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Sussman Education, Inc.Publishing Manager
Mar. 2024 - Jan. 2025New York, United States• Managed the entire project lifecycle for book publishing, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery. • Recruited and led a diverse team of freelance creatives, aligning their work with project vision and milestones. • Developed targeted promotional plans that significantly increased visibility and sales for new releases. 📚My Key Highlights 📚
• Successfully acquired three new titles for the 2025 publishing lineup, enhancing the company’s portfolio.
FreelanceFreelance Editor & Content Developer
Mar. 2024New York, United States• Provide comprehensive editorial support to publishing houses and independent authors. • Specialize in content creation, manuscript writing and editing, and copy editing and writing, ensuring clarity, grammar accuracy, and consistency in various materials. • Optimize Amazon listings to boost product visibility, helping titles stand out in competitive marketplaces. 📚My Key Highlights 📚 • Spearheaded the creation, development, writing, editing, and art direction for seven individual children's books for a major publisher in Prague, successfully managing all aspects for a strategic release in the US market.
Penguin Random HousePublishing Manager, Driven
Jun. 2022 - Mar. 2024New York, United States• Managed editorial and project schedules to ensure timely title releases at Penguin Random House.
• Oversaw copyediting and art direction, maintaining high editorial and visual standards across publications. • Developed engaging sales and marketing materials, including presentation decks and visual mockups. • Cultivated strong relationships within the sales network, driving collaboration and revenue growth. 📚My Key Highlights 📚
• Developed three custom-designed picture books in collaboration with a leading cereal brand. These projects sparked reprint demand and significantly increased the brand’s visibility among target consumers.
Galison & MudpuppySenior Sales Coordinator
Aug. 2020 - Jun. 2022New York City Metropolitan Area• Produced and published seasonal digital catalogs, including Edelweiss listings, making sure product offerings were accurately and attractively presented across global sales channels.
• Coordinated seasonal sales materials, handled international sample requests, and supported order fulfillment for distributors worldwide, helping to maintain steady international revenue streams.
• Generated actionable insights through sales tracking and inventory analysis, informing product strategy. 📚My Key Highlights 📚
• Created engaging PowerPoint presentations and electronic catalog materials for key account meetings, which helped strengthen client relationships and boost sales.
• Improved online merchandising by crafting compelling product descriptions that increased visibility and attracted more consumer interest.
• Streamlined administrative processes, making life easier for Sales Managers and Directors.
Sterling PublishingEditor, Sandy Creek
Nov. 2019 - Aug. 2020Greater New York City Area
Sterling PublishingAssistant Editor, Sandy Creek
May. 2015 - Nov. 2019Greater New York City Area• Coordinated with over 40 book publishers, managing contracts, purchase orders, book submissions, shipping logistics, invoicing, and production schedules to keep operations running smoothly. • Negotiated and acquired over 100 children's books for the Book Annex of Barnes & Noble. • Edited book covers and interiors for editorial accuracy and brand consistency. • Developed exclusive kits and box sets in collaboration with Barnes & Noble, significantly boosting sales.
• Managed executive scheduling and coordinated calendars for major international book fairs like BEA, London, Frankfurt, and Bologna, supporting important strategic meetings and helping expand market reach. 📚My Key Highlights 📚
• Developed a custom Sesame Street 50th Anniversary cookbook and glitter jar kit, which secured a branded promotional partnership with the Barnes & Noble Café.
• Curated and maintained a diverse selection of children’s titles—including board books, picture books, nonfiction, activity books, treasuries, kits, and licensed products—for the Barnes & Noble Children’s Book Annex.
The Deborah Harris AgencyContracts Associate
Feb. 2014 - Feb. 2015Jerusalem, Israel• Developed over 20 compelling book pitches for international publishing partners, enhancing manuscript acquisition opportunities. • Prepared over 20 detailed submission reports, offering clients clear, actionable editorial feedback and market insights to help refine their work and improve its positioning. • Evaluated 50+ manuscript submissions, carefully assessing both literary quality and commercial potential to support informed acquisition decisions. 📚My Key Highlights 📚
• Created and produced the 2014 rights catalogs, significantly increasing client titles' global exposure.
Thomas PublishingContent Analyst
Sep. 2011 - Jan. 2014Greater New York City Area• Curated and managed over 1,000 company profiles in the ThomasNet database, ensuring a high level of accuracy and a comprehensive representation of industrial businesses.
• Conducted direct outreach to clients to enhance data integrity, adding certifications and website links. • Created detailed job manuals for offshore teams located in India. ✍️ My Key Highlights ✍️
• Boosted client engagement by 15% through optimized profile data, improving clarity and searchability.
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