Gretchen Hoback
Kingston,TN
Summary
Analytical professional prepared for role requiring rigorous academic work and research. Experience in conducting in-depth studies and producing comprehensive reports. Known for collaborative efforts and commitment to achieving research goals. Adept at critical analysis and problem-solving with proactive approach.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Bookseller
Barnes & Noble
09.2025 - Current
- Gained firsthand insight into the publishing industry from a retailer’s perspective, including market demand, seasonal trends, and reader preferences
- Built working knowledge of current and upcoming titles, authors, and genres across fiction, nonfiction, and children’s literature
- Supported author events and community programming, assisting with event setup, coordination, and customer engagement
- Contributed to merchandising strategies by organizing displays that promoted new releases, seasonal titles, and high-interest books
Web Content & Design Assistant
Simply Bagtastic
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Designed and organized website layout and product pages, improving usability and brand consistency.
- Captured, edited, and optimized product images for web and social media.
- Wrote clear, engaging content for the main page and product descriptions, aligning with brand voice.
- Assisted in overall website design, ensuring responsive and user-friendly navigation.
Citizen Archivist
National Park Service
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Transcribed 18th Century pension records for American Revolution soldiers, preserving historical data.
- Captured and organized soldier service data in Excel for efficient record-keeping and analysis.
- Developed concise summaries for each pension file, enhancing accessibility for park staff and researchers
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05-2025
Skills
- Organization
- Written and Oral Communication
- Copyediting
- Research
- Microsoft Suite
- Writing/Editing
- AP, Chicago, and MLA Style
- SEO
- Proofreading
- Merchandise displays
- Product recommendations
Timeline
Bookseller
Barnes & Noble
09.2025 - Current
Web Content & Design Assistant
Simply Bagtastic
06.2025 - 10.2025
Citizen Archivist
National Park Service
06.2025 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Virginia Tech