associate agent resume example with 18+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
resumesample@example.com
(555) 432-1000,
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105
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Professional Summary
Proactive, driven writer and communicator with keen interest and experience in the publishing field. Offers first-hand knowledge of many areas of author-agent relations. Experienced in sales, client partnerships and corporate dealings. Intense long-standing admiration for the literary trade in its entirety. Highly motivated, quick thinker. Flexible schedule. Immediate availability.
Skills
Strong verbal & written communication
Self-motivated
Extremely organized
Data management
Client assessment and analysis
Report development
Attention to detail
Advanced computer proficiencyĀ
Pitch expert
Social media
Flexible schedule
Fast learner
Collaborative
Skilled multi-tasker
Strong work ethic
Networking expert
Education
Mineola High SchoolGarden City Park, NYExpected in 1980 ā ā:Academic - GPA:
Cayuga Community College, Expected in ā ā:Creative Writing, Publishing - GPA:
Work History
Mantech International Corporation - Associate Agent Fallon, NV, 07/2012 - 03/2013Provided feedback on incoming queries.
Read, assessed and offered editorial critique and detailed reports on manuscript submissions for current agency clients and potential clients.
Assisted in the marketing and promotion of clients and company book releases, including arranging for online interviews, and giveaways. Created interest/buzz on such sites as Twitter and Facebook for the Agency itself, and its client list.Ā
Assisted in the set-up, content, origination and maintenance of Agency website and Facebook page.Ā
Attended regular tele-conference staff meetings wherein company policies, positions and general business affairs were discussed at length. In addition, took part in group tele-conferences with clients as well.Ā
Provided unlimited support and counsel, working directly with Senior Literary Agent on a daily basis.Ā
Attended Editor and Industry events taking place in the New York area, including most recently, participating in the Writer's Digest East Pitch Slam acting as co-agent along with Senior Agent, where we entertained over 80 author pitches. Met with and built rapport with several editors located at NY based publishing houses.
Enabled and allowed home computer to interface remotely with computer system located at main office. Utilized Microsoft Office Outlook to work closely with original Agency location.Ā
Researched publishing trends, industry activity and potential homes for client manuscripts.
Self - Author/Writer/Blogger , , 05/2005 - Current
Wrote an extensive collection of short stories which were published online over the course of the past five years.
Authored three full-length novels, the first of which was sold to a small press and released in 2011.
Maintains a blog, two Twitter accounts and two Facebook pages. Skilled in book marketing and self-promotion.Ā
Keeps abreast of the latest happenings within publishing industry.
Familiar with all aspects of the publishing process from querying agents and editors to literary contracts, to the manuscript revision stages to the ultimate release of works.
Actively reads and writes on a regular basis.Ā
J & T Rebuilders - Administrative Assistant City, STATE, 01/2003 - Current
Supports Chief Operating Officer with daily operational functions.
Handles all A/P and A/RĀ bookkeeping
In charge of payroll, taxes, and employee records
Responsible for personal organization of C.O.O.'s calendar
Utilizes and helps maintain office computer systemĀ
Additional Information
Anxious to continue to expand upon experience as a Literary Agent. Willing to devote all necessary time and effort to building a steady, loyal basis for a continued working relationship.Ā
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