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
2021.06 - 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
2016.03 - 2021.07
- 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 2021.09 - 2022.09
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne 2017.09 - 2022.05
A-Levels - English Literature, History, Law
St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Hebburn, South Tyneside 2015.09 - 2017.07
GCSEs - English Literature, English Language, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, French, History, Art
St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Hebburn, South Tyneside 2013.09 - 2015.07
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
2021.09 - 2022.09
Senior Bookseller & Events Coordinator
Waterstones
2021.06 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Northumbria University
2017.09 - 2022.05
Barista
Clay's Coffee Shop
2016.03 - 2021.07
A-Levels - English Literature, History, Law
St Joseph's Catholic Academy
2015.09 - 2017.07
GCSEs - English Literature, English Language, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, French, History, Art
St Joseph's Catholic Academy
2013.09 - 2015.07