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Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
C.P.D. Activities
Certification
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Rasika Bhale

Editorial Assistant
Edinburgh

Summary

Detail-oriented publishing professional with a detailed understanding of the fundamentals of the publication process including comprehensive knowledge of editing techniques. My diverse experience includes a track record in editorial proficiency, project management, and promotional content creation. Passionate about books and storytelling, I thrive in creative, fast-paced environments.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Publishing Intern

Ringwood Publishing
11.2023 - Current
  • As Editor, oversaw a team of two assistant editors and supported the assigned author throughout their novel's ideation, plot development, and line editing phases.
  • Created informative and entertaining posts for social media platforms geared towards promotion and marketing.
  • Assisted in the production process for successful book launches and marketing campaigns.
  • Maintained a good production workflow and provided administrative assistance to the Chief Editor in additional tasks.
  • Adapted to changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced publishing environment, demonstrating strong time-management and organisational skills throughout the internship experience.

Acquisitions Assistant

SmashBear Publishing
11.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in the selection of manuscripts for publication based on relevance, impact, and overall quality of content.
  • Formatted in Microsoft Word and PDF to prepare documents and proposals for review or final submission.
  • Participated in editorial meetings to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
  • Edited and revised a wide array of content for accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
  • Enhanced communication between departments by developing clear tracking systems and status reports for acquisitions progress.

Customer Service Assistant

Marks & Spencer
11.2023 - 01.2024
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Maintained a clean and organised work environment to maintain customer safety.
  • Built strong relationships with customers and colleagues by providing friendly and personable service.
  • Increased efficiency and team productivity by promoting operational best practices.
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.

Editor-in-Chief

From Arthur's Seat
10.2022 - 08.2023
    • Demonstrated exceptional leadership by managing a team of twenty-three from pre-production to post-production of the book.
    • Represented and promoted publication at publisher events, trade shows and conferences.
    • Established editorial direction and publication procedures and maintained functional consistency. Collaborated with writers, designers and other editors to deliver content of highest quality.
    • Assigned manuscript submissions to editorial board for peer review and publishing determination.
    • Oversaw redesign of print and digital layouts for enhanced visual appeal and readability.

Editorial Intern

First Forays Literary Agency
04.2022 - 08.2022
    • Acted as a first point of contact for authors and maintained author correspondence.
    • Assisted in a wide array of administrative and editorial tasks: checking proofs, answering emails, preparing and sending out book proposal forms, organising promotional events, scheduling meetings and taking meeting minutes.
    • Demonstrated excellent research skills by tracking trends in the industry and maintaining a catalogue of recent releases of major publishing houses in India.
    • Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve article and story writing.
    • Acquired in-depth knowledge of content areas to provide effective edits.

Education

Master of Science - Creative Writing

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, UK
09.2022 - 11.2024

B.A. L.L.B. - Law

Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune, India
07.2015 - 04.2020

Skills

  • Project management

  • Social media marketing and optimisation

  • Copywriting and copyediting

  • Manuscript Evaluation

  • Customer Service

  • Proficient in Canva, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

  • Knowledge WordPress, InDesign, Acrobat and Biblio

  • Problem-solving abilities

  • Excellent Communication

  • Leadership and Adaptability

  • Planning and Organisation

  • Detail-oriented

Websites

C.P.D. Activities

  • Selected as a mentee for the Society of Young Publishers Scotland Mentorship Scheme 2023-2024
  • Selected for the Society of Young Publishers' Conference Committee 2024.
  • Worked with Australian writers and actors in digital cross-cultural collaboration between the Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP) and Thespo, India.
  • Taught Public Speaking and Creative Writing at a government school as a member of The Apprentice Project (TAP).

Certification

Diploma in Liberal Arts

Timeline

Publishing Intern

Ringwood Publishing
11.2023 - Current

Acquisitions Assistant

SmashBear Publishing
11.2023 - Current

Customer Service Assistant

Marks & Spencer
11.2023 - 01.2024

Editor-in-Chief

From Arthur's Seat
10.2022 - 08.2023

Master of Science - Creative Writing

University of Edinburgh
09.2022 - 11.2024

Editorial Intern

First Forays Literary Agency
04.2022 - 08.2022

Advanced Certification in Creative Writing

12-2021

Diploma in Geopolitics and International Relations

04-2019

Diploma in Liberal Arts

02-2018

B.A. L.L.B. - Law

Savitribai Phule Pune University
07.2015 - 04.2020

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