Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Extracurriculars
Projectsandvoluntaryactivities
Personal Information
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
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Aishwarya Dash

Aishwarya Dash

Summary

I, Aishwarya Dash, am a communication professional having completed 4+ years in the industry.
I have successfully completed my MBA in Communication Management at Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication (Pune). My professional experience includes serving as an an Account Manager at PR agencies like Ketchum Sampark as well as a Research Analyst at Meredith Corporation.
My educational background encompasses a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication – Dhenkanal, a Bachelor's in Mass Media from Thakur College of Science and Commerce (Mumbai University), and completion of the 10th and 12th grades in the Science stream. My journey has been fueled by a deep-seated fascination with languages and communication, evolving into a profound interest in the media industry. Looking ahead, I am enthusiastic about continuing my career as a dedicated media professional in the foreseeable future

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager

Branding Edge Strategies
04.2024 - Current
  • Managing a team of 4 members working on clients from the finance, FMCG, manufacturing and retail sector along with client servicing and media relations
  • Clients-DOMS, Seven Islands PMS, Dhanvesttor, RKFL, Sumuka Agro

Account Manager

Communicate India
12.2023 - 04.2024
  • Managing a team of 5 members working on clients from the lifestyle sector along with client servicing and media relations
  • Clients-Ketto, Conrad Pune, Godrej L’Affaire, Hilton

Account Manager

Ketchum Sampark
05.2022 - 11.2023
  • Managing a team of 5 members, Client Servicing (Research, Documentation, Media Mapping, Media Tracking, Media Leads Follow Ups)
  • Clients-HDFC Life, DSP Mutual Fund, LIC Mutual Fund and Bain Capital, JSW Group

Senior PR Executive

Prose Integrated
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Client Servicing (Research, Documentation, Media Mapping, Media Tracking, Content Creation, Media Leads Follow Ups)
  • Clients- Prabhudas Lilladher, Reliance Securities

Research Analyst CoE (Sales Analytics and Insights Team)

Meredith Corporation
04.2020 - 04.2021
  • Providing data analysis support to the Sales team via research

PR Intern (Media Relations)

Six Degrees PR (BCW)
03.2019 - 05.2019
  • Media Mapping, Media Tracking, Content Creation, Media Leads Follow Ups for clients such as PepsiCo, IKEA, Piaggio and Maersk

Intern-Content Writer

Jubination (Infinity Internet Private Ltd, Andheri(E)(Mumbai)
05.2017 - 06.2017
  • Creating healthcare related promotional content published on the company website (questionnaires and articles)

Education

MBA (CM)- PR -

Symbiosis Institute of Media And Communication, Pune
04-2020

Post-Graduation in English Journalism -

Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Odisha
11-2017

Bachelor’s in Mass Media -

Thakur College of Science And Commerce, Mumbai
04-2016

Class XII -

Gundecha Education Academy, Mumbai
03-2013

Class X -

Gundecha Education Academy, Mumbai
03-2011

Skills

  • Microsoft Proficiency
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Word
  • Excel
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Premier Pro
  • Quark Express
  • MS Front Page
  • InDesign
  • Media Radar
  • Gfk MRI Simmons
  • Claritas 360 Maps

Extracurriculars

  • Member of Student Academic Forum (SAF) at SIMC, Pune
  • Editorial Team member at IIMC for the college paper, magazine
  • Anchoring and support for the college Radio station and TV bulletin at IIMC
  • Cortokino Administration Team (Thakur College)
  • Workshop on Film, Fashion and Media Communications from Whistling Woods International (November 2013)

Projectsandvoluntaryactivities

  • Communication: Have developed content writing, reporting and editing skills as part of my Mass Media and Journalism
  • Social Responsibility Project at Udaan Foundation (Mumbai), Created media content for the organization, videos for the organization as well as developed the social media presence of the NGO
  • At “CHITS AND CHETTERS” a lifestyle digital platform, wrote articles on travel and book reviews
  • At “GUIDE TRIP” a travel booking website, created and edited content (Travel based articles)
  • Completed a short-term course study in Water Cooperation by UN as part of the RIO+21 IYWC INDIA PROGRAM from IARC Centre for Science and Culture (November2014) and competed in their national level examination
  • Completed the “Bayside Pathfinder Journalism 101 Course” a short -term journalism course from Bayside Journal a digital news journal (February 2017)
  • Dissertation on Impact of popular culture in Ads of Fashion Brands on Consumer Behavior -SIMC
  • Research Project on Reading habits of students in IIMC Dhenkanal- IIMC

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 03/02/1995

Hobbies and Interests

Due to my fascination with languages especially English, I am a voracious reader and have pursued creative writing as a hobby via my blog “My Whimsical Deliberations”. In my spare time I love engaging in travel and epicurean experiences, listening to music and consuming the latest that media has to offer.

Languages

English, Hindi, Odia, Marathi and French (Basic)

Timeline

Account Manager

Branding Edge Strategies
04.2024 - Current

Account Manager

Communicate India
12.2023 - 04.2024

Account Manager

Ketchum Sampark
05.2022 - 11.2023

Senior PR Executive

Prose Integrated
10.2021 - 04.2022

Research Analyst CoE (Sales Analytics and Insights Team)

Meredith Corporation
04.2020 - 04.2021

PR Intern (Media Relations)

Six Degrees PR (BCW)
03.2019 - 05.2019

Intern-Content Writer

Jubination (Infinity Internet Private Ltd, Andheri(E)(Mumbai)
05.2017 - 06.2017

MBA (CM)- PR -

Symbiosis Institute of Media And Communication, Pune

Post-Graduation in English Journalism -

Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Odisha

Bachelor’s in Mass Media -

Thakur College of Science And Commerce, Mumbai

Class XII -

Gundecha Education Academy, Mumbai

Class X -

Gundecha Education Academy, Mumbai
Aishwarya Dash