Shane Bhatla (he/they)
Associate Director at Equal Asia Foundation (Stichting EqualA Foundation)- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Hindi Professional working proficiency
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Thai Professional working proficiency
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Punjabi Elementary proficiency
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Sign Languages Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Kael Balvay
I had Shane as consultant & line producer on different projects and can't be more satisfied. Very professional, dedicated, enthusiast, efficient, intelligent, energetic and reliable. Plus a great capacity to solve last minute issues and adapt to any situation... Highly recommended.
Chris Cooke
Shane is hard working, sensible, well organized, reliable, full of good ideas and great at building and utilizing a network to get the job done the right way managing some of the best and worst people effectively A self starter, an intrapreneur and the perfect blend of creative yet pragmatic. I wish to work with him as soon as possible.
Kael Balvay
I had Shane as consultant & line producer on different projects and can't be more satisfied. Very professional, dedicated, enthusiast, efficient, intelligent, energetic and reliable. Plus a great capacity to solve last minute issues and adapt to any situation... Highly recommended.
Chris Cooke
Shane is hard working, sensible, well organized, reliable, full of good ideas and great at building and utilizing a network to get the job done the right way managing some of the best and worst people effectively A self starter, an intrapreneur and the perfect blend of creative yet pragmatic. I wish to work with him as soon as possible.
Kael Balvay
I had Shane as consultant & line producer on different projects and can't be more satisfied. Very professional, dedicated, enthusiast, efficient, intelligent, energetic and reliable. Plus a great capacity to solve last minute issues and adapt to any situation... Highly recommended.
Chris Cooke
Shane is hard working, sensible, well organized, reliable, full of good ideas and great at building and utilizing a network to get the job done the right way managing some of the best and worst people effectively A self starter, an intrapreneur and the perfect blend of creative yet pragmatic. I wish to work with him as soon as possible.
Kael Balvay
I had Shane as consultant & line producer on different projects and can't be more satisfied. Very professional, dedicated, enthusiast, efficient, intelligent, energetic and reliable. Plus a great capacity to solve last minute issues and adapt to any situation... Highly recommended.
Chris Cooke
Shane is hard working, sensible, well organized, reliable, full of good ideas and great at building and utilizing a network to get the job done the right way managing some of the best and worst people effectively A self starter, an intrapreneur and the perfect blend of creative yet pragmatic. I wish to work with him as soon as possible.
Credentials
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Introduction to Psychology (Yale University)
CourseraOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Psychological First Aid (John Hopkins University)
CourseraAug, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Equal Asia Foundation (Stichting EqualA Foundation)
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Netherlands
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Director
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Jan 2023 - Present
Leading trans and intersectional justice issues at Equal Asia Foundation.
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Project Manager
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Jun 2020 - Jan 2023
EqualAF is a rights-based innovation incubator. We design and test solutions that advance LGBTI+ inclusion and support community organisations who work toward a more equitable future for all. Mindful of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, we address four interrelated focus areas that currently challenge LGBTI+ communities in Asia. These are poverty and economic exclusion, mental health and well-being, ageing and the inter-generational gap, and inclusion in humanitarian action. We respond now and prepare for tomorrow. We boldly question, experiment and learn. We bank on collective intelligence. We are accountable. Show less
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SEEN ASIA
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Thailand
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Non-profit Organizations
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Founding Member
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Oct 2019 - Aug 2021
SEEN (Student Empowerment and Equality Network) is a network of schools creating Gender and Sexuality Alliances and safe spaces in the learning environment. SEEN is mostly student run with support of teachers and counselors in their respective schools. As a network, we aim to improve the educational environment and system to benefit students regardless of their sexuality, gender identity and gender expression. In a system where students who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, and Questioning (LGBTIQ+) are often bullied, mistreated, discriminated against, and left behind, we aim to empower them and educate allies to do the same. Show less
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The Vagabonds
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Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand
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Founder
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Jan 2015 - Jun 2020
Organizing parties Promoting parties Hospitality on event-day Meeting potential clients and communicating efficiently Communicating and negotiating with venue managers Booking DJs, bands and other acts Artist Management Promoter Management Social Media Marketing Organizing parties Promoting parties Hospitality on event-day Meeting potential clients and communicating efficiently Communicating and negotiating with venue managers Booking DJs, bands and other acts Artist Management Promoter Management Social Media Marketing
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Freelance
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Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand
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Filmmaker
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Apr 2012 - Jun 2020
Producing videos Color-Correcting Editing Crew Management Time Management Location Management Transport Arrangement Equipment Arrangement Models and Actors casting and hiring Lighting set-up Camera Operation Post-Production Management Approving story boards and scripts Hiring staff and crew Quality assurance Producing videos Color-Correcting Editing Crew Management Time Management Location Management Transport Arrangement Equipment Arrangement Models and Actors casting and hiring Lighting set-up Camera Operation Post-Production Management Approving story boards and scripts Hiring staff and crew Quality assurance
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OUT BKK
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Thailand
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Non-profit Organizations
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Non-Profit Operations Manager
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Sep 2019 - Oct 2019
- Fundraising - Creating campaigns to benefit the LGBTQI+ community - Raising awareness - Expanding existing programs - Creating new programs - Getting more involved with public policies - Grant making - Identifying and directing resources - Fundraising - Creating campaigns to benefit the LGBTQI+ community - Raising awareness - Expanding existing programs - Creating new programs - Getting more involved with public policies - Grant making - Identifying and directing resources
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OUT BKK
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Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand
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Transgender Program Manager
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Feb 2017 - Sep 2019
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Chilindo.com
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Thailand
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Filmmaker
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Jan 2018 - Jan 2018
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Overground Bar and Cafe
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Bangkok
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Bar Manager
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Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
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Wind Up Films
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Thailand
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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Sales and Marketing Representative
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Apr 2016 - May 2016
At WInd Up Films, I'll be in charge of online marketing including social media and other wise. I'll be a sales representative for the company, talking to clients, arranging meetings, getting in more work for the company and helping to close deals for shoots. At WInd Up Films, I'll be in charge of online marketing including social media and other wise. I'll be a sales representative for the company, talking to clients, arranging meetings, getting in more work for the company and helping to close deals for shoots.
