Experience

Koren Publishers Jerusalem Ltd.

• Israel
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor in Chief

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  Editor in Chief of Menorah Books, Koren Publishers' Jewish spirituality brand/imprint. Responsible for receiving, reviewing and recommending new manuscripts, overseeing publication of accepted manuscripts, author contracts and relations. Editor in Chief of Menorah Books, Koren Publishers' Jewish spirituality brand/imprint. Responsible for receiving, reviewing and recommending new manuscripts, overseeing publication of accepted manuscripts, author contracts and relations.



Tal Torah

• Jerusalem

• Director, and Member, Curriculum Development Committee

  • Sep 2013 - Present

  Tal Torah is an Orthodox Jewish life cycle educational institution offering a unique and inspiring curriculum of deep, dynamic, Torah-based learning beginning with Bar/Bat Mitzvah, becoming a young adult, dating, marriage, pregnancy and birth, building a family, adjusting to menopause and finding meaning and purpose in each phase of life. Tal Torah is an Orthodox Jewish life cycle educational institution offering a unique and inspiring curriculum of deep, dynamic, Torah-based learning beginning with Bar/Bat Mitzvah, becoming a young adult, dating, marriage, pregnancy and birth, building a family, adjusting to menopause and finding meaning and purpose in each phase of life.



Menorah Books Limited

• Jerusalem - USA

• Publisher & Chief Operations Officer

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2016

  Menorah Books Limited is a private publishing house with operations in Israel, and the USA. As Publisher and Chief Operations Officer, I oversee the administrative, publishing, ecommerce, PR and marketing, and social media operations of the company. Menorah Books Limited is a private publishing house with operations in Israel, and the USA. As Publisher and Chief Operations Officer, I oversee the administrative, publishing, ecommerce, PR and marketing, and social media operations of the company.



Independent Contractor

• Jerusalem

• Editor, Writer, Marketer, Designer

  • Jul 2011 - Nov 2012

  Editing projects have included eight books by Rabbi Pinchas Winston, shiurim transcription and text editing for Rabbi Avraham Trugman, and private authors. Former Israel correspondent for Mensche magazine (Los Angeles, California, USA). Op-eds have been published on Israel National News, in The Jewish Chronicle, and other publications and newspapers in USA and Canada, as well as web content development, advertising copy, etc. Design and marketing projects included clients such as Thank Israeli Soldiers and private clients seeking book design and layout services. Show less



Tal Torah

• Jerusalem, Israel

• Director of Resource Development

  • Apr 2006 - Sep 2007

  Promotional and financial resource development, including grant writing, web content development and graphic design, for a Halachic Torah institution specializing in Jewish Life Cycle education. Promotional and financial resource development, including grant writing, web content development and graphic design, for a Halachic Torah institution specializing in Jewish Life Cycle education.



Independent Contractor

• Canada, USA, Israel, Tanzania

• Merchandising Consultant, Content Developer, Writer/Editor, Graphic Design

  • May 1999 - Apr 2006

  A freelance "executive Jane of many professions" offering a wealth of administrative experience and creativity in a wide variety of industry sectors, including legal, marketing and merchandising, public relations, event coordination, customer service training, merchandising seminar leader, advertising and design, writing and editing, product development, and project management. Merchandising & Retail, including community economic development through craft industry enhancement. Design consultant for Kamloops Art Gallery gift store. Developed Craft Development Strategy for Government of Yukon Territory. Conducted on-location strategic evaluation of craft development in Tanzania for Aid to Artisans, USA. Clients included Governor General of Canada, Canadian Museums Association, Yukon Arts Branch ­ Government of Yukon, Vancouver Aquarium, Tourism & Economic Development ­ Government of New Brunswick, Tourism & Economic Development ­ Government of Nova Scotia, Kentucky Crafts ­ Government of State of Kentucky, Aid to Artisans USA Show less



Rural Riches Trading Company

• New Brunswick, Canada

• Director of Product Development

  • Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Rural Riches Trading Company (Provincial Economic Development Program) Coordinated product development and merchandising (fine and cottage crafts) for a wholesale craft trading company created as an economic development initiative by New Brunswick Economic Development and Tourism. Rural Riches Trading Company (Provincial Economic Development Program) Coordinated product development and merchandising (fine and cottage crafts) for a wholesale craft trading company created as an economic development initiative by New Brunswick Economic Development and Tourism.



Province of New Brunswick, Canada

• New Brunswick, Canada

• Cultural Merchandising Strategist

  • Apr 1997 - May 1998

  Province of New Brunswick, Department of Municipalities, Cultural & Housing Developed comprehensive cultural merchandising strategy for primary Provincial cultural and tourism attractions, involving re-design of retail facilities, staff training, and integration of provincial arts and crafts as primary component of retail inventory. Province of New Brunswick, Department of Municipalities, Cultural & Housing Developed comprehensive cultural merchandising strategy for primary Provincial cultural and tourism attractions, involving re-design of retail facilities, staff training, and integration of provincial arts and crafts as primary component of retail inventory.



Downtown Fredericton Inc.

• Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

• Marketing Director

  • Nov 1990 - Apr 1997

  Coordinated all public relations, media relations, advertising, marketing, promotional events, professional development seminars for members of downtown revitalization organization. Coordinated all public relations, media relations, advertising, marketing, promotional events, professional development seminars for members of downtown revitalization organization.



Terwen Designs Ltd.

• Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

• Executor Director

  • Mar 1987 - Nov 1990

  Graphic design firm specializing in the hospitality and tourism industry. Graphic design firm specializing in the hospitality and tourism industry.



Mocker, Allen & Dixon

• Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

• Corporate Commercial Paralegal

  • Jan 1981 - Feb 1987

  Corporate Commercial Paralegal & Commissioner of Oaths Corporate Commercial Paralegal & Commissioner of Oaths