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Hi, I’m Youssef Alaoui, a passionate screenwriter, actor, novelist, poet, and director of editorial services. I have a diverse background in literary arts and library sciences, with over two decades of experience working across publishing, tutoring, podcast production, and library technology. I love connecting small businesses, community organizations, and specialized libraries with their audiences through creative storytelling and audio podcasting.
I thrive in roles that allow me to blend creativity and research, whether it’s producing compelling books and chapbooks, organizing literary festivals, or guiding students in ESL learning. My goal is to help create accessible digital tools and engaging literary content that enriches communities and brings stories to life.
Experience Level
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Language
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Intermediate
Turkish
Beginner
Polish
Beginner
Dutch
Beginner
German
Beginner
Italian
Beginner
Russian
Beginner
Chinese
Beginner
Japanese
Beginner
Work Experience
Grant Review Panelist at San Francisco Arts Commission
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Reviewed and evaluated grant applications to support arts projects and initiatives.
Cultural Sensitivity Consultant at Phillips Distilling Company
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Provided insights and recommendations to enhance cultural sensitivity in company communications and products.
Co-Writer at Audio Visual Terrorism Film Collective
January 1, 2017 - June 12, 2024Co-wrote scripts and content for audiovisual projects focusing on terrorism themes.
Co-Founder at Beast Crawl Literary Festival
January 1, 2012 - June 12, 2024Co-founded and helped manage a literary festival, organizing events and promoting literary arts.
Founder and Director at Paper Press Books & Associates Publishing Company
January 1, 2012 - June 12, 2024Founded and directed a publishing company focused on book production, editing, and promotion.
Investigator at [Undisclosed] Risk Management Company
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015Conducted research and investigations related to risk management.
Senior Reference Specialist at Infotrieve Systems (Copyright Clearance Center)
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2011Provided specialist reference services relating to copyright clearance and licensing.
Team Lead Database Management at Infocom Media Logbook
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Led team managing database tasks for media logbook services.
Podcaster at Celiac Dot Com and the Gluten-Free Mall
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011Produced and hosted podcasts about celiac disease and gluten-free lifestyle topics.
Records Clerk and Archivist at New College of California San Francisco Humanities Library
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005Managed and archived records for the humanities library of New College of California.
Director of Editorial Services, Art & Book Design at Paper Press Books & Associates Publishing Company
January 1, 2013 - PresentResponsible for production and dissemination of diverse printed works including books, chapbooks, and broadsides. Manage editorial processes focusing on consistency, professionalism, and brand reliability for a curated selection of authors and artists. Enhance visual presentation of publications to increase readership and engagement within the San Francisco Bay Area and California Central Coast.
Co-Founder at Beast Crawl Literary Festival
January 1, 2012 - PresentCo-founded a community-focused literary arts festival in Oakland. Secured public grants through successful applications. Developed and maintained a user-friendly website and launched targeted social media campaigns to increase festival participation and cultural enrichment.
Arts Impact Endowment Grant Panelist at San Francisco Arts Commission
February 28, 2025 - July 17, 2025Evaluated grant applications from non-profits in San Francisco. Collaborated with a diverse panel to provide feedback, facilitate public discussions, and maintain professionalism and integrity in funding decisions. Supported initiatives promoting diversity and inclusivity in the arts community.
Local Organizer at 100 Thousand Poets For Change
January 1, 2024 - July 17, 2025Curated and organized literary readings with local artists and businesses to foster community engagement. Developed promotional materials and managed social media and website content, increasing event attendance and strengthening local cultural ties.
English Second Language Tutor at Wyzant
December 31, 2014 - July 17, 2025Developed tailored lessons for French-speaking students to improve English speaking skills. Used innovative teaching methods to simplify American English pronunciation and fostered a supportive environment, achieving a 90% student satisfaction rate.
Podcast Engineer at GlutenFreeMall.com and Celiac.com
January 1, 2014 - July 17, 2025Researched medical headlines for accurate podcast content, wrote compelling copy, provided voice-over talent, and performed audio editing. Optimized metatags and developed SEO strategies to increase website traffic and podcast visibility.
