Sanina Clark Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

Building literacy based curriculum and educational programming for youth across NYC while using the art of drag as a storytelling method.

Launched and edits Black Dawn, a speculative fiction series under AK Press which explores themes that do not reinforce dependency on oppressive forces (the state, police, capitalism, elected officials) and expresses the values of antiracism, feminism, anticolonialism, and anti-capitalism. Publishes 2–4 books a year (one or 2 per season).Acquires manuscripts.Submits author questionnaires with required tipsheet information for announcing titles.Content editing and final draft submission. Collaborates with author to track down blurbs. Liaises with cover designer and writes jacket cover.

Brooklyn, New York

Lead writing workshops for children and teens ages 9-17. Read writers' works and identify skills they need to improve. Support and help writers gain confidence in their storytelling abilities. Collaborated with writers on setting goals and creating personalized lesson plans for each workshop. • Encouraged writers to submit to age-appropriate literary magazines and to perform in Writopia Lab readings and spoken word nights. Provided writing-based homework help. • Participated in training sessions and monthly check-in meetings with program directors.

Greater New York City Area

• Work one-on-one with low literacy writer (age 11) on improving their grammar and mechanics through individualized, revision-based lessons once a week. Read writer’s work and identify skills they need to improve. Support and help writer gain confidence in the grammar and mechanics of writing. Collaborate with writer on setting goals and creating personalized lesson plans for each session. • Encourage writer to submit to age-appropriate literary magazines and to perform in Writopia Lab readings and spoken word nights. Provide writing-based homework help. • Participate in training sessions and monthly check-in meetings with program directors.

New York, New York

Conducted interviews and wrote feature stories on Young Adult authors.

Greater New York City Area

• Read galleys and wrote reviews for young adult books 2-3 times per month. Coordinated with Children’s Reviews Editor on assignments and schedules.

Greater New York City Area

• Participated in production meetings and phone conferences prior to events. Worked closely with staff to coordinate and oversee activity schedules and production logistics (load-in, load-out, lighting, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, etc.). Worked closely with program staff to advance all production logistics for DTH School and Community Program department events and performances, facility rental activities, etc. Created and maintained Stage Manager call sheets and production notes and materials. • Supervised and directed crews for all load-ins, shows, and load-outs. Ensured stage is properly spiked for each performance. Maintained stock of rehearsal/performance supplies and materials, i.e. scripts, spike tape, flashlights, first aid supplies, etc. Assisted in the movement, transfer, and storage of all production equipment and supplies as needed.

Greater New York City Area

• Acquired and edited 2-3 manuscripts per season. Drafted and sent out author contracts and royalty statements. Liaised with authors and literary agents. Wrote title sheet, catalog, selling, and flap copy. Worked with authors and the Art Director on cover designs. Assisted with obtaining rights for cover images. Conducted blurb searches for forthcoming books.• Managed editorial schedule. Sold books at book fairs and conventions. General editorial support.

Greater New York City Area

• Researched available translation grants for acquired foreign language manuscripts being translated to and published in English. Discussed grant requirements and explained to team the procedures necessary to obtain funding. Completed and submitted grant application to funding agency or foundation. Corresponded with representatives of funding sources to work out final details of proposal.• Maintained master files on grants and applications.

Greater New York City Area

Completed administrative tasks in a timely manner, such as drafting contract and payment requests, title information sheets, and copy.· Assisted with editorial responsibilities as needed, such as reviewing submissions, idea development, and sharing editorial notes.· Assisted with departmental duties such as mailings, filing, and expenses.· Management of manuscripts through all stages of production and the publication process.· Professional interaction with authors, agents, staff, and industry colleagues.

Greater New York City Area

• Performed work in and attended weekly meetings for the editorial and publicity departments at Seven Stories Press. Read and reported on both solicited and unsolicited manuscripts and proofread those headed to production. Contributed to press releases and web content; managed mailings and master database; arranged author tours and attended and sold books at author events.• Conducted and completed administrative tasks including answering phones; photocopying, faxing, printing, and filing documents; and organizing and keeping track of books available in the office.

Beijing City, China

• Copyedited English translations of online Chinese novels at a rate of 14 chapters per week. Attended monthly online editor training and team meetings. Collaborated with Production Director to ensure project quality. Communicated with translators and Project Source Quality Control Team as needed.

Elmhurst, Ny And White Plains, Ny

• Immersed customers in the experience of a novelty tea store by sharing knowledge about the varied teas and tea related merchandise and engaging them in product tastings. • Prepared store for exceptional appearance for customers by organizing merchandise, keeping inventory, and remodeling seasonal displays.

Purchase, Ny

• Conducted and completed administrative tasks for the office overseeing international, foreign exchange, and study abroad student applicants at SUNY Purchase. Duties included answering calls from other campus offices, parents, and students; organizing study abroad and international events and programs; and filing documents and printing and copying study abroad paper work and event flyers. • Assigned students peer advisors and appointments and managed data using Microsoft Excel.• Assisted in the maintenance of informational bulletin board setups campus wide and designed and hung flyers for events and programs.• Edited and wrote content for office websites.

Purchase, Ny

• Pitched, wrote, and edited articles for SUNY Purchase’s student-run online news publication as part of the editorial team. • Researched, conducted interviews for, and reported on various campus events with a particular focus on the campus wide conversation about sexual assault.

Purchase, Ny

• Researched, conducted interviews for, and reported on various campus events with a particular focus on the campus wide conversation about sexual assault.

Purchase, Ny

• Conducted and completed administrative tasks for the office overseeing student-run activities on and off campus. Duties included managing data using Microsoft Excel; scanning documents; and answering calls from other campus offices, parents, and students.• Assigned lockers to commuter students and managed locker log; maintained deliveries and supplies and transported them to and from other offices; and assisted in the maintenance of informational bulletin board setups campus wide.

Elmhurst, Ny

• Outfitted customers seeking a comfortable and casual style by sharing knowledge about the products.• Prepared store for optimal customer service by maintaining store appearance, organizing merchandise, keeping inventory, and remodeling displays.