Corporate Communication

Deeksha Ahuja

***, **** **********, ****** -**, Rohini, New Delhi – 110085; Mobile: 987-***-****; Email:************@*****.***

PROFILE SUMMARY:

Motivated, creative and versatile communications and editorial professional, with extensive experience

of almost 5 years as a writer, editor and supervisor within publishing and corporate communications

industry. Developed, edited and managed print and web content, company newsletters, as well as

prepared internal and external managerial presentations. Excellent verbal and written communication

skills, and highly experienced in creating strategic initiatives to execute organizational priorities and

vision. I own expertise in print and online journalism, proofing, project management, conducting

trainings, event management, marketing initiatives and business development. A strong leader and

team player; adapt with supporting team members to achieve personal and professional goals.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Weber Shandwick - November 2012 to Present

At present, I am responsible for both external and internal marketing activities in Weber Shandwick's

India region as Marketing Assistant - India. Key area of focus is coordinating all multi-city initiatives,

internal and external communication and marketing, supporting regional senior management activities

and providing counsel for local marketing programs. Event management, sponsorship management,

vendor management, marketing collateral etc. Successfully led the region to a record-breaking year of

award wins and media coverage in 2013 and 2014. Also drove the re-branding of Weber Shandwick in

India successfully. Lead successful managerial events and service launch events for the company.

Maintains the new business pipeline and supports the business development initiatives of the firm.

Successfully launched and run internal company newsletter.

Key responsibilities:

To implement communications programs that promotes the product of organization

Organizing conferences and advertising the same with use of different forms of media

First contact person as Marketing Assistant with the clients, media and other stakeholders of the

company

Preparing and distributing press releases and marketing material for major award wins, account

wins, leadership appointments and other company announcements.

Conducting organizational communication

Developed and managing the internal newsletter single handedly

Maintaining positive relationships with media and clients

Representing the organization in the media and other relevant occasions

Providing detailed reports of communications activities to the APAC team on monthly basis

Tracking the effectiveness of communication through engagement on all levels

Coordinating social media and company web page for regular post related to organization and

product information to be conveyed in the market through articles.

Planning news agendas and media campaigns and attending meetings with journalists and other

media representatives

Analysis of current and future market trends so as to make strategies for company’s

development

Attending product launch and media conferences, PR seminars

Client servicing experience includes – preparing and presenting company credentials and case

studies at the new business pitches

Handling a team of three people based out of different offices in India.

Zeenews.com – January 2012 to November 2012

As senior copy editor I was responsible for editing, proof reading and writing lifestyle, health, science

stories, features, blogs and making picture galleries and slideshows.

Byline Article URLS:

Yamuna – A river of waste!

Baisakhi – The birth of Khalsa

Hepatitis...It's closer than you think

Spreading social awareness via idiot box

Blackening democracy

Valentine Special: Love, Chocolate bonding

Top 10 Diet and Fitness Myths

Contify.com – December 2010 to December 2011

As a copy editor I was responsible for editing, proof reading and writing business stories. I was the

core writer for energy and automobile sector.

Press Trust of India – May 2010 to December 2010

As a trainee copy editor I was responsible for editing, proof reading and writing lifestyle stories,

features and blogs.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Certificate of Diploma in Marketing Management from Symbiosis center for distance learning,

Pune,2014

Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Jhambeshwar University, Hissar,

2012

Bachelor’s in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha

University, New Delhi, 2010

Certificate in Spanish language from Instituto Hispania, New Delhi, 2010

CBSE class 12 from Ryan International School, New Delhi, 2007

CBSE class 10 from Ryan International School, New Delhi, 2005

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Content Management System (CMS)

Page Maker

Corel Draw

Quark Express

Nuendo 3

Adobe Premier Pro

Velocity VFX

HTML Basics

Microsoft Front Page

Microsoft Office

STRENGTHS:

Leadership qualities

Work effectively with diverse groups of people.

Friendly with an upbeat attitude.

Ambitious and committed to excellence.

Sincere with a high level of Integrity

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Date of Birth : 25/07/1989

Gender : Female

Marital status : Single

Languages Known : English, Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi

Father Name : Umesh Kumar Ahuja

Nationality : Indian

DECLARATION:

I solemnly declare that the information above is true to the best of my knowledge. Considering my

curriculum vitae and declaration, if I am given a chance of serving in your esteemed concern, I will

serve with utmost sincerity and devotion to the full satisfaction of my superiors.

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