Investigative Analyst at Independently Contracted
September 1, 2013 - July 17, 2025Conducted investigations using deep web resources for compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Authored detailed reports on domestic and international companies to enhance due diligence. Collaborated with clients to identify risks and improve risk management.
Senior Reference Specialist at Infotrieve
March 1, 2011 - July 17, 2025Provided information retrieval and reference services for private clients researching technical literature across diverse subjects including semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and patents. Liaised with libraries, publishers, and scientific associations globally to obtain and deliver documents.
Runner at University of California at Berkeley
June 1, 2009 - July 17, 2025Implemented mobile digitization strategies and conducted comprehensive library research supporting law, legal, and health sciences professionals. Collaborated with graduate programs to support industrial clients’ research needs.
Runner at University of Washington
April 1, 2000 - July 17, 2025Expanded document delivery services, increasing output significantly. Supported medical students, legal clients, and graduate programs by managing resource communication and information access.
Library Assistant at Infotrieve
January 1, 1995 - July 17, 2025Facilitated document delivery and conducted research to support Motorola engineers. Improved research response times and contributed to bibliographic data management for patent work.
Library Technician at New College of California Humanities Library
December 31, 2007 - July 17, 2025Managed library automation, archiving, and digitization including KOHA ILS installation and EZProxy connectivity. Provided circulation, reference, indexing, and computer support to students and faculty.
Graduate Student Instructor at New College
June 1, 2004 - July 17, 2025Developed and delivered lectures on English and American literature, focusing on the industrial revolution. Created coursework and provided individual counseling to enhance students’ academic performance.
Library Aide I at Arizona State University, Hayden Library
July 1, 1991 - July 17, 2025Responded to patron requests, managed printed material shipping and receiving, maintained library records using university software, and supported interlibrary loan and document delivery services.
Director of Editorial Services, Art & Book Design at Paper Press Books & Associates Publishing Company
January 1, 2013 - PresentProduction and dissemination of diverse printed works, including books, chapbooks, and broadsides. Managed editorial processes with a focus on consistency, professionalism, and brand reliability for a curated selection of authors and artists. Enhanced the visual presentation of publications, leading to increased readership and engagement within the San Francisco Bay Area and California Central Coast.
Co-Founder at Beast Crawl Literary Festival, Oakland CA
January 1, 2012 - PresentCo-founded the Beast Crawl Literary Arts Festival, focusing on community engagement and cultural enrichment in Oakland. Identified eligibility for public grants and successfully drafted applications, securing funding for festival programming. Developed and maintained a user-friendly website, enhancing online presence and functionality for attendees. Launched targeted social media campaigns, attracting diverse audiences and increasing festival participation.
Arts Impact Endowment Grant Panelist at San Francisco Arts Commission
February 28, 2025 - July 17, 2025Evaluated grant applications from San Francisco non-profits, focusing on mission goals and performance metrics. Collaborated with a diverse panel to provide detailed feedback and facilitate public discussions. Maintained high standards of professionalism and integrity, ensuring adherence to funding criteria. Contributed to securing funding that promotes diversity and inclusivity within the arts community.
Local Organizer at 100 Thousand Poets For Change
January 1, 2024 - July 17, 2025Curated and organized literary readings, collaborating with local artists and businesses to foster community engagement. Developed promotional materials including posters and press releases to enhance event visibility. Managed social media and website content, leading to increase in event attendance. Coordinated with venues to create inviting atmospheres for literary events, strengthening local cultural ties.
English Second Language Tutor at Wyzant
December 31, 2014 - July 17, 2025Developed tailored lesson plans for French-speaking students to enhance their English speaking skills. Employed innovative teaching methods to simplify the complexities of American English pronunciation. Achieved a 90% student satisfaction rate through engaging and interactive learning experiences. Fostered a supportive learning environment that encouraged students to practice and build confidence.
