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- Joined a team of 3 staff writers to write and produce original content for Blippi, a global YouTube channel with 15.5M+ subscribers. - Established workflows and writing standards for "edu-tainment" (educational entertainment)- Wrote 50+ original episodes (short form and long form) covering topics like space science, art theory and imaginative play for a preschool audience.- Wrote episodes featuring one character, multiple characters and international locations in London &… Show more - Joined a team of 3 staff writers to write and produce original content for Blippi, a global YouTube channel with 15.5M+ subscribers. - Established workflows and writing standards for "edu-tainment" (educational entertainment)- Wrote 50+ original episodes (short form and long form) covering topics like space science, art theory and imaginative play for a preschool audience.- Wrote episodes featuring one character, multiple characters and international locations in London & Dubai.- Increased Blippi viewership and helped develop brand presence with creative team.- Viewership of original episodes written: ~2M views (highest 5.1M views.)- Pitched, ideated and supervised production of content focused on diversity, equity and inclusion. Show less

- Joined a team of 6 comedy writers to highlight and review up-and-coming comedy podcasts on a for "This Month in Comedy Podcasts" column on Vulture

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Joined a team with Production Manager, Production Director and Production Assistant in Creative Marketing for Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD to coordinate production needs for 10+ creative producers in the On-Air Promotions department. - Coordinated and tracked the progress of 300+ weekly marketing deliverables for Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD on-air promotions.- Built workflows across internal departments and acted as a liaison for 10+ external vendors in… Show more - Joined a team with Production Manager, Production Director and Production Assistant in Creative Marketing for Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD to coordinate production needs for 10+ creative producers in the On-Air Promotions department. - Coordinated and tracked the progress of 300+ weekly marketing deliverables for Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD on-air promotions.- Built workflows across internal departments and acted as a liaison for 10+ external vendors in asset delivery, uploads and overall project management. - Routed creative materials for formal approvals from Standards & Practices, Legal, Creative and Cultural Consultants when relevant (25+ assets weekly)- Monitored post-production workflow, flagged delays and provided status updates for 30+ stakeholders including the programming, production and creative marketing teams.- Oversaw and facilitated communication with vendors and post-production houses for 100+ weekly asset deliveries.- Successfully ensured and maintained systems of delivery for captioning and subtitles for all post-production assets. - Stretched outside my role to write and produce Disney Channel's first-ever Hindi language promo in celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month. - Advocated to continue writing and wrote educational interstitials for Mira Royal Detective. Show less

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Responsible for the administrative needs of two executives in the ABC Comedy & International Scripted Development Departments. - Tasks included rolling calls, managing calendars, completing expense reports, preparing correspondence, arranging travel plans and itineraries, prepping daily/weekly meeting agendas and ensuring schedule coordination for business and personal matters.- Read and provided detailed coverage for 10+ scripts (comedy and international) weekly.-­ Created and… Show more - Responsible for the administrative needs of two executives in the ABC Comedy & International Scripted Development Departments. - Tasks included rolling calls, managing calendars, completing expense reports, preparing correspondence, arranging travel plans and itineraries, prepping daily/weekly meeting agendas and ensuring schedule coordination for business and personal matters.- Read and provided detailed coverage for 10+ scripts (comedy and international) weekly.-­ Created and maintained tracking grids to track movement of ongoing projects and submissions.- Organized, attended and took notes on calls with writers, agents and managers, and created list of follow-ups and action items for all assistants and executives involved. - Researched, prioritized, and followed up on all incoming issues and concerns, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature.- Partnered with other Executive Assistants to coordinate cross-department meetings and 1:1s.-­Proactively liaised with agents, directors, writers, studios, talent and producing teams as needed on a project-by-project basis. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

- Functioned as executive assistant to NMX Web TV Track Director Tim Street and helped organize new media content panels for the 2015 #NMX New Media Expo in Las Vegas, NV. - Contacted and booked 10+ speakers for 5+ live panels on virtual reality, YouTube and the future of web-based content. Wrote panel descriptions and curated speaker bios for the same. - Booked and organized travel and 2-day event itinerary for 10+ national panelists.

Santa Monica, California, United States

Greater Boston Area

London, England

Mumbai, India

Mumbai Area, India

Bachelor Of Science, Film And Television

Relevant Coursework: Screenwriting, Lighting, Cinematography, Classical Film & Television Analysis

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Activities and Societies: Insignia (school magazine), Press Team for Dhirubhai Ambani Model United Nations