Resumé of Gregory J. Holch
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Greg Holch
SUMMARY
• Master of Science in Library and Information Science, September 2011
• Manager: Ran Scholastic’s Teen Age Book Club (TAB)
• Editor: Edited 300 books for readers ages 9-up
• Author: The Things With Wings (Scholastic) a fantasy novel for ages 8-12
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
New York Public Library - Mulberry Street Branch, New York, NY
Senior Librarian January 2015 - Present
Librarian March 2014 - Dec. 2014
Library Information Assistant Feb. 2013 - March 2014
Intern & Volunteer Feb. 2010 - Feb. 2013
• Create and perform Shake, Rattle, and Read! weekly story hour program
• Create daily Facebook and other social media posts with original photographs
• Plan movie programs, book discussion groups, and computer help programs for adults
• Help patrons with research questions
• Check-in, check-out, catalog books using Sierra integrated library system
The Dalton School - Middle School Library, New York, NY
Volunteer April – June 2012
• Processed books for circulation with protective covers, call numbers, security tape
• Shelved fiction, nonfiction
Léman Manhattan Preparatory School - Upper School Library, New York, NY
Intern Jan. - June 2011
• Taught several classes on Google search strategies and website evaluation
• Wrote Pathfinder for Women's History Month
• Created annotated summer reading lists with book cover art for 5th, 6th, 7-8th grade
• Check-in, check-out, cataloging, using Follett Destiny integrated library system
• Helped create monthly book displays
ConsumerSearch.com (About.com/N.Y. Times Company), New York, NY
Senior Editor & Writer 2007 - 2009
• Senior Editor and writer of online reports for house & home products
• Assisted in redesign of the website, particularly the early branding and design stages
Scholastic Inc. - Scholastic Book Clubs, New York, NY
Manager & SeniorEditor 1983 - 2006
• Ran Scholastic’s Teen Age Book Club (TAB) for 20 years
• Selected 75-100 books every month for ages 11-18 for book club brochures
• Acquired, created and edited 300 middle grade and YA (young adult) books
• Worked with authors Louis Sachar (Sideways Arithmetic), Gary Soto (The Cat’s Meow), Peter Lerangis, R.L. Stine, Bonnie Bryant Hiller, Seth Godin, etc. Many books reached #1 on the Publishers Weekly teen paperback bestseller list.
• Ran Scholastic’s movie novelization department, turning film scripts into books
• Negotiated book contracts with agents, publishers, and authors
• Led team that included marketing manager, copywriter, designer, book club assistant
• Set and maintained goals for price, margin, revenue, inventory
• Met regularly with children’s book publishers to learn about their books
• Hired, supervised, and mentored excellent assistants
PUBLICATIONS
• Author, The Things With Wings, a fantasy novel for ages 8-12, Scholastic Press
• Co-author, Jungle Jokes, a joke book for ages 8-12, Random House
• Guest Editor, Mademoiselle Magazine, won annual college competition
• Short story, articles, and photographs published in several magazines including Seventeen, The Writer, and Shots
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
• M.S. in Library and Information Science, Palmer School/Long Island University, September 2011 (4.0 GPA)
• New York State Public Library Professional Certification, October 2011
• Beta Phi Mu International Library and Information Studies Honor Society 2012
• M.A. in American Civilization, New York University
• B.A. in English, Manhattanville College
• Hampshire College (freshman year)
SKILLS
• Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Picture Manager, Photoshop Elements
• Basic HTML
• Scanned and digitized about 100 books using Internet Archive Scribe workstation
• Public speaker on writing and editing at schools and conferences
• Advanced film photography; Intermediate digital photography
• Reading knowledge of Portuguese and French
ASSOCIATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS
• American Library Association; New York Library Association
• Hudson Valley Library Associati0n
• Metropolitan New York Library Council (myMETRO life member)
• Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators; Authors Guild
WEB 2.0
• Website and blog: www.GregoryHolch.com
• Write, direct, produce, and star in “The First Few Pages” videos on YouTube
• Active on Facebook, LinkedIn, Goodreads
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