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Rajeev Shankar

Voorhees,NJ

Summary

Result-focused Senior Editor with 15 years of experience in pitching, developing and writing content for Fortune 500 companies and international government agencies. Trained in leadership and offering meticulous eye for scheduling and proofreading details. Innovative problem-solver with approachable attitude and insightful critical thinking abilities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EDITOR

International SOS
11.2016 - Current
  • Developed and maintained editorial standards for content
  • Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics
  • Managed team of writers and junior editors to deliver accurate and engaging content
  • Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact
  • Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch
  • Generated and maintained style guides to encourage consistent quality of content
  • Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content

Editor

International SOS
07.2015 - 11.2016
  • Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch.
  • Collaborated with writers and graphic designers to develop content schedules and plan workflows.
  • Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
  • Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.

Manager, Information & Analysis

International SOS
01.2013 - 07.2015
  • Wrote high-priority, time-sensitive consulting reports andresearch papers for clients, including the majority of
  • Fortune 500 companies and several internationalgovernment agencies
  • Supervised a team of writers, analysts, and consultants tomaintain a high standard of information product quality
  • Liaised with globally-based senior information managersand editors to enhance the effectiveness of the company'scommunication products

Senior Analyst

International SOS
07.2011 - 06.2013
  • Validated results and performed quality assurance to assess accuracy of data.
  • Enhanced interfaces to promote better functionality for users.
  • Performed audits of subsidiaries to protect shareholders and potential investors from fraudulent or unrepresentative financial claims.
  • Created dashboards to monitor and track key performance indicators.

Analyst

International SOS
09.2007 - 06.2011
  • Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Guided acquisition process to capture projected cost and revenue synergies and move combined organization forward.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.

Education

MA - Journalism & Mass Communication

Amity University

BA - English Literature

University of Delhi

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
  • AP writing style
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Fact-checking
  • Blogging
  • Content management system (Sitecore)
  • Document management (SharePoint, Google Docs/Sheets)
  • Project management
  • Web analytics
  • Social media management
  • Digital marketing
  • Search engine optimization (SEO)

Certification

Leadership and Communication, HarvardX

Sub Editing, University of the Arts London

Web analytics and digital marketing, Accenture

Timeline

EDITOR

International SOS
11.2016 - Current

Editor

International SOS
07.2015 - 11.2016

Manager, Information & Analysis

International SOS
01.2013 - 07.2015

Senior Analyst

International SOS
07.2011 - 06.2013

Analyst

International SOS
09.2007 - 06.2011

MA - Journalism & Mass Communication

Amity University

BA - English Literature

University of Delhi
Rajeev Shankar