Ben Almond Email & Phone Number

Cambridge, United Kingdom

- Oversee metadata maintenance of an active catalogue of 45,000+ Research Reference titles and ensure complete/accurate metadata is released to market for a front list of 1,500+ titles per year- Drive and deliver data integrity/improvement/marketing projects that enhance the quality of metadata to improve SEO and discoverability- Develop and enhance all metadata feeds/ONIX feeds to all channels and provide industry insight into key areas/classifications like BIC, THEMA, BISAC- Provide project deliverables as per project plans, including risks, project status, processes, detailed status and project deliverables, etc.- Work with stakeholders to identify revenue, savings, and efficiency opportunity areas; provide estimates, and assign priority recommendations to each- Present to appropriate audiences in order to build momentum and understanding of impact, achievements, and opportunities with various stakeholder groups- Present opportunities/governance initiatives to stakeholder groups and support decision making process with recommendations, provide detailed plans/future strategy that can be implemented and then action/execute to drive revenue, increase productivity and product discoverability- Promote collaborated/trust across multiple groups, business units and external partners to reinforce/promote the importance of delivering high quality/accurate metadata to improve SEO, Discoverability and customer confidence. - Attend multiple industry seminars/working groups and, networking with high level industry professionals to improve my knowledge of industry standards/processes- Provide training, support detailed documentation to ensure metadata/industry best practice

Cambridge, United Kingdom

- Structure, development and management of a central database to flow enhanced title information throughout all departments and feed industry databases- Provided detailed analytics/reporting for customers, sales and marketing- Creation of all promotional and advertising literature including; catalogues, leaflets, posters, postcards, print and online adverts- Management and co-ordination of the design process, to ensure maximum commercial, technical effectiveness and efficiency- Key team member for integrating acquisitions of other publisher’s lists, including the planning and transition full bibliographic information, Images, files and transfer of stock- Responsible for anti-piracy strategy, management, development and training.- Other areas of experience: Amazon Advantage/Search inside, Google books/scholar, ONIX, Publishers Licensing Society, Copyright Licensing Association

Abington

- Initially, analysed requirements, resources and structure for customer services, and then developed and implemented all aspects of the department- Managed a team of advisors achieving service standards, key performance indicators and delivering a fast, reliable, continuously improving and excellent service to customers

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