Writing/Editing
Extensive use of writing and editing skills in a variety of sales, marketing, journalism and publicity jobs. Children's Book Editor of the Philadelphia Parents Express for 15 years. As a freelance consultant, responsible for writing catalog copy, website copy, training manuals and computer instruction manuals. Owner of a small niche publisher and author of two children's books.

Marketing
Developed marketing and sales strategy for children's division of book wholesaler. Conceived of advertising campaigns, wrote and edited catalogs, brochures, direct mail promotions and newsletters. Created press releases, press kits and other publicity materials for public relations campaigns. Prepared and delivered presentations about children's books.

Sales
Ten years experience in sales to the trade bookstore market; eight years experience in the retail children's bookstore environment. As sales director of a book wholesaler, oversaw strategic planning meetings and prepared sales plans. Researched, prepared and wrote sales proposals and presentations. Responsible for a telemarketing and field sales force of 23 representatives.

Buying
Eight years experience as a children's book buyer, responsible for evaluation and selection of materials for children and young adults. Well-respected in publishing/bookselling community for knowledge and expertise.

Management
Experience in managing staffs in a wholesale environment. Consistently developed new procedures to increase efficiency of departments. Skilled in training others about children's book evaluation and the children's book publishing industry.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• Member and Board Member of ABC (Association of Booksellers for Children)
• Member of SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators),
• Member of ALA (American Library Association)
• Member of ABA (American Booksellers Association)
• Member of EPA (Educational Paperback Association)

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

• Freelance Consultant
  Web, marketing, writing and editing services for the children's book industry
• Two Lives Publishing
  Publisher and Editorial Director
• Koen Book Distributors
  Founder and Director of Koen Kids; Sales Director of Koen Book Distributors
• The Secret Garden Children's Bookshop
  Manager