Maya Williams
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Passionate and dedicated post graduate looking to gain further experience in the publishing industry. With my dynamic literary experience and years of study, I will become a strong asset to any team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Book Seller
Hooked
10.2022 - 08.2025
- Organized book clubs, author readings, and literary events to foster a vibrant literary community
- Utilized social media platforms to engage with customers and promote bookstore events
- Kept a keen eye on literary trends, author backgrounds, as well as current and upcoming book releases across various genres
- Offered creative solutions to promote events and new releases
- Photographed author events
- Managed email correspondence with local authors and customers
Prologue Participant
Simon and Schuster Publishing
- 06.2025
- Chosen for a highly selective post-grad program with Simon and Schuster
- Gained insight into marketing work done within the company
- Engaged with the managing editorial process from concept to production
- Developed collaborative sense of publishing work
- Explored several different facets of the industry including sales, publicity, editorial and more
Co-Editor
Michigan State University Journalism Department
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Conducted interviews with children and families experiencing Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome
- Utilized the Chicago Manual of style to maintain consistent journalistic writing
- Completed work within strict deadlines
- Collaborated with fellow journalists maintaining a high publication standards
- Bias Busters Program
Founder and Editor in Chief
The Buzz
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Established and launched The Buzz, a local student-run publication dedicated to covering local news and giving a voice to the students of the community
- Researched the student population and launched social media campaigns
- Crafted website design and managed advertisements with local businesses
- Led editorial direction, overseeing content creation, layout design, and print production
- Utilized Adobe and Microsoft to design and format the paper
- Led a staff of writers and photographers to complete projects within strict deadlines
- Managed print production processes; including formatting, proofreading, copy-editing and liaising with printing companies to ensure high-quality publication standards
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Creative Writing, Law and Public Policy
Michigan State University
05.2025
Skills
- Adobe creative suite
- Community engagement
- Effective networking
- Critical thinking
- Visual storytelling
- Editing and proofreading
Additional
- Zine Creator and Editor
- Utilized graphic design skills to craft a completed zine
- Advocated for social justice efforts through Op-Ed’s
- Printed and distributed zines throughout the local community
- Developed writing skills through articles and essays
- Conducted thorough research and interviews to gather information for articles
Timeline
Co-Editor
Michigan State University Journalism Department
01.2025 - 05.2025
Book Seller
Hooked
10.2022 - 08.2025
Founder and Editor in Chief
The Buzz
03.2019 - 05.2020
Prologue Participant
Simon and Schuster Publishing
- 06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Creative Writing, Law and Public Policy
Michigan State University