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)

  • Launching a library lessons project with our client to localize content for UK and MENA students

  • Developing a workflow between departments to ensure clear communication and project progression

  • Managing the schedule and providing updates about upcoming milestones

  • Ensuring the final products are delivered successfully

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)

  • Produced copy and graphics to effectively reach our collective audience of over 5M followers on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube

  • Increased average post reach by 45%

  • Conceived and executed publicity and marketing campaigns to drive book sales

  • Managed author relationships and strengthened their brands to reach new readers

  • Coordinated author events and book tours

  • Maintained and managed our website and Edelweiss

  • Generated data-driven insights to inform paid digital marketing campaigns and ads in Meta

  • Conducted market research and competitor analysis

  • Managed projects for interns and part-time marketing employees

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

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

Whitefox Social Content Manager

2023-2024 (Remote, London, UK)

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

  • Managed audience engagement

Virtuoso Fact Checker

2023-2024 (Remote, USA)

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

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

  • Writing, copyediting, and proofreading

  • Fact-checking

  • Project management

  • 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

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)