MARIAYN JENNIFER ALEXANDER
Manager - Corporate Communcations
Chengalpattu,TN
Summary
Will prove the best in my work. Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Manager - Corporate Communications
SRM Institute of Science & Technology,
Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu
12.2021 - Current
- Handling SRMIST’s Social Media accounts
- Undertaking Admissions related promotion activities
- Public Relations with both print and online publications
- Inter and intra departmental coordination
- One point contact with external vendors and agencies for promotions activities
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Campus Correspondent
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Writing and editing press releases on a daily basis
- Contributing for the in-house e-magazine Spectrum
- Writing content for the official website
- Proof reading internal and external communications
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Content Writer
Straight Circle
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Writing website content for clients on a regular basis
- Collaborated with team of writers and content marketing strategists to create copy promoting clients' SEO, sales and thought-leadership goals.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach.
Sub Editor/ Reporter
News Today newspaper, Talk Media Group
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
04.2013 - 08.2018
- Writing and editing stories and reviews for the English daily
- Responded 24/7 to emergencies and breaking news stories with strong sense of urgency.
- Delivered live reports from site of event.
- Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for print.
- Editing stories for the weekly neighbourhood papers
- Delivered local news and feature reports in for the neighbourhood paper.
- Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
Sub Editor
Mylapore Times newspaper
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
04.2010 - 01.2013
- Writing reports, news for the weekly newspaper
- Interacting with people to get new stories
- Updating the website (www.mylaporetimes.com) on a daily basis
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
- Prepared, rewrote and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
Content Writer
Water Today
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
04.2008 - 02.2010
- Souring article for the bimonthly magazine – Water Today
- Collaborated with team of writers and content marketing strategists to create copy promoting clients' SEO, sales and thought-leadership goals.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Preparing promotional bulk mailers
- Coordinated with subject matter experts for interviews and topic generation.
Journalist/ Reporter
Tourin Talkies.com
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
02.2007 - 02.2008
- Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Writing news, views, previews and reviews about Tamil movies.
- Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
- Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
Technical Director/Assist director
Citadel Videos
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
11.2006 - 06.2007
- Worked as Assistant Director in the following programs:
- Grand Master show in Vijay TV - worked over 200 episodes
- 8.30 Enna Pakalam show in Vijay TV – 20 episodes
- Panchatandhiram show in Mega TV – 150 episodes
Internee
Rajiv Menon Production
12.2005 - 01.2006
- Oles and Responsibilities:
- Involved in screen testing, properties and costumers for advertisements
- Was part of the pre-production work in their advertisements
Internee
DBICA – Film
Chennai
03.2005 - 05.2005
- Preproduction, production, and post-production of documentaries.
Education
MBA - Marketing
Madras University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 01.2008 - 01.2010
B.Sc - Visual Communication
Loyola College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 06.2003 - 06.2006
Diploma - Multimedia
Loyola Institute of Business Administration
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 10.2005 - 10.2006
Higher Secondary -
Rosary Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 04.1988 - 04.2003
Skills
Corporate Communications
Communications expertise
Managerial skills
Interpersonal communications
Timeline
Manager - Corporate Communications
SRM Institute of Science & Technology,
12.2021 - Current
Campus Correspondent
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
08.2019 - 12.2021
Content Writer
Straight Circle
09.2018 - 07.2019
Sub Editor/ Reporter
News Today newspaper, Talk Media Group
04.2013 - 08.2018
Sub Editor
Mylapore Times newspaper
04.2010 - 01.2013
Content Writer
Water Today
04.2008 - 02.2010
MBA - Marketing
Madras University
01.2008 - 01.2010
Journalist/ Reporter
Tourin Talkies.com
02.2007 - 02.2008
Technical Director/Assist director
Citadel Videos
11.2006 - 06.2007
Internee
Rajiv Menon Production
12.2005 - 01.2006
Diploma - Multimedia
Loyola Institute of Business Administration
10.2005 - 10.2006
Internee
DBICA – Film
03.2005 - 05.2005
B.Sc - Visual Communication
Loyola College
06.2003 - 06.2006
Higher Secondary -
Rosary Matriculation Higher Secondary School
04.1988 - 04.2003