Carey Y. Massimini

Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.

05.2014 - Current

Oversee administrative and operational functions for a mid-sized publishing company, supporting leadership, staff, and authors while ensuring efficient cross-departmental collaboration.
Key Achievements:
Negotiated and executed foreign rights contracts generating $500K+ in revenue over a 3-year period.
Spearheaded eBook development process, successfully converting 800+ titles to digital format.
Assisted in implementing a royalty tracking system adopted by accounting, improving payment accuracy and timeliness.
Promoted to company Management Team for leadership contributions and operational expertise.
Led and mentored staff members while contributing to company-wide management initiatives
Core Responsibilities:
Manage contract administration, including negotiating agreements, maintaining records, and overseeing compliance.
Coordinate production schedules for approximately 150 projects per year; communicate project timelines, aligning internal and external collaborators
Oversee acquisitions process to create smooth transitions and project handoffs
Supervise and mentor team members; contribute to company-wide process improvement initiatives.
Monitor and analyze sales data to identify trends, future projections, and assess prospective sales trends for over 7,500 publications.
Plan annual picnic for 200+ guests
Organize travel and meeting schedules for 2 annual International shows