collection of works Drafted contracts for audio books and manuscripts Created Drawing assets for various authrs to be used as promotion for Twitter and Instagram

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Participated in the acquisitions process by evaluating fiction manuscripts as well as nonfiction proposals and writing detailed reader’s reports for various editors several times each week• Researched comparison titles, authors’ track records, and recent publishing and editorial trends using BookScan• Assisted in preparing manuscripts for production by ensuring all edits were accurately inserted into manuscripts• Aided the marketing and publicity teams by completing multiple research assignments and writing promotional material for Free Spirits' social media• Compared first and second passes of both fiction and nonfiction manuscripts from several different editors, gaining intimate knowledge of the editorial process and how to best communicate with authors

Remote

- Assisted in looking at comp. titles - Assisted in forming pub plans- Created Guides for Upcoming/Established authors on Tik Tok

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

While working as an E-commerce specialist I'm tasked with: - Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.- Merchandised attractive shelf displays with current offerings to drive store sales.- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.- Completed efficient store resets to prepare the store for special promotions and seasonal updates.- Noted customer special requests, preferences, and favorite products in CRM to enhance service and build brand loyalty.- Worked productively with customers to meet order requirements and service expectations.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

While working as a Playroom Attendant I was tasked with: - Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.- Protected animals from care errors by following strict safety procedures, including maintaining clear and secure tags.- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries or potential diseases.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

While working as a Concession associate, I was tasked with:- Provided customer service by accurately filling and delivering concession orders quickly in a positive, professional demeanor.- Provided friendly and efficient customer service as well as prepared and supervised food preparation.- Provided customer service and created a healthy environment.- Prepared and cooked foods that could be completed in a short time; cleaned work area and food preparation equipment.- Tabulated daily sales, food preparation, cash handling, and specified numerical value of opening and closing inventory.

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

-Researching and writing feature stories

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

While working as a host I worked on:- Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.- Assisted managers with quickly resolving service- and food-related issues.- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping the dining area ready for every guest.- Stayed in open communication with the kitchen team to assess cooking times, avoid worker overload and minimize customer dissatisfaction.- Maintained highly loyal clientele by delivering unparalleled service at every stage of restaurant dining experience

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

While working as a sales associate I was tasked with:- Achieving established goals.- Greeting customers, responding to questions, improving engagement with the merchandise.- Operating cash register, managing financial transactions, and balancing drawers.- Increasing store sales. - Maintaining the orderly appearance of the sales floor. - Cross-selling products to increase purchase amounts.