Carlene Sheard Rummery

In this role, I coordinated peer review and collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and improve overall service delivery. I assisted in developing operational strategies to enhance team efficiency and productivity.

• Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to improve peer review turnaround times.
• Streamlined communication between editorial staff and authors, fostering collaboration and timely feedback.
• Oversaw adherence to ethical standards in publishing, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
• Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, enhancing the journal's visibility within the rheumatology community.

As the Editor of Manitoba’s most read, award-winning publication, I developed issue outlines, chose content while also developing marketing strategies. I vetted and edited every article and worked closely with design and production to ensure deadlines were met.

• Collaborated with writers to develop engaging content that aligns with audience interests and magazine themes.
• Managed editorial calendar to prioritize deadlines and streamline workflow across multiple projects.
• Conducted research on relevant topics to enhance article quality and support factual accuracy.
• Coordinated with design team to optimize visual presentation of articles and maintain brand identity.
• Implemented new editorial guidelines that improved content quality and reduced revision time.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
• Enhanced publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
• Edited and proofread articles to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to publication standards.

In this role, I was responsible for finding stories to tell-done through diligent research and investigation. I also was responsible for working with the legal team to ensure everything presented was fact-based.

• Coordinated production schedules to optimize workflow and meet project deadlines.
• Assisted in script development and provided feedback for content refinement.
• Managed communication between departments to ensure alignment on project goals.
• Organized logistics for shoots, including location scouting and equipment rentals.
• Implemented quality control measures to enhance overall production standards.
• Developed and maintained project documentation for reference and accountability.
• Facilitated team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and next steps in projects.
• Supported producers in decision-making processes, contributing valuable insights from a diverse range of perspectives.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
• Participated in brainstorming sessions that resulted in innovative ideas for new television shows or documentary films.
• Assisted in the development of creative concepts that led to increased audience engagement.
• Pitched new ideas and arranged interviews and acquisition of footage for stories.
• Adhered to network policies and legal standards.
• Maintained documentation such as releases and riders.
• Reviewed and provided feedback on scripts, ensuring accuracy of information and overall narrative coherence.
• Ran meetings and gathered required documentation.
• Coordinated with legal team to ensure compliance with broadcasting regulations or copyrights related matters.

I managed 5 diverse journals as Managing Editor.

• Managed a diverse team of writers, editors, and designers to produce high-quality content consistently.
• Implemented analytical tools to track content performance, enabling data-driven decision-making in future projects.
• Oversaw publication of digital and print products, aligning multi-media content strategies to maintain cohesive brand identity.
• Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
• Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact, primarily those that were from authors where English was not their first language.
• Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Edited and revised wide array of content for scientific accuracy, clarity and consistency.
• Collaborated with writers, designers and other editors to deliver content of highest quality.

In the role of Executive Editor of Prairie books NOW, I was responsible for all editorial, advertising and administrative facets of the publication. I worked to ensure each issue was professionally produced, while adhering to strict deadlines. Activities included: final edits of stories, writing sidebars, developing interesting headlines, and selling advertising.

• Directed editorial strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and audience engagement.
• Managed content development from concept through publication, enhancing narrative quality and coherence.
• Collaborated with authors and contributors to refine manuscripts, fostering strong relationships and clear communication.
• Oversaw the editorial calendar, prioritizing submissions to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Analyzed reader feedback to inform future publications, adapting strategies for improved audience reach and satisfaction.
• Enhanced publication quality by implementing rigorous editing and proofreading processes.
• Researched audience and community needs to determine focus strategy.
• Developed strategic partnerships with external organizations for mutually beneficial collaboration opportunities.
• Championed new ideas and experiments for audience growth.

As the Managing Editor for an international medical journal, I managed the editorial office and met hard publication deadlines. Nearly 600 manuscripts were received yearly¬ through ScholarOne (formerly ManuscriptCentral), an online submission and review site. I was responsible for ensuring those manuscripts were processed, from submission to final decision/publication, while interacting with authors, reviewers, and editors from around the world. In addition, I was responsible for basic editing, meeting and event planning, and general office activities.

• Directed editorial workflow, ensuring timely publication of research articles in pediatric pulmonology.
• Collaborated with authors to refine manuscripts, enhancing clarity and adherence to journal standards.
• Oversaw peer review process, maintaining rigorous quality control for submitted research papers.
• Developed and implemented editorial guidelines, improving consistency across published content.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to align editorial strategies with overall publishing objectives.
• Maintained editorial standards by enforcing adherence to style guides, grammar rules, and ethical journalism principles.
• Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
• Edited long and short-form content, specializing in Area of expertise content.
• Inspected physical production and manuscript design, maintaining continuity across print and digital products.
• Led departmental meetings to align creative output behind singular editorial voice.
• Optimized content management systems for efficient organization and seamless publishing processes.
• Collaborated with marketing teams to create engaging promotional materials that increased readership.
• Implemented SEO best practices in all published content, driving higher search engine rankings and organic traffic growth.
• Oversaw compliance with style guide, editorial guidelines and brand identity throughout entire publication portfolio.
• Incorporated SEO techniques into digital publications, optimizing page ranks to improve traffic.
• Streamlined editorial workflow for increased productivity and timely content delivery.