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United Kingdom

London Area, United Kingdom

• Oversaw the complete journal production process, including formatting, proofing, and validating content in multiple formats for online publication
• Ensured timely and efficient article production while maintaining strict quality standards.
• Led interdepartmental production projects to enhance processes and implement improved working practices, boosting overall productivity.
• Provided continuous support to authors throughout the production and post-publication phases, addressing issues requiring Corrigenda or Errata articles.
• Resolved discrepancies and ensured accuracy in critical research integrity information, including Ethics and Funding statements, affiliations, authorship changes, and supplementary materials.
• Reported and tracked issues on the Frontiers' website and production platform, sharing feedback to streamline production processes.

London, England, United Kingdom

• Managed the timely production of accepted manuscripts into published articles for a list of journals
• Collaborated closely with external typesetters to address recurring production issues and refine existing guidelines to prevent future challenges
• Liaised with authors and editors using the Salesforce platform to ensure effective communication
• Actively participated in production projects aimed at enhancing interdepartmental workflows and resolving post-publication stage issues

• Managed titles through the entire production process, from raw manuscript delivery to the creation of final print and digital files.
• Responsible for production budgets and scheduling, ensuring adherence to timelines and financial constraints throughout the book lifecycle.
• Ensured digital products were published accurately in the required formats.
• Collaborated with authors and cross-functional teams, including editorial, design, digital, sales, and marketing colleagues.
• Oversaw the work of external prepress and print suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Finalized proofs and ensured metadata accuracy for seamless online publication.

London, United Kingdom

• Accountable for the production of a list of demanding academic journals by the planned issue date and to the contracted length, from obtaining the issue content files to taking them through the copyediting and.
• Manage global/UK-based projects by creating plans and schedules, liaising with teams involved to ensure success of global projects
• Direct point of contact for academic editors, scholarly society members and authors, and responsible for effective liaison with internal and external stakeholders
• Liaise with commercial sales to ensure timely publication of journal supplements to achieve the advertising revenue negotiated by commercial sales
• Shared responsibility for costs, budgeting and cost-effectiveness of projects and journals
• Contribute to journal development strategy ideas and implement the plans in production

London, United Kingdom

London Area, United Kingdom

Pondicherry, India

• Planning detailed schedules for all pre-press activities relating to a project taking in client’s specifications
• Liaising with the in-house production team to meet the planned dates and project requirements
• Sustaining a high standard of quality in the production of the print and digital products
• Coordinating with academic authors to negotiate schedules and resolve queries
• Troubleshooting issues arising out of production and communicating promptly to minimize further complications
• Maintaining the proposed budget throughout the course of the project

Pondicherry

Prince2, Project Management

Master Of Philosophy - Mphil, English Literature (British And Commonwealth), First Class (Hons)

Activities and Societies: Thesis on Salman Rushdie and Vikram Seth's works

Master Of Arts - Ma, English And Comparative Literature, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Awarded Gold medal for academic merit

Bachelor Of Corporate Secretaryship, First Class

Activities and Societies: Topper in the year

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