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HARIS SULTAN
Editor
Thiruvananthapuram
Summary
I am a highly skilled language and literature professional actively seeking opportunities to apply my expertise and understanding to meet the high standards set by my future employer. I am committed to continuous growth and enthusiastic about fostering collective harmony. I am adaptable to any form of writing or content that will arrive at my desk and make it even more enthralling and error-free. I strive to contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment. My passion about language and literature makes me dedicated to delivering exceptional results and making a meaningful impact in my chosen field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Editor
Mordor Intelligence
09.2023 - 10.2024
- I was promoted to the position of Editor after my first year at Mordor and had to take up extra responsibilities such as managing night shifts, evaluating my shift members, and making sure work flow is maintained.
- Completed regular evaluations of team strategies, improving operational effectiveness.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Kept up-to-date on industry trends and emerging topics to ensure the relevancy of published materials.
- Collaborated with writers to improve content structure and clarity, resulting in increased reader engagement.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
- Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
- Streamlined internal communication for improved decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
- Enhanced team productivity by initiating and implementing efficient project management processes.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules, and monitored performance.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Content Editor
Mordor Intelligence Pvt. Ltd
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Optimized original material through meticulous editing tailored to varied platforms.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet strict deadlines without sacrificing quality.
- Simplified technical documentation to enhance readability and audience comprehension.
- Coordinated content schedules for on-time delivery of relevant information.
- Optimized content with key search terms to drive traffic and online visibility.
- Improved reader engagement by curating relevant and compelling content across various platforms.
- Enhanced overall content quality by proofreading, editing, and revising articles for accuracy and clarity.
- Managed a team of freelance contributors, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality content.
- Ensured timely publication of content by managing editorial calendars and coordinating with team members.
- Wrote effective marketing pieces that contributed to successful promotional efforts.
- Conducted thorough research to provide accurate and informative articles on a variety of subjects.
- Mentored junior editors in best practices for effective content editing and professional growth within the industry.
- Maintained brand consistency by adhering to established style guides and editorial standards.
- Led brainstorming sessions with creative teams to generate fresh ideas for upcoming projects or campaigns.
- Implemented feedback from readers and stakeholders, continuously refining content strategies to better serve audience needs.
- Built strong relationships with subject matter experts, incorporating their insights into editing their articles to provide true value to readers.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
- Researched topics to create accurate and engaging content.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of content areas to provide effective edits.
- Collaborated with design, editorial and marketing departments to meet desired content goals.
- Generated and maintained style guides to encourage consistent quality of content.
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
Freelance Content Writer/Editor
Various Law Firms, Sports Journalism, and Blog Posts
05.2018 - 12.2020
- Created, edited and reviewed content for professionals working in various domains.
Education
M.A. - English Literature
08.2018 - 05.2020
Completed my post-graduation.
- Research Projects - Tracing Identity in Cyberspace
B.A. - English Language and Literature
07.2015 - 05.2018
Pursued and completed my English degree.
- Seminar: The role of education on removing gender inequality and building cyber law awareness.
Higher Secondary Education - undefined
High School - undefined
Skills
Copywriting
Content Writing
Editing and Proofreading
Blogging
Scriptwriting
Research Skills
Time Management and Scheduling
Translation
Delegating assignments
Style proficiency
Writer voice understanding
Writing features
Meticulous speller
Story pitching
Editing articles
Sport coverage
Copy Editing
Error spotting
Mastery of English grammar
Editing stories
Headline writing
Syntax linguistic skills
Team collaboration
Copywriting and editing
Staff leadership and supervision
Additional Projects
- Tracing Identity in Cyberspace, Research project as part of a Digital Humanities course undertaken during post-graduation.
- The Role of Education in Removing Gender Inequality and Building Cyber Law Awareness, Social awareness seminar organized by the Kerala Women's Commission.
Accomplishments
- I was awarded Quality Star on three different quarters during my stint at Mordor.
- I was one of the first people to be promoted from the batch of new joinees there as well.
- I had the chance to be the PoC during many of my shifts at Mordor Intelligence, even at any early stage.
- I worked a different shift each month for more than two and a half years during my tenure with the company.
- I was able to forge great relationships with the other teams at the company as well.
Interests
Keeping up with the latest news
Keenly interested in Politics
Very much interested in the literary space
Music
Timeline
Editor - Mordor Intelligence
09.2023 - 10.2024
Content Editor - Mordor Intelligence Pvt. Ltd
03.2022 - 10.2023
The English and Foreign Languages University - M.A., English Literature
08.2018 - 05.2020
Freelance Content Writer/Editor - Various Law Firms, Sports Journalism, and Blog Posts
05.2018 - 12.2020
Mar Ivanios College - B.A., English Language and Literature
07.2015 - 05.2018
St. Thomas Central School - Higher Secondary Education,
St. Thomas Residential School - High School,