DEEPTI MICHELLE JOHN
Hamilton, NJ +1-346-***-**** ad4u2l@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
An experienced Media, Marketing and Teaching professional wishing to leverage multiple skills,
qualifications and breath of experiences obtained, as an Editorial Assistant.
EDUCATION
Masters London School of Economics and Political Science London, UK
Major: Media and Communications – 2007 – 2009 (Received an unconditional offer)
Masters Bangalore University Bangalore, India
Major: Psychology – 2001 - 2003
Bachelors Mount Carmel College Bangalore, India
Major: Communicative English – 1998 - 2001
SKILLS
Received expert ratings on standardized tests conducted by Indeed for written communication and proofreading in 2023, member of IAPWE, knowledge of WordPress, certificate in computer basics.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Evolve Back Resorts
April 2010 – December 2014
Assistant Manager - Marketing
Bangalore, India
Created content and managed the process of ideating, writing, editing, proofing, and publishing
blogs using the WordPress software
Coordinated for, and promoted the brand via social networking media
Created and/or proofread in-house content, such as brochures and Marketing Reports
Proofed a blog as part of a Marketing Campaign effort that received a Global Award in 2010
Aptech Software Limited
June 2006 – May 2007
Instructional Designer
Pune, India
Developed e-learning solutions:
oWrote content and visualized media elements for course development
oReviewed courses and provided feedback in areas requiring improvement
Accenture
August 2005 – May 2006
Process Analyst /Instructional Designer
Bangalore, India
Created expert led and web-based training content for clients by designing and developing content
IBM
September 2003 – March 2005
Content Developer/Writer
Bangalore, India
Developed e-learning courses for varied clients by writing content, ensuring adherence to style sheets, coordinating the development of media elements, and testing the course post development
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Help the Blind Foundation
Dec 2023 - Present, April 2020 - July 2020
Writer, Trainer
Bangalore, India
Wrote the Annual Report for a vocational skills training course for visually impaired students
Taught and help with teaching students English for communication
Dharmabharathi Institute of Peace and Value Education March 2022 – December 2022
Observer/Writer Kerala, India
Kerala, India
Created documentation on the Gurukul, an ancient Indian traditional educational system, post an experiential study of the same
Taught subjects like Environmental Science and English to students at the Gurukul/school
The School of Ancient Wisdom
November 2021 – November 2022
Editor/Writer
Bangalore, India
Ideated, wrote, and edited content for a monthly Spiritual newsletter and website
Chiranthana
November 2020 - January 2021
English Teacher
Bangalore, India
Taught English Language and Literature to high school students with mental disabilities
Helped prepare students for their board (10th grade) exams
Navashrushti International Trust
September 2018 - March 2019
Project Director
Kerala, India
Wrote and researched content for a project regarding tackling the plastic menace in India
Maruthi International School
September 2016 - August 2018
Teacher
Karnataka, India
Taught students in primary and pre-school subjects like Hindi, Mathematics, English, and Western Music. Also performed remedial teaching work.
Helped prepare students for events such as subject-specific expositions
TIME TAKEN OFF (SEP 2018 – NOV 2023)
Time taken off as a break, to study spirituality, for self-development work (reading to improve knowledge and skills, etc.), doing voluntary projects, addressing a health issue, spending time at home, especially with a seriously ailing mother, doing music training and creative/charitable work, and immigration to the US.
LANGUAGES
English, Hindi, Malayalam
REFERENCE
Available upon request.