Meike Alana
Dahlonega,GA
Summary
Dynamic and organized professional with a positive attitude, experienced in moderating high-profile author panels at the Southern Festival of Books and Texas Book Festival. Proven problem-solver with a keen attention to detail, successfully hosted events for BookPeople, enhancing author visibility and audience engagement. Passionate about fostering literary communities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Southern Festival Of Books
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Moderated mystery/thriller author panels including Peter Swanson, Erica Wright, Tim Johnston, Steven Womack.
Volunteer
Texas Book Festival
11.2017 - 11.2020
- Moderated mystery/thriller author panels including Mark Pryor, Meg Gardiner, Jeff Abbott, Rene Denfield, David Dow, Cara Black.
- Assisted with book sales and signings.
Bookseller & Event Host
BookPeople
08.2015 - 03.2020
- Provided logistical and operational support for in-store author events. This involved setting up the seating area and audiovisual aids, greeting authors and event patrons, introducing the author and promoting future store events, monitoring the event to ensure a seamless experience, assisting with book signings, and returning the store to its normal set up.
- Contributed to supervision of large scale off-site author events including Bill & Hilary Clinton, Brene Brown, James Patterson.
- Interviewed John Grisham virtually for special Covid event benefitting indie book stores.
- Assisted with off-site festivals including the Texas Book Festival, South by Southwest, Writers' League of Texas events, Lone Star Festival.
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Volunteer
Southern Festival Of Books
10.2023 - 10.2024
Volunteer
Texas Book Festival
11.2017 - 11.2020
Bookseller & Event Host
BookPeople
08.2015 - 03.2020
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