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Madhu Mathi Kannan
Profile Highlights
. 2 years experience in media, proven media skills. Have been involved
in various media projects involving media planning, quality control,
media analysis, negotiations and result analysis.
. Excellent client service skills. Effective in supporting customers,
managers and team members in fast-paced environments
. Professional media planner with experience assisting clients with
advertising objectives in line with their goals and budgets
. Hands on experience in media software's (Media Express, IRS and MAP),
Data generation and Analysis.
. Have been part of the core planning team which played a lead role in
launching new product campaigns.
Education
University of Madras (India) 2002-2005
Masters of Art in Mass Communication.
Relevant course: Journalism, Film Making, Advertising and Public Relations
University of Madras ( India) 2005 -2007
Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media
Professional Experience
Lodestar Universal, An IPG company- Chennai, India.
Nov 2007 - Oct 2008
Growth Path
. Joined as a media trainee and got promoted as a media executive
within a short span of 6 months.
Job Profile - Media Executive
. Planned and negotiated national, regional and local Television
channels, radio stations, News Papers, pre-print, package insert, on-
line and in-store promotions. Conducted extensive market and
competitive research.
. Delivered weekly, monthly and quarterly reports and analyses to
executive managers and field staff, detailing costs and results of
media and marketing plans.
Achievement
. Was Part of the core planning team which played a lead role in
launching of Durex Apple, Zest Big Beach and Kohinoor Pink Condoms re-
launch..
R K Swamy BBDO Pvt Ltd,Media Direction - Delhi May '07 -
Oct '07
Designation - Management Trainee
. Performed pre and post evaluation for clients like BSNL, Godfrey
Philips and Hamdard
. Evaluated and compiled a complete report on various radio stations and
recommended their use in media campaigns for various clients.
Internships
The New Indian Express, Chennai
Dec '05 to Jan '06
. Worked in the features, editing and reporting department.
. Wrote several articles out of which three got published.
Sunnetwork - Sun TV,Chennai
Dec '04 to Jan '05
. Had an opportunity to learn and have hands on experience with a
television channel.
. Learned the nuances of production in TV channel.
UTV Software Communication Ltd, Chennai
July'03 and Feb '04
. Provided complete research materials on stunt men and their life
for the southern region of India for a special documentary on Stunt
Man and their life for National Geographic Channel.
. Was the complete in charge for shooting the stunt sequences in
Chennai.
. Co-coordinated the shoot of the documentary in Chennai.
. Worked as a Quality Controller for Disney dubbed animated series
and live series for ToonDisney channel (India).
. In charge of language corrections and sound quality.
. Assisted in day to day operations of the production and in each
aspect of production schedule.
. Provided research materials on classical forms of dance for a dance
show to be aired on Asia net channel.
. Also coordinated the production and shooting of the dance show.
News Today, Chennai
May '03 - July 03
. Was involved in the reporting and editing section
. Did individual reporting and editing of articles
. Wrote several articles and features which got published.
Awards and achievements
. Rank holder in University of Madras in B.Sc.Electronic Media.
. Professional Mohiniyattam dancer (Indian classical dance form of
Kerala).
. Have done several performances all over India and have won awards and
certificates.
. Completed IELTS( International English Language Testing System) test
with band 7.5 score( 7.5= good user)
. Completed first level in French from Alliance Francaise de Madras.
Computer Skills
. Media Planning Software's, Adobe, Photoshop, PageMaker, Image ready,
CorelDraw, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the Internet.