RESUME
Are you a publisher in need of an experienced, efficient, and enthusiastic editor or project manager?
I want to join your team!
SKILLS
Copy Editing
Developmental Editing
Book Production
Magazine Production
Multi-Project Management
Chicago Style (16 & 17) / AP Style
People Management and Mentoring
Content Management Systems
Source Gathering and Interviewing
Microsoft Office - Word (Track Changes), Excel, PowerPoint
Project and Task Management Systems - Asana, Trello, ToDoist, Basecamp
GSuite - Docs, Sheets, Slides
EXPERIENCE
July 2019 - Present
Associate Editor (January 2021 - Present)
Editorial Assistant (July 2019 - January 2021)
BABYLIST
• Owning multiple projects with differing objectives, sources, and deadlines simultaneously
• Writing and editing short-form content on a digital platform
• Leading internal and external DEI initiatives
• Mentoring peers in writing, editing, and publishing
May 2014 - January 2020
Freelance Editor
AMYLIA RYAN, LITERARY EDITING SERVICES
• Developmental editing and copy editing for book-length manuscripts in multiple genres
• Specializing in memoir and science fiction
• Adherence to the Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition
April 2017 - June 2018
Project Manager
OOLIGAN PRESS
• Created and led a new iteration of a pre-existing project team. Before, the team focused solely on fundraising and publicity; with my leadership, the team grew to include book project development as well
• Managed five commissioned book projects simultaneously, each with varying editorial needs and deadlines.
• Led a team of 10-12 junior editors
• Planned and implemented the annual Write to Publish conference, Ooligan’s largest fundraiser, including budget planning and securing 40 sponsors, vendors, speakers, and donors
Sep 2016 - June 2018
Staff Editor
OOLIGAN PRESS
• Copyediting, line editing, and developmental editing for book manuscripts, marketing plans, and social media campaigns
• Development of and strict adherence to house style guides
• Acquisitions, including manuscript evaluation and development of new title P&Ls
• Social media promotion, including general press promotion, event promotion, book promotion, and blog posts
EDUCATION
2016-2018
Master of Arts Degree: Book Publishing
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Completed coursework in copyediting, developmental editing, book design, intellectual property and copyright, agenting, acquisitions, digital content management, and business
2015-2016
Non-Degree Coursework: Business and Accouting
BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE
Completed coursework in financial accounting, managerial accounting, personal finance, business mathematics, microeconomics, and macroeconomics
2009-2013
Bachelor of Arts Degree: English Literature
Minor: French Language and Literature
SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
Completed coursework in the history of English language literature, American literature, literature of colonial India, French language/culture/history/literature, the science fiction tradition, Irish myths and folklore, and the vampire tradition