I’m a data-driven publishing and IP operations professional with a track record of optimizing licensing workflows, metadata pipelines, and cross-functional programs across education and healthcare brands. I thrive on turning data into actionable insights, using Tableau and Excel for dashboards, SQL for data management, and collaborative tools like Smartsheet and DAM to empower teams with accurate information.

Saher Siddiqui

I’m a data-driven publishing and IP operations professional with a track record of optimizing licensing workflows, metadata pipelines, and cross-functional programs across education and healthcare brands. I thrive on turning data into actionable insights, using Tableau and Excel for dashboards, SQL for data management, and collaborative tools like Smartsheet and DAM to empower teams with accurate information.

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I’m a data-driven publishing and IP operations professional with a track record of optimizing licensing workflows, metadata pipelines, and cross-functional programs across education and healthcare brands.

I thrive on turning data into actionable insights, using Tableau and Excel for dashboards, SQL for data management, and collaborative tools like Smartsheet and DAM to empower teams with accurate information.

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Work Experience

Intellectual Property Manager at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
June 1, 2022 - October 1, 2024
Contract & Royalty Management: Oversaw input of new license agreements into royalty systems for K–12 textbooks (digital and hardcover), ensuring accuracy of contract, financial, product, and publishing records. Project Initiation & Delivery: Defined project scope, action items, ownership, and timelines; tracked execution and workflow. AI & Content Validation: Evaluated and sourced credible references for images and quotations in HMH K–12 educational products, leveraging AI tools for project implementation. Data Visualization & Forecasting: Created Tableau dashboards (demographics, bar charts) for departmental analysis and forecasting. Data Analysis & Compliance: Identified royalty underpayments, prepared claim schedules, and validated legacy agreements in HOTs management systems against current contracts. Workflow Optimization: Enhanced workstreams with Tableau, SQL, Smartsheets, and database servers to provide internal departments access to historical royalty and sales data. Cross
Advertising Controller at Branded Cities
December 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024
Brand & Market Analysis: Assessed advertising effectiveness across NYC, DC, and Philadelphia markets. Digital Advertising Execution: Managed posting of digital and programmatic ads for multiple clients across boroughs. Campaign Collaboration: Partnered with teammates to enhance campaign workstreams and optimize processes. Social Media Marketing: Supported brand awareness initiatives through YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook campaigns. Data Reporting & Analysis: Ensured performance measurement availability using Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and Smartsheets for advertisement review and analysis.
Data Analyst - Project Manager at Neon - An IPG Health Company
August 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Project Management: Led planning, monitoring, and delivery of projects for Novartis, ensuring deadlines and issue resolution under standardized methodologies. Systems & Process Improvement: Supported development and integration of marketing information systems; streamlined matrices and database processes for efficiency. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders to optimize system deployment and campaign success. Marketing & Campaigns: Analyzed email campaigns for accuracy (links, metadata, naming conventions); created and named banner ads; managed campaign trafficking and QA. Operational Support: Prepared finance forms for Cosentyx and Derm teams; developed PowerPoint presentations for pdirectors. Data & Tools Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, multi-sheet analysis) and Smartsheet for data management.
Metadata Specialist at Callisto Media
June 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022
Bibliographic & Metadata Management: Maintained accurate bibliographic data and monitored metadata feeds to distributors and online sales channels. File & Production Oversight: Uploaded print and ebook files for distribution, tracked print proofs, and managed eproof turnaround. Retail & Asset Coordination: Verified title availability at online retailers, resolved external partner issues, and ensured on-sale dates in collaboration with marketing. Issue Resolution & Reporting: Documented and addressed metadata and print quality issues, coordinating with vendors for timely solutions. Promotions & Pricing: Managed ebook price changes and promotional enrollments across multiple online platforms. Cross-Functional Support: Provided operational support to Sales Operations through cross-training and collaboration across departments.
Metadata Coordinator at Macmillan Publishers
October 1, 2018 - June 1, 2021
Amazon Optimization: Researched book content to generate keywords; assigned BISACs, refinements, and nodes for upcoming titles. Metadata & Quality Control: Conducted monthly audits on cover images, series data, author pages, and descriptions; fact-checked metadata across Goodreads, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble. Title Promotion: Updated upcoming titles on NetGalley for pre-publication reviews; ensured accurate online presence. Author Marketing Support: Organized video screenings and shoots for new authors, including interviews, podcasts, and bios. Digital Content Management: Uploaded promotional videos and book previews to YouTube to support marketing campaigns.
Metadata Coordinator at Parragon Publishing
April 1, 2017 - February 28, 2018
Metadata & Quality Control: Vetted metadata reports for ONIX feeds from various sources including weekly publishing schedules, and ad hoc communications. Data Delivery: Helped in the management and delivery of ONIX metadata to all global data partners and internal websites. Quality Control: Assisted the metadata manager in improving data quality and consistency across various sales channels. Keywords Creation: Composed and edited product descriptive copy and keywords for new and upcoming products. Database Management: Helped in upkeeping Parragon’s product metadata across various databases. Administrative Tasks: Carried out various administrative duties as per the digital director and metadata managers needs including weekly website checks for non-pixelated images, record ingestion and data entry into various databases. Systematic Software Upkeep: Meticulously updated various publishing softwares including Cognos, Censhare and ONIX.

Education

Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in Communication at The Ohio State University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in Communication at The Ohio State University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education