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.
