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Experience	HarperCollins Publishers—New York, NY Assistant Editor 2008–2009 Acquired, edited, and promoted novels and picture books, both fiction and nonfiction. Negotiated contracts with agents. Managed and guided interns. Initiated production estimates and contract requests, and created profit and loss statements. Collaborated with marketing, publicity, and sales departments on key projects. Served on the faculty at writers' conferences as a representative of HarperCollins Publishers and as a scout for new talent. Implemented the plan for a book on youth voting and wrote book's comprehensive backmatter. Editorial Assistant 2004–2008 Evaluated manuscript submissions and wrote reader's reports and rejection/revision letters. Wrote jacket flaps, catalog copy, and promotional materials. Prepared manuscripts and art for production through copyediting, proofreading, fact-checking, research, and art checks. Provided administrative support for the imprint. Bloomsbury Children's Books—New York, NY 2000 Editorial, Marketing, and Publicity Intern Evaluated manuscript submissions and wrote reader's reports and rejection/revision letters. Strategized and implemented marketing and publicity campaigns for best-selling titles. Mental Health Association of Greater Houston—Houston, TX 2004 Program Coordinator Conducted legislative research on issues of mental health parity and education policy, and crafted follow-up advocacy alerts, articles, and letters to legislators. Created educational literature for mental health consumers, educators, service providers, and legislators. Coordinated and marketed outreach and educational events. Managed and guided volunteers. The Kingwood Observer—Kingwood, TX 2004 Contributing Writer Conducted on-location research and personal interviews. Wrote news reports and features. Lampson, Poe compete to represent District 2: The Kingwood Observer, October 28, 2004 (pdf) Education dominates state rep race: The Kingwood Observer, October 14, 2004 (pdf) Local author's book set for release at end of month: The Kingwood Observer, September 15, 2004 (pdf) Local residents spread awareness of rare disease: The Kingwood Observer, September 23, 2004 Kingwood High grad gains success in the film industry: The Kingwood Observer, June 3, 2004 Medical experiments and mosquitoes the hot topics at Public Safety Committee meeting: The Kingwood Observer, May 20, 2004 Fox network televises legalized prostitution: The Rice Thresher, February 25, 2000 (pdf) Rice University—Houston, TX Rice Women's Resource Center 2002–2003 Student Director Planned and led outreach, educational, and health initiatives for the university and greater community. Rice University Sociology Department 2002 Research Assistant Conducted exploratory research on social movements and women in activism for Elizabeth Long, Ph.D. Rice University Admissions Office and Welcome Center 2001–2003 Office Assistant Created and maintained database for recruitment purposes. Handled public relations at Rice University's key contact point. Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P.—Houston, TX 2002 Summer Intern Organized and updated extensive law firm library. Houston Read Commission—Houston, TX 2000 Legislative Advocacy Intern Conducted research on adult literacy statistics and compiled a comprehensive report. Presented findings to legislators and literacy advocates at state literacy conference.
Education	Rice University—Houston, TX B.A. Political Science and B.A. Sociology, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa   Continuing Education Columbia Publishing Course—Columbia University, New York, NY Fundamentals of Copyediting—New York University, New York, NY Writing for Children—New York University, New York, NY MBA Fundamentals—New York University, New York, NY Young Adult Novel Writing—MediaBistro, New York, NY
Technical Skills	Fluent in French. Proficient in Spanish. Experience with database searching and analysis (using SPSS), database development, and web technologies, including search engine optimization; HTML basics; online publishing tools. Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, FileMaker Pro, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, Bookscan, PIX, and Titlenet.
Professional Associations & Outreach	Everybody Wins "Power Lunch" The Carolyn Lelyveld Internship Children's Book Council The Association of American Publishers' Young to Publishing Group Century Institute's Sagner Fellow, 2002