Overview
At Penguin, I served in two capacities, as editorial assistant and as the assistant to the publisher of the imprint. That dual role allowed me to be involved with many different projects in any given day. Yet there was always time to edit, and eventually acquire, my own projects.
I found a niche at DC Comics, where each day revealed something new. I've assisted on a majority of Vertigo's OGNs, such as Cuba and the critically acclaimed How to Understand Israel in 60 Days or Less.
At DC Entertainment, I worked on digital projects, as well as a number of very exciting licensed projects. I also work on kids comics, such as Scooby-Doo and Looney Tunes. It is through these books that I have rediscovered my love of children’s books.
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Awards
- Glyph Award
- Prism Award
- Harvey Award
- Science in Society Journalism Award
Work experience
AHOY Comics
Manage calendar, production, and creative talent for select comics titles.
• Review new submissions for acquisition
• Scout and manage freelancers on select projects
• Edit and develop multiple comics projects
All Black, LLC
Manage calendar, production, and creative talent for all comics titles.
• Marketed crowdfunding campaign that exceeded goal by 300%
• Lead editor on critically acclaimed BLACK and BLACK [AF] series
• Scout and manage freelancers on all projects
The Princeton Review
Edit and plan content for test prep and high school subject-focused
books.
• Manage editorial, copy, and proofing of nine books on average
• Conduct competitive research to develop concepts for new titles
• Recruit and partner with freelancers to ensure deadlines are met
• Expanded print to digital workflow and platforms relationships
Dynamite Entertainment
Led a newly-formed department focused on developing digital
content for various platforms and devices.
• Outlined digital publishing, production, and marketing strategy
• Increased social media presence by 55% in three months
• Edited line of coffee table books and digital prose
DC Comics
Assisted in editing content for licensed and digital publications.
• Introduced project management applications to improve
workflow for managing freelancers and vital documents
• Independently edited licensed multiple series targeted at
younger readers, ages 6-12
• Strategized with editorial team on content development for digital
and social networks
• Managed talent relations and wrote promotional copy
DC Comics/Vertigo
Recruited to support launch of original graphic novel line as part of
DC Comics's critically acclaimed Vertigo imprint.
• Improved workflow and communications between creative and
editorial
• Edited Anthony Bourdain’s original graphic novel, Get Jiro.
Penguin
Helped acquire, evaluate, and edit various projects. Wrote rejection
letters, title information forms, and catalog copy.
Portfolio
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