Sangeeta Ghosh Dastidar
B-*** Sobha Amber, Sobha Ultima Campus, Jakkur. Bangalore 560064
91-998******* / 23662494 / ************@*****.***
http://in.linkedin.com/in/sangeetagd
I am a Pharmacy graduate, with experience spanning research, writing, pr
oject management, sales and marketing. I have delivered in multi-cultural,
multi-location work environments, both within and outside of an office. I
have a high degree of adaptability across disciplines and a keen interest
in the healthcare and pharmaceuticals space. I have also dabbled in various
short-term assignments, as I moved cities with my family. You will also
notice a high degree of familiarity with workplace automation and IT skills
in my profile.
Work Experience
Independent Freelance Consultant, since October 2010 (Writing,
Editorials, Media Monitoring) Contributing content for journals, editorial
inputs (business, health care domains)
Team Lead / Senior Analyst, EMPOWER RESEARCH Knowledge Services,
BANGALORE, India April 2007- June 2010
Media Monitoring: Select relevant articles as per client specifications and
analyze and monitor media coverage form a select list of publications from
various media outlets and process data as per client requirement.
(Primarily cater to clients in the U.S and the U.K in the Health, Biotech
and Insurance Sectors). Secondary Research and data management: Convert
processed data into client comprehensible reports for appropriate
communication or business strategy. Train team members and manage
project/s at multiple levels. Editorial Input.
Laboratory Technician (Science), LANGLEYWOOD Comprehensive School, Langley,
Berkshire, UK October 2002 - October 2003
Helped set-up and run experiments for High school students (Year 7 to GCSE)
and organised the daily running of the Science department/s with respect to
conducting. Managed, maintained and stocked chemicals in the department
based on Hazard studies and as stipulated by the Safety Standard's
Authority - CLEAPPS.
Telesales and Administration, CRONER CCH, KINGSTON, UK, June-July 2001
Monitoring Calls in a Call Centre Environment. An average of 50-70 calls a
day. Maintain a database of calls monitored and convey quality checks on
the calls as and when required.
Telesales and Administration C P CASES LTD; ISLEWORTH, MIDDLESEX, UK, June
1998-March 1999
Address sales calls, consult customers, prospecting, updating database,
placing orders, raising invoices and credit notes. Prepare monthly sales
report and assist in creating production Schedules
Senior Business Correspondent, The ECONOMIC TIMES, MUMBAI, India (The
Bennett and Coleman Co. Limited) November 1994 - November 1997
Keeping track of the transport sector regularly with special emphasis on
the Indian Shipping Sector, the Port Trusts in India, Transport
Infrastructure. Wrote Industry Reports and tracked companies in the sector
actively. Contributed to the Brand Equity and the Corporate Dossier
Professional and Educational Qualifications
. PGDMM (Media Management and Marketing) Sep 1993 - Sep 1994 Times
School Of Marketing, New Delhi, India
. Bachelors in Pharmaceutical Sciences Mar 1987- Feb 1992 The Bombay
College Of Pharmacy, Bombay University, India
. Certificate Course in Technical Writing (Fundamentals of Technical
Writing, Grammar and Punctuations, RoboHelp9.0, Framemaker7.0, HTML
and XML (intermediate) Oct 2004-Jan 2005 TechnoPoint India, Bangalore
On Job Training
. Media audits, data processing and data management
. Induction Programme for Technicians (AQA, Assessment and
Qualifications Alliance, Guilford, Surrey) UK (July-2003)
. Hands on Course For Science Technicians-GCSE Physics (Dulwich College,
London, U K (April -2003)
. Health and Safety in the Science Laboratory, London, UK (January -
2003)
. How to be an Effective Tele Salesperson (London Business Network) UK
(July - 1998)
. Training on Assertiveness on telephone (London Business Network) UK
(August - 1998)
IT and Automation Skills
. Factiva and Online Search Tools for Secondary Research
. FrameMaker7.0, RoboHelp9.0, HTML and XML (Basic)
. MS Office, Aldus PageMaker
. Visual Basic 6.0 (Level-1- City and Guilds, UK Certification),
C/C++(Introductory-City University, London, UK)
. Clipper Sales Database Package (CP Cases Ltd, UK)
Online Portfolio (Samples)
. http://www.ibtimes.co.in/archives/articles/reporters/sangeeta-ghosh-
dastidar/
. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/193730/20110806/otc-statins.htm
. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/189082/20110729/cdc-study-heat-can-
trigger-brain-damage-and-death-footballers-at-risk.htm
. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/187475/20110727/express-scripts-and-
medco-merger-to-challenge-drug-pricing-even-as-pharmaceutical-
manufacturers-reel.htm
. http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/34781
. http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/68493
. http://www.ayushveda.com/magazine/new-ways-to-fight-glioblastoma/
. http://www.ecofriend.com/entry/glen-howells-savill-building-merges-
sustainability-architectural-elegance
. http://www.parentingclan.com/entry/teach-kids-spirituality/
. http://www.thefatproblem.com/entry/5-ways-cut-portion-size-eat-stay-
fit/
. http://www.lifemartini.com/natural-cure-for-seborrheic-dermatitis/
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