Alexander Wilburn

alexanderwilburn@gmail.com • www.alexanderwilburn.com

(860) 921-6303 • Seattle, WAshington

Editor with 8+ years of experience in the publishing industry, excelling in content creation, project management, and team leadership. Demonstrates a visionary approach in enhancing brand visibility through strategic content strategies and successful fundraising campaigns. Passionate about fostering skill development and driving editorial excellence, with a proven track record in elevating publication prestige and reader engagement.

EXPERIENCE

Arts and Special Sections Editor

Development and Fundraising Committee

The Lakeville Journal Publishing Co.

01/2016 - 07/2024 Lakeville, Connecticut

• Crafted engaging weekly newspaper columns with top creatives, boosting readership and brand visibility

• Directed seasonal projects, ensuring timely, high-quality content delivery

• Negotiated budget increases, enhancing production quality and ad revenue

• Facilitated team meetings, ensuring seamless operations and editorial excellence

• Mentored interns, leading online writing intensive for skill development and team cohesion

• Orchestrated multi-faceted 125th anniversary campaign, synergizing print, press, and social media to establish brand voice and merchandise

• Drove Gala Committee initiatives, liaising with marketing directors, printers, caterers, and designers to deliver impactful event outcomes

• Managed financial reports and donor communications, aligning with senior board members to optimize messaging and strategic agendas

Retail Customer Service

Michael Trapp

10/2023 - 07/2024 Cornwall, Connecticut

• Guided customers with luxury product expertise, enhancing satisfaction and store ambiance

• Resolved customer issues promptly, ensuring a smooth shopping experience and boosting retention

• Utilized interpersonal skills to create a welcoming environment, fostering customer loyalty

Editorial Project Manager

Transforming Lives

03/2022 - 10/2022 New York, New York

• Edited manuscripts and testimonials by incarcerated New Yorkers for advocacy non-profit

• Connected inmates with writing mentors to guide them in therapeutic journaling

• Helped inmates better document their experiences and educate the public about the injustice of the criminal system by publishing their work

• Partnered with Release Aging People in Prison (RAPP) Campaign to hold informational Zoom panel discussions

• Raised awareness of activism to combat mistreatment of incarcerated people in New York

Lifestyle and International Rights Intern

Foundry Literary + Media

01/2015 - 10/2015 New York, New York

• Identified clients, managed orders, and tracked communication for events

• Collaborated with authors to develop media treatments for executives

• Oversaw delivery of materials for foreign rights sales at major European book fairs

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing

Sarah Lawrence College

Bronxville, New York

One-Year Visiting History of Arts Student

Trinity College of Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

VOLUNTEERING

Weekly Volunteer

The Corner Food Pantry

Salisbury, Connecticut 2021 - 2024

Greeter and liaison for a nondenominational charity offering family-sized weekly bags of fresh produce privately sourced to area residents facing food scarcity. Was selected in 2022 to be photographed and interviewed for promotional materials to generate interest for younger volunteers.