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New York, New York, United States

Write/edit optimized (for search engines and retail platforms) descriptive copy, including straplines and body copy, across a variety of genres. Generate, or revise existing, “off-page” keywords. Assign, or update existing, BISAC codes. Review other relevant metadata (i.e., title, subtitle, series, contributor/s, etc.) and recommend revisions as needed. Perform other discovery-data-related tasks as needed.

Greater New York City Area

Create jacket and online product copy for genre fiction titles.

Greater New York City Area

Opened and closed store, received and shelved books, helped with events, worked the register, assisted customers, recommended books, wrote copy for store's Instagram account, and other duties.

Greater New York City Area

Wrote, copyedited, and/or proofread speeches, press releases, and event materials. Created style book. Assisted with research. Provided other assistance as needed.

Greater New York City Area

Produced, edited, and revitalized metadata for literary, genre fiction, and general nonfiction titles. Generated descriptive copy, SEO headlines, keywords, and ad copy on deadline. Worked remotely and on site.

Austin, Texas Area

Produced jacket and online copy for business, financial, and general nonfiction titles published for the purpose of author brand marketing. Operated under expectation of a quick turnover. Collaborated remotely with leadership to ensure quality of work.

Greater New York City Area

Proofread and perform slugs of second and third pass pages.

Greater New York City Area

Oversaw circulation of copy from writer to editorial department to art department to guarantee deadlines. Generated jacket, metadata, and sales catalog copy for genre fiction and general nonfiction titles. Uploaded and frequently updated content in content management system (CMS). Selected projects include NY Times bestselling authors John Sandford, Jan Karon, Christine Feehan, Rita Moreno, and Beth Kery. • Imprint editor for five imprints—reviewed and edited other writers’ work• Collaborated with editors, authors, and publishers to ensure best content• Aided in restructuring of department workflow• Promoted from junior copywriter

Greater New York City Area

Provided administrative support to Executive Managing Editor/Associate Publisher, Senior Managing Editor, and other department heads. Oversaw cover process for titles, including copyediting and proofreading. Assisted in quality control, including proofreading, of book text. Administered freelancer tests and processed payments• Coordinated with five other departments on the production and delivery of bound galleys for 260 titles annually

Greater New York City Area

Reviewed manuscript submissions and wrote reader’s reports for editors, including recommendations on whether to acquire projects. Assisted in quality control of text, including preparing manuscript for typesetter and proofreading.

Bachelor’S Degree, English With A Concentration In Writing

Activities and Societies: writer for The Denisonian newspaper (2003-2004); member, Philanthropy Chair, Treasurer, Delta Upsilon Fraternity.

Certificate, Book Publishing

Intensive, full-time, four-week, graduate-level course in book publishing at the University of Denver. Attended classes led by various.