Podcast Engineer at GlutenFreeMall.com and Celiac.com
January 1, 2014 - July 17, 2025Conducted in-depth research on medical headlines to ensure accurate and engaging podcast content. Wrote compelling copy and provided voice-over talent, enhancing the listener experience for a niche audience. Executed audio editing and optimized metatags, improving the podcast's visibility and reach on RSS feeds. Developed SEO strategies and wrote articles, resulting in increased traffic to GlutenFreeMall.com and Celiac.com.
Investigative Analyst at Independently Contracted
September 1, 2013 - July 17, 2025Conducted comprehensive investigations utilizing deep web resources to assess compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Authored detailed investigative reports on both domestic and international companies, enhancing due diligence processes. Collaborated with clients to identify potential risks, leading to improved decision-making and risk management strategies.
Senior Reference Specialist at Infotrieve
March 1, 2011 - July 17, 2025Information retrieval and reference for private clients researching technical literature. Topics included Semiconductor Manufacturing, Drug and Pharmaceutical Development, Land and Soils Assessment, Nuclear Waste Storage, Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, Ophthalmology, Cellular Network Communications, Foreign and Domestic Patents. Liaised with libraries, publishers, and scientific associations, both foreign and domestic. Obtained and delivered documents to research institutions at universities, private companies, and government entities.
Runner at University of California at Berkeley
June 1, 2009 - July 17, 2025Planned and implemented mobile digitization strategies to enhance operational efficiency. Conducted comprehensive library research for law students, legal clients, and health sciences professionals. Collaborated with engineering and chemistry graduate programs to support industrial clients with tailored research solutions.
Runner at University of Washington
April 1, 2000 - July 17, 2025Expanded document delivery services, tripling output by over 70% to enhance efficiency. Collaborated with supervisors in Los Angeles to access technical information for diverse healthcare and food coating/ packaging clients. Supported medical students, legal clients, and national graduate programs through effective communication and resource management.
Library Assistant at Infotrieve
January 1, 1995 - July 17, 2025Facilitated seamless document delivery, significantly improving response times for engineering inquiries. Conducted meticulous research to ensure engineers had access to latest and historical data, bolstering project outcomes for patent research and new submissions. Developed skills in bibliographic data management, contributing to successful patent submissions and overall team efficiency.
Library Technician at New College of California Humanities Library
December 31, 2007 - July 17, 2025Library Automation, Archiving, and Digitization - installed KOHA ILS on Windows XP; connected students to subscribed material with EZProxy. Circulation, Reference, Indexing. Computer Support to Students and Faculty. Computer Repair and Database administration.
Podcast Engineer at Dermatology Weekly Update
August 1, 2006 - July 17, 2025Research and report on current news in the field of dermatology. HTML, blog maintenance, audio recording and engineering, metatags, technical writing and research, audio editing, Search Engine Optimization, SEO Article Writing.
Graduate Student Instructor at New College
June 1, 2004 - July 17, 2025Developed and delivered engaging lectures on English and American literature, focusing on the industrial revolution. Created comprehensive coursework that enhanced students' understanding of the social impacts of emerging technologies. Provided individualized counseling to students, fostering a supportive learning environment and improving academic performance.
Library Aide I at Arizona State University, Hayden Library
July 1, 1991 - July 17, 2025Utilized OCLC and CARL Dewey and Library of Congress systems. Responded to patron requests, shipped and received printed materials, maintained library records using university software, ILL, Document Delivery.
Director of Editorial Services, Art & Book Design at Paper Press Books & Associates Publishing Company
January 1, 2013 - PresentManage production and dissemination of diverse printed works including books, chapbooks, and broadsides. Oversee editorial processes emphasizing consistency and professionalism, and enhance visual presentation to increase readership and engagement in the San Francisco Bay Area and California Central Coast.
Co-Founder at Beast Crawl Literary Festival, Oakland CA
January 1, 2012 - PresentCo-founded the Beast Crawl Literary Arts Festival focusing on community engagement and cultural enrichment. Secured funding through public grants, maintained a user-friendly website, and launched targeted social media campaigns to increase festival participation.
