Kalyani Gandhi
Oakville,ON
Summary
As an editor, proofreader and writer with around 8 years of experience, I have dedicated my career to communicating ideas as effectively as possible. Working in publishing has always been my dream and over the course of my full-time and freelance career, I have tried to work with a variety of genres and accomplish tasks outside the gambit of strictly editing, such as working on cover design, manuscript acquisition, collaborations with writers and vendors, working with digital products and marketing.
By maximizing my budgetary and time resources and ensuring the best working experience for authors, my team and all the different players that come together to create high-quality texts, my goal is to constantly evolve and expand my skillset so I can put forward the best version of the text possible.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Editor (Full-time)
Pearson
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Adapted US edition STEM textbooks for the global market with a focus on revising content keeping cultural sensitivities and market needs in mind.
- Communicated directly with subject matter experts in a variety of disciplines and external vendors to collaboratively guide editorial improvements.
- Worked on revising print and digital products of a product's portfolio.
- Worked collaboratively with my team to ensure readiness of written pieces as per schedules.
- Revised and edited text and images, tables, diagrams, book covers, blurbs and approved final versions for publication. In one memorable instance, my suggestion for placing a differently abled athlete on the cover of an anatomy textbook was commended.
- Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of content areas to provide effective edits.
- Reviewed the content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Adhered to Associated Press and internal style guidelines, educating staff on standards.
- Developed and maintained pool of expert field sources.
Editor (Full-time)
Scholastic India Pvt. Ltd
12.2018 - 06.2020
- Was actively involved and responsible for transforming manuscripts into finished novels
- Edited, proofed, created cover designs, and wrote blurbs for several books.
- Collaborated with writers, designers, and other editors to deliver content of highest quality.
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve story writing.
- Reviewed content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
- Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries to increase clicks and engagement.
Editor and Proofreader (Freelance)
Westland Books
08.2020 - Current
- Used style guidelines to make accurate changes and comply with ideal structure.
- Checked and corrected grammatical and spelling errors in diverse manuscripts ranging from historical fiction to autobiographies, historical non-fiction, and children's literature.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
Editor (Freelance)
Prime Publishing Pvt Ltd
01.2015 - Current
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited a variety of STEM manuscripts to improve readability and impact.
- Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and recommended final versions for publication.
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Drove accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact-checking.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of content areas to provide effective edits.
Proofreader (Freelance)
MPS Ltd
04.2014 - 12.2021
- Checked and corrected grammatical and spelling errors in diverse documents in a diverse range of international textbooks.
- Used style guidelines to make accurate changes and comply with ideal structure.
- Wrote audio descriptions of images for textbooks intended for visually impaired students.
Education
Continuing Teacher Education
Queen's University
Kingston, ON04.2023
Search Engine Optimization
UC Davis
California01.2022
M.PHIL (Masters of Philosophy) - English Literature
University of Delhi
India11.2017
Master of Arts - English Literature
Lady Shri College For Women, University of Delhi
India05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Lady Shri Ram College For WomenUniversity of Delhi
India05.2013
Creative Writing
Wesleyan University
Connecticut12.2019
Skills
- Following editorial standards
- Knowledge of content editing
- Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style
- Manuscript evaluations
- Understanding audience and reader appeal
- Understanding the writer's voice
- Providing constructive feedback and revision recommendations
- Interpreting complex documents
- Developing and pitching story and content ideas
- Coordinating artwork and layouts
- Proofreading submissions
- Working with interactive media
- Collaborating with clients and vendors
- Cross-departmental collaboration
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Understanding SEO
Hobbies and Pastimes
I like to enjoy my free time by reading books, online articles, blogs, magazines as well as doing online courses and learning languages such as Japanese and Korean. Sometimes I enjoy my solo hobbies such as working on puzzles, embroidery, and meditation, while other times I love travelling visiting art galleries and museums and watching movies and tv shows from around the world with my family and friends. I've recently developed an interest in astronomy and plan to go stargazing. After a long day, however, I like to unwind by reading, swimming, listening to music, baking or going for walks in nature.
Timeline
Associate Editor (Full-time)
Pearson
02.2022 - 05.2023
Editor and Proofreader (Freelance)
Westland Books
08.2020 - Current
Editor (Full-time)
Scholastic India Pvt. Ltd
12.2018 - 06.2020
Editor (Freelance)
Prime Publishing Pvt Ltd
01.2015 - Current
Proofreader (Freelance)
MPS Ltd
04.2014 - 12.2021
Continuing Teacher Education
Queen's University
Search Engine Optimization
UC Davis
M.PHIL (Masters of Philosophy) - English Literature
University of Delhi
Master of Arts - English Literature
Lady Shri College For Women, University of Delhi
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Lady Shri Ram College For WomenUniversity of Delhi
Creative Writing
Wesleyan University