Experience

Maverick Publishing Specialists

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Associate

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Specialising in improving operational efficiency and profitability, organisational design, supply chain management, data analysis, internal technical systems and database development oversight, distribution channel development and streamlining, project management and author liaison/publishing specific challenges (rights, production, legal, etc), product pricing analysis and strategic review. In my time with Maverick I've worked with university presses, specialist information providers… Show more Specialising in improving operational efficiency and profitability, organisational design, supply chain management, data analysis, internal technical systems and database development oversight, distribution channel development and streamlining, project management and author liaison/publishing specific challenges (rights, production, legal, etc), product pricing analysis and strategic review. In my time with Maverick I've worked with university presses, specialist information providers and smaller independent presses across a range of projects. Show less



Cambridge Scholars Publishing

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Publishing/Operations Director

  • Mar 2012 - Jun 2018

  Newcastle Upon Tyne My responsibilities fall into three areas: 1) I am primarily responsible for the attainment of strategic targets throughout the business with respect of our production and sales performance, both domestically and internationally. This involves management of a team of department heads, ensuring that each department attains green light status with respect of their KPI targets. My role involves motivating a diverse range of people, and optimising business processes in order to ensure that… Show more My responsibilities fall into three areas: 1) I am primarily responsible for the attainment of strategic targets throughout the business with respect of our production and sales performance, both domestically and internationally. This involves management of a team of department heads, ensuring that each department attains green light status with respect of their KPI targets. My role involves motivating a diverse range of people, and optimising business processes in order to ensure that each department is run as efficiently as possible. 2) I have ownership over the company publishing programme and joint-final sign off on all publishing projects with the CEO. Our work down in specific global regions allows for us to tailor to localised sales channels, and decisions on projects are made with this in mind. I have personally put into place a number of steps for increasing author retainment, and reducing attrition in our work in progress lists. 3) I am also responsible for the growth of Cambridge Scholars' distribution channels, on a global scale. I have been successful in the establishment of trading channels in emerging economies such as China and India, both of which have become key markets for the business, along with, more recently, Australasia and MENA. As part this, I am taking a leading role in the shift of the business' traditional distribution models from the sale of physical content towards e-content, and have accordingly arranged for the distribution of our content through a host of e-channels both on a global scale, and one which is more tailored towards international regions.

• Publishing Manager

  • Jul 2008 - Mar 2012

  Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom CSP is a leading independent academic publisher with in excess of 2500 titles to its name at the time of writing. I head up the the company's operations and direct workflow, providing a foundation for our continued international growth. Within my time at CSP, we have moved strongly into US markets, and are beginning to invest in growth within developing economies such as India and China. My role has in particular involved the development of our Chinese market, which has seen consistent… Show more CSP is a leading independent academic publisher with in excess of 2500 titles to its name at the time of writing. I head up the the company's operations and direct workflow, providing a foundation for our continued international growth. Within my time at CSP, we have moved strongly into US markets, and are beginning to invest in growth within developing economies such as India and China. My role has in particular involved the development of our Chinese market, which has seen consistent year on year growth.



Relate North East

• United Kingdom

• Trustee - Chair of Finance Committee

  • May 2014 - Sep 2016

  I took up a position on Relate North East's Board of Trustees in order to apply my management experience to a different sector, and also work with and understand the challenges that face NFP organisations. As the Chair of the Finance Committee, I work with the treasurer and CEO to ensure that our our operational activities are underpinned by secure and realistic financial assessments, in order to ensure the sustainability of the organisation.