I am a publishing and operations professional with 5 years of experience in academic publishing at MDPI, where I progressed from Assistant Editor to Section Managing Editor in a high-volume, quality-driven environment. I excel at managing complex editorial workflows, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and upholding publication standards across technical fields. In addition to core editorial responsibilities, I have served as Manuscript Quality Controller, Tutor for onboarding and training, and Group Leader, leading a team of 7 editors. I am known for combining process efficiency, quality control, and people leadership, with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. I thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings and am well-suited for roles in operations, project coordination, content management, quality assurance, and team leadership across industries.…

Iulia Andreea Andronache

I am a publishing and operations professional with 5 years of experience in academic publishing at MDPI, where I progressed from Assistant Editor to Section Managing Editor in a high-volume, quality-driven environment. I excel at managing complex editorial workflows, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and upholding publication standards across technical fields. In addition to core editorial responsibilities, I have served as Manuscript Quality Controller, Tutor for onboarding and training, and Group Leader, leading a team of 7 editors. I am known for combining process efficiency, quality control, and people leadership, with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. I thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings and am well-suited for roles in operations, project coordination, content management, quality assurance, and team leadership across industries.…

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I am a publishing and operations professional with 5 years of experience in academic publishing at MDPI, where I progressed from Assistant Editor to Section Managing Editor in a high-volume, quality-driven environment. I excel at managing complex editorial workflows, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and upholding publication standards across technical fields.

In addition to core editorial responsibilities, I have served as Manuscript Quality Controller, Tutor for onboarding and training, and Group Leader, leading a team of 7 editors. I am known for combining process efficiency, quality control, and people leadership, with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. I thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings and am well-suited for roles in operations, project coordination, content management, quality assurance, and team leadership across industries.

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Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Assistant Editor at MDPI Cluj-Napoca
March 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021
Manage end-to-end editorial and publication workflows for high-volume peer-reviewed manuscripts in a technical field (Materials Journal). Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders including authors, reviewers, academic editors, and internal production teams. Perform quality control, compliance checks, and content validation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to publication standards.
Section Managing Editor at MDPI
September 1, 2021 - Present
Responsible for Special Issue development, Guest Editor recruitment, and content growth strategy in a technical field (Materials Journal). Drive manuscript acquisition by identifying research trends, inviting leading scholars, managing Special Issue pipelines, and increasing journal visibility, submissions, and publication volume.
Manuscript Quality Controller (QC) - Additional Role at MDPI Cluj-Napoca
March 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Responsible for performing detailed quality control and compliance checks on accepted manuscripts to ensure accuracy, consistency, formatting standards, ethical compliance, and adherence to journal and publishing guidelines prior to publication.
Tutor - Additional Role at MDPI Cluj-Napoca
September 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Responsible for on-boarding and training new editorial staff, delivering workflow and quality standards training, providing performance guidance, and improving team productivity, accuracy, and process consistency.
Group Leader at MDPI Cluj-Napoca
January 1, 2025 - Present
Lead, train, and supervise a team of 7 editorial staff, including on-boarding, task allocation, performance monitoring, and coaching. Track workloads, deadlines, and performance KPIs to ensure on-time delivery and operational efficiency. Identify process gaps and implement workflow improvements and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Handle high-volume task prioritization, risk mitigation, and issue resolution in a fast-paced production environment. Maintain detailed documentation, reporting, and audit-ready records in compliance with internal and external requirements.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Geology at Babes Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca
October 1, 2017 - July 31, 2021
Master's Degree in Applied Geology at Babes Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca
October 1, 2021 - July 31, 2024

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Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other