Kris Mccormick Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, PA, US

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Supports the Graduate Program Director of Publishing and Creative Writing by delivering administrative assistance.
• Coordinates gatherings for 20-60 individuals, cultivating writing communities and promoting networking opportunities within the publishing field.
• Conducts research, composed, and dispatched newsletters, disseminating information regarding program opportunities to students and alumni.
• Fosters program awareness and connections by actively engaging with local authors and publishing professionals.

• Meticulously reviews and selects fiction submissions, using a discerning eye to identify pieces that aligned with the magazine's artistic vision and engaged the target audience.
• Provides in-depth developmental and line editing for selected fiction pieces, collaborating closely with authors to maintain their unique voices while elevating the overall quality of each work.
• Workes in tandem with other editorial team members to ensure the seamless integration of fiction content within the magazine, maintaining a cohesive and captivating reading experience.
• Fosters strong relationships with both established and emerging authors, contributing to the magazine's standing within the literary community and attracting high-quality submissions.
• Tailors content to resonate with our diverse readership, ensuring that each fiction piece was thought-provoking, evocative, and enriched the reader's experience.

• Delivers developmental editing, line editing, and meticulous proofreading across diverse genres, encompassing fiction, non-fiction, and marketing collateral.
• Offers invaluable publishing guidance and book coaching services, offering comprehensive support, including manuscript evaluation, pitch proposal creation, query letter crafting, and synopsis development.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Oversaw the comprehensive management of inventory, displays, and promotional activities, optimizing the customer experience.
• Revamped the organizational system for displays by designing and implementing an innovative approach, streamlining operations and enhancing visual appeal.
• Drove sales growth through strategic inventory management, including the timely rotation of new materials and expanding storage capacity.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Effectively supervised cash activity across all registers and within the cash office, maintaining precision in financial operations.
• Provided comprehensive training to onboard new cashiers and sales floor staff, fostering a skilled and knowledgeable team.
• Prioritized customer satisfaction by overseeing sales, orders, and memberships, ensuring exceptional service at all touchpoints.
• Collaborated with managers and colleagues to continually enhance the customer experience, implementing improvements that elevate service quality.

Master Of Publishing

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Creative Writing

Bachelor’S Degree, English Language And Literature, Writing Concentration And Theatre Arts

Activities and Societies: Sigma Tao Delta (English Honor Society), Owl and Nightingale Players, Storyteller's Circle, The Mercury.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature, General

Activities and Societies: Marketing Internship with Komedia Bath, Yoga, GASP (gospel, a cappella, soul, and pop) choir, Thursday People.

High School

Activities and Societies: Honor Society, Newspaper, Drama Club, Philadelphia Young Playwrights