Shefali Pandey
Noida
Summary
Results-driven and detail-oriented professional with a reputation for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialism in team leadership, operational management, high editorial skills, and strategic planning. Excels in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring smooth operations and cohesive team coordination. Skilled in overseeing employee performance, guiding, and motivating new talent. Committed to enhancing employee engagement and performance through effective training, monitoring, and morale-building strategies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Manager: Editorial QC
JAGRAN NEW MEDIA
Noida
02.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented new procedures to improve the efficiency of the organisation.
- Lead quality control efforts, ensuring the highest online journalism and content creation standards.
- Motivate and guide the team to enhance performance and meet quality targets.
- Monitor daily operations and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Conducted performance appraisals for subordinate staff members and provided feedback on their performance.
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure the smooth functioning of activities.
- Provide guidance and support to team members to help them achieve goals.
- Provide necessary technical assistance and advice to subordinates when needed.
- Remain calm and professional in stressful circumstances, and effectively diffuse tense situations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Senior Editor (Science) Higher Education Editorial Division
Vikas Publishing House
Noida
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Demonstrated excellence in written communication and printing.
- Fostered strong interpersonal relationships with subject matter experts and managed a team of editors.
- Reviewed manuscripts for content, accuracy, and adherence to editorial standards.
- Ensured that all published materials were of the highest quality.
- Developed new strategies to improve editorial processes and procedures.
- Edited and proofread manuscripts for grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity and consistency.
- Coordinated with authors to ensure timely delivery of manuscripts.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends in publishing techniques and technologies.
- Managed a team of junior editors, providing guidance and training when necessary.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure successful publication projects.
- Monitored production schedules and ensured deadlines are met efficiently.
- Communicated effectively with internal staff members regarding project updates or changes in the scope and direction of projects.
- Collaborated with writers to develop, strengthen and maintain individual voices and hone unique writing style.
Editor and Peer Review Support Specialist (IEEE Access)
Aptara Corporation (Techbooks International Pvt. Ltd.)
Noida
07.2018 - 02.2021
- Edited manuscripts for grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.
- Coordinated with authors and other editors throughout the editing process.
- Provided feedback on content structure and organisation of documents.
- Identified inconsistencies in text or formatting issues within documents.
- Advised authors on how to improve their writing techniques and ensured that all published documents met industry standards.
- Worked closely with publishing team members to meet deadlines.
- Collaborated with the editor-in-chief to determine journal content and topics of special issues.
- Provided editing, fact-checking and proofreading for various articles.
- Organised and led editorial meetings to brainstorm content ideas and strategies.
- Managed editorial calendar and ensured timely publication of all content pieces.
- Held weekly editorial meetings to generate publication ideas and review staff recommendations.
Editorial Assistant (Higher Education Learning Services Division)
Pearson India Education Services Pvt. Ltd.
Noida
05.2016 - 07.2016
- tInvolved in copy editing, querying, pagination, and proofreading.
- Managed the publication process from submission to printing.
- Researched topics related to assigned projects.
- Proofread and edited content written by other members of the team.
- Assisted in the development of marketing plans for book releases.
- Took meeting minutes for the Senior Editor and distributed them to the team.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of editorial guidelines and standards.
- Managed daily editorial calendar, scheduling content and ensuring timely publication.
Academic Coordinator
Rishikul Children Academy
Lucknow
07.2010 - 07.2014
- Managed academic content writing, assessment, and coordination
- Conducted teaching activities for K-12 students.
- Compiled data on student performance, attendance, grades, and other relevant information.
- Organised and facilitated faculty meetings to discuss program objectives and student progress.
- Facilitated communication between instructors regarding changes in policies or procedures affecting the academic environment.
- Organized and facilitated faculty meetings to discuss program objectives and student progress.
- Developed and maintained program curriculum materials, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology
CSJM University
Kanpur07-2010
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
CSJM University
Kanpur07-2007
Skills
- Decision-making capabilities
- Employee Performance Evaluation
- Project Management
- Content Management
- Source Utilisation
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Goal Setting
- Time Management
- Content Development
- Editing and Proofreading
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
JIRA Project Management
Introduction to Generative AI
Time Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Manager: Editorial QC
JAGRAN NEW MEDIA
02.2023 - Current
Senior Editor (Science) Higher Education Editorial Division
Vikas Publishing House
09.2021 - 02.2023
Editor and Peer Review Support Specialist (IEEE Access)
Aptara Corporation (Techbooks International Pvt. Ltd.)
07.2018 - 02.2021
Editorial Assistant (Higher Education Learning Services Division)
Pearson India Education Services Pvt. Ltd.
05.2016 - 07.2016
Academic Coordinator
Rishikul Children Academy
07.2010 - 07.2014
Master of Science - Biotechnology
CSJM University
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
CSJM University
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