Anne MacDonald
Pensacola,FL
Summary
I am a collaborative leader with a dedication to acquiring talented authors and providing motivational leadership, as well as creating excellent author relations. I am proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. I am dedicated to the publishing field with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. I am skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. I am passionate about working with authors and providing editorial feedback to improve their books.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Author Acquisitions
Indigo River Publishing
Pensacola, FL
05.2021 - Current
- Creation of the current acquisitions process being used at Indigo River Publishing.
- Creation of current Book Development Program being used by Indigo River Publishing.
- Optimized operational processes using analytics tools to address author-specific metrics.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to acquiring authors for publication.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Prepared and submitted professional proposals to board/partners for consideration to publish.
- Provided constructive feedback to fellow writers during critique sessions, enhancing overall manuscript quality.
- Enhanced manuscript quality through meticulous editing, proofreading, and revising for clarity and readability on various projects.
- Edited and proofread drafts of articles and other documents. Created content for websites and online publications.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting author relationships using strong and dynamic communication skills.
- Interacted well with authors to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with authors for publication.
- Boosted author satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management.
- Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company's overall growth strategy and market reach.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Promoted published works through social media platforms, author website updates, email newsletters, and blog posts.
- Participated in various Writing Conferences, Book Festivals and Podcast on behalf of Publisher.
Educational Instructor
Escambia County School District
Pensacola, FL
08.2009 - 08.2021
- Improved overall class performance by providing individualized support to struggling students.
- Enhanced critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities into daily lessons, challenging students to think creatively and analytically about complex topics.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and tools.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Established high expectations for behavior and academic performance, motivating students to reach their full potential.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Organized extracurricular activities to enrich the learning experience and promote student involvement in school community projects.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective instructional methods.
Mental Health Case Manager
Lakeview Center Inc
Pensacola, FL
10.2006 - 08.2009
- Supervised busy caseload, managing clients, balancing workload and prioritizing client needs.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall effectiveness of mental health services provided to clients.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
- Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
- Improved client outcomes by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored treatment plans.
- Assisted clients in crisis situations by providing immediate support and coordinating necessary services.
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, building trust and enabling more effective case management interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2006
Skills
- Administrative Management
- Content Development
- Business Growth Initiatives
- Project Management
- Relationship Building
- Charismatic Leader
- Story pitching
- Strategic Planning
- Team Leadership
- Talent Acquisition
- Data Analysis
Accomplishments
- Bestselling author
- Published author
- Speaker
- Owner and Developer of Parlexi: Author Ally
Timeline
Director of Author Acquisitions
Indigo River Publishing
05.2021 - Current
Educational Instructor
Escambia County School District
08.2009 - 08.2021
Mental Health Case Manager
Lakeview Center Inc
10.2006 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Florida