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
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
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
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