Deepika Ashok Kumar

Background

About Deepika Ashok Kumar

With 2+ years experience across editorial, sales and operations, most recently in managing publishing projects and collaborating with authors globally using strong interpersonal skills. Passionate about contributing to impactful work and has done so by: Delivering high-quality projects by managing accounts, schedules and budgets (for example, handed over 40+ title manuscripts to Production, hitting a target of 125% by November, 2024). Completing 20+ B2B and B2C sales through strong data analysis (KPIs and budget insights) and supporting the start-up business (toob). Delivered excellent administrative assistant to ensure efficient workflow (such as drawing up 20+ contracts on DocuSign, hosting stakeholder meetings, creating reports and regular Care Plans for service users etc.) Actively searching for opportunities at start-ups, publishers, agencies and charities to leverage expertise in Project Management, Account/Client Relationship Management and Administration. Holds an MA in English Literature, and combines the above experience with a passion for creative problem-solving, actioning impactful work to help communities. Outside of work, enjoys people interactions and trying out new hobbies fuelling creativity, such as prose writing (as seen on Substack!). Keen to connect with anyone with similar interests here or via email at deepikaashok19@gmail.com