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CoreMelt
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Filmmaker and Social Media Consultant
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Aug 2015 - Mar 2016
As a freelance film maker at Coremelt, my responsibilities include testing plug-ins on Final Cut Pro X, editing videos, creating projects using Motion, going on shoots, drone shoots. One of my responsibilities also include helping to monitor social media and FCP X forums and more. As a freelance film maker at Coremelt, my responsibilities include testing plug-ins on Final Cut Pro X, editing videos, creating projects using Motion, going on shoots, drone shoots. One of my responsibilities also include helping to monitor social media and FCP X forums and more.
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BlackWhite Productions
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Singapore
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Ambassador
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Jan 2014 - Nov 2015
Attracting customers to the nightclub and event Social Media Marketing Whatsapp personal invites to VIPs Personal phone call invites to VIPs Escorting ladies to the door and assuring entry Selling tickets and promoting for monthly beach parties Hyping up events Attracting customers to the nightclub and event Social Media Marketing Whatsapp personal invites to VIPs Personal phone call invites to VIPs Escorting ladies to the door and assuring entry Selling tickets and promoting for monthly beach parties Hyping up events
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Foreign Wedding Planners
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Phuket, Thailand
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Head of Hospitality and Client Servicing / Wedding Coordinator
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Sep 2015 - Sep 2015
Le Meridien Phuket, Thailand Making sure clients and family are satisfied Assuring clients are comfortable Dealing with any complaints and issues Leading a team to satisfy any needs Communicating with hotel staff to assure quality service Assisting wedding planner with breaking language barrier Pre-event coordinating Picking up and greeting clients at the airport Le Meridien Phuket, Thailand Making sure clients and family are satisfied Assuring clients are comfortable Dealing with any complaints and issues Leading a team to satisfy any needs Communicating with hotel staff to assure quality service Assisting wedding planner with breaking language barrier Pre-event coordinating Picking up and greeting clients at the airport
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MadinThai
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Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand
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Social Media Marketing Manager
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Mar 2015 - Jul 2015
Content Writing Producing content Advertising on Facebook Linking Website to Social Media Making sure there is a steady pace of traffic in the social media platforms Creating campaigns Creating Websites on Shopify Content Writing Producing content Advertising on Facebook Linking Website to Social Media Making sure there is a steady pace of traffic in the social media platforms Creating campaigns Creating Websites on Shopify
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Foreign Wedding Planners
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Thailand
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Head of Hospitality and Client Servicing / Wedding Coordinator
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Jun 2015 - Jun 2015
Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, Thailand Making sure clients and family are satisfied Assuring clients are comfortable Dealing with any complaints and issues Leading a team to satisfy any needs Communicating with hotel staff to assure quality service Assisting wedding planner with breaking language barrier Pre-event coordinating Picking up and greeting clients at the airport Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, Thailand Making sure clients and family are satisfied Assuring clients are comfortable Dealing with any complaints and issues Leading a team to satisfy any needs Communicating with hotel staff to assure quality service Assisting wedding planner with breaking language barrier Pre-event coordinating Picking up and greeting clients at the airport
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Foreign Wedding Planners
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Thailand
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Head of Hospitality and Client Services
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Apr 2015 - Apr 2015
Sheraton in Hua-Hin, Thailand: Making sure clients and family are satisfied Assuring clients are comfortable Dealing with any complaints and issues Leading a team to satisfy any needs Communicating with hotel staff to assure quality service Assisting wedding planner with breaking language barrier Pre-event coordinating Picking up and greeting clients at the airport Sheraton in Hua-Hin, Thailand: Making sure clients and family are satisfied Assuring clients are comfortable Dealing with any complaints and issues Leading a team to satisfy any needs Communicating with hotel staff to assure quality service Assisting wedding planner with breaking language barrier Pre-event coordinating Picking up and greeting clients at the airport
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Thaitanium Entertainment
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Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand
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Producer, Camera Operator, Co-Editor, Colorist
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Dec 2014 - Apr 2015
Producing music videos Color-Correcting Editing (MTV style) Time Management Camera Operation Post-Production Management Quality assurance Producing music videos Color-Correcting Editing (MTV style) Time Management Camera Operation Post-Production Management Quality assurance
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2:AM Dessert Bar
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Singapore
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Service Crew
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Feb 2014 - Oct 2014
On-Off Service crew for events. On-Off Service crew for events.
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Bangkok Invaders
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Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand
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Video Editor
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Dec 2013 - Dec 2013
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Grammy Thailand and CRBIZtv
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Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand
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Producer, Co-Editor, Location Manager
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May 2013 - Oct 2013
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Bangkok Invaders and Thaitanium Entertainment
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Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand
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Line Producer, Producer
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May 2012 - Oct 2013
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Education
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SAE Institute
Bachelor's Degree, Digital Film Making -
St. Andrews International School Bangkok
High School, English, Business, Theatre Arts