Experience

Manuscripts

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

• Head of Publishing

  • May 2018 - Present

  Washington, District Of Columbia I create creators. As the Head of Publishing for Manuscripts (imprint: New Degree Press), I manage the brand as well as its operations. Manuscripts is the publishing platform for the our modern author book creators writing program, a human accelerator. I help creators turn their 1st Draft manuscript into a book they are proud of, and then help them launch it so they can use it as a tool to drive outcomes in their lives (Dream Job, Speaking Opportunities, Podcast Appearances, and… Show more I create creators. As the Head of Publishing for Manuscripts (imprint: New Degree Press), I manage the brand as well as its operations. Manuscripts is the publishing platform for the our modern author book creators writing program, a human accelerator. I help creators turn their 1st Draft manuscript into a book they are proud of, and then help them launch it so they can use it as a tool to drive outcomes in their lives (Dream Job, Speaking Opportunities, Podcast Appearances, and more). Manuscripts is a non-royalty based Hybrid Publisher and member of IBPA. Our Core Model is to empower authors to conduct an effective pre-launch effort through a event-driven presale effort to both (a) build their audience, and (b) fund their book. To date, we’ve helped over 1200+ authors publish and conducted 1000+ successful pre-sale and pre-launch efforts. Our goal over the next 10 years is to help 10,000 Creators and Authors publish their books, to create new opportunities and put Good into the world. Show less



New Degree Press

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

• Author, "Indie Gaming"

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  Author of "Indie Gaming: Finding Entrepreneurial Success in Video Games." Published April 25, 2017. Indie Gaming examines how entrepreneurship in the video game industry is poised to reshape the industry landscape, and what indie developers can learn to succeed in that environment. Includes interviews with pioneers, innovators and entrepreneurs in the Video Game Industry (Unity Technologies, GameFounders, Portalarium, Obsidian Entertainment, among others). Launched to #1 in… Show more Author of "Indie Gaming: Finding Entrepreneurial Success in Video Games." Published April 25, 2017. Indie Gaming examines how entrepreneurship in the video game industry is poised to reshape the industry landscape, and what indie developers can learn to succeed in that environment. Includes interviews with pioneers, innovators and entrepreneurs in the Video Game Industry (Unity Technologies, GameFounders, Portalarium, Obsidian Entertainment, among others). Launched to #1 in "Computers & Technology (Games)" on Amazon in the Kindle Store. Spoken at Georgetown University Immersion in Business & Leadership Program (July, 2017).

• Publishing and Program Manager

  • May 2017 - May 2018

  Washington D.C. Metro Area I was one of fifteen authors to be published through Signal Class at Georgetown University. Our goal is to help people find their passion and purpose, demonstrate it through the tool of a book (New Degree Press), and achieve the outcome that they want (dream job, speaking engagements, consulting, create their own company). On the NDP Team, I lead the Publishing and Programming side. In other words, I help make sure everything on the backend (e.g., coursework, cover designs, typesetting)… Show more I was one of fifteen authors to be published through Signal Class at Georgetown University. Our goal is to help people find their passion and purpose, demonstrate it through the tool of a book (New Degree Press), and achieve the outcome that they want (dream job, speaking engagements, consulting, create their own company). On the NDP Team, I lead the Publishing and Programming side. In other words, I help make sure everything on the backend (e.g., coursework, cover designs, typesetting) runs smoothly from start to finish. My goal is to help each person who goes through the “Create as an Author” experience through Creator Institute walk away with a book they are proud of, and a plan to drive outcomes from their book. NDP creates networks. NDP creates creators.



Georgetown University McDonough School of Business

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• TA/Product Development

  • Jan 2017 - May 2018

  Washington D.C. Metro Area I am working with Eric Koester (Professor) for his course called "Launching the Venture" (STRT 295), a course that I took in the Fall of 2016.



Georgetown University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Coordinator

  • Apr 2016 - May 2018

  Washington, District Of Columbia Georgetown ESCAPE is a first year retreat program based on Jesuit principals. Student Coordinator, Team 26 - Co-lead team of 42 retreat leaders, conduct monthly small team meetings and larger group meetings - Plan and implement all 12 first-year overnight retreats across the year - Run a weekend-long training for Team 26 Leaders in leadership and mentorship - Develop marketing and recruitment materials for retreat participants Retreat Leader, Team 25 (2015 -… Show more Georgetown ESCAPE is a first year retreat program based on Jesuit principals. Student Coordinator, Team 26 - Co-lead team of 42 retreat leaders, conduct monthly small team meetings and larger group meetings - Plan and implement all 12 first-year overnight retreats across the year - Run a weekend-long training for Team 26 Leaders in leadership and mentorship - Develop marketing and recruitment materials for retreat participants Retreat Leader, Team 25 (2015 - 2016) - Help lead 5 retreats - Small Group facilitator, led recruitment efforts for participants to go on retreats Show less



SNAC International

• United States
• Food & Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Intern

  • May 2016 - Jul 2016

  Rosslyn, VA SNAC International is the international trade association of the snack industry representing snack manufacturers and suppliers from over 400 companies worldwide. Formerly known as "Snack Food Association" (SFA).



Peace Corps

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• OST Intern

  • May 2015 - Jun 2015

  Washington, District Of Columbia - Work primarily focused on the Summer 2015 Overseas Training Event - Assisted in the preparation and implementation of training for the Country Director Track



Peace Corps

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• OPATS Intern

  • May 2014 - Jul 2014

  Washington, District Of Columbia May: - Worked on projects from data analytics, for determining training event lengths as well as content (quantitative and qualitative data was used) to the organization of folders. - Preparation for the Summer 2014 Overseas Training Event - Interviewed employees and administrators for the documentation of the evolution of Peace Corps Volunteer Training June/July: - Standards Checking Peace Corps Training Materials and Documents