Audience Development

• Apr 2023 - Present

ESL/EFL/Business English Teacherpreneur

• Aug 2021 - May 2023

Trustee

• Jan 2019 - May 2023

As administrator-cum-coordinator, I organise and manage events; observe classes and coordinate activities for various age groups (ages 3 to 6). As administrator-cum-coordinator, I organise and manage events; observe classes and coordinate activities for various age groups (ages 3 to 6).

Freelance Writer & Voice-over Artist

• Apr 2004 - May 2023

* Content Writer of websites, brochures, social media etc. * Content Research & Proofreading of post graduate theses/dissertations * Creative/Features/Business & Formal Letter/Technical Writer * Review Writer – Food/Movies/Restaurants/Hotels etc. * Author (Ghost) & Assistant Writer of subject text books for Manipal University, India * Writer for events company in Dubai, 2011 - 2018 * Participated & won Writing Competitions * Content Writer of websites, brochures, social media etc. * Content Research & Proofreading of post graduate theses/dissertations * Creative/Features/Business & Formal Letter/Technical Writer * Review Writer – Food/Movies/Restaurants/Hotels etc. * Author (Ghost) & Assistant Writer of subject text books for Manipal University, India * Writer for events company in Dubai, 2011 - 2018 * Participated & won Writing Competitions

IELTS & PTE Coach

• Mar 2021 - Jul 2021

Took on-site and online classes of IELTS, PTE & Communicative English; conducted screening tests of new learners and assisted in the recruitment process by taking interviews. Did videos for promotional purposes. Took on-site and online classes of IELTS, PTE & Communicative English; conducted screening tests of new learners and assisted in the recruitment process by taking interviews. Did videos for promotional purposes.

ESL Trainer

• Apr 2020 - Aug 2020

Taught communicative English and assisted in personality development of learners over the phone. Taught communicative English and assisted in personality development of learners over the phone.

Sr. Broadcast Journalist & Voice-over Artist

• Apr 2007 - Jun 2018

* Headed News Department * Live on-air presentation of News in English * Collaborated with PR for news and events * Trained recruits in voice, editing & presentation * Scripted & Voiced features, promos, spots & infomercials * Represented station at Events, Media Engagements & Press Conferences * Took & Edited interviews (A. R. Rahman, Kapil Dev and the like) * Gave vocals (English/Hindi/Malayalam/Tamil) for show-jingles, sweepers and station ID’s * Presented Live… Show more * Headed News Department * Live on-air presentation of News in English * Collaborated with PR for news and events * Trained recruits in voice, editing & presentation * Scripted & Voiced features, promos, spots & infomercials * Represented station at Events, Media Engagements & Press Conferences * Took & Edited interviews (A. R. Rahman, Kapil Dev and the like) * Gave vocals (English/Hindi/Malayalam/Tamil) for show-jingles, sweepers and station ID’s * Presented Live Cricket scores and updates * Assisted in Audio Production * Assisted in copywriting with additional research, scripting and proofreading * Organized and managed shoots for station videos Show less * Headed News Department * Live on-air presentation of News in English * Collaborated with PR for news and events * Trained recruits in voice, editing & presentation * Scripted & Voiced features, promos, spots & infomercials * Represented station at Events, Media Engagements & Press Conferences * Took & Edited interviews (A. R. Rahman, Kapil Dev and the like) * Gave vocals (English/Hindi/Malayalam/Tamil) for show-jingles, sweepers and station ID’s * Presented Live… Show more * Headed News Department * Live on-air presentation of News in English * Collaborated with PR for news and events * Trained recruits in voice, editing & presentation * Scripted & Voiced features, promos, spots & infomercials * Represented station at Events, Media Engagements & Press Conferences * Took & Edited interviews (A. R. Rahman, Kapil Dev and the like) * Gave vocals (English/Hindi/Malayalam/Tamil) for show-jingles, sweepers and station ID’s * Presented Live Cricket scores and updates * Assisted in Audio Production * Assisted in copywriting with additional research, scripting and proofreading * Organized and managed shoots for station videos Show less

Technical Support Representative

• May 2004 - May 2005

* Effectively handled calls from US-based customers and provided real-time assistance over phone * Diagnosed & resolved issues (hardware, software, network and OS) related to laptops & accessories * Made sales on incoming calls; maintained top score in quality * Trained new personnel in effective communication * Nominated to be part of 3-member Call-Back Team during fifth month of tenure to ensure case-closure and customer satisfaction * Promoted ISO awareness by portraying… Show more * Effectively handled calls from US-based customers and provided real-time assistance over phone * Diagnosed & resolved issues (hardware, software, network and OS) related to laptops & accessories * Made sales on incoming calls; maintained top score in quality * Trained new personnel in effective communication * Nominated to be part of 3-member Call-Back Team during fifth month of tenure to ensure case-closure and customer satisfaction * Promoted ISO awareness by portraying fundamentals through art and fun-filled activities Also, led team in intra/extra-mural activities & won competitions hosted by HPCCC on various occasions like Halloween & Diwali among others & attended regular corporate training programmes and workshops Show less * Effectively handled calls from US-based customers and provided real-time assistance over phone * Diagnosed & resolved issues (hardware, software, network and OS) related to laptops & accessories * Made sales on incoming calls; maintained top score in quality * Trained new personnel in effective communication * Nominated to be part of 3-member Call-Back Team during fifth month of tenure to ensure case-closure and customer satisfaction * Promoted ISO awareness by portraying… Show more * Effectively handled calls from US-based customers and provided real-time assistance over phone * Diagnosed & resolved issues (hardware, software, network and OS) related to laptops & accessories * Made sales on incoming calls; maintained top score in quality * Trained new personnel in effective communication * Nominated to be part of 3-member Call-Back Team during fifth month of tenure to ensure case-closure and customer satisfaction * Promoted ISO awareness by portraying fundamentals through art and fun-filled activities Also, led team in intra/extra-mural activities & won competitions hosted by HPCCC on various occasions like Halloween & Diwali among others & attended regular corporate training programmes and workshops Show less