Tiina Wigley

Experience

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  Artech House

  Apr 2001 - Mar 2006

  Responsible for the growth and development of the Book Publishing programme in the UK. ➢ Commissioning titles in electrical engineering (from Europe, Asia and the Middle East) ➢ Contract negotiation ➢ Planning the company strategy, putting together annual budgets, and evaluating new proposals ➢ Appointed and mentored assistants to support the programme ➢ Represented the company at domestic and international conferences and exhibitions Development of all book projects in the UK publishing programme, from contract signing to manuscript delivery. Organisation of technical reviews, main contact for authors, reviewers, commissioning editors and colleagues in marketing and production departments. Writing and proofing cover copies, ensuring the manuscripts were delivered on time at correct length and format and overall high quality.

  • Commissioning Editor

    Nov 2004 - Mar 2006

  • Project Editor

    Jan 2004 - Oct 2004

  • Assistant Editor

    Apr 2001 - Dec 2003
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  John Wiley and Sons

  Apr 2006 - May 2016

  Development and growth of Communications Technology book programme (valued at c. £1 million) within the company's UK based engineering team. ➢ Building strong relationships with new and existing authors and other stakeholders ➢ Commissioning of new cutting edge titles in various areas of electrical engineering ➢ Contract negotiations ➢ Development of strategic publishing plan, implementing, reviewing and updating it as needed ➢ Conducting market research and analysing competition, sales forecasts and marketing plans ➢ Ensuring that signed products met both market needs and strategic planning objectives ➢ Management of the back list, developing revisions and cleaning it from unprofitable titles ➢ Overseeing the pre-production pipeline (reviews, author supervision, input from advisors etc.) ➢ Travel to conferences and centres of excellence around the world to meet existing authors, and establishing relationships with new contacts ➢ Appointing and mentoring assistants to meet strategic requirement of the team Show less Development of the Communications Technology book programme within the UK based Engineering team: ➢ Engaging and building relationships with new and existing authors ➢ Commissioning titles in various areas of electrical engineering ➢ Representing the company at domestic and international conferences & exhibitions ➢ Contract negotiation, overseeing the development of the titles in the pipeline ➢ Collaboration with Editors in the US & Asia teams to review and refine the portfolio strategy ➢ Prepared sales forecasts and marketing plans ➢ Resolved various issues finding compromises between authors’ needs vs business needs (contracts-, marketing-, and production-wise) Show less

  • Executive Commissioning Editor

    Nov 2009 - May 2016

  • Commissioning Editor

    Apr 2006 - Oct 2009
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  TCS Wigley Solutions, Ltd

  Jul 2016 - Nov 2019

  Operations and Project Support

  Part-time support on various IT projects. Became PRINCE2 Practitioner certified.

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  Medical Defense Society

  Nov 2019 - now

  Operations & Business Development Manager

  Medical Defense Society is an MDO that provides medico-legal assistance and support to GPs, GP Clinics and companies offering Private GP services. My role is twofold: to ensure that our daily operations run smoothly and to support the company growth by devoping new business opportunities and looking after our existing members.• Engaging and establishing strong relationships with new and existing customers• Management of key corporate accounts, ensuring customer success and happiness • Ensuring successful onboarding of new corporate customers • Annual renewals of corporate memberships (incl. contract negotiations)• Identify and engage in new business opportunities• Overseeing the membership application process and customer service• Improving the automation and functions of our CRM system, website and processes• Ad-Hoc case management – liaising with members, medical & legal teams ensuring that customers are well looked after Show less