Experience

El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Talent Advisor

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Conduct one-on-one interviews with employees to instill standards are understood. Revise grooming and dress standards. Reach out to publishers and schedule authors to participate in the El Encanto Literary Club speaker program. Conduct one-on-one interviews with employees to instill standards are understood. Revise grooming and dress standards. Reach out to publishers and schedule authors to participate in the El Encanto Literary Club speaker program.



The Bookshop Podcast

• Podcaster

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  Mandy Jackson-Beverly is a confessed bibliophile who believes independent bookshops are the gems of communities and authors are the rock stars of the literary world. As an author and book reviewer for the New York Journal of Books, Mandy profoundly understands and appreciates what it takes to write a book and present it to readers. She is instinctively curious and enjoys connecting with her guests. Learn more at mandyjacksonbeverly.com and follow Mandy on social media. And remember to subscribe to the show and rate and review! Music created by Brian Beverly.



Teachable

• United States
• Software Development
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Teacher

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  The Story Hound is a teaching platform for beginner and intermediate writers to learn the fundamentals of self-promotion, including building an author platform, social media for authors, understanding the choices in book publishing, and elements of story development. The Story Hound is a teaching platform for beginner and intermediate writers to learn the fundamentals of self-promotion, including building an author platform, social media for authors, understanding the choices in book publishing, and elements of story development.



Mandy Jackson Beverly

• Book Publishing and Writing Coach

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  Shepherding writers through the developmental stage of their first draft and helping them discover the tools for world-building and character development is what I love to do. "Mandy is the best writing coach I have ever had the pleasure of working with! I’ve been working on my memoir for more than ten years now. Over that time, I’ve studied the art of writing with several different coaches and classes. Two of the things that make Mandy different is her positive attitude and encouragement. I never leave feeling overwhelmed or stupid. In fact, I leave her coaching sessions with a clear idea of what I must do to make my book better. Being an author herself, Mandy gets her points across in a way that other writers can easily understand. I feel confident Mandy is the key to getting my story down on paper in a way others will want to read it. After ten long years, that says a lot!" Susan Hartzler



Cricket Publishing

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

• Owner

  • Jul 2015 - Present

• Author

  • Jul 2015 - Present

  At Cricket Publishing, we pride ourselves on taking our readers on memorable journeys, whether they be thought-provoking treks to worlds of dark fantasy, or personal sojourns with meaningful, lasting impact. It is our hope that our stories will linger in our readers’ memories long after the last words of the final page have been read, leaving one to ponder characters and remember locations.​Cricket believes that great works require work and that the dream of holding one’s very own published book should become a reality for every committed, talented writer.



New York Journal of Books

• Technology, Information and Internet

• Book Reviewer

  • Oct 2014 - Present

  From the About Us section of the New York Journal of Books website: "New York Journal of Books Reviewer Panel consists of a growing team of talented and experienced reviewers with expertise and credentials that are unique among exclusively online book reviews. This panel includes bestselling and award-winning authors, journalists, experienced publishing executives, tenured academics, as well as highly experienced professionals across a number of disciplines and industries. All bring highly relevant expertise and insight to their reviews. Each reviewer writes about books with a singular, unique voice. Together, this chorus is New York Journal of Books’ special strength. NYJB’s catalog of reviews has far more in common with respected print reviews than with any other online-only review. In a world where print book reviews are in rapid decline, NYJB aims to preserve the tradition of excellence in book critique."



