The Publisher
Sarina A. Pasricha
Publisher / Chief Executive Officer
The Publisher primarily is responsible for managing Red Pen Publishing's publication process and its publications staff. She is in charge of overseeing the preparation and treatment of manuscripts for publication; and she determines production timelines and content priorities.
Following set production protocols, the publisher works with a pool of creative writers, artists, editors, graphic designers, and photographers in the review and selection of manuscripts.
After a rigorous manuscript selection process, the publisher coordinates the efforts of the publication's team in achieving a desired product output and content format. If necessary, the publisher hires outside service providers to complement existing production procedures.
The publisher is Red Pen Publishing's sole representative and principal contact in all outside vendor, printer, writer, and artist relationships - in addition to this she is authorized to issue copyright permission and royalties.
Competency Background
Stanford University, Publishing Courses for Professionals, Publishing on the Web, November 2002 * Asian Institute of Management, Master in Entrepreneurship, December 2001 * Assumption College, Bachelor of Science in Commerce, major in International Business, Cum Laude, March 2000
Four years experience working in a publishing environment, senior in charge for handling book production with copy-editing, proofing, and transliteration skills. Demonstrated leadership skills. Familiarity with PC publications software. Basic Proficiency in French, plus a demonstrated familiarity with the Hindi language. Experience working with print vendors; and knowledge of promotions and basic sales/distribution.
