Annabel Dwight
San Diego,CA
Summary
Second year Dean's List Literature and Writing Student with four years experience as an independent bookseller. Extensive knowledge of the bookselling industry specializing in children's, young adult, and fantasy. Knowledge of collaborative publication projects as former Editor-in-Chief of award-winning middle and high school yearbook publications. Lifetime avid reader with a personal collection of 850+ books.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Student Board Member
California State University, San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Participated in regular board meetings and contributed to meeting agendas.
- Supported planning efforts for long-term improvement projects such as website redesign and the opening of a new collaborative workspace.
- Brainstormed new student outreach initiatives and interdepartmental partnerships.
- Contributed to library sponsored events across campus, including Campus Common Read giveaways and The Makery unveiling.
Bookseller
DIESEL, A Bookstore
San Diego, CA
11.2019 - Current
- Maintained knowledge of current, future, and bestselling books across genres and to fulfill customer requests.
- Developed an understanding of different types of literature by reading reviews from industry publications.
- Represented DIESEL, A Bookstore at multiple off site events including author signings and presenting at KPBS for One Book One San Diego.
- Coordinated the annual donation of upwards of 500 children's books to the San Diego County Foster Parent Association for two years, as well as 150 books to Southwestern College's School of Literature Welcome Event (2024).
- Presented primarily children's and young adult book recommendations during a weekly event with representatives from various publishing houses.
- Hand sold customers books of all genres based on their reading preferences.
- Inventoried, entered, and organized new shipments of books and displayed them for sale.
- Provided information about titles, authors, and genres to customers.
- Contributed to social media content to engage with customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Canyon Crest Academy
San Diego, CA06-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Literature And Writing
California State University - San Marcos
San Marcos, CASkills
- Leadership Experience
- Industry Expertise
- Literary Knowledge
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Library Student Board Member
California State University, San Marcos
09.2023 - Current
Bookseller
DIESEL, A Bookstore
11.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Canyon Crest Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Literature And Writing
California State University - San Marcos