Sara Sproull Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

• Acquire, edit, and manage illustrated titles across ages and genres, including negotiating with agents; guiding writers through editorial, production, and marketing processes; liaising with other departments; and.
• Assist the children’s publisher, editorial director of picture books, and an editor-at-large
• Collaborate with brand partners on licensed titles, including writing and editing seven licensed board books
• Co-lead Diversity &… Show more
• Co-lead Diversity & Inclusion meetings and participate in diversity initiatives, including serving as a committee member and judge for the inaugural Abrams Amplify Award
• Hire, train, and supervise departmental intern Show less

New York, New York, United States

• Provided editorial support such as proofreading passes and proofs; writing fact sheets, online copy, and cover copy; requesting pricing and drafting P&Ls
• Provided administrative support such as scheduling meetings; booking travel; researching and licensing images for nonfiction titles; researching comp titles

New York, New York, United States

• Reviewed submissions and wrote reader’s reports
• Drafted fact sheets and cover copy
• Proofread passes and blues
• Prepared presentations for companywide list launch for all children's imprints
• Took minutes at departmental meetings and provided administrative support

Lexington, Kentucky Area

• Wrote primarily for Business Lexington magazine, with occasional cross-over in Southsider and Chevy Chaser.Sample articles include:"Rockin' on Rosement: WIllcutt Guitars Celebrates 50 Years""Sword breaks into sports.

Tates Creek Branch - Lexington, KY

• Promoted for extensive knowledge of collection and customer service skills
• Performed regular storytimes and assisted with children’s programming

Central Branch - Lexington, KY

Lexington, Kentucky Area

• Assisted with handling $1.5 million of institutional bulk book orders for local schools, libraries, and corporate accounts
• Responded to author inquiries and scheduled in-store signings

Lexington, Kentucky

• Trained in nearly every area of the store, including children's, music, receiving, zoning, cashiering, and cafe; assisted with training of new employees
• Assisted with in-store events, including storytimes, author signings, LEGO builds, and Harry Potter parties
• Provided customer service by proactively seeking out customers, recommending titles, and offering to order books
• Promoted store sales and discount programs, including membership, kids' club, and educator cards

Greater New York City Area

• Researched permissions contracts and copyright information of previous editions and critical essays
• Conducted photo and market research
• Wrote book descriptions for copyright request forms
• Maintained marketing database for Norton Critical Editions
• Assisted with administrative tasks such as filing, copying, scanning, and faxing

Lexington, Kentucky

• Collaborated with patrons (including ESL students) from diverse disciplines on weekly assignments and presentations
• Advised writers on argument coherence, thesis, organization, sentence structure, clarity, and grammar
• Built supportive relationships with writers through a 13-week Writing Lab program
• Educated community about Writing Center services and resources through presentations and workshops

Lexington, Kentucky

• Planned campus-wide programs designed to educate and foster community
• Mediated roommate agreements and conflicts with all 60 residents
• Referred residents to resources and liaisoned with campus offices, including administration
• Met paperwork deadlines for weekly reports, information and incident reports, lock out forms, and work requests

Lexington, Kentucky

• Proofread and reviewed manuscripts for consistency
• Wrote staff commentaries for the Editorial Board that summarized manuscripts’ content and explained their contributions to particular genres or fields of study
• Prepared manuscripts for transmittal by formatting art, in-text call-outs, and footnotes
• Wrote press releases, researched event venues and regional media outlets, and assisted with other marketing needs

Lexington, Kentucky Area

• Advertised the conference with local and national media outlets by submitting online event listings
• Promoted authors via the conference Twitter account
• Reviewed poetry and prose submissions for the Betty Gabehart Prize
• Assisted director with planning and coordinating workshops and panels

Lexington, Kentucky

• Wrote press releases for Crave Lexington Food + Music Festival, a Smiley Pete production
• Edited web content on festival’s food vendors, music lineup, volunteer benefits, and “pop-up” events
• Publicized festival at community events and via Facebook
• Researched and wrote articles for Chevy Chaser, Southsider, and Business Lexington magazines

Lexington, Kentucky

• Scheduled appointments and organized daily calendar
• Organized appointment records and expenses using Microsoft Excel
• Maintained company’s standards of professionalism and service during client phone calls and walk-in appointments