Experience

NetGalley

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

• Book Reviewer

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Book reviewer and promotion of books. I regularly read unpublished books and prepare book reviews for publishers. Recent work were title, 'My Mess is a bit of a Life' by Georgia Pritchett . review used for promotional card. Work is available on NetGalley, Good Read and Social Media. I also use my own site to deliver reviews to share on various site. Book reviewer and promotion of books. I regularly read unpublished books and prepare book reviews for publishers. Recent work were title, 'My Mess is a bit of a Life' by Georgia Pritchett . review used for promotional card. Work is available on NetGalley, Good Read and Social Media. I also use my own site to deliver reviews to share on various site.



The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Publication and Membership Officer

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2023

  • Membership Services committee of the RSCDS servicing • RSCDS membership administration including liaising with Branch and Affiliated Group Officers (re: subscription renewals, reports, AGM delegates, Branch awards, mailings, new member packs and Contact Database management) liaising with the Constitutional Panel re: Branch governance issues as well as dealing with ad hoc individual member/ non-member enquiries • Project management of new publications/music, including liaison with publishers and CD producers/ print on demand options, liaising with the Music Director re: copyright plus liaising graphic designer re: artwork requirements • Sourcing and pricing of new commercial products for the RSCDS shop (including print on demand options), analysing sales data and undertaking stock takes, updating WooCommerce data as required and processing/checking payments,. Liaising and advising Marketing Officer and Graphic Design re: marketing of products plus shop order fulfilment • Liaising with the Event Manager to provide retails at events ,and also publications for Educational Activities • Liaising with Magazine Editor and undertaking required administration including managing printer and distributer relationships, sourcing artwork for RSCDS events, dealing with paid advert administration and updating ISSUU • Assisting with website (Drupal) updates, general reception and mailbox management as required Show less



THE STATIONERY OFFICE LIMITED

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Publishing Services Executive

  • May 2005 - Dec 2013

  • Editor of The Edinburgh Gazette, a twice weekly official newspaper• Main point of contact for all Gazette queries: (email, fax, letter, telephone and face-to-face)• Made decisions and provided information on legal requirements to advertisers• Assisted clients on historical research• Quoted, invoiced and handled payments• Input bibliographic data on internal system• Published Scottish legislation for public bodies• Proven ability to handle confidential information and meet strict deadlines• Environmental Manager for site (maintaining the requirements of ISO 14001:2004)• Used OS database to research and upload mapping data for architects and members of the public Show less

• Publishing Services Officer

  • May 2005 - Dec 2013