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Publisher and Executive Editor
Chambre Bleue PressPublisher and Executive Editor
Mar. 2022Remote- Manage author portfolios and publishing projects from inception to market, overseeing all aspects of development, production, and launch - Collaborated with 12 women in executive leadership to co-create a collection of nonfiction stories detailing their journeys - Contribute as a ghostwriter to a range of nonfiction books on subjects like leadership, innovation, and real estate, shaping influential works for industry leaders - Design and implement unique style guides for individual projects, ensuring consistency and quality
Developmental Editor, Author Consultant, and Thought Leadership Strategist
MFC Consulting & CreativeDevelopmental Editor, Author Consultant, and Thought Leadership Strategist
Jan. 2015Remote- Act as both thought partner and editor, working with authors to create publishing strategies, develop strong storylines, and produce compelling drafts. - Distill and translate big ideas into cohesive frameworks and structure effectively to create impact with an intended audience - Guide development of thought leadership content for authors, executives, and academics, and drive marketing efforts to expand influence - Manage author portfolios and publishing projects from inception to market, overseeing all aspects of development, production, and launch - Host executive leadership writing workshops, enhancing narrative skills and storytelling among leaders - Developed a methodology for crafting transformative nonfiction, that streamlines the writing process and enhances reader engagement - Act as an intermediary between author and academic presses, facilitating successful publication partnerships - Transform client content into published books, thought leadership articles, engaging presentations, and compelling keynote speeches - Conduct developmental, content, and copy editing for a wide array of materials, including articles, case studies, short stories, novels, and nonfiction books; also performed fact-checking and proofreading
Director Of Operations
Accendo CellarsDirector Of Operations
Jul. 2013 - Mar. 2022Napa, CA- Launched and grew vineyard and winery operations from the ground up, working closely with ownership to assemble a team and establish a multi-million dollar wine project, enhancing efficiency through strategic collaboration - Authored, negotiated, and managed incoming and outgoing contracts, ensuring favorable terms and seamless execution - Managed comprehensive compliance reporting for federal and state agencies, overseeing quality control protocols for bottling and packaging, and played a key role in consulting for new winery construction - Drove wine sales and marketing strategies as well as product launches and fulfillment activities
Operations/Administrative Manager
Araujo Estate WinesOperations/Administrative Manager
Jul. 2011 - Jul. 2013Calistoga, CA- Crafted and executed comprehensive employee development programs focusing on continuing education, safety protocols, and leadership skills enhancement - Served as the pivotal liaison in communications between ownership and other stakeholders - Synthesized cross-functional operational data and presented to ownership weekly, enabling strategic insights and informed decision-making - Administered all HR functions for office, winery, and vineyard staff, including hiring, benefits administration, and compliance
Harvest Lab Technician
Pine Ridge VineyardsHarvest Lab Technician
Aug. 2009 - Nov. 2009Napa, CA
Operations Manager
John Anthony Vineyards/JaM Cellars/Vinewerkes Vineyard ManagementOperations Manager
Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2011Napa, CA- Led the build-out and initial operation of a tasting room in downtown Napa, including staff hiring, creating SOPs, and managing daily operations - Spearheaded daily operations across HR, compliance, bookkeeping, sales, logistics, and inventory control
Cellar Door Sales
Cape Mentelle VineyardsCellar Door Sales
Jul. 2008 - Jul. 2009
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