Brigid Black is a seasoned production professional with extensive experience in the publishing industry, currently serving as a Senior Production Manager at Simon & Schuster since April 2017, specializing in the Gallery Books imprint. Previous roles include Production Manager for Avid Reader Press, Senior Production Associate at Hachette Book Group, and Associate Production Manager at Sterling Publishing, where Brigid managed various aspects of book production from reprints to first printings. Brigid's career began as a Production Coordinator at Penguin Group USA, moving through roles that enhanced skills in inventory management and project coordination. Brigid holds a B.A. in English and French from Villanova University and has gained international educational experience at Université Rennes 2 - Haute Bretagne.