I am a self-motivated, reliable and energetic professional with experience of the office environment, systems and procedures of international companies, as well as postgraduate study and research. I am an affable and proven team member with a commitment to learning.

Robert Short

I am a self-motivated, reliable and energetic professional with experience of the office environment, systems and procedures of international companies, as well as postgraduate study and research. I am an affable and proven team member with a commitment to learning.

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I am a self-motivated, reliable and energetic professional with experience of the office environment, systems and procedures of international companies, as well as postgraduate study and research. I am an affable and proven team member with a commitment to learning.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Associate Managing Editor at Oxford University Press
December 1, 2024 - October 28, 2025
Responsible for managing the editorial office for a prestigious society-owned journal, including performing the initial review of submissions; assigning editors; sourcing, inviting and managing reviewers; supporting editors, reviewers and authors; ensuring accepted manuscripts adhere to journal policies and are production ready; administering the submission system; and managing the relationship with the society.
Platform Capabilities Manager at John Wiley & Sons
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Within the journals content management product management team, ensured that the capabilities of the content management platform met user and business requirements. Led platform development, operational health, user training and support; collaborated with BAs, solutions architects and product owners to document requirements; participated in PI planning and demos; led UAT and releases; monitored daily platform health; triaged end-user support; led cross-team collaboration on metadata governance and data exchange projects; led transitions including content reservoir migration and EEO-to-SFTP transition.
Production Manager at John Wiley & Sons
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
Led a team of Production Editors (internal and external) managing journals, including vendor and client management, problem resolution, and contract negotiations. Provided departmental support as copyright expert, digital content expert, and content management application admin.
Senior Production Editor at John Wiley & Sons
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Managed the production of a package of academic and scientific journals, ensuring delivery to schedule, budget and agreed standards.
Production Editor at John Wiley & Sons
November 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014
Managed the production of a package of academic and scientific journals, ensuring delivery to schedule, budget and agreed standards.
Assistant Production Editor at John Wiley & Sons
June 1, 2013 - June 1, 2013
Managed the production of a package of academic and scientific journals, ensuring delivery to schedule, budget and agreed standards.
Production Assistant at John Wiley & Sons
November 1, 2012 - November 1, 2012
Provided support to Production Editors in managing the production of a package of academic and scientific journals, ensuring they delivered to schedule, budget and agreed standards.
Accounts Administrator at John Lewis Partnership
November 1, 2009 - November 1, 2009
Audited and reimbursed employee expenses and corporate credit cards; produced payroll and supplier cheques; analyzed and reported on accounts; ensured accuracy and maintained records for external auditing.
Various Positions at During university education
December 1, 2006 - December 1, 2006
Range of part and full-time positions developing skills in production, data entry and tutoring.
Various Positions at During secondary school and A-level education
December 1, 2002 - December 1, 2002
Range of part-time positions in retail developing skills in cash handling, stock replenishment and customer service.

Education

Master of Arts in English at Victoria University of Wellington
January 1, 2007 - October 28, 2025
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English at Nottingham Trent University
July 1, 2005 - October 28, 2025
A Levels at Edgbarrow Secondary School 6th Form
July 1, 2001 - October 28, 2025
GCSEs at Edgbarrow Secondary School
July 1, 1999 - October 28, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education

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