Ravi Kumar

To contribute to the evolving technological landscape of the printing and publishing industry by leveraging modern IT-enabled production systems to optimize operational efficiency, minimize production costs, and ensure superior output quality.

Consultant – Publication & Production - Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) (Ministry of Ayush, Government of India) - New Delhi

(2025-07)

• Managed end-to-end publication operations for medical research, literary, and academic books, magazines, and journals.
• Supervised publication processes, ensuring timely production and distribution of high-quality content.
• Handled tendering processes and coordinated independently with authors, publishers, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Utilized advanced publishing software including QuarkXPress, Adobe InDesign, CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop.
• Maintained high standards through editing, proofreading, layout design, and production management.
• Developed promotional and sales strategies to enhance publication reach and readership.
• Managed publication budgets effectively while ensuring quality and timely delivery.

Director – Publication - MAT Journals Pvt Ltd - Noida

(2024-07 - 2025-06)

• Managed complete pre-press and press production operations for journals and publications.
• Supervised publication of management and research journals while ensuring production accuracy and quality.
• Worked extensively on QuarkXPress, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Ensured superior print quality through production supervision and coordination with printing teams.
• Managed budgets and optimized operational resources for cost-effective production.

Publication Officer - Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) (Ministry of Culture, Government of India) - New Delhi

(2022-04 - 2024-06)

• Managed complete pre-press and print production operations for books, magazines, journals, and periodicals.
• Supervised editorial processes, distribution, and sales activities for publications.
• Handled book tendering and coordinated with authors, publishers, printers, and vendors.
• Ensured high-quality editing, proofreading, layout design, and print production standards.
• Coordinated with departments and printing teams to ensure timely project completion.
• Developed strategies for publication promotion and market outreach.
• Managed publication budgets and ensured cost optimization.

Assistant General Manager – Production & Pre-Press - The Mail Today Newspaper (India Today Group) - New Delhi

(2007-10 - 2019-02)

• Managed all aspects of pre-press and press production for The Mail Today newspaper and in-house magazines.
• Coordinated with departments to ensure smooth daily publication workflow.
• Conducted print quality checks and monitored newsprint inventory and consumption.
• Managed outsourcing of magazines, brochures, newspaper inserts, and coffee table books.
• Prepared costing and estimations for print and publication jobs.
• Successfully launched morning newspaper operations from Delhi and Chandigarh centers.
• Established complete pre-press and press workflow systems.
• Supervised installation of Hi-Line, City Line, and CtP machines.
• Implemented quality systems for consistent print production standards.
• Achieved 100% on-time delivery of newspapers and supplements through effective production planning.
• Reduced production cost per page by minimizing newsprint and consumable wastage.

Assistant Manager – Pre-Press & Production - The Times of India - Patna

(1988-07 - 2007-09)

• Managed pre-press and press production operations during night shifts.
• Performed photo scanning and color correction using Adobe Photoshop.
• Provided technical support to editorial teams for page-making processes.
• Managed plate-making and printing machine operations.
• Ensured quality control and minimized newsprint wastage in daily production.

B. Tech - Printing & Packaging Technology - Om Sterling University Hisar (Haryana)

Diploma - Printing Technology - Northern Regional Institute of Printing Technology Allahabad (UP)

Post Graduate - Kanpur University Kanpur (UP)

MBA - Production - CSM Institute of Graduate Studies Pune