Sunshine Soto
Glendale
Summary
Dynamic Content Acquisition Manager at Learner's Digest International with a proven track record in strategic negotiation and content strategy. Successfully increased content acquisitions through strong partnerships and effective team leadership. Adept at budget planning and enhancing workflow efficiency, driving continuous improvement in content delivery and organizational goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Content Acquisition Manager
Learner's Digest International
04.2016 - Current
- Developed and executed content acquisition strategies to enhance educational offerings.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and onboard new content partners.
- Managed relationships with publishers, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Analyzed market trends to inform content selection and acquisition decisions.
- Oversaw contract negotiations, securing favorable terms while minimizing risk exposure.
- Developed long-term relationships with key industry partners, facilitating ongoing access to exclusive and sought-after content.
- Balanced competing priorities by effectively managing multiple content acquisition projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
- Established performance metrics for evaluating the success of acquired content, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Streamlined the content acquisition process for efficient workflow and improved turnaround times.
- Increased content acquisitions by developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with content providers.
- Collaborated with the editorial team to ensure acquired content aligned with company objectives and audience preferences.
- Managed a team of acquisition specialists, fostering a collaborative environment for optimal productivity.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Editorial Assistant
Leaner's Digest International
03.2014 - 04.2016
- Conducted research to support article development, ensuring accuracy and relevance of information.
- Managed communication between authors and editorial team to streamline feedback and revisions process.
- Developed templates for reports, improving consistency in document formatting across publications.
- Led initiatives to improve workflow efficiency, reducing turnaround times for manuscript reviews and approvals.
- Supported senior editors with research and fact-checking to ensure accuracy in published articles.
Senior Bookkeeper
CVS Caremark
01.2006 - 07.2012
- Managed monthly financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable, enhancing cash flow management strategies.
- Streamlined reconciliation processes, reducing discrepancies in financial statements significantly.
- Provided comprehensive accounting support to company by managing functions like payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and business expense processing.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by meticulously maintaining and updating accounts payable and receivable records.
- Spearheaded the transition to a new accounting software system for more efficient record-keeping capabilities.
- . Enhanced transparency into company finances by creating detailed monthly budget variance reports for management's review.
- Optimized cash management processes with regular cash flow forecasting analyses based on historical trends and future projections.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Los Angeles, CaBusiness Management Certificate - Business Management
Everest College
Alhambra06-2006
Skills
- Strategic negotiation
- Content strategy
- Budget planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Computer skills
- Team leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Digital media
- Content sourcing
Timeline
Content Acquisition Manager
Learner's Digest International
04.2016 - Current
Editorial Assistant
Leaner's Digest International
03.2014 - 04.2016
Senior Bookkeeper
CVS Caremark
01.2006 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Business Management Certificate - Business Management
Everest College