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Portland, Or, Us

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

• Write and edit impactful copy for direct mail, rapid response, advocacy, fundraising, and political campaigns, website landing pages, and SMS/MMS messages• Deepen member relationships by writing and editing stewardship and cultivation materials• Proofread for quality, accuracy, adherence to organizational voice and appropriateness of content• Select supporting photography, images, and graphics that reflect HRC’s messaging and strategy• Manage all copy and art… Show more • Write and edit impactful copy for direct mail, rapid response, advocacy, fundraising, and political campaigns, website landing pages, and SMS/MMS messages• Deepen member relationships by writing and editing stewardship and cultivation materials• Proofread for quality, accuracy, adherence to organizational voice and appropriateness of content• Select supporting photography, images, and graphics that reflect HRC’s messaging and strategy• Manage all copy and art routing for approvals from all stakeholders Show less

New York, New York, United States

• Directed the production of 60+ luxury books per year as well as commitment projects and backlist reprints in collaboration with Design, Editorial, Sales, Marketing, Publicity, and Operations• Project management responsibilities included estimating, negotiating, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and ensuring operational efficiency, data accuracy and integrity, and the development of training resources• Managed color separations, retouching, proofing, and high-quality image… Show more • Directed the production of 60+ luxury books per year as well as commitment projects and backlist reprints in collaboration with Design, Editorial, Sales, Marketing, Publicity, and Operations• Project management responsibilities included estimating, negotiating, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and ensuring operational efficiency, data accuracy and integrity, and the development of training resources• Managed color separations, retouching, proofing, and high-quality image reproduction• Developed strong partnerships and purchasing strategies with current and new vendors around the world• Hired, trained, and supervised production assistants and mentored junior employees Show less

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

• Department of History appointment to support the completion of my doctoral dissertation, “The Great War and the Great White Way" (major field: the United States since 1865)

New York, New York, United States

• Created and executed the first integrated marketing program for this biotech startup, including market research, website redesign, social media engagement, and customer relationship management which increased brand awareness, supported sales growth, and provided critical feedback to product developers• Wrote blog posts, newsletters, and product data sheets, maintaining a consistent style across platforms• Coordinated company travel, logistics, and presentations at scientific… Show more • Created and executed the first integrated marketing program for this biotech startup, including market research, website redesign, social media engagement, and customer relationship management which increased brand awareness, supported sales growth, and provided critical feedback to product developers• Wrote blog posts, newsletters, and product data sheets, maintaining a consistent style across platforms• Coordinated company travel, logistics, and presentations at scientific conferences; supervised the design and construction of trade show booths; and entertained clients, colleagues, and potential investors Show less

New York, New York, United States

• Led interdepartmental teams to produce 50+ titles per year from manuscript to delivery• Developed and monitored production budgets and schedules, color-corrected covers and jackets, approved proofs to print, and conducted press checks and factory visits• Conducted weekly status meetings with Art, Design, Editorial, and Production• Wrote and maintained a comprehensive set of best-practice workflows and training documents, improving process and file management and… Show more • Led interdepartmental teams to produce 50+ titles per year from manuscript to delivery• Developed and monitored production budgets and schedules, color-corrected covers and jackets, approved proofs to print, and conducted press checks and factory visits• Conducted weekly status meetings with Art, Design, Editorial, and Production• Wrote and maintained a comprehensive set of best-practice workflows and training documents, improving process and file management and communications between all stakeholders Show less

New York, New York, United States

• Managed the composition, color-correction, printing, and manufacturing of museum-quality art and illustrated books, stationery, calendars, and gift product• Hired and trained two assistants and supported six senior managers for greater departmental collaboration

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), History

I am writing a dissertation for the intellectual challenge and sense of discovery. My project lives at the intersection of U.S. cultural.

Master Of Arts (M.A.) And Master Of Philosophy (M.Phil.), History

• Completed twelve writing-intensive graduate seminars in History and American Studies • Served as a Teaching Fellow at Yale College.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History, Distinction And Honors

• Awarded the James Birdsall Weter Prize for Outstanding History Honors Thesis