Abby Relph

Sort donations, organize bookshelves and storage spaces, assist with event setup, fulfill book requests, and provide general operational support.

Monitored a high-volume departmental inbox, responded to and rerouted inquiries, and uploaded and organized applicant documents in Slate. Generated data reports and updated Excel spreadsheets to support admissions workflows.

Managed administrative workflows including vendor communications, payroll documentation, employee records, and business correspondence. Developed and executed marketing initiatives by creating branded merchandise, designing promotional materials, managing social media content, and maintaining website event listings.

Managed project schedules, coordinated materials and deliverables, and led a team of five to eight peers. Facilitated communication with leadership, external contacts, and authors while providing editorial and project support, contributing to design and acquisition decisions, and supporting promotional initiatives and events using Trello, Google Drive, and Microsoft Word.

Coordinated advising appointments for students, assisted with questions and problem-solving, and connected students with appropriate resources. Maintained calendars for 30+ advisors and managed office facilities while providing organized, responsive front-desk support.

Assisted with the evaluation of 30+ submitted manuscripts and prepared five pitch presentations, combining editorial insights and market potential into clear, persuasive presentations. Collaborated with cohort members to meet book production deadlines for current press-wide projects.

Pursued a Master of Arts in Book Publishing, focusing on the publishing industry, editorial processes, and production management.

Graduated with Honors
Minored in Comparative Literature