Experience

Hachette Children's Group

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Designer

  • May 2023 - Present



Make Believe Ideas

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Junior Designer

  • Nov 2021 - May 2023

  Designing engaging and imaginative children's books and products for a wide range of ages, particularly specialising in sticker and activity titles with additional experience in board and picture books. Working fluently within Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop programmes. Designing engaging and imaginative children's books and products for a wide range of ages, particularly specialising in sticker and activity titles with additional experience in board and picture books. Working fluently within Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop programmes.



Janklow & Nesbit UK Ltd

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Foreign Rights Assistant

  • Nov 2020 - Nov 2021

  - Selling and licensing translation rights of trade fiction, non-fiction and children’s books into international markets, including Turkish, Hebrew, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Mongolian and Sinhalese territories - Ownership of the Rights Guide; overhauling visual and functional design to increase commercial success. Designing and producing our 2021 London, Bologna and Frankfurt Book Fair Rights Guides - Strong understanding of international licensing processes and limitations - Adapting quickly to complex computer systems and databases, including BP Agency Rights Manager - Providing comprehensive administrative support; organising meetings, taking minutes and maintaining schedules - Drafting contractual licensing agreements and overseeing the signatory process via DocuSign - Reactive, flexible approach to undertaking new tasks and significant additional responsibilities Show less



The London Book Fair

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Conference Coordinator

  • Jan 2020 - May 2020

  - Designed and prepared marketing materials, publications and key internal communication reports and documentation with an eye for brand consistency, typography and consumer engagement - Created engaging LBF and IJL online social media marketing campaigns and supporting assets and images - Ownership of the Insights Seminar Programme, responsible for schedule changes, maintaining professional relationships with over one hundred external partners and suppliers and promptly assisting with any queries - Provided comprehensive administrative support within a complex and modern office; answering calls, preparing Powerpoint conference slides, and helping the Conference, Sales, Marketing and Operations teams - Copywriting and proofreading for various outlets, with an acute attention to detail - Fulfilled bartered contracts and monetary commitments to sponsors and key partners - Undertook Salesforce database training, detailing routine data entry and cleansing Show less



Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interactor

  • Jun 2019 - Jan 2020

  - Regular, engaging public speaking to groups of over one hundred and fifty visitors as part of a friendly and energetic team - Provided responsible customer service to thousands of international visitors - Used flexible and professional problem-solving skills to diffuse immediate and imminent customer issues - Regular, engaging public speaking to groups of over one hundred and fifty visitors as part of a friendly and energetic team - Provided responsible customer service to thousands of international visitors - Used flexible and professional problem-solving skills to diffuse immediate and imminent customer issues



HarperCollins Publishers

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manuscript Reader

  • Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

  - A voluntary position, for which I read and appraised new fiction submissions for Avon Books. Composed submission reports and evaluated manuscripts in terms of readership, quality of writing and story - Remote position, requiring constant online communication with the Avon editorial team and excellent organisation and time management skills - A voluntary position, for which I read and appraised new fiction submissions for Avon Books. Composed submission reports and evaluated manuscripts in terms of readership, quality of writing and story - Remote position, requiring constant online communication with the Avon editorial team and excellent organisation and time management skills



The London Book Fair

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Team

  • Mar 2019 - Mar 2019

  − Providing social media coverage for Quantum (LBF's annual Monday conference) on the London Book Fair channels.− Assisted with administrative and construction elements before the opening of the fair.− Scheduled Market Focus: Indonesia tweets using Sprout Social.− Assisted with several celebratory moments during the fair, including Elmer's 30th Birthday, Gandhi 150, the unveiling of Tim Godfrey's plaque and Holly Bourne's 'The Places I've Cried in Public' book launch.− Set up the International Excellence Awards.− Located additional marketing materials (and fairy lights!) off-site for use in a book launch, whilst under immense time pressure. − Assisted with the UK Book Blogger Awards.− Was a general helpful pair of hands for the team throughout the duration of the London Book Fair 2019! Show less

• Marketing Intern

  • Jan 2019 - Mar 2019

  My responsibilities included, but were not limited to:- Proofreading marketing materials for the UK Book Blogger Awards. - Employing a keen eye for detail when manipulating data for the International Excellence Awards.- Using Wordpress to amend and input data to the London Book and Screen Week website.- Seeking out specific interest groups for targeted marketing campaigns.- Writing and scheduling social media content using Sprout Social.− Developing a celebratory plaque (using the Adobe Creative Suite) to appear at LBF 2019.− Updating administrative databases and records. − Creating social media assets using Canva.− Updating holding and speaker slides for the Quantum conference 2019. Show less



The Bookseller

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• LBF Event Volunteer

  • Mar 2019 - Mar 2019

  - Distributed daily copies of both The Bookseller and Publisher's Weekly to consumers and exhibitors at the London Book Fair 2019 - Distributed daily copies of both The Bookseller and Publisher's Weekly to consumers and exhibitors at the London Book Fair 2019



The Story Museum

• United Kingdom
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer Staff

  • Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

  - A volunteer position for which a passion for stories and children's literature was an absolute must - alongside a friendly, enthusiastic and approachable nature. - A volunteer position for which a passion for stories and children's literature was an absolute must - alongside a friendly, enthusiastic and approachable nature.



