Kiley Malloy
Northampton
Summary
Motivated student currently working towards PhD in Comparative Literature at UMass Amherst. Adept at prepping resources, equipment, and materials for research. Extensive background in sales at independent bookshops. Ready to get back into the bookselling business part-time.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Barnard College English and Comparative Literature
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Perform administrative tasks for faculty including scheduling and logistics for events and workshops
- analyze and annotate texts in order to aid professor research and lectures
- Digitize physical texts for better office organization and easier use.
- Conducted literature reviews to support faculty research and course development.
Sales Representative/Bookseller
Newtown Bookshop
05.2020 - 01.2023
- Provided expert product knowledge, assisting customers in making informed purchasing decisions.
- Cultivated strong customer relationships, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Wrote reviews for the "Indie Next" newsletter
- Managed computer system, including receiving books, managing special orders
- Organized virtual events, online events (book signings, virtual book clubs)
Research Intern
Rookery Resources Nonprofit
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Created discussion-group content on topics such as: Conflict in Ukraine, Afghan Refugees in Philadelphia
- Researched relevant literature and media
- Organized action agenda for meetings and fundraising events
- Tutored recent Afghan refugees in beginner English
Freelance Translator, Fr.
The Experiment Publishing
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Translated full cookbook, Cuisines D’Afrique from French to English for publication in Fall 2022
- Communicated and collaborated with editors to manage the style and tone of the translation
- Managed time during the academic semester and met deadlines set by employer
- Utilized translation software tools to streamline workflow and improve efficiency in project delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature
Barnard College, Columbia University
New York, NY05.2024
Ph.D. - Comparative Literature
UMass Amherst
Amherst, MA05-2030
Master of Arts - Literary Translation
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland03-2026
Skills
- MS Office (incl Excel); social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
- Data collection
- Multitasking and organization
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Technical and literary translation (French, German)
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Polish
Elementary
Latin
Limited Working
Timeline
Research Assistant
Barnard College English and Comparative Literature
05.2023 - 06.2024
Research Intern
Rookery Resources Nonprofit
05.2022 - 08.2022
Freelance Translator, Fr.
The Experiment Publishing
02.2022 - 03.2022
Sales Representative/Bookseller
Newtown Bookshop
05.2020 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature
Barnard College, Columbia University
Ph.D. - Comparative Literature
UMass Amherst
Master of Arts - Literary Translation
Trinity College Dublin
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