EDUCATION

Boston University, College of Communication                                                                                         Boston, MA
Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting                                                                                      September 2012 – May 2014
Boston University in Los Angeles Program                                                                                August – December 2014

Boston University, College of Arts & Sciences                                                                                               Boston, MA
Bachelor of Arts in English & Classical Civilization                                                                  September 2008 – May 2012
Minor in Medieval Studies

EXPERIENCE

Literary Agent   •   Renaissance Literary & Talent (Los Angeles, CA)
November 2020 – Present
· Developmentally edit, line edit, and copyedit my literary clients’ fiction and nonfiction manuscripts and proposals and craft compelling pitch material to entice major publishers to secure a book deal
· Negotiate domestic and international trade book deals with major publishers and film/television adaptation deals for diverse list of literary clients
· Manage multiple projects at once while ensuring client satisfaction and author brand consistency by coordinating with editorial, design, and marketing teams before, during and after publication
· Curate story collections for prestigious legacy clients to be published in-house, writing scholarly introductions and promotional copy to revitalize agency’s publishing program and boost sales
· Copyedit and proofread backlist and front list manuscripts our agency publishes in-house

Literary Associate   •   Renaissance Literary & Talent (Los Angeles, CA)
June 2017 – November 2020
· Facilitated numerous domestic and international publishing deals while managing a high traffic desk in support of the longtime agency president
· Read, evaluated, edited, and provided coverage of fiction and nonfiction manuscripts based on current market trends, identifying promising projects
· Built and maintained multiple databases to track a vast amount of vital client information, greatly streamlining agency operations

Content Specialist & Editor   •   Outlier
March 2024 – Present
· Provide high-quality written feedback that improves generative AI models by assessing the quality of AI-generated content on rubrics such as accuracy, brevity and readability; reviewing and editing content produced by human writers; and writing top-tier original responses to user prompts to teach models what excellent writing is

Ghostwriter for CEO, Business Owner, and Philanthropist
March 2024 – April 2025
· Wrote weekly 1,000-1,200 word articles on behalf of a prominent Los Angeles CEO and owner of a philanthropic non-profit, crafting pieces that advocate for various missions that align with the non-profit’s initiatives in the global community

Editor & Administrator   •   Iko Brands
August 2022 – October 2023
· Substantively edited a wide array of web articles across two dozen unique digital media brand websites, improving freelance writers’ skills and effectiveness in communicating complex ideas
· Climbed the ranks to become editorial and content specialist, serving as the go-to editor to ease new writers into the format and voice of Iko’s brand partners and led other editors to do the same
· Liaised with managing editors to proof content according to SEO best practices and published final products that aligned with content production strategies, increasing site traffic

Executive Assistant   •   Coast to Coast Talent Group (Los Angeles, CA)
March 2015 – June 2017
· Ran high traffic desk that supported four executive-level talent agents, facilitating audition schedules, talent bookings, and contract signings that increased revenue for the agency
· Pioneered innovative residual data tracking system that entailed coordination with the ATA, heavy data entry, and tracking and collecting payments for clients and agency commission

Research Consultant   •   Trium Entertainment  (Los Angeles, CA)                                                                                                           September – December 2015
· Utilized top-notch research skills and passion for history to research wide range of historical topics and provide detailed outlines of significant events for episodes of short-form comedy series

Development Intern   •   Denver & Delilah Films (Los Angeles, CA)
September 2014 – December 2014
· Wrote detailed coverage on submitted feature scripts, television pilots & books and gave written and verbal feedback on projects in development for Charlize Theron's production company.

Development Intern   •   Mike Mathis Productions (Los Angeles, CA)
September 2014 – December 2014
· Supported story team and executives on an Investigation Discovery documentary true crime series. Researched potential story material, broke stories for episodes, and wrote scenes and dialogue for casting calls.

Graduate Assistant   •   Boston University Dept. of Film & TV Cinematheque Series                                                                        September 2013 – May 2014
· Managed and promoted weekly department-wide film screening events while liaising between the university and visiting filmmakers, producers, actors, and other guest speakers. Coordinated with university marketing/design teams, information services, technology team, and student groups to boost attendance and ensure a seamless experience.

SKILLS
· Copywriting
· Ghostwriting
· Pitching
· Copyediting
· Developmental Editing
· Creative Writing
· Proofreading
· Literary Criticism
· Client/Talent Relations
· Project Management
· Marketing & Publicity
· Research
· Data Management
· Brand Management
· AI Adaptation
· Microsoft Suite
· Google Suite
· Adobe Suite