Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Volunteering Experience
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Nora Moktan

New Delhi

Summary

A dynamic and articulate individual with a strong academic foundation and extensive experience in writing, public speaking, and event organization. With a background in literature and a passion for storytelling, I have led editorial teams, founded creative societies, and managed large-scale events with efficiency and vision. My leadership roles—ranging from school and college to professional settings—have refined my skills in communication, management, and strategic planning. Deeply invested in creativity and social impact, I thrive in roles that require critical thinking, organization, and a keen eye for detail.

Overview

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Work History

Interviewer

Miranda House Archiving Project
  • I interviewed alumni of Miranda House and helped with cataloging the archives and did the transcripts along with writing for the website

Catalog Associate

Deshbandhu Library
Darjeeling
  • Digitizing archival materials (Digital Archivist, Library Digitization Assistant)
  • Cataloguing and organizing rare books and other archival materials (Rare Book Cataloguer, Digital Cataloguing Specialist)
  • Assisting in archival projects and initiatives (Archival Assistant)

Education

Masters in English -

Faculty of Arts, University of Delhi
Delhi
07-2023

Bachelors in English Hons -

Miranda House, University of Delhi
Delhi
01-2022

Loreto Convent Darjeeling
Darjeelign
01-2019

Skills

  • Writing & Creative Expression
  • Public Speaking & Communication
  • Painting & Design
  • Event Organization & Management
  • Leadership & Team Coordination

Accomplishments

  • School Topper in ISC Board Exams (98%)
  • Published academic papers on Medieval Literature and Fashion
  • Wrote multiple papers on Hamlet and The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera
  • Studied Existential Philosophy in the third semester of master’s
  • Participated in the Shakespeare Reading Society, presenting interpretations of Hamlet and Macbeth

Affiliations

  • School Leadership: Prefect & Head Captain, Editorial Team, Library Squad
  • College Leadership:
  • President, English Literary Society
  • Founder, Fashion Society – Miranda House
  • Head of Fashion Segment, M Etch Literary Magazine
  • Editorial Team, Miranda House Annual Magazine
  • Member, Shakespeare Society (MA)
  • Organization & Management Team, College Fest Tempest
  • Theater & Drama:
  • Member of Drama Club in college
  • Acted in major school productions, including My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music, and Mamma Mia

Certification

  • Certificate of Excellence in Academics (98% in ISC)
  • JAM, Creative Writing, Event Organization & Management Certificates
  • Recognized for leadership as President of the English Literary Society
  • Certificates for being a member of the Miranda House editorial team for MH annual magazine and MHHostel magazine
  • Certified for being a member of the organising committee of LitFest2020 and LitFest2021

Volunteering Experience

  • Leadership Training Services (School) – Worked with old age homes
  • Personal Donation Drive – Collected over 100 books and stationery for a charity school and donated clothes to the poor
  • College Book Bazar – Collected and sold donated books to raise funds
  • Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, Delhi – Assisted and taught underprivileged children
  • Garage Sale Initiative – Sold personal items and donated proceeds to underprivileged individuals

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Interviewer

Miranda House Archiving Project

Catalog Associate

Deshbandhu Library

Masters in English -

Faculty of Arts, University of Delhi

Bachelors in English Hons -

Miranda House, University of Delhi

Loreto Convent Darjeeling
Nora Moktan