I'm a detail-oriented publishing professional with a background in managing editorial, marketing, and writing. I'm passionate about books, publishing, and uplifting creative voices. I'm currently a Managing Editorial Assistant at Penguin Random House. I work with adult trade fiction and nonfiction with their Viking/Penguin Books imprints. In fall of 2023 I interned with the marketing and publicity teams at Celadon Books/Macmillan, confirming that publishing is my industry. I loved writing copy, communicating with booksellers, facilitating the influencer program, and attending virtual team meetings. As Editor-in-Chief of the student-run, award-winning literary journal, Cardinal Sins, I recruited 6 new staff members in my first weeks and continued to grow, manage, and train staff. My experiences facilitating critical discussions, communicating with contributors, and managing editorial assignments have helped me develop applicable communication and leadership skills. I also formatted 4 publications using InDesign and wrote, edited, and designed a 45-page Editor's Handbook to guide future editors.