Sarah Gerton
Associate Agent & Subrights Associate at New Leaf Literary & Media- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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New Leaf Literary & Media
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Agent & Subrights Associate
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Nov 2022 - Present
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Literary Agent
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Jan 2021 - Nov 2022
Discover and develop writers of young adult and middle grade books, assisting with career planning and placing their projects with publishers. Offer support to colleagues and develop resources for the agency.
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Associate Agent
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Mar 2018 - Jan 2021
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Assistant
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Jul 2015 - Mar 2018
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Wesleyan University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Publicity Assistant
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May 2014 - May 2015
I wrote press releases, created publicity materials such as blog posts and flyers, maintained databases, and prepared mailings for the Press.
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Writing Mentor/Course Tutor
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Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
As an individual writing mentor, I met weekly with 4 peers to help them develop as writers. As a course tutor, I serve as a resource for first-year Wesleyan students in one American literature course. I meet individually with students to provide assistance on papers and homework.
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Connecticut General Assembly
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Hartford, Connecticut Area
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Legislative Intern to State Senator Carlo Leone
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Jan 2014 - May 2014
As a legislative intern, I researched implications of potential and existing legislation, attended meetings and committees on behalf of Senator Leone, performed office work for Banks, Finance, and Veterans' Affairs committees, and interviewed various employees at the State Capitol. As a legislative intern, I researched implications of potential and existing legislation, attended meetings and committees on behalf of Senator Leone, performed office work for Banks, Finance, and Veterans' Affairs committees, and interviewed various employees at the State Capitol.
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Minnesotans United for All Families
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Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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Programs & Communications Intern
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
Wrote copy for campaign literature, performed research and fact-checking, planned and organized special events, staffed special events, and updated campaign blog. Wrote copy for campaign literature, performed research and fact-checking, planned and organized special events, staffed special events, and updated campaign blog.
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Minnetonka Public Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Summer Writing Tutor
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2012
Tutored twelve middle and high school students in various aspects of writing. Wrote lesson plans, assigned homework, and recorded progress. Tutored twelve middle and high school students in various aspects of writing. Wrote lesson plans, assigned homework, and recorded progress.
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Education
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Columbia Publishing Course
Publishing Certificate -
Wesleyan University
English, Government