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Skills

  • Contract negotiations
  • Client relationship building
  • Business operations
  • Operational improvement
  • Workshop development
  • Project management
  • Customer service
  • Negotiation
  • Problem resolution
  • Content strategy

Work Experiences

  • Built and maintained strong alliances with distributors, enabling the release of 11 titles in the Pacific Northwest, achieving 54% of target revenue.
  • Devised creative sales and marketing strategies to help the company grow.
  • Completed project management under budget and on time in order to meet project objectives.
  • Improved the supply chain to lower material costs and increase distribution efficiency.
  • Achieved 51% of target revenue.
  • Built and maintained strong alliances with distributors.
  • Authored and enforced new contract frameworks that helped secure publishing rights for multiple best-sellers worth $6 in revenue.
  • Contributed to the strategic development of a multi-platform release strategy.
  • 2 authors received Outstanding Service Award in 2023.
  • Achieved a 16% increase in positive feedback.

Summaries

  • Decisive Director of Authors with a track record of influencing business direction and performance through effective leadership strategies, tactical decision-making, and foresight.
  • Accomplished Director of Authors with over 15 years of experience leading cross-functional teams to successfully launch 16 new titles annually, increasing sales by 38%.
  • Achieved 17% revenue growth.
  • Within Miscellaneous, senior Director of Authors and outstanding performer in project management and process improvement.
  • Dedicated executive with 8 years of Miscellaneous experience.
  • Achieved 68% higher author retention.
  • Miscellaneous is a key area of expertise.
  • 10 years of experience as a successful Director of Authors as a versatile business leader.
  • Costs were consistently reduced while profits were increased.
  • Visionary leader with a track record of transforming organizations and managing change.

Accomplishments

  • Authored new contract frameworks and royalty agreements that improved transparency and sped up negotiations, reducing time-to-contract by two years.
  • Standardized content approval processes, reducing dependency on manual approval steps by 49% and improving internal editorial QA.
  • Led crisis communication strategies for public-facing authors during negative press events, successfully mitigating brand damage by 16%.
  • Achieved a 21% increase in cross-channel promotional efficiency by integrating email and social media campaigns with influencer outreach.
  • Built scalable marketing frameworks alongside external agencies that achieved a 38% growth in market share for book releases across the Northeast.
  • Curated a cross-departmental think tank that reduced editorial bottlenecks, leading to a 27% improvement in content approval timelines.
  • Inspired and mentored a team of 13 editors and coordinators, creating an inclusive work culture that led to a 70% reduction in turnover.
  • Collaborated with design and production teams, securing coveted cover design awards for 7 book titles, increasing visibility and sales potential.
  • Implemented a collaborative content pipeline that cut manuscript revision cycles by 66% within three years, improving overall submission quality.
  • Unified guidelines for content quality and voice for authors writing across different formats (eBook/audio/print), creating a seamless reader experience.

Affiliations

  • Toastmasters
  • Affiliate, Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) metric
  • Rotary International
  • Member, Book Industry Study Group (BISG), 2024-Present
  • Member, Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) initiative
  • Member, Authors Guild, 2022 - Present
  • Jaycees
  • Member, Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) program
  • Member, Publishing Professionals Network (PPN) system
  • Member, Mystery Writers of America initiative

Certifications

  • Content Management Systems Certification in Microsoft Excel – 2017
  • Publishing Contracts Certification – category in 2015
  • Advanced Royalty Management for Publishers Certification – SAP by Jira in 2024
  • Certified AudioBook Producer – Beacon Labs, 2018
  • Advanced Publishing Analytics Certified (APAC) – Tableau, 2016
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Advanced Contract Law – Harvard Online in 2015
  • Certified Social Media Strategist – Tableau, 2018
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)

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