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Simar Cheema Sethi

Gurgaon

Summary

Experienced editor with exceptional language skills and a keen eye for detail. Skilled soft skills trainer and active CSR contributor. Committed to delivering high-quality work and meeting expectations.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Content Editor - Wealth Investments Team

Mercer Consulting India
03.2019 - Current
    • Editor: Edit and proofread finance reports by in-house investment analysts, ensuring language suitability from an investment perspective through writing, rewriting, and restructuring
    • Content Writer: Craft engaging blogs and scripts for company-wide and team-specific events, enhancing internal and external communication
    • Soft Skills Trainer: Conduct training sessions for in-house analysts and other teams, enhancing communication and interpersonal skills
    • Corporate Social Responsibility SPOC: Lead virtual and offline volunteering initiatives as the primary point of contact, coordinating and communicating all CSR activities
    • Engagement Council SPOC: Organize corporate and social events, fostering employee engagement and community involvement

Freelance Editor

06.2018 - 02.2019
  • Rendered services as a freelance editor, content writer and voice-over artist to various companies and independent clients

Finance Editor - Central Editorial Team

Evalueserve.com
04.2017 - 05.2018
  • Edited and proofread finance reports written by in-house investment analysts; trained in-house analysts on their grammar, email writing and other communication skills; and prepared weekly grammar and communication tips

Freelance Editor, Writer and Trainer

Freelancer
04.2013 - 03.2017
  • Rendered freelance services as voice-over artist, content writer, tutor, and editor to many companies and clients; and taught English to corporate employees

Editor - Financial Services

Evalueserve.com Pvt. Ltd
01.2011 - 03.2013
  • Edited and proofread time-sensitive equity research reports for a leading global investment bank; coordinated with freelance editors to process their invoices on a monthly basis; and maintained editorial database for MIS

Radio Presenter and Producer (Content)

Asian Star 101.6 FM
04.2009 - 07.2010
  • Researched, scripted, edited the content and presented independently the mid-morning live on-air show
  • Show on weekdays featuring subjects related to astrology, health, beauty, diet, fitness, and entertainment gossip

Assistant Producer and Voice-over Artist

Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd
07.2007 - 03.2009
  • Scripted, edited and provided voice-overs for content on daily news, astrology, sports, humor, movie reviews, contests, advertisements, auto-dialers for the Interactive Voice Response for mobile phone services in English and Hindi

Information Advisor

Pre-school Learning Alliance
07.2006 - 06.2007
  • Supported the Publishing Officer with proofreading, editing first drafts of the company's publications on the subject of childcare; managed subscription of the in-house magazine 'Under 5'; liaised with parents, guardians, nurseries, and playgroups affiliated with the company

International Students Advisor

Milton Keynes College
03.2003 - 01.2005
  • Processed all overseas inquiries and applications; arranged assessments and interviews of prospective students for English as Foreign Language; drafted and issued overseas course offer, rejection and visa letters; assisted admissions and enrollment help-desk with local inquiries

Executive (Newsletter / Client Information)

Panaromich Technology Pvt. Ltd
11.2001 - 01.2003
  • Wrote, edited in-house monthly newsletter covering topics from policies, research, employer messages to employees' views

Research Assistant

People for Animals
08.2001 - 11.2001
  • Assisted Chairman in conducting research by collecting data on animals and animal welfare; drafted texts for pamphlets, books, articles for publication; proofread manuscripts; wrote, edited and responded to people's queries on animal welfare via letters and emails

Education

Certification - Journalism

London School of Journalism
London, UK
01.2010

Master's - English Literature

Hansraj College, University of Delhi
Delhi, India
01.2001

Bachelor's - Honours in English Literature

Hansraj College, University of Delhi
Delhi, India
01.1999

Hobbies and Interests

  • Avid Reader - Fiction and Health-related
  • Yoga Learner
  • Writer - Personal blog

Web

https://www.linkedin.com/in/simarcheema15/

Timeline

Financial Content Editor - Wealth Investments Team

Mercer Consulting India
03.2019 - Current

Freelance Editor

06.2018 - 02.2019

Finance Editor - Central Editorial Team

Evalueserve.com
04.2017 - 05.2018

Freelance Editor, Writer and Trainer

Freelancer
04.2013 - 03.2017

Editor - Financial Services

Evalueserve.com Pvt. Ltd
01.2011 - 03.2013

Radio Presenter and Producer (Content)

Asian Star 101.6 FM
04.2009 - 07.2010

Assistant Producer and Voice-over Artist

Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd
07.2007 - 03.2009

Information Advisor

Pre-school Learning Alliance
07.2006 - 06.2007

International Students Advisor

Milton Keynes College
03.2003 - 01.2005

Executive (Newsletter / Client Information)

Panaromich Technology Pvt. Ltd
11.2001 - 01.2003

Research Assistant

People for Animals
08.2001 - 11.2001

Certification - Journalism

London School of Journalism

Master's - English Literature

Hansraj College, University of Delhi

Bachelor's - Honours in English Literature

Hansraj College, University of Delhi

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