Mehreen Deshmukh
Academic Research Editor
Dubai
Summary
Experienced Academic Editor with over 6 years of experience in the Scientific research industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems to produce clean end documents. Precise and detailed proofreader employs critical thinking and problem-solving skills to produce exceptional academic content. Proficient in editing documents in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Reader DC, and PDF Annotator, as well as TeX-based documents.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate Editor
Physical Sciences Cactus Communications Pvt. Ltd
03.2016 - 10.2021
- Started off as a contractual editor and then asked for a more permanent role: was thus employed as a sub-editor before being promoted to an associate editor at the end of 2020
- Improved language and clarity of documents as diverse as academic manuscripts, theses, brochures, and poster presentations;
- Worked on manuscripts in my broad subject-area specialization, mainly physical sciences and engineering;
- Adhered to job-specific instructions and formatted manuscripts in compliance with journal guidelines, style-guides, or client requirements;
Academic Editor
Scholarly Editing and Translation Services Pvt. Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
- Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
- Edited papers according to authors’ required target journal or publisher or external style guide (e.g., ACM, IEEE, and APA).
Content Writer
Lanos Technologies Pvt. Ltd
10.2014 - 12.2014
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Repurposed and optimized existing content for use in different mediums.
- assured that web content is user-friendly and key-worded for SEO benefit.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
Contractual Indexer
Packt Publishing Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Ensured index quality, in terms of grammar, layout, and other
aspects related to making the Index the best tool to help readers find what they are looking for. - Met Key Performance Parameters, including the meeting of the 24-h deadline and meeting Packt guidelines of indexing.
- Finalized the clubbed book index and ensured it met Packt's quality standards before a book was published.
Education
Bachelors in Computer Applications - computer applications
Dr. BMN College of Home Science
09.2009 - 05.2011
Diploma In Computer Technology - Computer Technology
Terna Polytechnic
08.2007 - 07.2009
Skills
Editing research articles
undefinedAchievements
- Awarded “Main Hoon Na” Delivery Award in 2018 for helping out with a large number of split edits resulting from a heavy workload in Q4.
- Awarded “Editor ek Number” CS & Delivery Award in 2020 as an individual achievement and my team was awarded as the “Team at full steam” in the same quarter.
Timeline
Associate Editor
Physical Sciences Cactus Communications Pvt. Ltd
03.2016 - 10.2021
Academic Editor
Scholarly Editing and Translation Services Pvt. Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2016
Content Writer
Lanos Technologies Pvt. Ltd
10.2014 - 12.2014
Contractual Indexer
Packt Publishing Pvt. Ltd
07.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelors in Computer Applications - computer applications
Dr. BMN College of Home Science
09.2009 - 05.2011
Diploma In Computer Technology - Computer Technology
Terna Polytechnic
08.2007 - 07.2009
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