Experience

Bloomsbury USA

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

• Marketing and Publicity Intern at Special Interest

  • May 2023 - Present

  Aiding the Special Interest team with the publication and promotion of specialty nonfiction books in popular science, sports, & fitness, military history, wildlife, and crafting. Working specifically with programs such as Biblio, Collection Point and Amazon Vendor. Aiding the Special Interest team with the publication and promotion of specialty nonfiction books in popular science, sports, & fitness, military history, wildlife, and crafting. Working specifically with programs such as Biblio, Collection Point and Amazon Vendor.



Waterstones

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Bookseller

  • Feb 2023 - May 2023



Purple Owl Publishing

• Publisher's Assistant

  • Oct 2021 - May 2023

  • Balanced several projects at one time working under different requirements• Upheld and maintained relationships with author clients

• Social Media Publicity

  • Oct 2021 - May 2023

  • Developed and managed social media presence a publishing company and a non-profit organization (PurpleOwl TikTok handle: @childrensbooklover)• Identified trends through BookTok and Instagram to replicate, resulting in increased engagement• Conceived original content through graphics, photos, and videos promoting books, products, and authors• Working knowledge of Canva

• Assistant Editor

  • Jan 2021 - Nov 2021

  Working directly with the President of this CEEDS4Change, a non-profit organisation, in the production of a Haitian children’s book ‘Soup Joumou: Not Just a Soup’ and it's complimentary colouring book. Employed as the assistant editor, to help in the writing, editing, illustration and publishing process of this multi-lingual story. These books form part of CEEDS4Change’s fundraising campaign to empower underserved communities. Key Accomplishments:• Hired an illustrator for the book (wrote the job description and interviewed candidates for position)• Oversaw the work of the illustrator to revise and edit illustrations to match the Haitian culture and storyline of the book• Arranged weekly meetings with the team to collaborate on conceptualising, penning, picking illustrations, and promotion• Edited several versions of drafts before finalizing and submitting to the publisher• Creation of unique graphics and videos for social media promotion Show less



PAYDENS LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Book Seller

  • Dec 2021 - Feb 2023

  Part of a small team organising, recommending, and managing an independent bookstore. Maintained a strong knowledge of genres, well known authors, and beloved series across children’s and adult books. Key Duties • Led daily stock orders based on trends in the bestselling market and instore sale trends • Reconciled invoices for stationery and book orders • Responsible key holder for opening and closing, including counting the banking and reconciling receipts. Book Singing • Facilitated a book signing with Gyles Brandreth for his book The History of Britain in Just a Minute • Arranged the order and delivery of several hundred books working with the Penguin Sales team • Generated excitement for the event with instore advertisement Show less



Harvard Coop

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Book Seller

  • May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Employed as a Bookseller at one of the largest bookstores in New England, working in the retail department. Maintained general upkeep of the store, completed store projects individually as well as in teams, answered phones, checked inventory, and organised stockrooms. Key Accomplishments: • Customer service, particularly making people feel welcome and comfortable. • Communicated directly with customers supplying recommendations for books and clothing • Working unsupervised to complete tasks and projects Show less



Coldwater Creek

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Retail and Marketing Events Office Assistant

  • May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Working within the marketing and events department, supporting customer outreach and engagement campaigns including written correspondence, invitations, and outbound marketing telephone campaigns. Responsibilities also included keeping track of payments, receipts, upcoming events, and schedules. Key Accomplishments: • Managed instore activities, including catering and marketing materials in addition to overseeing the call campaign to create customer excitement and engagement of store customers • Met productivity goals • Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) Show less