Molly Derse Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa, Us

Seattle, Wa, Us

Seattle, Wa

Civilization is a design studio that creates digital and physical experiences for non-profits, fellow designers, and grassroots organizers. A few of our clients include the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Emerson Collective, Smithsonian Institution, The Nature Conservancy, National Head Start Association, the Obama’s Higher Ground Productions, The American LGBTQ+ Museum, and Vital Voices.– Craft and respond to all proposals (RFPs or cold sales leads)– Spearhead relationships with potential clients/partners– Craft copy for all studio initiatives, website, press releases, and awards– Acquire and track fiscal and in-kind sponsorship for all studio non-profit initiatives– Account and project manage diverse, high-level projects simultaneously – Manage, write, and plan written copy for studio initiatives, website, press releases, interviews and awards– Strategize, curate, and create exhibitions and programming opportunities

New York, New York, United States

The Agency Group is a global talent agency that was acquired by United Talent Agency. TAG Content was a division of The Agency Group that published physical and digital content for clients, including books, podcasts and web platforms, for drug addiction specialist Dr. Carl Hart, Reverend Al Sharpton, and comedian Tig Notaro, among others. – Managed editorial process and publication schedule for 7–15 projects annually– Oversaw contract negotiations– Scouted, hired, and managed contracts and timelines for authors, designers, editors, proofreaders, etc. – Wrote jacket and description copy for all publications of TAG Content– Scouted and acquired new talent– Negotiated rights reversals for out-of-print titles

New York, New York, United States

- Hired and managed freelancers for editorial, design, videography, andphotography- Managed editorial process and publication schedule for 7-10 booksannually– Produced publicity events, including signings and release parties in NYC, LA and Miami

New York, New York, United States

– Read submissions and wrote reviews– Gave editorial feedback on proposals– Filed royalty reports and contracts

New York, New York

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council empowers artists by providing them with networks, resources, and support, to create vibrant, sustainable communities in Lower Manhattan and beyond.– Collaborated on outreach program for the grants and services department– Cultivated new relationships with possible supporters and donors– Collected feedback from past grantees– Audited and reviewed grant-funded projects

Yeoju-Gun, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea

Songsam is a public school an hour southeast of Seoul. The English program was funded by a government initiative. – Taught and planned curriculum-based and non-curriculum English classes for kindergarten thru sixth grade

Florence, Italy

SACI is an accredited College of Art & Design primarily serving study abroad participants.– Edited course materials, created lecture presentations, and prepared manuscripts for publication

Mombasa, Kenya

Coordinated and participated in fieldwork and outreach events educating local women about their legal rights.

Nairobi, Kenya

Organized fundraisers and developed a micro-business plan for an independent women's support group. Visited women’s homes to discuss problems and identify common goals.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

- Answered questions regarding program details, travel preparation, andreintegration post-study abroad- Maintained knowledge of all UW programs and advised potential studentson programs for which they were best suited- Performed general clerical work, including: answering phones, schedulingappointments, creating databases, and managing application materials