Elin Reeves
Sheffield,South Yorkshire
Summary
Accomplished publishing professional with expertise in strategic planning and development, team leadership, and budget management. Extensive experience in STM journals and books, demonstrating a strong ability to manage complex projects efficiently and engage a variety of stakeholders. Adept at driving organisational success through effective resource allocation and problem-solving.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Director of Publications
European Respiratory Society
Sheffield
01.2018 - 07.2025
- Organisational alignment of job titles across the three offices of ERS (change from Head to Director)
- Refinement of role to allow sole focus on the publications portfolio, strategic development and management of publications staff
Head of Publications (and Head of Office)
European Respiratory Society
Sheffield
01.2011 - 12.2017
- Overall responsibility for the entire publications portfolio (journals and books)
- Strategic development (including budgeting, launch of new products and searching for new business)
- Line management of all publications staff (including recruitment and HR)
- Head of office role included organising office building repairs and maintenance, and IT infrastructure
Scientific Publications Manager
European Respiratory Society
Sheffield
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Focus on the ERS scientific journals
- Development of journal websites
- Overseeing permissions and reprints sales
- Liaising with journal editors and attending Board and Executive Committee meetings
- Overseeing functioning of peer-review and editorial/production processes
- Dealing with external contractors and tendering for services
Assistant Publications Manager (including Acting Publications Manager, covering for maternity leave)
European Respiratory Society
Sheffield
01.2006 - 12.2009
- Deputising for the Publications Manager
- Project management
- Line management of editorial team
- Coordination of production and printing
- Meeting organisation and minute taking for editorial board meetings
Scientific Technical Editor
European Respiratory Society
Sheffield
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Copy-editing and proofreading a variety of scientific and educational texts
- Liaising with authors and editors worldwide
Medical Physics Technician
Weston Park Hospital, Sheffield, NHS
Sheffield
01.2003 - 12.2003
- Planning radiotherapy treatment for patients with different types of cancer
- Effective and sensitive communication with patients and colleagues
Education
MSc - Biodiversity and Conservation
University of Leeds
Leeds 09.2000 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Leeds
Leeds, UK 09.1997 - 06.2020
Skills
- Strategic planning and development
- Team leadership
- Budget management
- STM journals and books expertise
Languages
French
Elementary
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
Certification
- Level 2 award in Computerised Accounts (City & Guilds)
- Level 1 award in Computerised Accounts (City & Guilds)
- Level 1 Award in Book-Keeping and Accounts (City & Guilds)
Timeline
Director of Publications
European Respiratory Society
01.2018 - 07.2025
Head of Publications (and Head of Office)
European Respiratory Society
01.2011 - 12.2017
Scientific Publications Manager
European Respiratory Society
01.2010 - 12.2010
Assistant Publications Manager (including Acting Publications Manager, covering for maternity leave)
European Respiratory Society
01.2006 - 12.2009
Scientific Technical Editor
European Respiratory Society
01.2004 - 12.2005
Medical Physics Technician
Weston Park Hospital, Sheffield, NHS
01.2003 - 12.2003
MSc - Biodiversity and Conservation
University of Leeds
09.2000 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Leeds
09.1997 - 06.2020
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