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I have been a keen reader my whole life, and entered the world of publishing at the age of 16 during a break from school. I am a hardworking, self-motivated person who enjoys taking on new challenges and learning new skills. I am a proactive problem-solver who strives to mitigate risk while remaining enthusiastic about growing my capabilities. I have built a career in publishing support roles, including editing, proofreading, production coordination, color management, and supplier liaison. I value teamwork, clear communication, and delivering end-to-end results on time. I am comfortable working across finance, sales, rights, publicity and editorial teams, and I bring a positive, collaborative approach to every project.…I have been a keen reader my whole life, and entered the world of publishing at the age of 16 during a break from school. I am a hardworking, self-motivated person who enjoys taking on new challenges and learning new skills. I am a proactive problem-solver who strives to mitigate risk while remaining enthusiastic about growing my capabilities. I have built a career in publishing support roles, including editing, proofreading, production coordination, color management, and supplier liaison. I value teamwork, clear communication, and delivering end-to-end results on time. I am comfortable working across finance, sales, rights, publicity and editorial teams, and I bring a positive, collaborative approach to every project.

Emily Toogood

Production Manager, Line Producer, Production Coordinator, +4

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I have been a keen reader my whole life, and entered the world of publishing at the age of 16 during a break from school. I am a hardworking, self-motivated person who enjoys taking on new challenges and learning new skills. I am a proactive problem-solver who strives to mitigate risk while remaining enthusiastic about growing my capabilities. I have built a career in publishing support roles, including editing, proofreading, production coordination, color management, and supplier liaison. I value teamwork, clear communication, and delivering end-to-end results on time. I am comfortable working across finance, sales, rights, publicity and editorial teams, and I bring a positive, collaborative approach to every project.…I have been a keen reader my whole life, and entered the world of publishing at the age of 16 during a break from school. I am a hardworking, self-motivated person who enjoys taking on new challenges and learning new skills. I am a proactive problem-solver who strives to mitigate risk while remaining enthusiastic about growing my capabilities. I have built a career in publishing support roles, including editing, proofreading, production coordination, color management, and supplier liaison. I value teamwork, clear communication, and delivering end-to-end results on time. I am comfortable working across finance, sales, rights, publicity and editorial teams, and I bring a positive, collaborative approach to every project.

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I have been a keen reader my whole life, and entered the world of publishing at the age of 16 during a break from school. I am a hardworking, self-motivated person who enjoys taking on new challenges and learning new skills. I am a proactive problem-solver who strives to mitigate risk while remaining enthusiastic about growing my capabilities.

I have built a career in publishing support roles, including editing, proofreading, production coordination, color management, and supplier liaison. I value teamwork, clear communication, and delivering end-to-end results on time. I am comfortable working across finance, sales, rights, publicity and editorial teams, and I bring a positive, collaborative approach to every project.

Skills

Artwork

Branding

Editorial Illustration

Experience Level

Artwork

Expert

Branding

Intermediate

Editorial Illustration

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Production Controller (Deputy Manager) at Penguin Random House, London

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Scheduled books within the publishing critical path; managed essential deadlines for promotional events, warehousing, approvals, file production, and artwork reproduction. Coordinated internal and external approvals (covers, metadata, eBook conversion), and final approvals with sales, marketing, and creative teams. Led color management, contributing to cost savings and new product launches; tracked P&L for new projects; conducted safety testing for novelty products. Acted as a go-to for cross-discipline coordination and supplier negotiations. Maintained rigorous multi-tasking across a range of publishing disciplines and ensured accurate invoicing and metadata entry.

Production Assistant, Front-of-House at International Publishers, London

December 1, 2006 - December 1, 2006

Hard-working, reliable multi-tasker responsible for managing all cover proofs and color corrections, monitoring stock and ordering reprints. Attended print and sales meetings, liaised with design & editorial, finance & sales, repro and print suppliers, and coordinated with external partners to ensure timely production.

Medical Secretary (Bank staff) at Royal Marsden & Sutton Hospital, Greater London

March 1, 2004 - March 1, 2004

Provided secretarial support in a hospital setting, maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in correspondence and records.

Typist, Transcriber at Royal Marsden & Sutton Hospital, Greater London

March 1, 2004 - March 1, 2004

Collected surgical notes in person from clinics and transcribed written and audio correspondence; maintained accuracy, discretion, and efficiency.

Editorial Assistant, Front-of-House at Severn House Publishers, Greater London

September 30, 1997 - September 30, 1997

Front-of-house editorial support; performed secretarial duties including typed correspondence, answering phones, transferring calls; attended meetings, provided refreshments, and took meeting minutes.

Administrator at Severn House Publishers, Greater London

September 30, 1997 - September 30, 1997

Secretarial duties including typed correspondence, answering phones, transferring calls; attended meetings, provided refreshments, and minuted general company meetings.