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NISHA CHOWDHARY

Kolkata

Summary

Dedicated Photographer exhibiting true love for craft, art and science of photography process. Adept at using camera lenses, controls and composition to capture stunning results. Consistently enhancing creative insight through projects and professional workshops.


Self-directed event coordinator with over 3 years of experience creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders to align with and support key business initiatives for on-time, under-budget event completion. Organized and ambitious planner with expertise in managing costs and budgets while establishing partnerships with vendors for optimal savings. Customer-oriented time manager and decisive leader.

Overview

12
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelancer

Event Planner
11.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
  • Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
  • Performed face-to-face meetings to finalize contract for services and event details.
  • Corresponded with clients to answer questions and resolve issues.
  • Established working relationships with clients by organizing various events.
  • Confirmed permits, insurance, and license notices needed for events.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Supervised onsite team of caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team.

freelancer

Photographer
04.2015 - Current

Job overview

  • Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues.
  • Planned and prepared for all on-location and studio shoots.
  • Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Inspected proofs to verify quality and determine needed adjustments and retouches.
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
  • Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
  • Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments.
  • Defined and recommended detailed solutions to capture images.

INDIAN CHOPSTICKS

Restaurateur
08.2017 - 02.2020

Job overview

  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
  • Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies.
  • Spearheaded menu and staff development through detailed training and facilitation of staff meetings.
  • Set employee schedules, delegated work and monitored food quality and service performance.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
  • Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
  • Coordinated and organized all restaurant inventory.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.

Percept India

Assistant Event Planner
06.2011 - 10.2012

Job overview

  • Coordinated florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, officiants and ceremony participants during rehearsals and pre-ceremony, ceremony and reception events.
  • Led vendor negotiations to obtain cost-effective services and products.
  • Coordinated weddings, reunions, and corporate meetings throughout banquet and conference spaces.
  • Streamlined event efficiencies by accurately coordinating and managing customer itineraries.
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for all events.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.

Education

UDAAN SCHOOL oF PHOTOGRAPHY
MUMBAI

DIPLOMA iN COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRPAHY from Photography
08.2014

NATIONAL INSTITUTE oF EVENT MANAGEMENT
MUMBAI

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA from EVENT MANAGEMENT, PR & ADVERTISING
08.2011

CHRIST UNIVERSITY BANGALORE
BANGALORE

Bachelor of Arts from JOURNALISM, PSYCHOLOGY, OPTIONAL ENGLISH
03.2010

Skills

  • Conference and Convention Planning
  • Attendee Relations
  • Event Staffing
  • Inquiry Response
  • Client Requirements
  • Meeting Support
  • Accommodation Organization
  • Budget Planning and Administration
  • Venue Selection
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Signage and Display Preparation
  • Audiovisual Equipment
  • Stage Setup
  • Event Logistics Management
  • Image Editing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Photo Shoots
  • Creative Thinking
  • Color Correction
  • Digital Photography
  • Commercial Photography
  • Camera Setup
  • Exposure Techniques
  • Creative Lighting
  • Photo Processing

Languages

Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Bengali
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Event Planner

Freelancer
11.2021 - Current

Restaurateur

INDIAN CHOPSTICKS
08.2017 - 02.2020

Photographer

freelancer
04.2015 - Current

Assistant Event Planner

Percept India
06.2011 - 10.2012

UDAAN SCHOOL oF PHOTOGRAPHY

DIPLOMA iN COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRPAHY from Photography

NATIONAL INSTITUTE oF EVENT MANAGEMENT

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA from EVENT MANAGEMENT, PR & ADVERTISING

CHRIST UNIVERSITY BANGALORE

Bachelor of Arts from JOURNALISM, PSYCHOLOGY, OPTIONAL ENGLISH

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