Donna Downing

 Donna Downing

Donna P. Downing

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Biography

St. John's University - English



Experience

  • St. John's University

    Adjunct Instructor of English & Composition / PhD candidate (ABD)

    Classes taught:
    -ENG 1100C: Literature in a Global Context
    -FYW 1000C: First Year Writing
    -HON 2150: Honors Literature

  • The College Board

    AP Examiner

    Examiner for AP English Literature and Composition

  • Molloy College

    Adjunct Faculty, English Department

    College Composition, Creative Writing

  • Walt Disney Internet Group

    Product Manager

    • Implemented functionality and enhancements on Go.com startup website
    • Supervised team of product managers across multiple editorial centers.
    • Initiated and directed partnerships with external content and application providers.
    • Participated in research/segmentation to identify and develop website product requirements.

  • Pam Bernstein & Associates

    Literary Agent

    • Selected works of fiction and nonfiction for submission to publishing houses.
    • Edited and proofread manuscripts at various stages of publication.
    • Negotiated publishing contracts for new and established authors.
    • Sold international rights and magazine serializations.
    • Coordinated publicity tours and speaking engagements for authors.
    • Managed authors’ manuscript deadlines, royalty statements and payments.
    • Presented workshops on the publishing process.

Education

  • St. John's University

    Master’s Degree

    English
    Conference Presentations • American Society for Eighteenth Century Studies (ASECS) Conference, 2019 • Conference on College Composition & Communication, 2018 • Northeast Modern Language Association (MLA) Conference, 2016 • St. John’s University Graduate Conference, 2016

  • St. John's University

    Adjunct Instructor of English & Composition / PhD candidate (ABD)


    Classes taught: -ENG 1100C: Literature in a Global Context -FYW 1000C: First Year Writing -HON 2150: Honors Literature

  • Hamilton College

    Bachelor’s Degree

    English Literature

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