The document is a resume for Shruthi M Krishnamurthy seeking a position as a data specialist. It summarizes her 5 years of experience in content writing, publishing, and data management. Her current role involves creating and managing book data and product information in a database. She also has experience coordinating with suppliers and teams to complete projects on time.

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Shruthi M Krishnamurthy
No. 2B, Plot No. 21, 2nd
Floor, “Jayaraman Illam”, Customs Colony Main Road, Thoraipakkam, Chennai – 600097.
Contact: 91 9940184644, 91 9886088706
E-mail: shruthikrishnamurthy@gmail.com
Data Specialist
Seeking challenging assignments for self-development and to contribute towards my profession and to the organization.
Professional Snapshot
 A dynamic professional with about 5 years of experience in the areas of Content Writing, Publishing and Data
Management.
 An impressive communicator with a passion for writing and possess strong writing skills.
 Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with good knowledge of language and grammar. Scored
7.5/10 in the IELTS exam.
 Excellent coordination, relationship management and analytical management skills.
 Currently associated with Reed Elsevier India Pvt. Ltd. as a Data Specialist with the Data Management team.
 Data Management involves creating and managing records for book titles and their products online.
 Working on streamlining and centralizing the Data Management work in Chennai.
 Responsible for managing the data in the Project Planning and Management Tool, aligning the Technical
Assessment tasks with the supplier.
 An efficient coordinator and responsible for coordinating with the supplier for the alignment of TA work.
 Working on Value Stream Mapping of the Data Management work and Technical Assessment tasks.
 Previously worked with the Technical Assessment Team as Technical Assessor.
 Comfortable in interacting with people across hierarchical levels.
 Excellent relationship management, inter personal skills with peers and customers.
Employment Details
REED ELSEVIER INDIA PVT LTD, CHENNAI December 2012 onwards
Role: Data Specialist, Data Management, Books
 DATA MANAGEMENT
 Currently, working as a Data Specialist with the Data Management team, handling tasks of creating and
updating book titles and their products in Product Planning and Management tool (PPM). Data Management
responsibilities include managing:
 Book information - “Title”, “Version”, “Edition”.
 Bibliographical References - ISBN, Order no., Reg. Status, Copyright year, Imprint, Contract Pub date,
Planned Pub date, Delivery Status, Edition Data in different locations and Editorial
contacts/responsibilities.
 Book Specifications – Format, Extent, Project Planning.
 Print cost per unit
 Originators – managing title authors and contributors list.
 Links – External objects
 Student-focused contents to appear on Evolve website
 Reviewer-focused comments to appear on Evolve website.
 Notes
 Pricing – Calculating, recording and managing US$, CAD, Euro and GBP for book titles
 Pricing recommendation data that is revised every month.

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 Classifying book titles – Product type, attributes, Contracts, Copyright ownership, Codes, Country of
origin of the title, Royalties payable, Delta info, Subject codes, Marketing & Sales - Evolve information, Key
words, Key Descriptions, Salable/Non-Saleable ancillaries, Market Restrictions, Primary topic code, etc.
 Creating companion/related titles or products for each title by linking the ISBNs of all the ancillaries to
form a version family.
 Flag flipping – Updating Evolve information, collection tags, etc.
 Assigning ISBNs for Science & Technology and Health Science titles.
 Responsible for creating and managing the Master Copy Document (MCD) in PPM
 Was responsible to deliver a crucial project, 'Elsevier Adaptive Learning' that required creating the MCDs and
uploading them in PPM. My team received the 'Best Team' award for our diligent work and completing this
urgent request on time.
 Assigning ISBNs, flagging Electronic rights and copyright ownership by checking the signed contracts for
Science & Technology and Health Science titles on PPM.
 Generate ISBN database/inventory for both HS and S&T titles.
 Quality checking for student-focused, Elsevier Adaptive Learning and Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing titles before
they go live online.
 Was responsible to deliver an ad hoc request from Delhi that required flagging classifications in PPM for
APAC titles and was successful in completing it on time.
 Prepared the Standard Operating Procedures for MCD data management.
 TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT
 Assisting the editorial team for smooth transition of manuscripts from editorial to production
 Preparing copyrights requirement log, figure list log etc.
 Assessing manuscripts for missing materials or low quality materials and reporting to the editorial.
 EMSS TOC set up
 Artwork uploading – EMSS
 All-task projects that include chapter logging, figure logging, running FotoStation report, etc.
 APAC (Sydney project)
 TEACH page reference projects
 Reference renumbering
 Reference Abridging
 Currently working towards aligning Technical Assessment tasks with Suppliers.
 Created Standard Operating Procedure for Technical Assessment tasks.
 MRW REVIEWER RESEARCH
 Worked as a part of the MRW Reviewer Research Team which diligently worked on requirements to search
and identify reviewers for various books within very tight timelines.
 The MRW Reviewer Research Team was awarded the ARISSA AWARD.
 PROCESS ENABLERS
 Communication: An impressive communicator with a passion for writing and possess strong writing skills.
Possess an excellent knowledge of English language and Grammar, with an open mind for new thoughts and
ideas.
 Documentation: Written SOPs for TEACH project and MCD Data Management.
 Written Technical Assessment specification guidelines to align the task with the supplier.
 Time Management and Quality: I plan my work and time efficiently so that all the assigned work is
completed on time and ensure there is no variance in project delivery.
 Maintain a transparent relationship with colleagues, customers and manager and share relevant information.
TRAINING & SELF-DEVELOPMENT
 Assertiveness

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 Accountability
 Crucial Conversations
 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
 UK communication skill port courses in Interpersonal Communication: “Targeting your message” and “Being
Approachable”
Prior Experience
DIGITAL NIRVANA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, HYDERABAD June 2010 - January 2012
Role: Media Analyst
 Writing and developing content in a clear and precise manner, to promote the product with an innovative
approach, and delivering it to the client.
 Responsible for analyzing client performance using press, web, radio and TV articles, and come up with versatile
content to render good branding and marketing for the product.
 Analyzing client performance using impacts score, products, key and core messages, and key initiatives.
 Supporting some ad-hoc projects which require a high service standard.
 Mentor and monitor the performance of the trainees to ensure efficiency in process functioning and meeting of
individual and group deadlines. Frame work direction and plan for the trainees.
 Responsible for preparing various reports such as TAT, weekly & monthly production and quality reports.
 Successfully maintained high standard of service.
Core Competencies:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Training & Development, Quality Reporting & Documentation, Client
Relationship Management
MACMILLAN PUBLISHING SOLUTIONS, Bangalore March - October 2009
Role: Copy-editor
 Copy-editing journals to improve formatting, style, and accuracy of the text and making necessary corrections.
 Copy editing involves correcting spelling, punctuation, grammar, terminology, jargon, and semantic ensuring that
the text adheres to the publishing style guide.
 Besides an excellent command of language, possess a broader general knowledge for spotting factual errors; good
critical thinking skills in order to recognize inconsistencies or vagueness; interpersonal skills for dealing with
writers, other editors and designers; attention to detail; and a sense of style.
 Assisted in pre-editing and technical editing in some of the important journals.
EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALSEDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
M.Sc Biotechnology, 2008
Administrative Management College, Bangalore University, Bangalore.
Date of Birth: 22nd September 1984
Language Proficiency: English, Hindi, Kannada
Marital Status: Married
References: Available on Request