Profile

I am a publishing freelancer who has a strong interest in quirky children’s books that promote curiosity, imagination and learning.

Experience

Book Buddy Media Project Manager

2025-Present (Remote, USA)

  • Manage end-to-end production workflows for curriculum-based publishing projects across editorial, design, and production departments, coordinating simultaneous titles for clients including DK, Zaner-Bloser, Lerner, Capstone, Heinemann, Ingram, Carnegie Learning, and TCM

  • Initiate cross-departmental communication, maintain project schedules, and deliver regular milestone updates to ensure on-time delivery of finished products across print, digital, and interactive formats

  • Assist in the development of book pitches and project quotes, supporting the team's efforts to win new contracts with educational and trade publishers

Red Line Editorial Freelancer

2025-Present (Remote, USA)

  • Verify factual accuracy of text, images, and captions in manuscripts and page layouts for nonfiction series on topics including animals, science, cooking, and history

Book Buddy Media Editorial and Media Freelancer

2024-Present (Remote, USA)

  • Copyediting and proofreading series per the clients’ style guides and The Chicago Manual of Style

  • Executing interior and cover image research for Lerner, Capstone, The Child’s World, and DK book series

  • Maintaining image log databases for each book

Button Poetry Social Media and Marketing Manager

2024-2025 (Minnesota, USA)

  • Managed author relationships, brand development, event coordination, and book tours to grow readership

  • Produced copy and graphics across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube (5M+ combined followers), increasing average post reach by 45%

  • Conceived and executed publicity, marketing, and paid digital campaigns to drive book sales, leveraging data-driven insights and Meta ads

  • Led market research, competitor analysis, and project management for interns and part-time staff; maintained website and Edelweiss

Virtuoso Freelancer

2023-Present (Remote, USA)

  • Verifying the authenticity and accuracy of the information and photos in features, travel guides, and personal essays

Wonderbly Freelance Research Assistant

2024 (Remote, London, UK)

  • Assisted the Wonderbly team with capturing observations and key takeaways during research interviews for a new experimental children’s “words of wisdom” book

Mackin Book Company Accounts Manager and Customer Service Specialist

2023-2024 (Minnesota, USA)

  • Liaised between clients and Mackin’s internal team to promptly solve problems and communicate solutions regarding orders and book inquiries

  • Utilized proficient knowledge of popular children’s titles, authors, and genres to assist librarians

  • Stayed up to date about publishing seasons and successful tactics used to market new titles to schools

Whitefox Social Content Manager

2023-2024 (Remote, London, UK)

  • Created and scheduled 5-7 social media posts a week

  • Managed audience engagement

Whitefox Editorial and Marketing Intern

2023 (London, UK)

  • Proofread the novel Chicken Wars, galleys, author bios, and an inclusivity and diversity report

  • Created content for social media using Canva, InDesign, and Photoshop

  • Conducted research with the marketing team for new blogs, their Author Marketing Pack, and their Social Impact Program

UAL MA Publishing Project Manager

2023 (London, UK)

  • Managed a virtual event that included presentations and panel discussions by 9 prominent publishing professionals from publishing houses such as Penguin Random House, Saqi Books, and Storymix

UAL MA Publishing Social Media Team

2023 (London, UK)

  • Created and solely managed our UAL MA Publishing TikTok page to showcase our cohort’s projects

Tiger Oak Media Staff Writer

2018-2020 (Minnesota, USA)

  • Wrote 6-10 stories and 1 feature article per month

  • Researched and conducted interviews

  • Proofread articles

TAPIF English Language Teaching Assistant

2018-2020 (Saumur and Nice, France)

  • Independently taught students using books and magazines to aid in their English learning and improve their vocabulary

  • Project management

  • Writing, copyediting, proofreading, and fact-checking

  • Marketing and social media strategizing

  • Photography and videography

  • Highly organized

  • Confident working independently and on a team

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, WordPress, Edelweiss, and Mailchimp

  • UX Design

  • Passion for using literature to teach and spark creativity in children

  • Fluent in English, proficient in French, beginner in German

Skills

Education

Leadership

MA Publishing, Distinction

London College of Communication, University of the Arts London

2022-2023 (London, UK)

BA English Literature + Minor in French Language, Magna Cum Laude

University of Wisconsin-Madison

2014-2017 (Wisconsin, USA)

Minnesota Book Publishers’ Roundtable

2025-Present (Minnesota, USA)

  • Serve on the board of MBPR and manage its social media presence, supporting a professional network connecting publishers, vendors, and industry contractors