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Aditi Khanchandani
Profile
Seeking a career with a progressive organization where I can utilize my skills, knowledge, and experience in content development/editing or technical editing in a challenging role that allows for advancement and growth.
Skills & Abilities
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Good editing, research, and proof-reading skills.
· Well-versed in UK and US English.
· Experienced in editing documents in terms of rectifying grammatical errors, checking for consistency, and formatting.
· Have working knowledge of financial/technical terminology.
· Proficient in formatting MS Word/PPT/Excel/Publisher documents.
· Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
· Proficient at editing in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher, Adobe Acrobat (PDF), and Arbortext Epic Editor (XML).
· Amicable and adjustable co-worker and a good team player.
Experience
October 2008-Present
Amba Research India Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore, India
Editor
· Editing financial research reports, PPTs, documents from various departments (HR, Marketing, Compliance, Knowledge Management), marketing material, RFPs, RFIs, CVs, survey forms, account reviews, etc. by adhering to client/company style guide.
· Formatting research reports, marketing material, etc. in various formats such as Word, Excel, and PPT (including conversion into company template).
· Reviewing peers’ documents in hard copy and providing input for changes to be made, if any.
· Creating CVs in company format.
· Writing/preparing creative mailers/PPTs for internal communication/intranet.
· Converting Word/Excel/PPT documents into PDF and vice versa (for Word and Excel).
· Checking reports for plagiarism by running them through an online tool.
· Creating templates in MS Word/PowerPoint according to client/company specifications.
· Updating various client style guides.
· Creating various process documents and documenting SLAs.
July 2007-August 2008
Huawei Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore, India
Information Editor
· Editing responsibilities were similar to that of a Junior Information Editor.
· Worked as an Internal Quality Auditor (IQA) for the team to verify and check for consistency of monthly metrics, plan, and report data.
· Additionally, provided training to team members on editing PDF documents, and participated in and conducted language workshops for Chinese colleagues.
June 2006-June 2007
Junior Information Editor
· Edited various types of user manuals such as developer guides, system description manuals, troubleshooting and maintenance guides, etc. for various Huawei products and product lines (for domains such as Wireless Network, Core Network, Applications & Services, Terminal Network) by adhering to the company style guide.
· Reviewed peers’ edited documents and provided input for changes to be made, if any.
· Provided assistance to Chinese counterparts for improving their English language skills by answering language queries and providing language tips.
August 2005-June 2006
Thomson Financial Bangalore, India
Quality Coordinator
· Performed quality audits and prepared relevant reports on metrics data.
· Handled the assignment and resolution of client queries.
· Involved in process training for new staff.
· Informed team members about latest process updates.
August 2004-August 2005
Research Analyst (English Language Specialist)
· Involved in research, writing biographies, and updating of internal database of profiles of investment firms and professionals through internet research and outbound calls.
· Handled and resolved client queries.
May 2003-June 2003
Opus CDM Bangalore, India
Creative Person (Trainee)
· Involved in conceptualization, copy writing, and client servicing for advertisements of various products.
May 2002-June 2002
The Asian Age Bangalore, India
Reporter (Trainee)
· Involved in reporting, editing, and writing features and various other articles.
Education
June 2001-April 2004
Jyoti Nivas College Bangalore, India
B.A., Communicative English, Psychology, English Literature
June 1996-April 1998
Bishop Cottons Women’s Christian College Bangalore, India
PUC, Arts stream
Achievements & Awards
· Best Contributor Award (April 2008); Best Newcomer Award (September 2006) - Huawei Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
· R&R award for outstanding performance (December 2004); Member of award-winning team for outstanding performance - Thomson Financial.
· Subject Proficiency prize for English Literature (B.A.) - Jyoti Nivas College.
· General Proficiency prize (PUC) - Bishop Cottons Women’s Christian College.
· 7 articles published in The Asian Age and 2 articles published in the college newspaper.
Interests
Films, Music, Traveling
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 20th July, 1980
Sex: Female
Marital status: Married