Angela Smith
Senior Bookseller at QBD The Bookshop- Claim this Profile
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Cameron Pegg
I worked closely with Angela while we were colleagues at Griffith University. We were in regular communication regarding a diverse range of projects, which benefitted from Angela's positive and proactive approach. We have since collaborated on multiple copywriting projects, where Angela's meticulous and incisive editing skills have been an asset. Angela is a subject matter expert on Australian publishing and bookselling, and has always been generous to share her knowledge with myself and others.
Nathania Gilson
During my time coordinating book reviews, Angela was one of my go-to reviewers for titles across various genres: anthologies, literary fiction, commercial fiction, and experimental works. Her industry knowledge, enthusiasm for Australian literature, and considered pursual of the works she is assigned always makes for a review that is as trustworthy as it is lively. I'm grateful to have worked with a writer who put so much care and consideration into her work.
Cameron Pegg
I worked closely with Angela while we were colleagues at Griffith University. We were in regular communication regarding a diverse range of projects, which benefitted from Angela's positive and proactive approach. We have since collaborated on multiple copywriting projects, where Angela's meticulous and incisive editing skills have been an asset. Angela is a subject matter expert on Australian publishing and bookselling, and has always been generous to share her knowledge with myself and others.
Nathania Gilson
During my time coordinating book reviews, Angela was one of my go-to reviewers for titles across various genres: anthologies, literary fiction, commercial fiction, and experimental works. Her industry knowledge, enthusiasm for Australian literature, and considered pursual of the works she is assigned always makes for a review that is as trustworthy as it is lively. I'm grateful to have worked with a writer who put so much care and consideration into her work.
Cameron Pegg
I worked closely with Angela while we were colleagues at Griffith University. We were in regular communication regarding a diverse range of projects, which benefitted from Angela's positive and proactive approach. We have since collaborated on multiple copywriting projects, where Angela's meticulous and incisive editing skills have been an asset. Angela is a subject matter expert on Australian publishing and bookselling, and has always been generous to share her knowledge with myself and others.
Nathania Gilson
During my time coordinating book reviews, Angela was one of my go-to reviewers for titles across various genres: anthologies, literary fiction, commercial fiction, and experimental works. Her industry knowledge, enthusiasm for Australian literature, and considered pursual of the works she is assigned always makes for a review that is as trustworthy as it is lively. I'm grateful to have worked with a writer who put so much care and consideration into her work.
Cameron Pegg
I worked closely with Angela while we were colleagues at Griffith University. We were in regular communication regarding a diverse range of projects, which benefitted from Angela's positive and proactive approach. We have since collaborated on multiple copywriting projects, where Angela's meticulous and incisive editing skills have been an asset. Angela is a subject matter expert on Australian publishing and bookselling, and has always been generous to share her knowledge with myself and others.
Nathania Gilson
During my time coordinating book reviews, Angela was one of my go-to reviewers for titles across various genres: anthologies, literary fiction, commercial fiction, and experimental works. Her industry knowledge, enthusiasm for Australian literature, and considered pursual of the works she is assigned always makes for a review that is as trustworthy as it is lively. I'm grateful to have worked with a writer who put so much care and consideration into her work.
Experience
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QBD The Bookshop
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Australia
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Bookseller
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Sep 2020 - Present
Booklover always seeking new horizons. Freelance proofreader, editor, book critic and published writer. Neurodivergence & mental health advocate. Booklover always seeking new horizons. Freelance proofreader, editor, book critic and published writer. Neurodivergence & mental health advocate.
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Freelance writer/editor/consultant
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United Kingdom
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Angela Elizabeth
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Jan 2010 - Present
Freelance Books writer since 2010. Have published over 70 book reviews, features and interviews in established publications such as Guardian Australia; The Big Issue; Books+Publishing; Australian Book Review (ABR); The Courier-Mail; Daily Telegraph. My goal is to write largely in the Arts field and contribute to Arts and Literary criticism. I hope to extend my skills into freelance editing and copy-editing. Freelance Books writer since 2010. Have published over 70 book reviews, features and interviews in established publications such as Guardian Australia; The Big Issue; Books+Publishing; Australian Book Review (ABR); The Courier-Mail; Daily Telegraph. My goal is to write largely in the Arts field and contribute to Arts and Literary criticism. I hope to extend my skills into freelance editing and copy-editing.
