Richa Sharma

Experience

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  Vikas Publishing

  May 2016 - Apr 2017

  Junior Editor

  In Vikas Publishing House, I worked on commissioned and authored texts for universities such as Jamia Millia Islamia University, Sikkim Manipal University among others. My key responsibilities were editing, proof-reading and creating exercises for students.

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  Evoc Communications

  Apr 2017 - Oct 2017

  Associate Consultant

  My key responsibility areas were reporting, researching, writing, organizing product launches and media events for the clients, ideating and brainstorming story pitches, handling clients’ media presence in India, writing press releases etc. I was also responsible for sending pitches to appropriate journalists. I also wrote bylines or one of the clients that I was handling.

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  Askopinion.com

  Oct 2017 - Nov 2017

  Senior Content Writer

  I was responsible for creating SEO targeted content for their website. I was also responsible for reviewing and editing the content of junior writers.

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  Vikas Publishing

  Nov 2017 - Jan 2018

  Freelance Editor

  I was responsible for editing and fact-checking content. I was also responsible for creating exercises and writing any missing topics.

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  Ratna Sagar P Ltd

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2019

  Assistant Editor

  I was responsible for creating and editing age-appropriate exercises for classes I-VIII. I worked closely with developers, animators, designers and illustrators to create various interactive activities for DVDs and apps that go along with books. I also worked on an Art & Craft series for grades nursery to V. This series was a collaboration with Disney, India.

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  Vinfotech

  Feb 2018 - Jun 2018

  Freelance Blogger

  Created SEO targeted blogs for their website. I covered topics such as fantasy sports and niche social media sites.

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  Taylor & Francis Group

  Apr 2019 - now

  An expert on the operation of Crossref Similarity Check software and the analysis of the similarity reports. Act as the point of contact on the system for colleagues and team members. • Demonstrate expertise in publishing ethics with focus on company and industry level policies and best practices on plagiarism and copyright. • Be a super-user of manuscript submission and tracking systems ScholarOne and Editorial Manager, ensuring effective integration and management of iThenticate/Crossref Similarity Check within the systems • Manage own journal list and contribute to team-working on other titles to ensure peer review to time and required standards, including quality control, problem solving liaison with GPR team to ensure effective management of originality checking process • Be the lead or champion on processes at team and department level and act as the point of contact for queries from colleagues on the function • Provide project support to Team Lead/Manager where required on team-level, inter-and cross-departmental projects • Identifying obstacles and acting on opportunities for improvement in the originality checking workflow and processes on supported journals, including leading on improvement or systems projects • Implementing workflow changes and process, and leading the development of knowledge products, services and processes on originality checking to ensure they work optimally • Take lead on reporting and analysis of data, ensuring accurate data and effective data governance to support Lead and Manager. • Manage own learning, taking responsibility to identify and develop skills gaps and active knowledge sharing, with particular regard to peer review systems. Show less • Perform top level analysis of the Similarity reports and reporting back on this to the appropriate parties. • Check author-generated data entries and electronic files of manuscripts against previously published material.• Manage own journal list and contribute to team-working on other titles to ensure peer review to time and required standards. • Manage the quality of own journal list including problem solving, effective feedback and liaising with GPR team to ensure effective management and support of originality checking system. • Provide project support where required including supervision of and reporting on test journals. • Provide support for trainings, meetings and workshops by participating, organizing and collating meeting notes as required. • Support a climate of continuous improvement by identifying own workflow process obstacles and suggesting improvements, sharing best practice at all times. Show less

  • Supplier Service Delivery Manager

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Decision Support Specialist (Editor)

    Jun 2022 - Nov 2023

  • Decision Support Coordinator (Assistant Editor)

    Apr 2019 - May 2022