Experience

Berghahn Books Inc

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

• Journals Subscription Associate

  • May 2022 - Present

• Journals Digital Assistant

  • Mar 2021 - Apr 2022



Akashic Books

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

• Freelance Copyeditor

  • Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

• Cross-Departmental Intern

  • Feb 2020 - Jul 2020

  • Read and evaluated manuscripts for potential publication, including young adult, poetry, and general fiction submissions• Proofread and input copyedits using Adobe InDesign in accordance with Chicago Manual of Style• Conducted research to update databases, extract pull quotes for press releases, and acquire publishing grants• Fulfilled mailings and internet orders using Indicia software



Strand Book Store

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Book Seller

  • Dec 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Assisted customers and shared book recommendations • Event technician at high-profile author readings and lectures • Assisted customers and shared book recommendations • Event technician at high-profile author readings and lectures



The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

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

• Program Assistant

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Implemented three year US Department of Education grant, helping to receive two year extension • Managed $2 million budget, including making expenditure decisions, tracking all expenses, and contributing to annual budget report • Liaised with program participants and partners regarding onboarding, completion of all program requirements, and managing the program website. • Planned 2 new online courses, coordinating with partners, obtaining permits and permissions, and on/off-site production Show less



Learning Enterprises

• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director of Programming

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

  • Recruited and oversaw staff of 13 Program Directors working across 12 countries, while delegating workflow responsibilities• Collaborated with Executive Team to develop fundraising initiatives, as well as to lead staff trainings including intensive Staff Training Weekend• Oversaw expansion of organization to Crete, Greece

• Program Director

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  • Recruited and led volunteer English language teachers• Facilitated trainings on cross-cultural communication and lesson planning, including Pre-Departure Trainings, Orientation and Mid-Program Retreat to ensure quality programming • Collaborated with in-country contacts to organize program, such as securing host families.

• Volunteer English Language Teacher

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Taught 3 English language classes in 2 host communities, tailoring lessons for various proficiencies. Lived with host families, engaging in cultural exchange



Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs

• United States
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Fellow, Education and Social Justice Project

  • May 2016 - Jun 2016

  • Developed and led independent research project on the first Jesuit residential college for university students in Slovenia, and investigated the network of Jesuit residential colleges to be built around Central Europe • Conducted 20 interviews with students, Jesuits and administrators. Published a report and presented findings at the Global Social Justice Summer Research Symposium • Developed and led independent research project on the first Jesuit residential college for university students in Slovenia, and investigated the network of Jesuit residential colleges to be built around Central Europe • Conducted 20 interviews with students, Jesuits and administrators. Published a report and presented findings at the Global Social Justice Summer Research Symposium

• Blogger, Junior Year Abroad Network

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Shared reflections on Scottish gun control policies, Scottish identity and the literary history of Edinburgh. • Shared reflections on Scottish gun control policies, Scottish identity and the literary history of Edinburgh.



DC Schools Project

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Coordinator

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

  • Managed team of tutors on tutoring and mentoring best practices for English Language Learners • Planned and facilitated training sessions to better prepare tutors to serve students• Collaborated with coordinator team to execute Spring Fest event for tutees to cultivate community

• Tutor

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  • Tutored and mentored English Language Learner twice a week in reading comprehension and grammar• Created lesson plans to meet tutee’s specific needs. Collaborated with coordinator and fellow tutors to evaluate progress.