Hannah M. Hicks

Experience

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  Troy-Miami County Public Library

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

  Page

  Through timely research and discussion, sought out new novels, books, magazines, etc., for the library to obtain. Organized the various sections of the library to create a suitable visual experience for patrons. Reached out to frequent customers to create book clubs, children’s readings, and other attractions to increase the library’spopularity.

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  Public Integrity

  Mar 2015 - Jan 2016

  Editorial Assistant

  Fueled the consistent income of submitted manuscripts through a deliberate process of email marketing and subsequent dialogue. Researched competitors to better understand their activity and strategy. Throughout each process of publication, various articles were chosen to be copyedited and proofread, focusing on grammar, spelling, syntax, and content. Improved Public Integrity’s presence online, creating accounts and pages on websites such as LinkedIn, Research Gate, Wikipedia, Facebook, etc.

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  Freelance Editor

  Oct 2015 - Oct 2015

  Freelance Editor

  Edited the book Occupy Your Body: The Personal Wellness Revolution, by Kimberly Ciano. Using both copyediting and substantive editing, edited her manuscript by correcting all misuse of grammar, punctuation, spelling, phrasing, and inconsistencies in tone and subject-verb agreement, along with the overall organization, style, and content clarity throughout the piece. Her book was ready for publication after a final proofread for design flaws, word stacks, and any other issues.

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  Publishers Clearing House

  Aug 2016 - May 2017

  Proofreading Intern

  Verify all contest data, information, offer prices, codes, etc. Read all components of PCH marketing and contest production from creation to distribution to verify contradictions between copy and image, compliance violations, grammar, spelling, etc.

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  Oxford University Press

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Development Intern

  Worked on psychology, fine arts, media, and other textbooks. Supported the development and the editorial teams through evaluating and processing reviews, mailings, and internal database system updated, while also assisting with the preparations of manuscripts from start to finish.

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  CMRubinWorld

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Social Media Intern

  Maintain content development for publication of the Global Search for Education series through the research, writing, and publication of articles across various social media. Planned targeted marketing campaigns, using social media, email distribution, cross-promotion, and editorial placement.

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  Macmillan

  Sept 2017 - May 2018

  Marketing And Publicity Intern

  Henry Holt & Company: SEPT 2017-DEC 2017Picador: JAN 2018-May 2018Work with teams of 5-10 people on upwards of 20 books. Assist in drafting press releases, pitch letters, itineraries, sweepstake, and other promotional material. Help identify opportunities for media, reviews, editing, and correspondence.

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  Colangelo & Partners

  Jul 2018 - Sept 2018

  Administrative Assistant
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  Springer Publishing

  Sept 2018 - Jul 2022

  Managed editors and authors from proposal to publication on approximately 50 Nursing titles per year. Acquired new proposals based on market research and company gap analysis. Ensured the smooth and efficient operation of the acquisition department, working directly with acquisition editors, authors, and all internal staff, in all aspects of the publishing process, from proposal to bound books. Coordinated prioritization and completion of assigned projects from multiple Acquisitions Editors. Initiated and maintained improvements to editorial work flow systems. • Corresponded with authors regarding manuscript preparation and submission details • Logged, reviewed, and evaluated all manuscript materials as they were submitted• Tracked and received missing manuscript materials from authors• Coordinated with freelancers, acquisition editors, and sales staff in design and approval of front covers and marketing copy for new books• Transmitted manuscripts from Editorial to Production• Prepared, recorded, and routed approved contracts for newly acquired books• Maintained accuracy, integrity and timeliness of all departmental publishing plans, records and databases• Coordinated all permissions, author, contributor and reviewer payments • Administrated shipments of newly published books to authors, contributors, and endorsers• Managed Library of Congress registration process• Solicited and compiled endorsements for back cover copy and promotional material • Attended annual professional conferences Show less

  • Associate Editor

    Jan 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Assistant Editor

    Sept 2018 - Jan 2021
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  Taylor & Francis Group

  Jul 2022 - now

  Journal Portfolio Manager

  Create and deliver plans to grow, develop and maximize the impact and reach of a portfolio of thirty Mental Health and Behavioral Science journals. Manage the portfolio to an agreed level of revenue and profitability. Build strong and mutually beneficial relationships with Editors and their Editorial teams. Encourage in-depth and long-term relationships with current and potential publishing partners in order to maintain and protect our current portfolio and build opportunities for future growth. Build, maintain and share thorough knowledge of market need and competitor activity to advise strategic journal and portfolio development. Represent the team and Taylor & Francis at external meetings and conferences. Coordinate budgets, prepare financial projections and support the overall financial performance of the journals. Show less

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  Freelance

  May 2024 - now

  Freelance Publishing Coordinator

  Assisting small, independent publishing companies to develop and grow their business. This may include website creation, marketing and publicity, editing and proofreading, design, and communications.