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Flynn Gilmore

Seattle,WA

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Bookseller/Event Staff

Elliott Bay Book Company
04.2024 - Current
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of current literary trends, ensuring accurate recommendations for customers.
  • Maximized store efficiency by cross-training in multiple departments, allowing for seamless shift coverage and reduced downtime.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized book recommendations based on individual preferences.
  • Used in-store system (Bookmanager) to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
  • Helped manage the sales of sidelines merchandise, as well as stocking and receiving.
  • On events team, organized events and interacted with authors to ensure smooth readings, book signings and sales.
  • Managed event set-up and tear-down, ensuring timely completion of tasks for seamless transitions.
  • Helped organize and manage successful events with attendance of over 500 people.

Freelance Editor

Writer's Lifeline
02.2024 - Current
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
  • Collaborated with writers to improve content structure and clarity.
  • Drove accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact-checking.
  • Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
  • Thoroughly read manuscripts and scripts to give accurate feedback and alternative suggestions on how to improve content.
  • Helped to decide what projects the company should and shouldn't take on.

Social Media Manager Intern

Emerald City Literary Magazine
08.2023 - 04.2024
  • Monitored online presence of magazine's brand to engage with users and strengthen reader relationships.
  • Developed creative and unique campaign visuals, including videos, GIFs and images.
  • Created informative and entertaining posts for magazine's Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram pages.
  • Applied knowledge of the literary world to build reader following and up submission count.

Baker/Decorator

Saltadena
10.2021 - 07.2023
  • Trained in interacting with customers & helping with administrative tasks and back-of-house production.
  • Received daily practice in problem-solving and cooperation.
  • Resolved customer concerns with positive approach and constructive strategies.
  • Operated commercial kitchen equipment and tools.
  • Trained new staff in front-of-house procedures, customer relations and cleaning.
  • Served 30+ customers daily with professional and effective customer service.

Cake Decorator

Deep Sea Sugar and Salt
07.2018 - 09.2021
  • Handled 20+ phone calls daily regarding inquiries, canceled orders, and ordering conflicts.
  • Verified accuracy of orders while meeting strict deadlines on producing completed products.
  • Used variety of baking and decorating tools such as mixers, carving tools, and confectionery products.
  • Operated cash register and handled cash and credit card transactions.
  • 2 promotions.
  • Learned all decorating on the job.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
06.2022

Skills

  • Adobe Systems Software
  • Bookmanager
  • Inventory management
  • Social media marketing
  • Grammar Comprehension
  • Book recommendations
  • Email Communication
  • Event planning
  • Editing and Rewriting
  • Novel Writing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Customer Relations

Accomplishments

  • Published in the literary magazine Jeopardy.
  • Executed over 30 events in 2024/2025.
  • Assisted in editing and approving dozens of fiction projects in 2024.

Timeline

Bookseller/Event Staff

Elliott Bay Book Company
04.2024 - Current

Freelance Editor

Writer's Lifeline
02.2024 - Current

Social Media Manager Intern

Emerald City Literary Magazine
08.2023 - 04.2024

Baker/Decorator

Saltadena
10.2021 - 07.2023

Cake Decorator

Deep Sea Sugar and Salt
07.2018 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Arts - English

Western Washington University

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