Experience

Bokförlaget Stolpe

• Sweden
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Projektledare

  • Feb 2020 - Present



Freelance synopsis writer

• Global

• Freelance synopsis writer

  • Jan 2009 - Present

  Freelance synopsis writer of Swedish/Norwegian manuscripts for English language rights market Main responsibility: read manuscript supplied from publisher, write a full synopsis to the required specification in English and give personal thoughts on merit/suitability for the intended market. Freelance synopsis writer of Swedish/Norwegian manuscripts for English language rights market Main responsibility: read manuscript supplied from publisher, write a full synopsis to the required specification in English and give personal thoughts on merit/suitability for the intended market.



Alma Linda Linen

• Sweden
• Retail

• Co-founder and Production Director

  • Aug 2018 - Apr 2022



Freelance Book Production Manager

• Sweden

• Book Production Manager

  • Jan 2019 - Jan 2020



Bokförlaget Max Ström

• Stockholm, Sweden

• Production Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2018



Stardoll

• Stockholm, Sweden

• Licensing Production Manager

  • May 2011 - Jun 2013

  As licensing manager at Stardoll.com I control schedules and workflow, successfully manage all product approval aspects including a variety of products such as toys, books, clothing, accessories and beauty. As well as approve/comment on press copy, deal memo's and contracts. We are continuously working to endorse the Stardoll.com brand and all of it’s encompassing platforms through daily interaction with global partners, as well as attending suitable fairs. *Stardoll.com is a fun-filled social game for teen girls and young women, who love fashion, shopping, decorating, creativity and making new friends from around the world. +160 million MeDoll avatars have been created to date with two new players joining every second, making Stardoll the largest online dress up games for girls in the world. The site is available in 29 languages with more to come. Stardoll began their licensing programme in 2010 and now have agents in the US, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Nordics. With products on the market including books, apparel, toys and more. The company is based in Stockholm, Sweden with offices in US, UK, France and Germany, and is backed by two of the world’s top venture capital firms: Sequoia Capital and Index Ventures. Show less



Bulletinen, Swedish Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong

• Hong Kong

• Freelance reporter

  • Aug 2010 - Apr 2011

  To supply at least one article per month related to life in Hong Kong, 6000 characters on average. To supply at least one article per month related to life in Hong Kong, 6000 characters on average.



Freelance Book Production Controller

• Hong Kong

• Cambodia with Love - Production Controller

  • Jun 2010 - Dec 2010

  Charitable project: controlling workflow, setting budgets, liaising with author, design company, repro house and printer in order to achieve final product to desired standard within strict timeline Charitable project: controlling workflow, setting budgets, liaising with author, design company, repro house and printer in order to achieve final product to desired standard within strict timeline



Octopus Publishing Group

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

• Production Controller, Hamlyn/Godsfield/Gaia

  • Sep 2008 - May 2010

  To successfully manage full four colour new and backlist titles as well as numerous co-edition runs, maintaining the high colour quality standards set forth by OPG and their customers. Responsibilities include: • Setting schedules and workflows for internal and external use • Controlling and assessing colour throughout a titles lifetime from conception, through to reproduction and final printing • Creating and maintaining streamlined processes/reports for the smooth operation of production • Liaising and problem solving with all other internal departments as well as repro houses, printers and shipping companies based in the UK, Europe and the Far East Show less



Kyle Cathie

• London, United Kingdom

• Production Controller

  • Nov 2007 - Aug 2008

  4 colour, new and co-edition production controller dealing with a variety of subjects such as cookery, health & beauty, as well as mind and body titles. Controlling workflow and setting internal and external schedules Negotiating print and shipping prices globally Day-to-day communication with customers, printers and repro houses in Asia/Europe/North America 4 colour, new and co-edition production controller dealing with a variety of subjects such as cookery, health & beauty, as well as mind and body titles. Controlling workflow and setting internal and external schedules Negotiating print and shipping prices globally Day-to-day communication with customers, printers and repro houses in Asia/Europe/North America



Pan Macmillan

• London, United Kingdom

• Production Controller, Non Fiction

  • Apr 2005 - Nov 2007

  To successfully manage both front and back non fiction lists and ensure they deliver on time and to the expected standards. Responsibilities included: • creating and maintaining accurate costings for all titles from pre-acquisition through to final print order, based on supplier estimates • controlling schedules and workflows of both in-house and outsourced stages of production • effectively managing foreign rights co-editions • controlling and assessing colour quality and reproduction on four colour titles and insets • working efficiently with all departments in order to fulfil required specifications and targets Show less