Onyinyechukwu Nwaiwu
@onyinyechukwunwaiwu
I streamline multi-stakeholder publishing operations, eliminating workflow chaos through standardized handovers and quality-driven production systems.
What I'm looking for
I’m an Operations & Workflow Specialist with 9+ years of coordinating distributed teams using Microsoft Teams and structured Workflow Management Systems. I align multiple stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables so operational chaos doesn’t derail execution.
As Operations Manager at Bookcraft Africa, I oversee end-to-end publishing operations across editorial and production workflows—from acquisition through editing, design, approval, and production readiness. I coordinate editors, proofreaders, designers, authors, and external contributors across 15+ concurrent deliverables, while maintaining documentation systems and quality control standards.
I focus on building systems that prevent dropped handoffs, reduce rework, and maintain execution standards under pressure. Using structured handover protocols, standardized documentation templates, and stakeholder coordination frameworks, I strengthened project tracking, catalogue management, and workflow coordination across 200+ active titles.
I also bring specialist book production services for self-publishers and independent authors, including proofreading & copy editing, Amazon KDP book formatting (print + ebook), and Adobe InDesign typesetting for print-ready files. I’m drawn to environments where process discipline and multi-step workflow management directly improve performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operations Manager
Bookcraft Africa
Oct 2021 - Present (4 years 8 months)
Oversee end-to-end publishing operations, coordinating editors, proofreaders, designers, authors, and external contributors across 15+ concurrent deliverables and 200+ active titles. Maintain production schedules, handover protocols, documentation systems, and quality control to keep manuscripts moving from acquisition through editing, design, and KDP-ready production.
Supervising Editor
Lantern Books
Jun 2015 - Oct 2020 (5 years 4 months)
Supervised editorial and production planning across storybooks and humanities titles, coordinating editors, proofreaders, designers, and typesetters across multiple projects. Improved operational accuracy through strengthened ISBN management, catalogue accuracy, production tracking, and file organization for a large, active backlist.
Editor & Proofreader
Lantern Books
Sep 2013 - Jun 2015 (1 year 9 months)
Edited and proofread storybook manuscripts, ensuring clarity, consistency, and suitability for the intended readership through final proofs. Coordinated work with illustration and design teams while managing several titles concurrently to maintain editorial quality.
Learning & Development Assistant
Instigate Business Services
Jun 2013 - Sep 2013 (3 months)
Supported planning and delivery of professional training programmes by editing training materials, preparing documentation, and coordinating session logistics. Helped coordinate delivery for management-level participants during scheduled training sessions.
Administrative & Recruitment Executive
Federal Civil Service Commission
Jun 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 6 months)
Provided administrative and recruitment support including record-keeping, candidate screening, reporting, and coordination across departments during recruitment exercises. Ensured recruitment campaign operations stayed organized and accountable through structured documentation and handovers.
Recruitment Officer
Federal Civil Service Commission
Jan 2011 - Jan 2012 (1 year)
Supported recruitment campaigns by performing candidate screening, shortlisting, and reporting. Contributed to recruitment administration and documentation to support ongoing recruitment exercise timelines.
Education
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University of Lagos
Post Graduate Diploma, Mass Communication/Media Studies
2017 - 2019
Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication/Media Studies at the University of Lagos from 2017 to 2019.
Imo State University
B.A.Ed, English Language and Literature (Education/English)
2005 - 2009
Earned a B.A.Ed in English Language and Literature at Imo State University from 2005 to 2009.
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