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Ideapress PublishingDirector of Digital Media and International Distribution
Jun. 2024VAConsultant, Phoenix Blu LLC ● Guide cover design from concept to production, aligning with market trends and brand standards.
● Collaborate across editorial, marketing, and sales to integrate trends into captivating cover designs.
● Optimize audiobook distribution strategies to expand market reach.
● Spearhead the print-on-demand lifecycle, ensuring quality and metadata accuracy.
● Expand international distribution channels for broader audience reach.
● Negotiate vendor contracts to deliver high-quality outputs efficiently.
● Lead author website design and development to enhance online presence and engagement.
Phoenix Blu llcCompany Owner
Nov. 2022Virginia, United States● Consultant in Project Management and Publishing Industries
● Web Design and Development ● eCommerce
● Client Management
● Strategic Development of Business Direction
● Oversee strategic development
Ongoing Operations, LLCBCP Analyst
Feb. 2017 - Aug. 2020VA- Remote● Contractor ● Analytics of CURecover sites - site scorecards, Plan reviews, BIA Reviews.
● Scheduling
Ideapress PublishingDirector of Production and Maven of Logistics
Sep. 2015 - Jun. 2024VA - RemoteConsultant, Phoenix Blu LLC & Self-Employed ● Spearheaded the end-to-end book publication process, including timeline development and vendor selection.
● Vigilantly monitored project timelines and budgets to ensure seamless execution and cost efficiency.
● Proactively tracked and managed author and vendor deadlines to maintain project momentum.
● Engineered comprehensive Ideapress user manuals, enhancing usability and stakeholder support.
● Cultivated and nurtured robust vendor relationships to streamline project workflows.
● Orchestrated monthly royalty invoicing with meticulous precision and financial compliance.
● Maintained accurate bookkeeping records, ensuring transparency and accountability.
● Collaborated closely with shipping vendors to optimize stock delivery timelines and logistics.
Contractor at Thruue Inc.Executive Scheduler/Executive Assistant
May. 2015 - May. 2016VA - Remote● Handle all Executive Calendar scheduling for CEO.
● Assist with Leadership Team scheduling when needed.
● Handle all Executive and Leadership team travel.
● Answer emails.
● Take minutes on conference calls.
● Assist on PowerPoint - logistics/ templates/layout.
Excella ConsultingSenior Officer Manager
Apr. 2013 - Apr. 2015Arlington, VA● Project Management of Office expansion / renovation project - 12,000sq.ft. ($1.5m)
● Stakeholder in Expansion Project – Owner management of project, selection team for furniture and finishes.
● Negotiated lease and monitor contractual compliance. ● Process of account payables. ● Process of receivables.
● Reconcile corporate credit card monthly.
● Logistics of all catering events for corporate meetings and corporate sponsored events.
● Monitor vendor performance, relationships, and selection as needed.
● Manage office logistics for rotating consultants.
● Handle the scheduling of office space for consultant meetings and events.
● SharePoint maintenance of office sub-sites.
● On-site support for computers and printer issues.
● Answer day-to-day inquiries and expectations, coordinate building delivery and maintain security protocols.
● Order all office supplies.
● Assist with day to day office duties including phone calls, visitors and mail
Self-EmployedPowerPoint Specailist
Jan. 2013 - Jul. 2024● Develop templates based on client needs - help create brand through presentations.
● Clean up design and layout.
● All around logistics.
● Mac/PC friendly
Western Management CorpExecutive Assistant to Owner/CEO
Sep. 2004 - Feb. 2013Manhattan, NY● Book all domestic and international travel for CEO.
● Provided personal assistance on private non-work related issues when requested by CEO including but not limited to picking up items, driving children or dropping items off.
● Available via email and calls during non-working/ordinary hours when needed. ● Research and obtain necessary travel documentation needed for international travel.
● Process the reimbursement of credit card expenses.
● Greet clients that come into office for meetings; ensure that CEO has the appropriate documentations or presentations at his disposal. ● Make necessary lunch and dinner reservations when appropriate. ● First point of contact for incoming phone calls into office for CEO.
● Handle all details of Board meetings from document preparation, technical logistics to refreshments.
● Monitor CEO’s email for significant or of importance that requires immediate assistant. ● Update and maintain a clean contact list for CEO.
● Handle Private Investors for Limited Partnership projects – currently over 5 projects ten plus investors per project.
Western Management CorpIT Tech Support and Other
Sep. 2004 - Feb. 2013Manhattan, NY● In house technical/software trainer.
● Maintained and managed network for 6 person staff.
● Database Administrator for Yard Voyage, Google Business Email and telephones system.
● Manage vendor relations with telecom provider and external IT contractor. ● Email administrator and blackberry/iphone support.
● Research and purchase all equipment used in the office
Western Management CorpOffice Manager/ Market and Corporate Planning
Sep. 2004 - Feb. 2013Manhattan, NY● Assist with day to day running of office including phone calls, visitors and mail.
● Hiring of necessary part- time help – write job description, review and interview of all potential candidates.
● Handle all invoices – full account payable duties that include but are not limited to processing and paying- monitor budget and vendor performance.
● Produce all monthly/quarterly reports for arrears, legal and budget variances. ● Work close with Vice-President on developing yearly building budgets.
● Answer day-to-day inquiries and expectations, coordinate building delivery and maintain security protocols.
● Schedule building projects.
● Handle all building supply orders for cleaning and maintenance.
● Responsible for the planning of all collateral material and event for company fundraisers which raised over $25,000.
● Planned and executed 4 Day 2011 Annual General Meeting off-site when held in the USA for over 50 people.
● Develop marketing plan and budget for each fiscal year for retail facility.
● Negotiate contract rates.
Peter R. Brown Construction, IncMarketing Production Coordinator
Aug. 2001 - Jun. 2002Tallahassee, Florida Area● Created ads for newspapers, magazines and various publications.
● Provided secondary support for CEO/Owner when needed: errands, typing, and travel. ● Assisted in creating power point presentations for clients.
● Produced company monthly Project Reports for clients.
● Contacted potential client for fact-finding sessions.
Old Kent Financial CorporationSystem Programmer I
Jan. 1998 - Dec. 2000Worked on Y2K departmental compliance for the Bank.
Monitored departmental software issues related to possible Y2K problems.
Processed expense reports and reconciled credit card statements on a monthly basis. Extensive customer contact with current and potential IT vendors.
Made monthly supply purchases for department.
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