Mandy Jackson-Beverly

• Freelance Writer

  • Jul 2014 - Present

  Blog Writer Non-fiction short essays Ghostwriter (Op-ed articles) Blog Writer Non-fiction short essays Ghostwriter (Op-ed articles)



workshop presenter

• Professional Training and Coaching

• Mandy Jackson-Beverly

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  https://mandyjacksonbeverly.com/appearances/ Social Media for Authors Speaker: Mandy Jackson-Beverly Level: Beginner/Intermediate Mandy Jackson-Beverly is a best-selling and award-winning author, writing coach, book reviewer for the New York Journal of Books, and avid book nerd. In this workshop, Mandy will share how she uses Facebook and Instagram to connect with readers. Learn how to maximize your profile, maintain your brand across all social media platforms, understand hashtags, time-saving strategies, support other authors, and more. Title: Getting Your Book Published in the Modern World Short Description: Join Mandy Jackson-Beverly as she explains three different forms of book publishing: independent, traditional, and hybrid. She will explain the pros and cons of each path, and her life as an Indie Author/Publisher. Learn which form of publishing works for you.



Small Publishiers, Artists & Writers Network (SPAWN)

• Membership Director, Board Member

  • Mar 2019 - Feb 2020

  As membership director of SPAWN, I welcome new members, attend monthly meetings, assist with the 805 Writers Conference, and work with the president regarding ways to educate our members on writing, editing, publishing, and marketing their work, whether traditionally or Indie published. I've spoken at monthly meetings on the following topics: the art of observing, and social media for authors. I am the founder of the SPAWN Writers Group which meets weekly in the 805 area and Fiction Soup Writers Workshops.



The Huffington Post

• blogger

  • 2013 - 2015

• blogger

  • 2013 - 2015



Ojai Valley School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• high school art and theater teacher

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2014

  High School Art Teacher - Drawing, Studio Art, AP Art (Drawing, 2D, 3D)High School Theatre Teacher - write, produce and direct plays/skitsSummer School Costume Design Teacher 2008, 2009Middle School Substitute Teacher 2010High School Part-Time Theatre Teacher 2011

• Part time.teacher

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2012

  Part time substitute teacher at elementary school, summer school costume design teacher, high school theatre elective teacher.



Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Costume Designer & Stylist

  • 1986 - 2014

  Mandy has worked as a costume designer and stylist for an array of creative dynamos, including photographer Herb Ritts; directors Joel and Ethan Coen, David Fincher, Diane Keaton, and Julien Temple; and music icons David Bowie, Madonna, George Michael, and Tina Turner, to name a few. Mandy has worked as a costume designer and stylist for an array of creative dynamos, including photographer Herb Ritts; directors Joel and Ethan Coen, David Fincher, Diane Keaton, and Julien Temple; and music icons David Bowie, Madonna, George Michael, and Tina Turner, to name a few.



Ojai Valley Inn & Spa

• Head VIP Concierge

  • Jul 2011 - Mar 2012

  Managed private villa for VIP guests. • Scheduled deliveries of flowers, gifts, and other products, made reservations for spa services and dining. • Explained security policies and procedures to guests and hotel staff to promote visitor confidence and safety. • Arranged transportation. • Organized daily excursions for clients. • Prepared breakfast and organized meals and parties for clients. • Supervised all film shoots on and around the property. • Organized fam trip for L.A. film location scouts to promote filming in Ojai Valley.



Oak Grove School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Part time teacher

  • Aug 2006 - Jun 2007

  High school part time ceramics teacher, creative writing elective teacher, Co-ordinator of Earth Day Fair High school part time ceramics teacher, creative writing elective teacher, Co-ordinator of Earth Day Fair



Creative Minds Integrated Learning Ind.

• Owner/Director

  • Jul 1998 - Jul 2006

  I opened Creative Minds Integrated Learning Inc. when I saw the need for a place where elementary aged children who were either homeschooled, or working through an Independent Study Program, could come together to study core subjects and elective programs. Following the California Education Standards, I modified and built curriculums specifically with each individual child's particular learning style and needs in mind. This was mostly done through project based learning. I opened Creative Minds Integrated Learning Inc. when I saw the need for a place where elementary aged children who were either homeschooled, or working through an Independent Study Program, could come together to study core subjects and elective programs. Following the California Education Standards, I modified and built curriculums specifically with each individual child's particular learning style and needs in mind. This was mostly done through project based learning.