Peter Adrian Behravesh Email & Phone Number

Seattle, WA, US

• As the Editor for MandalaEarth, a division of Insight Editions, I acquire and edit books on conservation, environmental advocacy, nature photography, and spirituality, shepherding them through all phases of the.
• Overseeing the growth of the EarthAware (environmental advocacy/conservation) and Mandala (mind/body/spirit) publishing imprints… Show more As the Editor for MandalaEarth, a division of Insight Editions, I acquire and.
• Overseeing the growth of the EarthAware (environmental advocacy/conservation) and Mandala (mind/body/spirit) publishing imprints, exceeding title count and revenue targets
• Shepherding 30+ titles per year through all stages of each book’s lifecycle, ensuring on-schedule/under-budget delivery
• Researching, developing, and acquiring new books and products through rigorous market analysis, using tools like Power BI and Bookscan
• Writing SEO-friendly marketing copy, A+ content, and related sales materials to maximize consumer engagement and sales

• As a Senior Editor, I edited and localized English editions of popular Japanese manga/light novels and Chinese manhua, shepherding them through the translation, adaptation, copy editing, lettering, and proofing.
• Shepherded 60+ titles per year through all stages of each book’s lifecycle, ensuring on-time/under-budget delivery
• Edited and localized translations of Japanese manga/light novels and Chinese manhua
• Analyzed sales/market data… Show more As a Senior Editor, I edited and localized English editions of popular Japanese manga/light novels and Chinese manhua, shepherding them through the translation, adaptation, copy.
• Analyzed sales/market data to steer and grow the manga imprint
• Assisted with prepress review for all of Editorial

• As an Editor, I edited and localized English editions of popular Japanese manga and light novels, shepherding them through the translation, adaptation, copy editing, lettering, and proofing stages.Responsibilities.
• Shepherded 50+ titles per year through all stages of each book’s lifecycle, ensuring on-time/under-budget delivery
• Edited and localized translations of Japanese manga and light novels
• Wrote cover copy for ongoing series and tip sheets for… Show more As an Editor, I edited and localized English editions of popular Japanese manga and light novels, shepherding them through the translation, adaptation.
• Wrote cover copy for ongoing series and tip sheets for marketing
• Managed relationships with freelancersProjects of note:

As the Audio Producer for PodCastle, a weekly fantasy fiction podcast, I produced 52 episodes per year, editing the host spots and narration for clarity and pacing and assembling and mixing each episode (including musical cues) to ensure consistent audio quality throughout. During my tenure, PodCastle received the British Fantasy Award and was nominated.

As part of the Leadership Council for the San Diego chapter of NIAC, I partnered with other local organizers to champion the needs of the Iranian-American community through grassroots civic action.

• As the Founder and Editor of Lit & Lore, I provided first-rate editorial services to publishers as well as writers of all genres and skill levels, from developmental editing to proofreading.Projects of note:
• Sword of Ages: Avalon (Comic); IDW Publishing - Editor
• Wayward (Game); IDW Publishing - Editor/Rules Developer
• TMNT Adventures: Change is Constant (Game); IDW Publishing - Editor/Rules Developer
• TMNT Adventures: City Fall (Game); IDW Publishing - Editor/Rules… Show more As the Founder and Editor of Lit & Lore, I provided first-rate editorial services to publishers as well as writers of all genres and skill.
• TMNT Adventures: City Fall (Game); IDW Publishing - Editor/Rules Developer

As an Associate Editor at Escape Pod, a Hugo Award-nominated weekly science fiction podcast, I read, evaluated, and recommended submissions for publication, reporting on narrative cohesion and emotional resonance.

San Diego, California

• As an Assistant Editor at IDW Publishing, I edited comic books and graphic novels, shepherding them through the script, art, coloring, lettering, licensor approval, proofing, and printing stages.Responsibilities.
• Managing the schedule for all titles in production to ensure timely delivery
• Editing comic books and graphic novels, shepherding them from acquisition to print
• Reviewing book proposals for potential acquisition based on literary/artistic quality and… Show more As an Assistant Editor at IDW Publishing, I edited comic books and graphic novels, shepherding them through the.
• Reviewing book proposals for potential acquisition based on literary/artistic quality and marketability
• Writing marketing copy for print and online listings, highlighting selling points and promoting related backlist titlesProjects of note:

As Editor-in-Chief of the Stonecoast Review, I selected, edited, and prepared prose, poetry, and visual art for print, with an emphasis on publishing underrepresented voices. I also recruited and oversaw the editorial team and support staff, while promoting diversity among the same. In addition, I balanced operating costs against projected sales to ensure.

As Managing Editor of the Stonecoast Review, I assisted the Editor-in-Chief in all aspects of managing the editorial team and assembling the journal for print.

As a Submissions Reader and Copy Editor for the Stonecoast Review, I reviewed and rated science fiction, fantasy, nonspeculative fiction, and poetry submissions. I also copy edited accepted manuscripts for publication. During the twelve-week submissions window for Issue 5, I earned the Top Reader Spotlight by reading eight times the required number of.

Westborough, Massachusetts

• As a Technical Program Manager for the Global Service Readiness team at Bose Corporation, I coordinated with and led cross-functional teams from across the company to launch over a dozen new products.Additional.
• Supporting software development teams using agile methodology in Jira to track and fix bugs
• Building automated reporting and data analysis tools in Tableau to monitor product performance, saving hundreds of labor… Show more As a Technical Program Manager for the Global Service Readiness team at Bose.
• Building automated reporting and data analysis tools in Tableau to monitor product performance, saving hundreds of labor hours
• Establishing an editorial process for the global customer service site, bringing clarity and consistency to technical articles
• Writing technical articles on changes to software and product features

Westborough, Massachusetts

As a Product and Technical Support Specialist in the Advanced Technical Group at Bose, I supported B2B clients through troubleshooting, order processing, and dealer referral over the phone. During my tenure, I designed a Confluence wiki for shared data management that reduced average call handle time, for which I was awarded Employee of the Year for FY13..

Westborough, Massachusetts

As a Product and Technical Support Specialist at Bose, I educated customers on product installation and diagnosed technical issues over the phone. I also performed knowledge base audits and survey data collection and partnered with contact center leadership to improve call quality and efficiency.

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Creative Writing

While in the Stonecoast MFA program at the University of Southern Maine, I studied under such authors as David Anthony Durham, Theodora.

Master Certificate, Songwriting And Guitar

While atttending Berklee, I studied effective storytelling techniques in songwriting, with a focus on structural and technical elements.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Contemporary Music And Recording

While at ENC, I studied music theory, history, recording, and performance, with concentrations in voice, piano, and guitar. I also.