V C Thomas

Profile Synopsis

Summary: • Publishing professional with over 15 years experience in Publishing, Marketing and Retail Industry.
• Worked in almost all the areas of the book publishing, retail and marketing including setting up retail outlets, handling suppliers, book selection and buying, shop management, book events, publishing and rights management . National and international level exposure in book trade.
• Frankfurt Fellow of the year 2005, a prestigious fellowship programme focusing on information exchange, professional dialogue and the creation of networks between young international publishers and Book Sellers..

What do I have to offer (Haves): Complete Publishing and Retail Solutions.

What do I seek (Wants):  Challenging assignment.

V C Thomas's Profile Overview

Current Company General Manager at V Publishers
Department: Operations, from Jan 2008 till now

Job Description : • Managing a team of 40 editors who work for various products including Higher Academic and Professional Text books, School Curriculum based Magazines and school guides.
• Planning and execution of general and reference titles
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Past Company Retail Development Manager at Pioneer House LLC, Dubai
Industry : Publishing / Newspaper
Department: Sales / Business Development, from from Apr 2007 till Dec 2007

Job Description : • Establishing of retail business
• Organizing of Book fairs in major cities in GCC countries.
• Sourcing of books from UK, USA and India.
. Senior Manager Projects at D C Books
Industry : Publishing / Newspaper
Department: Others, from from Nov 1998 till Jan 2007

Job Description : • Expansion of retail business
• Negotiation with Book Distributors and suppliers
• Selection of books for various outlets
• Organizing of Literary Functions, Book Release functions, Author – Reader meets and Book Reading sessions
• Editor of Current Books Bulletin-monthly journal to promote books and reading
• Identifying and introducing new products
• Rights Management
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Educational Information MA at St. Thomas College Pala
from Jan 1985 till Jan 1992

V C Thomas's Additional information

Reason to be on PeerPower :  Meeting People

Website : http://www.vcbooks.in

Web Profile : http://www.peerpower.com/pub/thomasvc

V C Thomas's Personal Details

Gender:Male

Interest:Travel, Reading