Jane Taylor
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Lauren Cubbage
I’ve taken on copyediting and proofreading work from Jane since I started freelancing, and I’ve enjoyed working with such an efficient, organised project manager. Jane excels in managing complex multi-component projects for market leaders in the ELT publishing industry, which is a testament to her experience and ability. Jane is a pleasure to work for: she provides thorough briefs, realistic schedules and clear and prompt solutions to editorial challenges, and I look forward to continue working with her in the future.
Julie Kniveton
I worked with Jane for about 10 years at Macmillan Publishers in different roles. She is highly professional and approaches every task with determination and dedication. Jane was instrumental in supporting me set up a company in the US and took it upon herself to learn about US labor and copyright laws so that we could ensure everything was set up correctly. Jane's strengths include time-management, organization and budget creation and control; skills that are key to the success of any organization. In short, Jane was a delight to work with and left an important legacy in our company.
Lauren Cubbage
I’ve taken on copyediting and proofreading work from Jane since I started freelancing, and I’ve enjoyed working with such an efficient, organised project manager. Jane excels in managing complex multi-component projects for market leaders in the ELT publishing industry, which is a testament to her experience and ability. Jane is a pleasure to work for: she provides thorough briefs, realistic schedules and clear and prompt solutions to editorial challenges, and I look forward to continue working with her in the future.
Julie Kniveton
I worked with Jane for about 10 years at Macmillan Publishers in different roles. She is highly professional and approaches every task with determination and dedication. Jane was instrumental in supporting me set up a company in the US and took it upon herself to learn about US labor and copyright laws so that we could ensure everything was set up correctly. Jane's strengths include time-management, organization and budget creation and control; skills that are key to the success of any organization. In short, Jane was a delight to work with and left an important legacy in our company.
Lauren Cubbage
I’ve taken on copyediting and proofreading work from Jane since I started freelancing, and I’ve enjoyed working with such an efficient, organised project manager. Jane excels in managing complex multi-component projects for market leaders in the ELT publishing industry, which is a testament to her experience and ability. Jane is a pleasure to work for: she provides thorough briefs, realistic schedules and clear and prompt solutions to editorial challenges, and I look forward to continue working with her in the future.
Julie Kniveton
I worked with Jane for about 10 years at Macmillan Publishers in different roles. She is highly professional and approaches every task with determination and dedication. Jane was instrumental in supporting me set up a company in the US and took it upon herself to learn about US labor and copyright laws so that we could ensure everything was set up correctly. Jane's strengths include time-management, organization and budget creation and control; skills that are key to the success of any organization. In short, Jane was a delight to work with and left an important legacy in our company.
Lauren Cubbage
I’ve taken on copyediting and proofreading work from Jane since I started freelancing, and I’ve enjoyed working with such an efficient, organised project manager. Jane excels in managing complex multi-component projects for market leaders in the ELT publishing industry, which is a testament to her experience and ability. Jane is a pleasure to work for: she provides thorough briefs, realistic schedules and clear and prompt solutions to editorial challenges, and I look forward to continue working with her in the future.
Julie Kniveton
I worked with Jane for about 10 years at Macmillan Publishers in different roles. She is highly professional and approaches every task with determination and dedication. Jane was instrumental in supporting me set up a company in the US and took it upon herself to learn about US labor and copyright laws so that we could ensure everything was set up correctly. Jane's strengths include time-management, organization and budget creation and control; skills that are key to the success of any organization. In short, Jane was a delight to work with and left an important legacy in our company.
Credentials
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PRINCE2 Practitioner
-Jul, 2013- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Coast Publishing Services
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United Kingdom
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance editorial, project management and consultancy services
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Jun 2014 - Present
I offer a range of services to the publishing industry in a number of areas such as: - Project management of publishing and operational projects: Leading projects, taking on aspects as required, including scheduling, budgeting, resourcing and working with editorial, design and other areas (internally or externally). - General editorial/publishing work: Editing, proofreading or reviewing material, checking proofs or taking on a variety of general editorial tasks as required for print and digital. - Packaging: Full packaging service encompassing project management, editorial and design services for a wide variety of print and digital products. - Consultancy: Support/guidance/project management for a variety of publishing and operational scenarios. For more information please visit www.coastpublishingservices.com Show less
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Oxford University Press
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Digital Producer (contractor)
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May 2016 - Mar 2017
Project managing a variety of digital projects, liaising between developers and editorial teams. Refining requirements, processing technical issues, evaluating workflows. Project managing a variety of digital projects, liaising between developers and editorial teams. Refining requirements, processing technical issues, evaluating workflows.
