Kelsey Conrad
Summary
Proficient Editorial Assistant with detailed understanding of publication processes. Comprehensive understanding of writing processes and acutely aware of proactive editing techniques. Executes professionalism in most stressful situations and maintains accuracy, professionalism, and supportive productivity after long, strenuous hours.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Writer
Little Village Magazine
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Read and provided concise reviews for upcoming books written by writers with connections to Iowa
- Pitched reviews, researched to source relevant personal and professional information about books and authors
- Wrote and edited high-quality content under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
Administrative & Editorial Assistant
The TUESDAY Agency
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Onboarded new speakers, performed outreach and kept speaker bios up to date, assisted in tasks around the office
- Organized venues for workshops, kept track of payments, organized travel, set up for events held in the office
- Provided administrative support to agents, managed a variety of creative and clerical tasks
- Managed social media accounts, increasing engagement and promoting brand awareness
- Assisted in organizing events such as panel discussions, increasing exposure for the agency
Acquisitions Editor
Prairie Schooner
05.2018 - 04.2023
- Reviewed and recommended submissions for publication with an eye toward quality, innovation and creativity of writing for quarterly journal
- Collaborated with other readers to create content for social media account
- Enhanced publication quality by meticulously editing and proofreading manuscripts.
- Monitored current and pending acquisitions at various stages of development.
- Leveraged industry knowledge to provide insightful recommendations for future acquisitions strategies.
Documentation Specialist
Minute Services LLC
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Worked remotely to provide minutes for various corporations, condominium boards, associations, committees, and non-profit organizations
- Converted conversations, interviews, meetings, audio files, videos, speeches, seminars, and lectures into comprehensive transcripts in accordance with the highest standards
- Translated complex technical information into intuitive clear format.
- Followed confidentially regulations to maintain privacy.
Editorial Assistant
Leigh Feldman Literary
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Responded to queries and updated website and Publisher's Marketplace profile
- Worked remotely with authors and agents to provide feedback and assist in negotiating deals and expanding client list
- Assisted in the acquisition process by tracking incoming projects, reading and evaluating projects, and writing rejection letters
- Streamlined the submission process for writers, resulting in a more efficient workflow and increased productivity.
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve writing.
Acquisitions Intern
University of Nebraska Press
04.2019 - 12.2019
- Communicated with authors and made approved edits to documents, screened manuscript submissions, formatted and reviewed manuscripts
- Attended weekly meetings to discuss potential authors, prepared memos for editorial and advisory board meetings
- Assisted in researching markets, provided editorial and administrative support to acquisition editors
- Managed multiple projects with strong organizational skills.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English, Digital Humanities, Editing & Publishing
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
05.2024
Skills
- Proofreading
- Editing
- Minute Taking
- Communication
- Microsoft Suite
- Content creation
- Creative collaboration
- SEO strategies
Timeline
Freelance Writer
Little Village Magazine
01.2023 - 04.2024
Administrative & Editorial Assistant
The TUESDAY Agency
01.2023 - 02.2024
Documentation Specialist
Minute Services LLC
10.2021 - 01.2023
Editorial Assistant
Leigh Feldman Literary
10.2019 - 03.2020
Acquisitions Intern
University of Nebraska Press
04.2019 - 12.2019
Acquisitions Editor
Prairie Schooner
05.2018 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English, Digital Humanities, Editing & Publishing
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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