Peyton M. Young Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

• Supports two editors acquiring primarily in the fields of women’s fiction and prescriptive nonfiction in addition to inheriting four titles as editor
• Reads and evaluates manuscript submissions
• Performs day-to-day administrative duties such as calendaring and expense management
• Develops relationships with and communicates with authors and agents
• Writes cover and catalog copy
• Prepares deal memos, fact sheets, profit and loss statements, and liaises with the contracts department

• Maintains the calendars of the Vice President and Associate Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion on a day-to-day basis
• Coordinates complex administrative, business management and support activities
• Performs activities related to fiscal management, personnel management, procurement,supply services, etc.
• Coordinates the award processes for the office, including validating eligibility ofapplicants and tracking applications, etc.
• Assists the Government Relations team with special projects and administrative needs

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

• Provides support for three Associate Deans (ADs) by researching and collecting needed information, analyzing data, creating Excel reports, generating written correspondence, ensuring calendar appointments remain.
• Coordinates college initiatives/activities such as the annual fall Theme Semester
• Provides administrative support for fellowships such as the Bilinski Fellowship, Bridge Humanities Fellowship, and McCausland Faculty Fellowship whilst also serving as the point of contact for applicants
• Coordinates Tenure and Promotion records and filing cycle actions, distributes files to ADs, prepare and edit Tenure and Promotion letters, coordinate with HR regarding Tenure and Promotion letters
• Assists with annual review processes for administrators of CAS units
• Generates letters on behalf of the ADs for Third Year Review and Post-Tenure Review

Remote

• Read manuscripts and assessed their quality and marketability
• Provided edits of manuscripts and suggestions for improving quality to senior editors

Columbia, South Carolina Area

• Performed duties in planning, directing and coordinating secretarial and administration functions of department.
• Handled independently a wide variety of clerical and administrative functions.
• Advanced ability in the use of computer software, correspondence skills, report writing and telecommunications.
• Was responsible for department specific projects as assigned. (i.e. special events, mass mailings, policy manual update, training, etc.)
• Coordinated department schedule and/or calendar as needed.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

• Lead a team to increase campus-wide presence and social media presence
• Since promoted to Marketing Director in August, our Instagram following has tripled
• Worked to generate funds for free student service by planning and assisting with book sales, bake sales, etc.
• Tasks included calendar management and social media management
• Gathered and implemented feedback from clients using a variety of methods
• Assisted hard-of-hearing clients, ESL clients, and post-traditional clients with writing and revising

Rock Hill, South Carolina

• Edited, proofread, and rewrote stories for publication to ensure overall correctness and quality communication
• Worked with photographers, supervisors, graphic artists, and others to guarantee that all elements worked together
• Wrote articles and provided assistance to other writers to prepare their work for publication
• Worked with editor and supervisor in order to plan the layout of each monthly issue

Master Of Arts - Ma, English Language And Literature, General

Activities and Societies: Graduate Assistantship in the Writing Center, Vice President of the Iota Mu chapter of Sigma Tau Delta Honor.

Grant Writing Certification

The University of South Carolina's Grant Writing Certificate program is designed to prepare professionals for the practical and conceptual.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Language And Literature, General

Activities and Societies: Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society, Tutor at Winthrop University Writing Center, Gamma Beta Phi Honor.