Researching and analyzing market trends to identify potential book topics and genres.Reviewing manuscript submissions and proposals, assessing their potential for publication.Networking with authors, agents, and industry professionals to source new content.Working closely with editorial, marketing, and production teams to align on project goals.Managing a pipeline of projects to ensure a steady flow of content for publication.Organizing and maintaining submission databases and tracking the status of proposals.Providing regular updates and reports on acquisition activities and project statuses.

As a Research Assistant with the Research on Food and Farming for All (ROFFA) project I was responsible for conducting a year long qualitative field research regarding the local food and farming systems of three counties (i.e. Halifax, Edgecombe, Nash) in eastern North Carolina. Research methods used during this study included semi-structured interviews, participant observation, as well as, analysis of primary and supplemental data using Atlas-ti data analysis software. The results of this study are to be published as a full-length text in 2013.

Perform duties as Research Assistant, to include but not limited to: locating and categorizing Southern Tenant Farmers Union (STFU) collection at UNC-Chapel HillCreate database of STFU papers and publicationsLocate other relevant supplemental data (audio, film, photos) of STFU collection at UNC Wilson Library - Special Collections

Provide weekly articles on Green Innovations in AmericaDraft bi-weekly informative manuals about sustainable opportunities in various sectors (i.e. manufacturing, health care, retail, etc.)Update Green Plus membership databaseAttend meetings with local Chamber of Commerces in the TrianglePromote the Green Plus mission to small businesses in the Triangle