Tannisha Avarrsekar, AKC, FRSA
Founder, CEO & Editor-in-Chief at Lokatantra- Claim this Profile
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Latin Elementary proficiency
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Credentials
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AESTHINT15: Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking
HarvardXMay, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
CPD (Continued Professional Development)
Modern Language Centre (King's College London)Oct, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
ICE (International Certificate in Education)
Cambridge International ExaminationsJan, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
Intermediate Drawing Exam
Directorate of Art, Maharashtra StateJan, 2010- Sep, 2024 -
Elementary Drawing Exam
Directorate of Art, Maharashtra StateJan, 2009- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Lokatantra
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Online Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder, CEO & Editor-in-Chief
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Nov 2018 - Present
• Founded an online news & media platform operating as a website (more than 50,000 views), mobile application & social media to increase youth political awareness & social consciousness. • Lead the first-ever campaign to interview all 117 candidates (including independents) running from Mumbai in a general election in 20 days. • Developed the “Lokatantra Quiz” which helps people discover the order of similarity between their political opinions and those of the candidates standing from their constituency, using our unique algorithm. Show less
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Lokavyuha Strategy & Communications
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & CEO
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May 2019 - Present
Advisor to politicians, parties, local government bodies, NGOs, and corporates on matters of election and office management software solutions, crisis communications, content planning, marketing and also image and reputation management. • Wrote & Consulted on the Youth Congress' first-of-its-kind manifesto for Maharashtra State Polls. • Translated & Edited the BJP's manifesto for the Maharashtra State Polls. • Provided election, office and cadre management solutions for many leaders in Maharashtra including Minister Jayantrao Patil, Minister Bachchu Kadu, MP Pritam Munde, MLC Prasad Lad, ex-Minister Arjun Khotkar, ex-Minister Pankaja Munde, ex-Minister Parinay Phuke, Raigad Zilla Parishad and the Peasants & Workers Party (PWP). Show less
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VED Agency
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Wholesale
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Founder
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May 2020 - Present
Founded a trading solutions company specializing in medical and construction related equipment. Founded a trading solutions company specializing in medical and construction related equipment.
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Runaway Productions
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India
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Associate
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Sep 2018 - Nov 2018
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YRF-Yash Raj Films
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India
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Post Production Coordinator
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Jul 2018 - Nov 2018
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Assistant Director
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Jun 2018 - Nov 2018
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DDB Mudra Group
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Copywriting Intern
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Apr 2017 - Jun 2017
Worked on campaigns for the brands- State Bank of India, Big Bazaar, Kwality Walls, Clean & Clear, Kaya, Margo and Fru2go. Worked on campaigns for the brands- State Bank of India, Big Bazaar, Kwality Walls, Clean & Clear, Kaya, Margo and Fru2go.
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Corcoise Films
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India
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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1 - 100 Employee
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Direction Intern
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Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
Assisted on television commercials for brands Brooke Bond Red Label and Dixcy Scott. Assisted on television commercials for brands Brooke Bond Red Label and Dixcy Scott.
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Leogirl Productions
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India
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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1 - 100 Employee
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Theater Director
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Nov 2015 - Jan 2016
Directed the 2016 Mumbai production of the play He Said, She Said. Directed the 2016 Mumbai production of the play He Said, She Said.
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Freelance (Self employed)
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Human Resources Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Theater Director
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Jun 2014 - Nov 2014
Directed and wrote the play 'Panchali' for a fundraiser for the Vatsalya Foundation in Mumbai. Directed and wrote the play 'Panchali' for a fundraiser for the Vatsalya Foundation in Mumbai.
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DNA - Daily News & Analysis
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India
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Media Production
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200 - 300 Employee
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Journalism Intern
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Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
Job shadowed political columnist - Dhawal Kulkarni. Job shadowed political columnist - Dhawal Kulkarni.
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Aditya Birla Group
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India
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Executive Offices
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700 & Above Employee
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Communications Intern
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May 2013 - Jul 2013
Worked in the Corporate Communications & CSR department under Dr. Pragnya Ram. Worked in the Corporate Communications & CSR department under Dr. Pragnya Ram.
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Embassy Books - India
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Author
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2010 - 2012
Author of 'Beyond the Horizon' & 'The Journey to Freedom'. Author of 'Beyond the Horizon' & 'The Journey to Freedom'.
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Education
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King's College London
Bachelor of Arts - BA (with Honors), Liberal Arts -
St. Xavier's College
Master of Arts - MA, Public Policy -
King's College London
Associateship of King's College (AKC), Ethics, Philosophy & Theology -
Global Governance Initiative (GGI)
Impact Fellowship, Public Policy -
B.D. Somani International School
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) -
NSS Hillspring International School
Cambridge IGCSE