Arts Impact Endowment Grant Panelist at San Francisco Arts Commission
February 28, 2025 - July 17, 2025Evaluated grant applications from San Francisco non-profits with focus on mission goals and performance metrics. Collaborated with panelists to provide detailed feedback and facilitated public discussions to promote diversity and inclusivity within the arts community.
Local Organizer at 100 Thousand Poets For Change
January 1, 2024 - July 17, 2025Curated and organized literary readings in collaboration with local artists and businesses. Created promotional materials and managed social media, leading to increased event visibility and attendance. Coordinated venues to strengthen local cultural ties.
English Second Language Tutor at Wyzant
December 31, 2014 - July 17, 2025Developed tailored lesson plans for French-speaking students to enhance their English speaking skills. Utilized innovative teaching methods to improve American English pronunciation and foster student confidence, achieving a high student satisfaction rate.
Podcast Engineer at GlutenFreeMall.com and Celiac.com
January 1, 2014 - July 17, 2025Researched medical headlines to ensure accurate podcast content, wrote scripts, provided voice-over talent, and edited audio. Applied SEO strategies and optimized metatags to increase podcast visibility and website traffic.
Investigative Analyst at Independently Contracted
September 1, 2013 - July 17, 2025Conducted investigations using deep web resources for compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Authored detailed investigative reports on domestic and international companies, aiding clients in risk assessment and management.
Senior Reference Specialist at Infotrieve
March 1, 2011 - July 17, 2025Provided information retrieval and reference services for private clients in technical fields including Semiconductor Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Development, and Ophthalmology. Liaised with libraries and scientific associations to obtain and deliver documents. Utilized various international and scientific databases for research.
Runner at University of California at Berkeley
June 1, 2009 - July 17, 2025Implemented mobile digitization strategies and conducted comprehensive library research for law students, legal clients, and health sciences professionals. Supported industrial graduate programs with tailored research solutions.
Runner at University of Washington
April 1, 2000 - July 17, 2025Expanded document delivery services to increase efficiency over 70%. Collaborated across campuses to access technical information for healthcare and packaging clients. Supported medical students and national graduate programs.
Library Assistant at Infotrieve
January 1, 1995 - July 17, 2025Facilitated information access and support for Motorola engineers. Improved document delivery response times and supported patent research with bibliographic data management.
Library Technician at New College of California Humanities Library
December 31, 2007 - July 17, 2025Managed library automation, archiving, and digitization including installation of KOHA ILS and EZProxy. Provided circulation, reference, indexing, computer support, repair and database administration to students and faculty.
Podcast Engineer at Dermatology Weekly Update
August 1, 2006 - July 17, 2025Researched dermatology news, maintained blog and HTML content, recorded and engineered audio, optimized metatags, performed audio editing, and wrote SEO articles.
Graduate Student Instructor at New College
June 1, 2004 - July 17, 2025Developed and delivered lectures on English and American literature focusing on the industrial revolution. Created coursework and provided counseling to improve student academic performance.
Library Aide I at Arizona State University, Hayden Library
July 1, 1991 - July 17, 2025Used OCLC and CARL systems to respond to patron requests, manage library records, and handle interlibrary loans and document delivery.
Education
Master of Fine Arts at New College of California
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005Bachelor of Arts at Arizona State University
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1991MFA at New College of California
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005Bachelors at Arizona State University
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1991MFA at New College of California
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005Bachelors at Arizona State University
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1991MFA at New College of California
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005Bachelors at Arizona State University
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1991Qualifications
Certificate: Proofreading, Editing, Electronic Copy Editing
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003Certificat de Complétion: French civilization, grammar, and literature
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1989Certificat de Complétion: Upper level French studies program
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1988EEI Certification in Proofreading and Editing
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001EEI Certification in Proofreading and Editing
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001EEI Certification in Proofreading and Editing
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Government, Software & Internet, Telecommunications
Experience Level
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