Renée Combs
Simmons University, Boston, MA | 2021
M.S. in Library and Information Science
concentration in youth services
Emerson College, Boston, MA | 2013
B.A. in Writing, Literature & Publishing
Boston Teen Author Festival
Photo Credit: Mei Lin Barral Photography
President and Cofounder, May 2012 – Jan 2021
• Coordinated with long-time venue partner, the Cambridge Public Library, for the annual event. •
• Secured author attendance, developed targeted panel discussions, acted as point of contact for all digital interactions. •
• Managed team members as they assisted in various tasks. •
• Acted as liaison between the development team and the board. •
• Lead the discussion on growth and adaption to author and attendee needs and desires throughout the year. •
• Oversaw a jump of 200+ attendees between 2016-2017 and the becoming of a 501(c)(3) non-profit. •
employment history
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Boston, MA
Document Control Coordinator, Capital Programs, Oct 2020 - Present
Office Coordinator, General Manager’s Suite, Aug 2018 - Oct 2020
Contractor, General Manager’s Suite, Dec 2016 - Aug 2018
Contemporaries, Inc., Boston, MA, Administrative Assistant, Aug 2016 - Aug 2018
Big Honcho Media, New York, NY, Digital Marketing Assistant for the Books Department, Jun 2014 - Jul 2016
Strand Bookstore, New York, NY, Bookseller, Sep 2013 - May 2014
Marshalls, Boston, MA, Sales Associate, Semesters 2009 - 2013
Tops Friendly Markets, Baldwinsville, NY, Cashier, Summers 2009 - 2012