Experience

Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Children's Book Buyer

  • May 2019 - Present

  Curated diverse inventory for the children's section, aligning with market trends and customer preferences to enhance product appeal and drive sales. Provided exceptional customer service by offering recommendations, addressing inquiries, and resolving issues. Implemented displays and new sections to boost sales and visual appeal of the store. Led a team of employees fostering a positive and motivated work environment by meeting coworkers where they are and cooperating through understanding. Facilitated a children's story hour with a diverse selection of books and songs. Show less



WNCW

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Radio Host

  • Oct 2017 - Aug 2021

  Conceptualized and executed a world music-themed show, showcasing diverse musical genres and cultures. Produced a weekly recap of in-studio performances and interviews. Managed music imports from CDs and LPs into Audio Vault. edited audio files utilizing Adobe Audition and Audio Vault software, enhancing overall sound quality. Played an instrumental role in organizing and maintaining the CD library for easy accessibility. Ensured accessibility by creating accurate transcripts of news stories, demonstrating commitment to ADA compliance. Actively participated in promotion of the station at events. Show less



Mr. K's Used Books

• United States
• Retail

• Non-Fiction Director

  • Nov 2015 - May 2019

  Spearheaded the training of new employees in the intake process of non-fiction books, ensuring consistent and accurate evaluation, categorization, and organization of incoming inventory. Demonstrated expertise in evaluating trade-in items, effectively assessing their condition, market value, and suitability for resale, resulting in a high customer satisfaction rate and increased trade-in transactions. Provided exceptional customer service by offering expert advice on book selections, addressing inquiries, and assisting customers in locating specific non-fiction titles, contributing to a positive in-store experience. Show less



Universal Music Publishing

• United Kingdom
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Revising catalog information including tagging mp3's with data, tagging audio and lyrics to information in local database, transferring DATs to mp3, and updating lyric files. Creating documentation for track listings on new compilation CDs and catalog transfers. Generating event calendars for Nashville shows and Universal artists. Administering the reception desk during the receptionist's lunch hour including answering and transferring phone calls, greeting and directing visitors, and managing writer room booking. Show less



CMT

• Entertainment Providers
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Music and Media Licensing Intern

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

  Facilitated clearances for made-for-digital CMT live performance franchises such as Live @ CMT, Live in Nashville, Concrete Country and Listen Up!. Duties included conducting extensive publishing research to track down contact information for Licensors, drafted synchronization requests, license requests, and long-form synchronization licenses. Generated session sheets for live performance programming and assisted in obtaining ISRCs. Created tracking reports and files to keep programming information thorough and up-to-date. Facilitated the development of a system for filing guest releases from CMT media days. Executed an initiative to collect publishing information on potential CMT Edge artists. Conducted research on guest releases for major artists to assist with clearance for CMT.com content. Vetted episodes from CMT series for fair-use and licensing issues such as music uses, photos, trademarks, logos, etc. Series reviewed include Big Texas Heat, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team (Season 7), Chainsaw Gang, and Redneck Island. Reviewed scripts from the CMT series #1 Music & a Movie for licensing issues. Generated cue sheets for CMT’s Top 20 Countdown to reduce a backlog of overdue cue sheets. Attended inter-departmental meetings with production. Assisted in the review and filing of deliverables for various CMT 3rd Party Productions—Bayou Billionaires as well as CMT’s Insider, Top 20 Countdown, and live performances. Updated Music Video Acquisition database and reviewed video submission forms to keep information current. Show less