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Ryan Snaith

Summary

A creative and ambitious graduate with a MA in Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Literary Studies now working as an experienced Bookseller and Events Coordinator. I am now looking to pivot my skills to the publishing space - specifically, editorial. Working in a busy store, I am adept to a fast-paced environment; my role as Events Coordinator is dependent on both impeccable communication and organisational skills, being the sole point of contact for multiple individuals based around the country. I pride myself on my ability to work well both individually and as a part of a larger team and look forward to applying these skills to a future role.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Bookseller & Events Coordinator

Waterstones
Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
06.2021 - Current
  • Expertly managing, merchandising, and maintaining multiple areas of the store, namely Sci-Fi Fantasy, Young Adult, and Front of Store (new releases.)
  • Taking part in meetings about the direction of the store, choosing focus titles, meeting customer-demand and/or current trends, and actioning appropriate change.
  • Operating as point of contact for publicists, authors, freelancers, and stock handlers; responsible for the organisation of events across stores and schools for best selling authors with over 200 participants across the North East.
  • Confidently navigate and update computer systems and search engines used for the handling of orders and confidential customer information.
  • Reading and reviewing advanced proof copies of books as well as reading longlists and voting/ providing notes for the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize.

Barista

Clay's Coffee Shop
Washington , Tyne & Wear
03.2016 - 07.2021
  • Working in a fast-paced environment, responsible for handling customer orders, information, managing a team and training new members of staff.

Education

Master of Arts - Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Literary Studies

Durham University
Durham
09.2021 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne
09.2017 - 05.2022

A-Levels - English Literature, History, Law

St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Hebburn, South Tyneside
09.2015 - 07.2017

GCSEs - English Literature, English Language, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, French, History, Art

St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Hebburn, South Tyneside
09.2013 - 07.2015

Skills

  • Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Highly organised
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Managing teams
  • Processing orders and account sales
  • Events management
  • Proofreading

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Master of Arts - Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Literary Studies

Durham University
09.2021 - 09.2022

Senior Bookseller & Events Coordinator

Waterstones
06.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Northumbria University
09.2017 - 05.2022

Barista

Clay's Coffee Shop
03.2016 - 07.2021

A-Levels - English Literature, History, Law

St Joseph's Catholic Academy
09.2015 - 07.2017

GCSEs - English Literature, English Language, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, French, History, Art

St Joseph's Catholic Academy
09.2013 - 07.2015
Ryan Snaith