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Marketing and Publicity Co-ordinator
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Dec 2018 - Aug 2019
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Publishing Assistant
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May 2018 - Dec 2018
Yellow Brick Books is a new children's publisher based in Queensland focused on creating quirky, fun and engaging books that will become future classics. We publish picture books and early readers that children are excited to read. I work for Yellow Brick Books as a Publishing Assistant on a part-time basis. As part of my duties I manage administration, marketing, social media, online sales as well as being responsible for some editorial and copywriting tasks.
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Sales and Subscriptions Manager, Business Admin Officer
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Oct 2015 - 2017
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Pan Macmillan Australia
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Australia
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administrative Assistant (Contracts, Royalties and Payments)
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Apr 2015 - Sep 2015
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Senior Bookseller
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May 2014 - Mar 2015
Senior Bookseller with over 5 years experience.Tasks included data entry, sales, cash handling, experience with professional publishing websites and databases such as Titlepage, Books in Print (Thorpe Bowker), and various wholesale/bookseller websites. Senior Bookseller with over 5 years experience.Tasks included data entry, sales, cash handling, experience with professional publishing websites and databases such as Titlepage, Books in Print (Thorpe Bowker), and various wholesale/bookseller websites.
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Supervisor (2009-2011)/Senior Bookseller (2012-2014)
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2009 - 2014
Administration skills, sales, cash handling, supervisory and organisational, staff management, corporate accounts management, events management, basic bookselling skills and customer service (to a high standard). Administration skills, sales, cash handling, supervisory and organisational, staff management, corporate accounts management, events management, basic bookselling skills and customer service (to a high standard).
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Borders Australia
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Australia
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Education Management
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Customer Service Manager/Department Manager
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Aug 2009 - Oct 2009
Achievements: Appointed Local Marketing representative & Store Events Manager Dec 2009Duties: Maintaining high levels of customer service, including a strong customer order portfolio Soliciting, organising and marketing author & store eventsTeam and Staff Management – including staff development, rostering, labour budgets, team training and disciplineWorking to meet KPIs and sales targetsManaging store budgets, payroll, rostering Achievements: Appointed Local Marketing representative & Store Events Manager Dec 2009Duties: Maintaining high levels of customer service, including a strong customer order portfolio Soliciting, organising and marketing author & store eventsTeam and Staff Management – including staff development, rostering, labour budgets, team training and disciplineWorking to meet KPIs and sales targetsManaging store budgets, payroll, rostering
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Angus & Robertson
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Store Manager/Acting Store Manager
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Dec 2007 - Aug 2009
Achievements: Appointed Acting Store Manager at Garden City Store (2009) Named Angus&Robertson Future Leader (2009) Duties: Maintaining high levels of customer service, including a strong customer order portfolioTeam and Staff Management – including staff development, rostering, labour budgets, team training (including SAP & Prodcat) and disciplineWorking to meet KPIs and sales targetsManaging store budgets, payroll etc. Achievements: Appointed Acting Store Manager at Garden City Store (2009) Named Angus&Robertson Future Leader (2009) Duties: Maintaining high levels of customer service, including a strong customer order portfolioTeam and Staff Management – including staff development, rostering, labour budgets, team training (including SAP & Prodcat) and disciplineWorking to meet KPIs and sales targetsManaging store budgets, payroll etc.
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The University of Queensland
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Access Support Assistant/Library Assistant
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Sep 2006 - Jan 2008
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Fruition Tuition
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales and Office Manager, Tutor (Humanities)
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Aug 2003 - Sep 2006
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Education
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2001 - 2006
The University of Queensland
Bachelor’s Degree, English Language and Literature, General -
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Loreto College Coorparoo
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