Hi all!
I am originally from Mississippi, but live in Virginia as of 2023.
I received both my Bachelor’s and Master’s in writing from Belhaven University and the Savannah College of Art and Design. Stories have followed me my entire life.
In the past, I’ve been a barista, dog-sitter, HR assistant, bookseller, retail manager, and copywriter. I currently work part time as Events Manager for The Open Book. I am open to contract work for administrative or marketing assistance. Take a look at my copywriting experience here.
During the pandemic, I created a sci-fi narrative podcast with Jonathan West. The Kleio Files is a cross between Atlantis: The Lost Empire and The Magnus Archives. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts. I also penned two books by the end of 2021—a fantasy novella and a magical middle grade novel. I am currently wading through revisions to get them on a shelf near you.
mim4195@gmail.com
Resume
Events Manager | The Open Book | Warrenton, VA | 2025 - current
● Coordinate with authors and publicists on events
● Manage business-wide calendar for in-store and offsite events for staff
● Develop and implement event marketing plans to maximize attendance and engagement
● Design marketing materials to promote across social platforms and in print media
Manager | Middleburg Books | Middleburg, VA | 2023 - 2025
● Opened indie bookstore in Sept. of 2023
● Used industry expertise and customer service skills to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty
● Tracked inventory and reviewed retail trends to make proactive business decisions
● Hired, trained and scheduled retail staff
Head Copywriter | Moore Media Group | Jackson, MS | 2022 - 2023
● Wrote advertising copy for online content, including features, articles, and blogs
● Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement
● Monitored performance of campaigns and analyzed data to identify areas of improvement
● Provided editorial guidance to agency-wide projects
Researcher | Susie Films | Remote | 2022 - 2023
● Gathered and organized information for research purposes for Southeast Emmy Award-winning documentary, Crisis of Substance
● Reviewed publications and journals to stay current on recent activity and make strategic research decisions
● Interviewed and documented potential subjects for documentary
Bookseller | Lemuria Books | Jackson, MS | 2020 - 2021
● Assisted customers using sales techniques to recommend books and products
● Maintained sales floor by shelving books and organizing displays
● Built strong customer relationships through effective communication
Bookseller & Events Coordinator | E. Shaver, Bookseller | Savannah, GA | 2017 - 2020
● Promoted within the bookstore from bookseller to Events Coord./Asst.Manager in 2019
● Communicated with authors and publicists to organize bookstore events
● Developed event marketing plans across social media platforms and e-newsletter software