Ashley Sullivan
Hicksville,NY
Summary
I am a dedicated team worker with exceptional skills. I am a responsible dependable employee who finishes assigned tasks timely. I have always wanted to go into publishing and adore books which is why I am about to approach 3 years with Barnes and Noble Booksellers. I have an exceptional background in Bookseller knowledge such as Key Authors, Titles and routine operations throughout the store. I have had a background in writing for more than 12 years. I work well in fast paced environments and am able to adapt to new skills and experiences quickly. I am a hands-on learner and am ready to be challenged with new responsibilities. I am an innovative Creative Writer as well as an aspiring author. I specialize in the genre of Romance. I am devoted to the Publishing Industry and everything it entails. Leadership success is what I thrive in.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookseller
Barnes and Noble Booksellers
2021.11 - Current
- Engage with customers daily to ensure we meet their needs
- Work with customers to help find the Authors they are looking for
- Use a database system (BN Inside)
- Provide customer service via answering and calling customers by phone
- Create vibrant and engaging displays to bring in our diverse community through our doors
- Manage the Kids Department
- Partaking in Inventory Preperation and Cycle counts
- Greeting Card Specialist
- Keep up with rapid shelving in a fast paced work environment
- Experience in Opening and Closing procedures
- Complete Projects managers have assigned
- Engage with Social Media for the store via Instagram and Tiktok
- Help prepare Author Events for both Kids Department and in other areas of the store
- Developing bookseller knowledge towards goals daily
Blogger
Wix.com
2021.04 - Current
- Create engaging articles
- Create and edit the web design
- Understand viewer analytics
- Answer and engage with viewers
- Use creativity to explore new ways to grab viewers attention
- Create social media posts for the blog
- Ie: Instagram
- Wrote and edited posts via Wix.com tools.
President
NCC Creative Writing Club
2018.09 - 2021.01
- Assisted with publishing Nassau Community College's Creative Writing Magazine: Luna
- Wrote Acceptance and Denial letters as needed
- Gave direction in terms of using the college's Club Budget
- Used Lucid press to put together students work(s) in various genres
- Knowledgeable in Printing sales
- Managed members daily duties
- Communicated with members as needed
- Managed club meetings and problems with club members
- Developed Social Media content
- Kept up to date with deadlines
- Hosted Zoom meetings with Club members
- Edited and published Student Literary magazine: LUNA
- Delivered exceptional help to those in need
- Created posters to promote LUNA events
English Tutor
NCC EOP Program
2019.12 - 2020.03
- Organized meeting times with students
- Created lesson plans and or studies
- Operated a daily check in via email
- Worked diligently with students based on their needs within the English Literature field
- Created a safe and non judgmental environment for students to learn.
Busser
Peppercorn's Restaurant and Catering
2018.09 - 2020.03
- Interacted with customers and met their needs
- Set tables in a timely fashion
- Multitasked in a high paced environment
- Tapped beer kegs whenever needed
- Handled daily opening and closing responsibilities
- Bus tables
- Handled food and drink orders when needed
- Stacking glassware
- Worked for parties and other catering events
- Communicated with servers and the bar daily
- Trained in routine responsibilities.
Journalist
Comet Newspaper
2018.09 - 2018.06
- Edited Student Articles for Comet Newspaper
- Wrote Articles
- Researched events that happened in Hicksville
- Take on outside responsibilities for the club
- Communicate with other members efficiently about articles written
- Use background with Google Docs and Presentation Powerpoints
- Produce Comet News Articles every month
- Create Illustrated covers for Monthly issues of the newspaper
- Assigned daily tasks to members of the club.
Education
B.A. English Multicultural Literature -
SUNY OLD WESTBURY
Old Westbury, NY05.2024
Skills
- Editing
- Magazine Publishing
- Online Publishing
- Marketing
- Communication Skills
- Journalism
- Project Management
- Time Management
- Event Planning
- Author Sales
- Kids Department Expert
- Greeting Card Specialist
- Customer Relations
- Customer Service
- Proofreading skills
- Blogging
- Hospitality
- Social Media Management
- Sales Specialist
- Microsoft Word
- Google Docs
- Google Slides
- Keynote
- Excel
- Canva
- Lucid Press
- Outlook
- Powerpoint
- Wix.com
Timeline
Bookseller
Barnes and Noble Booksellers
2021.11 - Current
Blogger
Wix.com
2021.04 - Current
English Tutor
NCC EOP Program
2019.12 - 2020.03
President
NCC Creative Writing Club
2018.09 - 2021.01
Busser
Peppercorn's Restaurant and Catering
2018.09 - 2020.03
Journalist
Comet Newspaper
2018.09 - 2018.06
B.A. English Multicultural Literature -
SUNY OLD WESTBURY
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