EMPLOYMENT
Windhorse Publications — Publishing Controller
apr 2011 - nov 2011
- Managed print and digital publishing programmes for books on Buddhism and meditation.
- Project manager for new books, reprints, digital developments and marketing.
- Created ebooks and converted backlist to ePub and Kindle formats in-house.
- Lead writer and digital content editor for new website.
- Initiated and managed social media and print marketing campaigns.
- Developed web and trade sales strategies.
- Managed and mentored a team of seven graduate volunteers.
Salt Publishing — Production Manager
feb 2009 - feb 2011
- Managed the production schedule of 80+ titles per year.
- Sole editor and typesetter of over 35 poetry, fiction and academic titles.
- Communicated with authors, editors and designers to achieve punctual publication.
- Wrote digital content, press releases and promotional material for web and print.
- Initiated audience development and social media marketing campaigns.
- Supervisor to a team of two intern Publishing Assistants.
EDUCATION
BA (Hons) Writing — First Class Honours (1:1)
sep 2007 - oct 2010
Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge
- Major Writing Project: Away from the City - exploring the relationship between poetry, photography and place. Consisted of poetry collection and photograph exhibition.
- Other modules included Writing for the Web, News and Feature Writing, Poetry, and Short Fiction.
SKILLS
- High level of organisation and project management skills whilst working to tight deadlines.
- Effective, personable and clear approach to communication.
- Evocative and efficient writing style, with acute attention to editorial detail.
- Proficient in the use of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat, QuarkXpress, Filemaker Pro, Sage, ebook creation software, and all Microsoft Office applications.
- Experienced in typesetting poetry, fiction and academic text.
- Adept in database management and digital content editing.
- Creative eye for design, e.g. photography, cover design and producing promotional material.
- Proven ability to instigate, oversee and finish projects and to develop new, successful publishing strategies.
- Capacity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment; independently, and as head of a team.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PROJECTS
- Away from the City published by Salt, May 2010.
- Edited and typeset numerous prize-winning and award-nominated fiction and poetry titles.
- Organised and hosted Crashaw and Scott Prize launch, November 2010.
- Solo photography exhibition at Ruskin Gallery, Cambridge, March 2010.
INTERESTS
I have a keen interest in cooking and sustainable living, attempting to grow my own vegetables and making home-brew beer. I also enjoy reading, taking photographs, playing the guitar, and maintaining an active social life, whilst always being on the lookout for new cultural pursuits.
REFEREES
PRIYANANDA JOSEPH
Director, Windhorse Publications
priyananda@windhorsepublications.com
CHRIS HAMILTON-EMERY
Director, Salt Publishing
chris@saltpublishing.com
KATY PRICE
Writing Pathway Leader, Anglia Ruskin University
katy.price@anglia.ac.uk
RYAN VAN WINKLE
Editor, Forest Publications
ravanwin@yahoo.com
