Sangeeta Ghosh Dastidar

B-*** Sobha Amber, Sobha Ultima Campus, Jakkur. Bangalore 560064

91-998******* / 23662494 / ab775w@r.postjobfree.com

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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