Kari Solum
Audiobook Post Production Quality Control at Hachette Book Group- Claim this Profile
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Hachette Book Group
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Audiobook Post Production Quality Control
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Feb 2023 - Present
-Listen to the audiobook recording (~7-11 hours) while reading along with the text to ensure there are no noises, misreads, missing lines, or pronunciation inconsistencies. Comments on stylistic choices are also provided as needed. -Create precise, well-organized notes for the sound engineer, producer, and narrator to use for corrections. -Complete projects efficiently within the requested time frame (~5-7 days). -Listen to the audiobook recording (~7-11 hours) while reading along with the text to ensure there are no noises, misreads, missing lines, or pronunciation inconsistencies. Comments on stylistic choices are also provided as needed. -Create precise, well-organized notes for the sound engineer, producer, and narrator to use for corrections. -Complete projects efficiently within the requested time frame (~5-7 days).
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Paper
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Canada
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E-Learning Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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English Tutor
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Nov 2021 - Present
-Provide collaborative academic assistance to students K-12 all over North America through an online platform. -Review essays (200-5,000 words) with age and grade appropriate feedback on grammar, punctuation, format, and overall content within a 30-60 minute turnaround. -Guide students using the Socratic method to form a better understanding of Language Arts and US History. -Provide collaborative academic assistance to students K-12 all over North America through an online platform. -Review essays (200-5,000 words) with age and grade appropriate feedback on grammar, punctuation, format, and overall content within a 30-60 minute turnaround. -Guide students using the Socratic method to form a better understanding of Language Arts and US History.
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A Forest for the Trees
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Los Angeles, California, United States
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Docent/Box Office/Merchandise
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May 2022 - Nov 2022
-Host groups of guests (2-50 people at a time) through an immersive art experience, engaging guests with a scripted performance and guided tour. -Memorize specific information about the art show and its individual pieces in order to answer guest questions. -Escort VIP guests to a private gallery and create a personalized experience describing the art pieces within. -As a box office representative, assist guests (100-500 daily) by selling or scanning tickets and checking Covid19 vaccine status. -As a merchandise sales representative, manage sales through iPad sales system, restock items as needed, and provide information to customers on artisan crafted merchandise. Show less
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Geffen Playhouse
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Guest Services
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Nov 2021 - Jul 2022
-Assist with Front of House set up and breakdown before and after every production. -Check Covid Vaccinations and I.D.s of patrons prior to entering show, keeping in compliance with LA County and theatre policies. -Engage with patrons professionally and pleasantly, quickly and efficiently resolving any issues or questions that arise. -Assist the talent after productions to ensure they had a safe experience while taking pictures and autographs with patrons. -Assist with Front of House set up and breakdown before and after every production. -Check Covid Vaccinations and I.D.s of patrons prior to entering show, keeping in compliance with LA County and theatre policies. -Engage with patrons professionally and pleasantly, quickly and efficiently resolving any issues or questions that arise. -Assist the talent after productions to ensure they had a safe experience while taking pictures and autographs with patrons.
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Drama Kids International
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher
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Jan 2014 - Nov 2021
-Plan lessons for children aged 5-12. -Engage with children through games and exercises while maintaining focus and discipline. -Prepare scripts, setting/clearing classroom, and help with administrative tasks as needed. -Promote and market program to prospective students at Back-to-School and community events. -Plan lessons for children aged 5-12. -Engage with children through games and exercises while maintaining focus and discipline. -Prepare scripts, setting/clearing classroom, and help with administrative tasks as needed. -Promote and market program to prospective students at Back-to-School and community events.
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Nuovo Bride Magazine and Events
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United States
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Events Services
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Social Media Manager/Proofreader/Editor/Writer
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Nov 2020 - Oct 2021
-Edit text and layout for two quarterly magazines (32 pages each) with a team of 2 other people. -Provide final review of printer proofs prior to publication to ensure corrections have been made. -Write 700-800 word article for the Fall 2021 issue of Nuovo Bride Magazine. -Manage visual and written content (including ad campaigns) on Instagram, Facebook, Canva, and WIX. -Edit text and layout for two quarterly magazines (32 pages each) with a team of 2 other people. -Provide final review of printer proofs prior to publication to ensure corrections have been made. -Write 700-800 word article for the Fall 2021 issue of Nuovo Bride Magazine. -Manage visual and written content (including ad campaigns) on Instagram, Facebook, Canva, and WIX.
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New College of Florida and State College of Florida
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Sarasota, Florida, United States
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Peer Tutor
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Aug 2015 - May 2020
-Provide constructive feedback on college-level essays (5-12+ pages) focusing on punctuation, syntax, and content. -Write and edit essays in accordance with MLA 7th and 8th edition and The Chicago Manual of Style. -Provide constructive feedback on college-level essays (5-12+ pages) focusing on punctuation, syntax, and content. -Write and edit essays in accordance with MLA 7th and 8th edition and The Chicago Manual of Style.
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Asolo Repertory Theatre
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Ticket Sales Representative
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Aug 2019 - Mar 2020
-Communicate details of subscription packages, productions, and events to patrons, providing all relevant information and quality service through e-mail, over the phone, and in person. -Communicate details of subscription packages, productions, and events to patrons, providing all relevant information and quality service through e-mail, over the phone, and in person.
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New College of Florida
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Dramaturg/Marketing/Program – Workshop production of “Daisy Violet the Bitch Beast King”
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Jan 2020 - Feb 2020
-Respond to director’s questions on themes/events within play and provide answers to company within 24 hours. -Assemble visual and written content for the program (~12 pages), including interview conducted with the playwright. -Market the production through e-mail and Facebook to students and local residents. -Construct a lobby display showcasing design elements from performance and interviews with the production team. -Respond to director’s questions on themes/events within play and provide answers to company within 24 hours. -Assemble visual and written content for the program (~12 pages), including interview conducted with the playwright. -Market the production through e-mail and Facebook to students and local residents. -Construct a lobby display showcasing design elements from performance and interviews with the production team.
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Massage Envy
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Associate
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Jul 2015 - Jun 2019
-Supervise 4-5 employees during shifts (~30 hours a week). -Schedule appointments for 50+ employees. -Train new hires. -Facilitate a productive workday by delegating assignments and updating all team members on any current promotions or events. -Supervise 4-5 employees during shifts (~30 hours a week). -Schedule appointments for 50+ employees. -Train new hires. -Facilitate a productive workday by delegating assignments and updating all team members on any current promotions or events.
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Asolo Repertory Theatre
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Intern
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
-Lead research for dramaturgy packet (48 pages), containing information on characters, history, locations, and terms. -Write accessible, educational material about the literary history of Penny Dreadfuls and Gothic literature (575 words). -Provide feedback on scripts considered for 21-22 season, utilizing textual analysis and knowledge of Asolo patronage. -Lead research for dramaturgy packet (48 pages), containing information on characters, history, locations, and terms. -Write accessible, educational material about the literary history of Penny Dreadfuls and Gothic literature (575 words). -Provide feedback on scripts considered for 21-22 season, utilizing textual analysis and knowledge of Asolo patronage.
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Education
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New College of Florida
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature, General -
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota
Associate of Arts - AA