Deepti Michelle John
Content Writer, Editor, Marketing Professional
A 21/31, Mahogany,
Building no 7,
Tata Sherwood,
Vibhutipura extension,
Basavanagar main road,
Marathahalli post,
Bangalore – 560037
India
***********@**********.***
Objective
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To leverage my skills and qualifications to enhance the quality of all the projects I undertake, and for the betterment of the organization.
Experience
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04/2010 – Present Orange County Resorts Bangalore, India
Assistant Manager - Marketing
Working with Orange County Resorts as Assistant Manager – Marketing. Responsibilities involve Marketing Communications, including ideating, writing, editing, publishing, coordinating and promoting the brand via social networking media, such as Blogs, Facebook, Flickr, and Youtube. Responsibilities also include writing and editing in-house content to be published on the website and for other purposes.
06/2006 to 05/2007 Aptech Software Limited Pune, India
Instructional Designer
Worked with Aptech as an Instructional Designer. Responsibilities included developing learning solutions for clients including educational institutions and corporate organizations. This involved writing content and visualizing media elements for courseware development, reviewing courses, and coordinating with
team members for understanding project requirements.
08/2005 to 05/2006 Accenture Bangalore, India
Process Analyst /Instructional Designer
Worked with Accenture Learning as an Instructional Designer. Responsibilities included, creating Expert Led and Web-based training content, involving:
• Creating the instructional design maps and the course mock-ups for the courses by writing content and visualizing graphics
• Transferring content from the mock-up into the tool used for publishing content
•Communicating with Subject Matter Experts and team members to understand project requirements
•Developing the Training Outline, Job Aids and Assessments for the courses and ensuring creation of other media elements such as simulations
•Completing various training courses on a range of topics through the Learning Management System for improving skills and enhancing the quality of deliverables
09/2003 to 03/2005 IBM Bangalore, India
Content Developer
Worked with IBM as a Content Developer. Responsibilities included developing content for Computer-based and Web-based training courses, involving:
•Writing/ensuring adherence of content to existing styles and standards
•Creating styles/standards documents for courses
•Reviewing the work of other team members for adherence to standards
•Visualizing graphics/media elements and following up on their timely development with the media team
•Transferring content into the tool used for publishing content
•Testing the course post completion and resolving any technical issues with the help of the media team
Education
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2007-2009
2001-2003
1998- 2001
MSc. Media and Communications, the London School of Economics and Political
Science, London. Modules include: Theories and Concepts in Media and Communications, Methods of Research in Media and Communications, The Audience in Media and Communications, Media, Technology and Everyday Life, Contemporary Issues in Media and Communications Regulation, and a Dissertation on the topic of Motivation for e-learning.
MSc. (Psychology), Bangalore University.
B.A in Communicative English, English Literature, Psychology, Mount Carmel College, Bangalore.
IT Skills and Languages
Tools: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Paint, Visio, SnagIt, GIMP
Internet Applications: WordPress, iAuthor, Robodemo, Knowledge Producer, Simulation Producer and Microsoft Outlook.
Languages Known: English, Hindi and Malayalam
Training
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•Completed various trainings through the Learning Management System while at Accenture, on topics ranging from Instructional Design, Effective Writing to Quality Enhancement.
•Trained for 1 month at Format Productions, Bangalore, in Oct-Nov 2000, observing and/or assisting with pre-production work including arrangement of sets, camera, lighting, and post-production areas such as editing and voice-overs for films.
•Trained for 1 month at Sabha, a crafts outlet of Actionaid India, while at college. Worked on a project called the Wall of Development, which through attractively presented visual and written material, aimed at spreading awareness and sensitizing the public regarding various social issues such as old age, disability, women’s rights, and highlighting the activities of various NGOs in these areas.
•Performed the voice-over for a radio feature on Plastics while at college
Achievements and Extracurricular Activities
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•Received an unconditional offer to study at the London School of Economics and Political Science, at London, UK
•Received 90 per cent in English in the Indian School Certificate Exam
•Received 96 per cent in Economics in the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education exam
•Edited the annual newsletter, Psyche while at Bangalore University
•Sang at the Easter Chamber Concert held at the London School of Economics
Personality Profile
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•Good oral and written communication skills
•Capacity to think creatively and ideate
•Possesses the ability to work in an organized and meticulous fashion
•A good team player, friendly by nature, with a great capacity to motivate others
References
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References will be produced on request.