Aruna Pahwa

LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE Entrepreneur Lorette & Clairette | Jul 2019- Aug 2019 ARUNA PAHWA Translator Project Manager Virtual Assistant Graphic Designer 4 week pop-up summer event | France (Completed in French) - Brought in a revenue of €60,000 and were fully booked from the first weekend. - Delivered marketing plan consisting of engaging with online magazines and bloggers, and promoting event on social media. - Managed budget, negotiated with suppliers and sourced staff. Receptionist Casa Felipe | Jun 2017- Jun 2018 Hotel | Guatemala (Completed in Spanish) - Managed reservations over the phone and in person, checking guests in and out - Acted as point of help / information for guests, dealing with queries and problems PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE Destination Wedding Planner PERSONAL PROFILE I am an experienced professional who is adaptable and able to work well under pressure. I listen to my clients and do not consider a task complete until they are satisfied. SKILLS Translation Project Management Attention to detail Design Communication LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Advanced) French (Advanced) SOFTWARE Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Microsoft Office Suite CONTACT DETAILS --38 Cours Belsunce, Freelance | Jan 2017- Present Plan, research and co-ordinate destination weddings | Remote - Co-ordinated a lavish Indian wedding for UK couple for 120 people, spread over 5 days, consisting of 7 events and did not go over budget. - Planned intimate 2 day wedding in Mexico for a Mexican and Italian couple for 35 guests. Project Manager Lloyds Banking Group | Sep 2014 - Jun 2016 Project Management Role within Operations | UK - Led projects to simplify processes and increase efficiency, liaising with multiple stakeholders - Organised Performance Management sessions to 400 colleagues. - Organised leadership workshops across the UK for 120 colleagues, managing logistics, sourcing speakers and co-ordinating all stakeholders. EXECUTIVE VIRUTAL ASSISTANT EXPERIENCE Executive Virtual Assistant Global Wine Exchange | Jul 2018- Jul 2019 Luxury wine sales and investments | Remote - Managed calendars of management team, scheduling meetings and responding to emails. - Provided strategic advice to management team on how to improve business efficiency. - Wrote business plan which was successfully used with investors and government bodies; including sections on business & marketing strategies and financial forecasts. DESIGN EXPERIENCE Graphic Designer Freelance | Jun 2018 - Present Tailor-make trips for clients | Remote - Created brand identity for jewellery company, including posters, business card and brochure - Created brochures and presentation decks for clients in English and French Assistant Marketing Manager Lloyds Banking Group | Jun 2016 - Mar 2017 Worked for the Halifax brand in Personal Current Accounts | UK - Project managed advertising campaigns by writing briefs and liaising with creative and media agencies to create digital banners, posters, flyers and emails. QUALIFICATIONS Charter Banker Diploma Charted Banker Institute | Sep 2014- Jun 2016 University of Bristol 2:1 Economics and Management | Sep 2011- Jun 2014 - Captain & Treasure of Women’s II University of Bristol Basketball Team - Treasurer of University of Bristol Basketball Club (Men & Women)