Experience

Ombud

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Proposal Writer

  • Oct 2022 - Present



Dinardo Design

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Proofreader

  • Jan 2022 - Oct 2022

  Proofread children’s books and textbooks. Ensured changes were made that the client requested, and responsible for adhering to specific style and citation guides. · Proofread books in Adobe Acrobat; checked artwork for consistency throughout a book as well as across a series, and confirmed that all changes were made correctly. · Utilized checklists to organize the progression of a book, and to ensure it adhered to specific style guidelines. · Communicated with designers; responsible for proofreading both fiction and nonfiction chapter books and picture books, with books up to 120 pages. · Organized materials for author review meetings between the design team and the client. · Reviewed books at each phase and worked under tight deadlines to keep projects on course.



Northwood School

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

• English Teacher and Drama Instructor

  • Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

  As a faculty member in the Humanities department, I designed and taught four sections of upper-level English courses at the college preparatory level. My course material focused on classic and contemporary fiction, American literature, essay writing, and grammar/mechanical skills. Additional responsibilities included co-directing two shows each year (one musical and one play) in the drama department, as well as: · Wrote letters of recommendation for students · Taught and assisted students in preparation of their college-application essay · Advised a group of six students · Residential life duties



The Bookstore Plus

• Lake Placid, New York, United States

• Bookseller/Event Coordinator

  • Jul 2011 - Aug 2019

  Over eight years of experience contributing to and supporting the collective team sales effort. I coordinated with publishers to process B2B orders and returns, and worked closely with self-published authors during the consignment process. As event coordinator, I communicated with authors to schedule signings, and created event postings and press releases for each event. Other accomplishments and responsibilities include: · Recipient of the American Booksellers Association Scholarship to attend Winter Institute in Albuquerque, NM in 2019 · Selected to attend the 2015 Book Exposition of America in New York City · Wrote monthly column featuring the book club in Lake Placid News



Paul Smith's College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Adjunct Instructor of English

  • Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  Taught English-101 (“Effective College Writing”) to freshmen university students. This course focused on writing mechanics, stages to an argument, and literary analysis. I worked with students on four different types of essays throughout the semester, with careful attention given to the writing process and utilizing multiple drafts. Taught English-101 (“Effective College Writing”) to freshmen university students. This course focused on writing mechanics, stages to an argument, and literary analysis. I worked with students on four different types of essays throughout the semester, with careful attention given to the writing process and utilizing multiple drafts.



IES Abroad

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Abroad Ambassador

  • 2017 - 2018

  Selected from study abroad program participants. I attended study abroad fairs and pre-departure meetings to represent IES, talk with interested students, and promote international study. I regularly communicated with students and parents to help answer their questions. Selected from study abroad program participants. I attended study abroad fairs and pre-departure meetings to represent IES, talk with interested students, and promote international study. I regularly communicated with students and parents to help answer their questions.