An energetic and resourceful young person with a great passion for the arts and a special talent for writing. Experienced, confident, responsible and mature with excellent training, leadership, public speaking, organizational and interpersonal skills. Motivated, committed, eager to learn and innovative, with experience garnered from being a part of the media, the education and the social services sectors.
Education and qualifications
Employment history
Writing Related Jobs
Ongoing:
Project Manager and SEO Writer with Home Spun Websites LLC (2008)
Part of the Chillibreeze Writers Network (2008)
Freelance writer for Art Corner (2007-2008)
Freelance writer for Media Sphere Communications (2007-2008)
Writer at Split Magazine (2007-2008)
Owner of a content writing business employing four other writers (2007-2008)
Past Jobs:
Writer employed by a number of clients all over the world (India, Pakistan, Australia, USA and UK) via online portals such as Get A Freelancer and Academia Research (2007)
Freelancer, with a number of content and copy writing companies (2005 – 2007)
Student reporter, coordinator and creative writer, the Statesman Voices (2002-2007)
Other Jobs (Teaching, Social Service and Internships)
Current:
Assistant tutor for writing skills for Advanced level students at The Cambridge School, Kolkata (2007-2008)
Past Jobs and Volunteer Work:
Intern at the Seagull Art and Media Resource Center (July – October 2007)
Member, online facilitator and peer counselor, Elaan (a registered NGO that works against Child Sexual Abuse) (December 2006- December 2007)
Workshops, General Interest Areas and Achievements
Recipient of the Churchill Scholarship in Humanities for 2006-7 for topping the Advanced Subsidiary level at the Cambridge School
Workshops in photography, contemporary art, creative writing, dealing with child sexual abuse disclosure, peer counseling, the basics of child sexual abuse and other areas with organizations such as Seagull, Elaan, Write here write now, the Thoughtshop Foundation, Save the Children and Swayam
The youngest participant in the international workshop and conference concerning building resilience among children organized in Kathmandu, Nepal by Save the Children in March 2007
Events with Voices, Elaan, and Seagull have led to public speaking and event management opportunities. Examples include the annual fest “Vibes” organized by Voices, and events by Elaan to make CSA awareness possible for the general public
Published in various magazines and newspapers such as Voices and Split Magazine, and involvement with Ex nihilo, a student magazine and the Write here write now site (dedicated to the development of creative writing skills among young people)
Organizing and facilitating workshops on writing and CSA awareness
Chief Editor of high school magazine, and actively involved with the music, drama and community service clubs
References Available On Request