Preetam Kaushik

PREETAM KAUSHIK Contact:- ~ E-Mail:- Address: Flat No. 324, D-Wing, Gulmohar Society, Hill Garden, Thane, Mumbai -400610, India Summary: Proven ability to plan, organize, and execute work tasks while building strong and collaborative relationships that deliver results. BRIEF OVERVIEW Gained 16 years of freelance exposure in Writing, Journalism, Editing, Reporting, Customer Service, Research, Operations & Blogging and 4 Years of full time work experience in different verticals. Worked as an Editor with Fitch India Ratings Proficient at grasping new concepts quickly and utilizing the same in a productive manner. Exceptionally well organized and detail-oriented with an ability to meet deadlines. Worked with clients like Social Lite Communications, Infosec Institute, Internet Brands etc. Written web copies, splinter social media posts, video optimized descriptions, blogs, articles, opeds etc. Connected with global and emerging brands in various industries Have written Film Scripts Summary/Synopsis for a UK based client Developed work skills while working in different settings such as retail, corporate, events, etc. Networked and performed various job assignments and roles while working with others Articles Published in The Business Insider, World Economic Forum Agenda, TheStreet, Wired, Venturebeat, Readwrite and The Huffington Post, The Times of India, Economic Times Have written extensively on financial markets, business, economy, investing, personal finance, entertainment, fashion, education, lifestyle, technology, entrepreneurship, startup ecosystem, digital marketing, automobiles, cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, technological and scientific discoveries and sociopolitical scene. As a content specialist, I have: - Designed clear and cohesive brand identities through copywriting that integrated into blogging, social media splinter posts, white papers and articles. - Built positive client relationships by fostering clear and open communication that, in turn, generated leads, gained followers, and reaped long-term business. - Utilized SEO to regularly evaluate the success of marketing efforts, tweak strategy as needed, and implement additional effective strategies. EDUCATION B.Sc. from Fergusson College, Pune, Pune University Major: Statistics Post Graduate Diploma in Management from Alliance Business School University, Bangalore Dual Specialization: Major: Finance Minor: OLS (Human Resources) CAREER SCAN November 2018 – Present API Compliance - Newsletter Curator- Write Monthly newsletters and blogs via Hubspot Media Shower – Write Fintech content for various clients of the company and work on financial data Clearvoice – Writer for various brands April 2016 – November 2018: Worked with India Ratings and Research (A Fitch Group Company) as Editorial Manager Highlights: Edited Press Releases and Financial Reports Assigned task to other editors Created Weekly Newsletter Trained Writers on various aspects of writing and style as per house style. Contributed to digital marketing initiatives, ideas, and A/B testing, intranet launch initiatives and content strategies Jun’11-Dec’11 with Deloitte, Hyderabad as Tax Consultant (Securities, Bond Markets & Financial Statements) Highlights: Played a key role in reviewing the cash flows and financial statements. Prepared sheets for final tax filing. Worked on Document Management and Financial Data review April 2008 – August 2008 with eCLERX Ltd., Mumbai as an Analyst Highlights: Spearheaded the Online Forum Moderation for Community Services. Successfully kept a check on forum Usage Policy and User Policy. Played a key role in finding the violations and was praised by the manager for the findings on user policy. Involved in technical troubleshooting, answered the customer’s concerns and escalated the issues to appropriate channels through proper mechanism. Was included in Knowledge Management Team for writing on Internal Blogs and Wiki Portals. Instrumental in technical writing and writing KB articles for wide audience and knowledge base repository. Drafted and Edited Process Training Documents, PPTs, Excel. FREELANCE ASSIGNMENTS (From August 2008 to May 2011; and January 2012 till April 2016) Worked as a Freelance Contributor for Business Insider India – Times of India Group on contract basis Worked as a freelance contributor for Swissinfo.ch Worked as a Freelance Contributor for TheStreet.com. Worked as a Personal Finance Contributing Reporter for TheStreet.com’s MainStreet Worked as Reporter for Daily Deal Media; played a key role is Producing Daily Deals Industry Report 2012 as a Beat Writer and Analyst. The report was widely read and purchased. Written Commentaries on BPO Industry for BPOOutcomes.com, sponsored by Capgemini Have Interviewed Experts, Entrepreneurs, Ministers, and Authors. Worked with PR representatives for potential stories. Writing Samples: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/05/how-to-tackle-india-s-affordable-housing-challenge/ https://www.aseantoday.com/2018/12/asian-cities-stand-to-lure-climate-investments-worth-20-trillion/ https://www.huffingtonpost.com/preetam-kaushik/investing-in-the-american_b_-.html https://www.businessinsider.com/russias-food-ban-shows-just-how-far-it-has-plunged-into-camouflaged-autocracy-2014-8?r=US&IR=T https://www.thestreet.com/story/-/1/jugaad-help-fight-economic-sharks.html https://www.seema.com/article/indian-american-women-going-big-in-politics https://www.aseantoday.com/2019/05/the-arrival-of-digital-only-banking-to-singapore-should-traditional-banks-be-worried/ https://www.wired.com/insights/2014/02/artificial-intelligence-way-forward-personal-finance/ https://www.aseantoday.com/2019/06/these-three-trends-will-influence-the-evolution-of-fintech-in-asean/ https://www.businessinsider.in/areeconomists-good-investors/articleshow/-.cms INTERNSHIP DETAILS Organization: Steel Authority of India Ltd., Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand, India IT FORTE Well versed with MS Office, Adobe, Outlook, Content Management System, SEO, HTML, Wordpress Plugins and Social Media. PERSONAL DETAILS Date of Birth: 27 July 1985 Address (Permanent): Flat No. 324, D-Wing, Gulmohar Society, Hill Garden Thane, Mumbai-400607, India Languages: English, Hindi and Marathi Hobbies : Internet Surfing, Reading and Watching TV. "I certify that the statements made by me are true, complete and correct. I also certify that any documentation provided in support of my application is authentic and accurate. I understand that any false or misleading statement or withholding relevant information may provide grounds for the withdrawal of any offer of appointment or the termination of employment."