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