Rakshita Swami
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Experience
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COO
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Jan 2020 - Present
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Vice President - Brand Operations
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Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
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Creative Lead - Video Machine
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Sep 2014 - Jun 2017
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Production Lead
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Jul 2013 - Sep 2014
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Production Manager
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Apr 2012 - Jan 2013
• Recruit and coordinate the work of freelance and in-house production crews• Production Duties: script writing; casting; crewing; location scouting; contracts; carnets; travel; scheduling; call sheets;conducting interviews; logging footage• Oversee post-production and delivery
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Researcher / Production Manager
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Sep 2011 - Feb 2012
• Develop and write film proposals• Research and gain access to contributors / potential sponsors• Plan and implement film distribution strategy• Production Duties: crewing; location scouting; contracts; scheduling; call sheets; preparing interview questions; logging footage• Oversee post-production and delivery
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Production Assistant
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Jan 2011 - Oct 2011
Assisted on productions of various corporate films and documentariesPRODUCTION ASSISTANT-'Game's Over', a 17 min documentary for the Tower Hamlets Youth Sports Foundation about the impact of funding cuts on school sports (20011-12)-'One Day at a Time: The Journey to Recovery from Stroke', a 60min documentary for Harrow Council Stroke Services (2011)-5 x 10min corporate healthcare videos for Hive Health (March 2011)-5 min corporate video for Harrow Council Legal Services… Assisted on productions of various corporate films and documentariesPRODUCTION ASSISTANT-'Game's Over', a 17 min documentary for the Tower Hamlets Youth Sports Foundation about the impact of funding cuts on school sports (20011-12)-'One Day at a Time: The Journey to Recovery from Stroke', a 60min documentary for Harrow Council Stroke Services (2011)-5 x 10min corporate healthcare videos for Hive Health (March 2011)-5 min corporate video for Harrow Council Legal Services (May 2011)Responsibilities: casting; scheduling; call sheets; editing;subtitlingASSISTANT PRODUCER-'Taking Part: A Short Film about Citizenship in Sutton', an 8 min corporate film about the Big Society for Sutton Council (July 2011)PRODUCTION MANAGER-3 x 2min promotional films for the Lib Dem party in Sutton (Aug 2011)-Short interview pieces for Hive Health on behalf of Bristol-Myers Squibb (Aug 2011) Show more Show less
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Runner
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May 2011 - May 2011
Work PlacementResponsibilities: client hospitality; digitising; tape/stock management; QC of videos for client hand-off
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Assistant Producer / Research Assistant
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Apr 2010 - May 2010
• Worked as assistant producer/research assistant on the production of 33 x 3 min videos as part of the Bournemouth University Media School Promo Project.• Liaised with heads of departments and lecturers to find suitable interviewees.• Coordinated and assisted on shoots with other production staff.
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Manager - Content & Video Production
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Nov 2008 - Sep 2009
• Write and produce video reviews for the web show, Burrp! Hopping• Establish client relationships to build and monetise on partnerships for Burrp• Core editorial team member: create and package content for the Burrp local website, weekly newsletters and Burrp's online and printed lifestyle and travel-focused magazines
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Junior Member Technical - Systems/IT
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Jun 2007 - Sep 2008
• Administrator on the company’s online documentation database. Was responsible for content, and writing and editing Systems related documentation for the Hyderabad, Delhi and New York offices. • Core member of the Helpdesk team that provided IT support to over 600 of the company's employees.
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On Air Promo Producer
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Jun 2006 - Jun 2006
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Reporter - Metro Bureau
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May 2005 - May 2005
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Education
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Bournemouth University
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Mount Carmel College, Bangalore
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Bishop Cottons Girls' School
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Vidya Niketan School, Bangalore