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Publishing Operations Director
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Sep 2012 - May 2014
Core member of SMT setting up and staffing a subsidiary ELT publishing company in Miami, Florida, with responsibility for a number of operational areas. Worked closely with the Publishing Director to devise company structure and procedures. Coordinated all recruitment and training. Supported Publishers and their teams in starting and running new projects. Key skills & achievements • Developed, adapted and implemented publishing and operational procedures in areas such as cost monitoring, scheduling, contracting, hiring freelancers • Gathered and wrote requirements for a new Publishing Database, liaising with colleagues to define key areas for development • Defined company structure and staffing working closely with Publishing Director • Held key responsibilities in recruitment process including: defining job descriptions and adverts, developing interview tasks, coordinating recruitment process, assessing applications and interviewing • Prepared training presentations and trained new staff in a range of editorial, operational and procedural areas including: Lifecycle of a Book, Editorial Structure, Editorial Manual, Scheduling, Cost Monitoring • Supported Publishing Director at a strategic level: budget estimation for Business Plan, planning resourcing needs, represented RedNova Learning with key areas of Macmillan US/Nature Publishing including Legal and HR • Instigated and coordinated complex discussions regarding UK/US tax and employment laws with Financial and Legal colleagues to determine contracting principals for authors and suppliers • Supported the Publishing Director in preparing and analysing figures for the publishing plan and looking for ways to make savings in investment/resourcing Show less
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Macmillan Education
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Publishing Operations Director
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Nov 2011 - Aug 2012
Headed up Latin America team in Oxford on an interim basis; worked with colleagues in the International team to integrate the two areas.
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Publishing and Operations Manager
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Jul 2009 - Nov 2011
Supported the reversal of the decentralisation back to UK systems and processes whilst continuing to support the team with day-to-day running of projects. Also worked with the Spain editorial team to make improvements in project management, scheduling, communication, etc.Key skills & achievements• Following transition of Latin America Group back to Macmillan UK, developed an offline cost monitoring tool in Excel. This is also now in use for RNL and about to be implemented on a wider scale within Macmillan UK Show less
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Operations Manager
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Mar 2007 - Jul 2009
Oversaw day-to-day operations in the UK office along with close liaison with Mexico office (including regular travel). Reviewed systems and procedures and updated handbooks accordingly. Monitored title and overhead budgets and reports. Administered author contracts and associated procedures; provided support for other contracts (design, audio, freelance editorial, etc). Supported teams in preparing P&Ls.Key skills & achievements• Developed user-friendly templates to replace very unwieldy and unmanageable templates previously in use, including cost monitoring and sales forecasting which were quickly adopted on a much wider scale across the company• Instigated regular project update meetings for the Latin America Group with a standard agenda (replacing ad hoc meetings with no standard format), now the standard format for many project teams within the division• Developed check lists and formal procedures/process for the final sign-off of proofs to improve time efficiency and quality control• Worked on a day-to-day basis to assess and address operational issues and review processes for continuous improvement Show less
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Publishing Operations Coordinator
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Aug 2005 - Mar 2007
Supported the decentralisation process of Latin America Group from Macmillan Education (Oxford) to Editorial Macmillan de Mexico. Worked with Publishing Operations Manager and colleagues in Mexico to review systems and processes as part of transition, involving regular travel to Mexico. Implemented new finance process for UK-based team using systems and software housed in Mexico (BaaN), and trained UK staff. Prepared procedures and handbooks to cover new processes. Liaised closely with Mexico colleagues in Production, Finance, Legal, Editorial and ITKey skills & achievements• Implemented systems and processes related to Production, Finance, Legal and Editorial. Prepared procedural documents and handbooks to cover new processes in these areas• Held a key role in developing a cost monitoring system which was appropriate for both management and users, and enabled costs to be monitored easily and effectively: introduced purchase ordering and a range of reporting options to monitor costs. Implemented cost monitoring processes for team, and trained staff• Trained UK team in the use and benefits of the cost monitoring tool and took steps to ensure that teams were analysing reports and following procedures. Promoted the use of the system and its reporting options/benefits on a wider scale with UK colleagues • Developed a number of standardised MS Project schedule templates to be used across projects, based on common publication types/tasks/timescales Show less
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Publishing Manager
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Jul 2004 - Aug 2005
Day-to-day support for the editorial team in running publishing projects, including scheduling and problem-solving. Commissioning design/illustration and monitoring associated costs. Providing support to Marketing and markets as required. Recruitment of design and administrative staff. Sharing best practice/producing guidelines/identifying training needs as part of cross-group Editorial/Publishing Manager group.
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Design Administrator
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Nov 2003 - Jul 2004
Commissioning and monitoring freelance design suppliers and carrying out associated administrative work
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Publications/Project Coordinator
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Jul 2003 - Nov 2003
Creation of job specifications and negotiation/liaison with suppliers to obtain quotes and place orders for print/design/editorial work; monitoring of deadlines agreed with suppliers. Quality control. Creation of job specifications and negotiation/liaison with suppliers to obtain quotes and place orders for print/design/editorial work; monitoring of deadlines agreed with suppliers. Quality control.
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Project Coordinator
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May 2002 - Mar 2003
Project manager for National Literacy and Numeracy Strategy, and Key Stage 3 publications. Budget planning and management; creation of project schedules and other accompanying project documentation to control and monitor delivery of projects. Project manager for National Literacy and Numeracy Strategy, and Key Stage 3 publications. Budget planning and management; creation of project schedules and other accompanying project documentation to control and monitor delivery of projects.
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Regional Coordinator
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Nov 1998 - Aug 2000
Administrative/co-ordination support for five Regional Directors for the National Literacy and Numeracy Strategies in the London region, including liaison with representatives at all levels of seniority at the Department for Education and Employment (DfEE) and in Local Education Authorities nationwide. Administrative/co-ordination support for five Regional Directors for the National Literacy and Numeracy Strategies in the London region, including liaison with representatives at all levels of seniority at the Department for Education and Employment (DfEE) and in Local Education Authorities nationwide.
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Education
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1988 - 1991
Reading University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Film and Drama
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