Hemani Sehgal
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Curriculum Vitae
Career Objective
It's a cliché, but knowledge is power. To be successful, you need to know the product,
your audience and the space which you're working for intimately. Going strongly by
this, I would say that I am somebody who is good with my focus. Assign me a task, I
will make sure I give my hundred percent, working towards my intellectual growth,
alongside full filing my career aspirations.
Personal Summary
A dependable and collaborative team player with a proven ability to write colorful,
persuasive copy. Having impeccable grammar, strong editing skills and a long track
record of writing technical, promotional, and advertising articles that make readers
stop and think.
Presently looking for a writing position with an employer that offers a dynamic
environment, excellent growth opportunities and competitive earnings.
Career History
Total on-the-job work experience- 4 years and 2 months
Freelance Experience- 5 years plus
FREELANCE WRITER
- May 2012 - Present
Worked at Jaarvis Technology Group, since January 2015- Content Developer
and Digital Marketing Specialist
Drishti-soft Pvt. Ltd. As a Sr. Content Strategist and Digital Strategist
Currently working with BluePi Consulting Pvt. Ltd. As a Content Manager
& Digital Marketing Lead
Commissioned by publishers or agents to write articles for their publication. Also
responsible for developing content for a range of communication channels, including
intranet, email, newsletters, blogs, video scripts. As well as being responsible for all
other duties as assigned by editors and senior management.
Duties:
Writing articles for websites, newspapers and magazines.
Researching factual information.
Completing assignments for a complete story, play, or book.
Performing quality assurance testing on written articles.
Modifying copy until clients and editors are satisfied.
Occasionally interviewing people face to face or over the phone.
Ensuring legal and regulatory accuracy and compliance, by liaising with
relevant and appropriate legal departments.
Making sure that any written content is truthful and complies with advertising
codes of practice.
Creating work schedules.
Writing assignments for electronic media.
Contributing articles to social media outlets.
Contacting sources for information or possible stories.
Writing up presentations.
Adhering to editorial style guidelines.
Reporting findings in an accurate manner.
Producing and editing a wide range of clear and effective sales collateral.
Having strategy meetings with editors.
Attending press events.
Actively interrogate databases / charts / reports for relevant facts.
Brand leveraging, Social Media Engagement, Brand Building
Professional Experience
Writing abilities:
Strong command of the English language.
Can write both fiction and factual articles.
Having extensive literary skills to develop interesting themes and storylines.
Ability to work to tight deadlines.
Excellent word-processing skills.
Can appropriately obtain and utilize reference material.
Rewriting and revising work.
Meeting and negotiating with publishers and agents about literary work and
their requirements.
Skill in writing for websites and blogs.
Liaising with printers, artists and designers to confirm page, picture or
illustration should look.
Experienced technical author.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of corporate communication.
Can write information materials for both internal or external use by national or
and international corporations.
Able to work alone or as part of a team.
Personal:
Hard working with a mature outlook.
Can work effectively under pressure.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently.
Can adapt writing style to meet the needs of clients.
Ability to both follow direction and take responsibility for assigned tasks.
Key Skills:
Time management
Copy editing
Innovative
Detail orientated
Sales promotional material
Proficiency in MS Office
Proofreading
Academic Qualifications
School name: Kalka Public School, New Delhi
Qualifications gained and grades: 87% in Secondary, PCM + ED 89 % in Senor
Secondary {English ( 94) A1 grade}
Graduation:
Qualifications gained and grades: B.TECH, ECE, 75% throughout with merit
certificates.
Certificates: TOEFL Score- 107/120 (8th December, 2014)