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New York, New York, United States

As a member of the in-house creative team, I created performance-driven, customer-facing copy that drove engagement for the company’s products and instilled brand loyalty among its customers, contributing to increased revenue during major yearly campaigns and sales.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Developed and executed copy for social media, emails, web pages, print ads, store signage, and special projects.- Collaborated with the marketing team and fellow copywriters to align… Show more As a member of the in-house creative team, I created performance-driven, customer-facing copy that drove engagement for the company’s products and instilled brand loyalty among its customers, contributing to increased revenue during major yearly campaigns and sales.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Developed and executed copy for social media, emails, web pages, print ads, store signage, and special projects.- Collaborated with the marketing team and fellow copywriters to align copywriting strategies with the company's overall objectives.- Effectively managed multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality output in a fast-paced environment. Show less

New York, New York

- Editorially managed 20-25 books per year while working cross-collaboratively with design, sales, marketing, publicity, and contracts.- Managed/created/edited publishing programs for classic brands:Berenstain BearsLittle CritterRichard Scarry- Wrote engaging copy for book jackets, catalogs and online retailers such as Amazon while increasing book appeal for multiple revenue-driving brands. - Created an LGBTQ+ publishing program of commercially and critically… Show more - Editorially managed 20-25 books per year while working cross-collaboratively with design, sales, marketing, publicity, and contracts.- Managed/created/edited publishing programs for classic brands:Berenstain BearsLittle CritterRichard Scarry- Wrote engaging copy for book jackets, catalogs and online retailers such as Amazon while increasing book appeal for multiple revenue-driving brands. - Created an LGBTQ+ publishing program of commercially and critically successful picture books and board books- Extensive experience with numerous formats including picture books, board books, novelty, 8x8, early readers, and paperback reprints across imprints of Random House Books for Young Readers, Doubleday Books for Young Readers, and Little Golden Books.- Acquired commercial and literary picture book projects including:Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and The Rainbow Flag (Amazon Best Book of 2018 and a Junior Library Guild selection)Stonewall: A Building. An Uprising. A Revolution. Unicorns 101 (Junior Library Guild selection)Library Books Are Not for Eating The Fabulous Life of Dylan St. Claire -Member of editorial team for high-profile projects:John Cena's Elbow Grease (#1 New York Times Best Seller)Julianne Moore's Freckleface StrawberryDanielle Steel's Pretty Minnie in Paris Show less

New York, New York

Assisted Frances Gilbert, Editor-in-Chief of Doubleday Books for Young Readers.- Editorially managed 10-15 titles per year working closely with design, sales, marketing publicity, and contracts.- Acquired commercial picture book projects including: Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas is You Just a Duck? Where is Bear?- Editorially responsible for classic brands such as: Berenstain Bears Little Critter… Show more Assisted Frances Gilbert, Editor-in-Chief of Doubleday Books for Young Readers.- Editorially managed 10-15 titles per year working closely with design, sales, marketing publicity, and contracts.- Acquired commercial picture book projects including: Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas is You Just a Duck? Where is Bear?- Editorially responsible for classic brands such as: Berenstain Bears Little Critter Richard Scarry Show less

New York, New York

Administratively supported Publishers Kate Klimo and Mallory Loehr.

New York, New York

Assisted Editorial Director with general assistant duties.