Make Believe Ideas

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editorial Intern

  • Jan 2019 - Jan 2019

  I returned to MBI for an additional editorial work experience placement. My duties included, but were not limited to: − Writing the content for an upcoming title, Scratch and Sparkle Christmas, and then presenting the title to the Senior Editor and Editorial Director. − Drafting AI sheets for existing and upcoming titles. − Updating online files for reprint and frontlist advances, then marking-up and dispatching file copies. − Identifying and documenting plate changes between UK and US editions. − Carrying out trend research, then planning content and draft page plans for new release titles. − Copyediting drafts, proofreading plotters and assigning reprint and resupply notes for advances. Show less



The Bookseller

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• FutureBook Event Volunteer

  • Nov 2018 - Nov 2018

  - A volunteer position for which my responsibilities included running mics, timing sessions, handing out marketing materials and generally assisting delegates throughout the day. - A volunteer position for which my responsibilities included running mics, timing sessions, handing out marketing materials and generally assisting delegates throughout the day.



Freeline

• United Kingdom
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Support Assistant

  • Aug 2018 - Sep 2018

  - A temporary position, during which my responsibilities included booking meetings, travel and rooms alongside other general administrative tasks. - A temporary position, during which my responsibilities included booking meetings, travel and rooms alongside other general administrative tasks.



UEA Students' Union

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Social Media Marketing

  • Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

  As a Marketing Assistant at uea(su), it was my role to schedule, manage and write content for all the SU's social media accounts. I also planned projects with the input of the rest of the team, such as our new "Student Spotlight" initiative, which I then presented to other departments within uea(su). I was also responsible for responding to students' queries and concerns, and therefore held a customer facing role. As a Marketing Assistant at uea(su), it was my role to schedule, manage and write content for all the SU's social media accounts. I also planned projects with the input of the rest of the team, such as our new "Student Spotlight" initiative, which I then presented to other departments within uea(su). I was also responsible for responding to students' queries and concerns, and therefore held a customer facing role.



Make Believe Ideas

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editorial Intern

  • Dec 2017 - Dec 2017

  During my first work experience placement at MBI, I had many administrative and creative responsibilities that helped to further my insight into the publishing industry. These included, but were not limited to: - Sorting, marking and dispatching editorial file copies to the Warehouse - Updating online files for reprint and frontlist advances - Identifying and documenting plate changes between UK and US editions - Trend research (and sticker activity trend research) - Re-organising shelves and filing systems - Planning content and drafting page plans for new release titles - Attending Editorial meetings - Reviewing draft copies, editing and reporting back my findings - Researching potential reviewers - Providing ideas and suggestions to the Editorial team Show less



Bounce Sales and Marketing Ltd.

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales and Marketing Intern

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2017

  My work experience placement at Bounce gave me a valuable insight into the mechanics of the publishing industry and experience in a range of administrative tasks. My responsibilities included organising UK and international mail-outs; contributing to publisher and book-buyer meetings, and assisting with Bounce's autumn highlights presentation. Using InDesign and Photoshop, I also designed both a promotional flyer for Jumping Jack Press and the latest edition of Bounce's weekly publicity round up. Show less



UEA Students' Union

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Bar Staff

  • May 2016 - May 2017

  A structured work ethic was crucial for me to manage both my degree and work commitments, and I have subsequently honed my organisational and time-keeping skills. A structured work ethic was crucial for me to manage both my degree and work commitments, and I have subsequently honed my organisational and time-keeping skills.



The Country Bumpkin

• Tewin, United Kingdom

• Waitress

  • Apr 2016 - Sep 2016

  This role demanded excellent interpersonal skills – the business was relatively small and engaging with regular customers was critical to maintaining a high standard within the local community. This role demanded excellent interpersonal skills – the business was relatively small and engaging with regular customers was critical to maintaining a high standard within the local community.



Mardleybury Gallery

• Datchworth, United Kingdom

• Sales and Publicity Assistant

  • Apr 2015 - Sep 2015

  My role at Mardleybury Gallery did not only require me to assist customers and exhibiting artists, but also to produce much of their promotional material. I wrote several reviews and articles for the gallery, interviewed artists and customers alike, which were published in local newspapers and magazines, including Hertfordshire Life and The Welwyn and Hatfield Times. My role at Mardleybury Gallery did not only require me to assist customers and exhibiting artists, but also to produce much of their promotional material. I wrote several reviews and articles for the gallery, interviewed artists and customers alike, which were published in local newspapers and magazines, including Hertfordshire Life and The Welwyn and Hatfield Times.



Simmons Bakers

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Weekend Manager

  • Aug 2013 - Apr 2015

  I held both Sales Assistant and Manager roles at Simmons Bakery, which gave me extensive experience in a customer service role - and in food preparation. I held both Sales Assistant and Manager roles at Simmons Bakery, which gave me extensive experience in a customer service role - and in food preparation.