Lance Morgan
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Consulting professional prepared for this role. Significant background in project management and strategic development, delivering high-impact solutions. Known for collaboration and achieving results with adaptability. Skilled in analytical thinking and client relations, valued for reliability and flexibility.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager/Consultant
Gladys Books and Wine
Brooklyn, NY
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance customer engagement and loyalty programs.
- Developed training programs for staff, improving service standards and operational efficiency.
- Analyzed market trends to inform inventory decisions and optimize product offerings.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design promotional campaigns that increased sales revenue.
- Overcame challenging situations by utilizing critical thinking skills and adapting to dynamic environments quickly.
General Manager
Reparations Club LLC
Los Angeles, CA
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Oversee daily bookstore operations, ensuring smooth performance and compliance with California labor standards.
- Manage, schedule, and mentor booksellers, interns, and seasonal staff to foster a collaborative and community-driven work culture.
- Coordinate quarterly inventory cycles, vendor relations, and weekly sales/operations reporting.
- Serve as a strategic partner to the Founder, aligning store operations with the mission, brand identity, and community goals.
- Collaborate with the Event Manager on programming calendars, in-store activations, and event logistics.
- Lead charitable partnerships and local outreach initiatives centered on literacy, youth engagement, and DEI values.
- Support marketing and community engagement campaigns, maintaining strong relationships with local schools and nonprofits.
Podcast Producer/Bookseller
Skylight Books
Los Angeles, CA
09.2020 - 06.2025
- Produced and recorded over 200 episodes of the Skylit Podcast.
- Hosted and facilitated virtual events with acclaimed authors including Marlon James and George Saunders.
- Managed technical production, guest logistics, and promotional planning.
Copywriter
XX Artist
Los Angeles, CA
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Researched and developed social media voices for brands such as YouTube, Google, and the People's Choice Awards.
- Created multi-channel copy for email, Instagram, Facebook, and web campaigns.
- Drafted brand playbooks to standardize tone and editorial direction across clients.
- Supported live-event copywriting needs for major cultural moments, including Coachella and the People's Choice Awards.
- Led internal copy clinics to improve creative consistency and speed.
Lead Bookseller/Charitable Community Coordinator
BookBar
Denver, CO
04.2017 - 07.2018
- Hosted community and author events with local, national, and international writers.
- Developed and ran the store's charitable outreach program.
- Managed social media content and community engagement initiatives.
Human Resources Intern
USESI
Middletown, CT
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Maintained HR databases, inputting employee information accurately to ensure data integrity and accessibility.
- Assisted with recruitment process, screening candidates and scheduling interviews to enhance hiring efficiency.
- Conducted initial benefit inquiries, providing employees with timely assistance regarding policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with team members on process improvements, streamlining HR workflows for greater efficiency.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Motion Picture Arts (Writing Concentration)
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL08-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL08-2016
Skills
- Adobe Suite
- Pro Tools
- Copywriting
- Research
- Literature expertise
- Google Workspace
- Mac proficiency
- PC proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Intermediate Excel
- Inventory management
- Event coordination
- Marketing strategy
- Community outreach
- Team leadership
- Sales operations
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Training and coaching
- Business analysis
- Organizational development
- Innovation management
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
Education
other,other
Work Preference
Location Preference
RemoteTimeline
Manager/Consultant
Gladys Books and Wine
01.2026 - 05.2026
General Manager
Reparations Club LLC
06.2025 - 01.2026
Copywriter
XX Artist
09.2022 - 03.2024
Podcast Producer/Bookseller
Skylight Books
09.2020 - 06.2025
Lead Bookseller/Charitable Community Coordinator
BookBar
04.2017 - 07.2018
Human Resources Intern
USESI
05.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production
The University of Tampa
Master of Fine Arts - Motion Picture Arts (Writing Concentration)
Florida State University