Basma Parkar
Editor
Pune,MH
Summary
Diligent Editor with 8 years of experience editing scientific manuscripts. Polished editing and proofreading efficiency. High level of proficiency. Effective at time management and multitasking in deadline-driven environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Freelance Specialist Editor
CACTUS COMMUNICATIONS
Mumbai, Maharastra
10.2018 - Current
- Premium, Scientific, and standard editing of manuscripts related to life sciences, medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, and environmental science
- Substantive editing to ensure that the text is crisp, clear, in keeping with the conventions of scientific writing, and appealing to the target readership; formatting (if specified) to ensure that the manuscript meets the journal's requirements; and detailed assessment of these aspects in the form of a report.
- Language coaching for authors in form of a report, when requested
- Experience in editing ESL and EFL manuscripts
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Ensure accuracy and consistency in flow, relevancy, and language
- Cover letter creation
- Quality check and review edited files
- Clients involved: Wiley, PLOS One, Elsevier, Springer, Sage, Taylor & Francis Group, Royal Society of Chemistry, MDPI, etc.
Freelance Editor
ENAGO/CRIMSON INTERACTIVE PVT. LTD
Mumbai, Maharashtra
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Substantive editing for ESL and EFL manuscripts related to life sciences, medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, environmental sciences, etc
- Ensure accuracy and consistency in flow, relevancy, and language
- Quality check and review edited files
- Formatting manuscripts as per the target journal guidelines
Copy Editor
CREST PREMEDIA PVT. LTD/ SPRINGER NATURE
Pune, Maharashtra
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Editing books and journals for Springer
- Ensuring appropriate layout, formatting, and quality of content produced
- Master copy corrections
- Training new batches for language editing
- Reference formatting and styling as per the Springer style guide
- Basic formatting and editing of LaTeX files
- Assisting in planning, delegation, and job allocation within the team
SANDVIK ASIA PVT. LTD
09.2010 - 10.2012
- Managing the Service Utilization Project
- Maintaining databases and master files for the respective department
- Assisting the sales and service team in creating purchase requisitions and orders
- Managing corporate events for the respective department
Education
Master of Science - Microbiology
Pune University
Pune 07.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Pune University
Pune 07.2005 - 05.2008
Skills
Subject Matter expertise
Proficient with APA, AMA, and CMS styles
Ability to meet stringent deadlines
Accomplishments
- Subjects: Microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, environmental science, developmental biology, pharmaceuticals, medicine, environmental science
- Dictionaries familiar with: Merriam–Webster, Collins, Oxford
- Style guides known: American Medical Association (AMA), American Psychological Association (APA), Chicago Style Manual (CMS)
Travelling, music
Love to explore new places and learn about about different cultures
Date of Birth
21 July 1987
Timeline
Freelance Specialist Editor
CACTUS COMMUNICATIONS
10.2018 - Current
Freelance Editor
ENAGO/CRIMSON INTERACTIVE PVT. LTD
09.2016 - 12.2018
Copy Editor
CREST PREMEDIA PVT. LTD/ SPRINGER NATURE
06.2013 - 08.2015
SANDVIK ASIA PVT. LTD
09.2010 - 10.2012
Master of Science - Microbiology
Pune University
07.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Pune University
07.2005 - 05.2008