Heading the veterinary and animal sciences publishing output at 5m Books.

Currently serving as secretary for AWSELVA; facilitating communications, planning Association activities, aiding with production of two conferences each year, website updating and management, membership communications and e-shot newsletter creation, disseminating knowledge and information about activities relating to animal welfare, ethics and law.

* Publisher of academic and practitioner level books in animal and veterinary sciences, animal welfare, agriculture, countryside issues.* Developing and delivering new books proposals, signing new authors and editors.* Strategic planning of the books list to deliver titles that fit the scope of the books programme.* Identifying strategic partnerships and collaborations to develop the books programme.* Seeking opportunities for complimentary electronic publishing products such as apps and website content.Recommendations from authors and editors I have worked with:Sarah has been very supportive person over the years and I will say she has inspirited inspirations over the years.I applaud the Sarah’s wonderful publishing skills and knowledge and know how to capture the right authors.Dr Razaq Raj, Senior Lecturer in the School of Events, Tourism and Hospitality, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK'Sarah Hulbert was the commissioning editor for my book 'Animal Abuse - Helping Animals and People' (published by CABI in 2013).I found Sarah Hulbert to be a delight to work with - her in-depth knowledge of the veterinary publishing industry made the process of book writing so much easier. Sarah's constant enthusiasm, professionalism and encouragement were a vital source of support to me during the writing and publication of my first book. I would strongly recommend Sarah to all who are considering publishing in the veterinary/animal science text book field'Dr Catherine Tiplady, School of Veterinary science and Medicine, University of Queensland, Australia

Developing a new open access books division with MDPI focusing on the life sciences and humanities and social sciences.

Books Commissioning Editor for veterinary, animal sciences, horticulture and tourism.* Managed a large book list.* Project managed books from commissioning to publication.* Market analysis to identify suitable book topics and identify gaps in the market.* Commissioned authors and built positive working relationships with them.* Visited veterinary schools / university departments in the UK and internationally, attended conferences and events to research market, recruit authors and assist in the marketing and sales of the book list. * Prepared and presented new book proposals, including creating a financial forecast for each book.* Monitored the sales and performance of books in the book programme, identified books for new editions and further development. * Produced copy such as book blurbs and proofreading marketing materials.* Organised and ran author events such as book signings and talks.* Co-organised CABI's annual animal welfare symposium in collaboration with the Royal Veterinary College and The London Vet Show, recruiting speakers, setting agenda and promoting the event. * Line management responsibility. * Optimised content by repurposing book material for other CABI content delivery platforms.* Worked with strategic partners such as Wikivet and the One Health Initiative to promote CABI and books.

Worked in the Veterinary Business Development group, publishers of the Veterinary Times journal.* Commissioned clinical and professional veterinary articles for each weekly edition. * Recruited authors and built successful working relationships with them.* Proofread and reviewed submitted material, advised on any revisions.* Represented VBD at editorial meetings with authors and advertisers, such as pharmaceuticals.* Increased the number of contributors and successfully signed up top authors.