Deepi Harish Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Responsible for generating original, engaging and well-researched content• Pitch ideas for articles or topics that I believe will resonate with the publication's audience• Research to ensure the accuracy and credibility of the content• Meet deadlines for submitting drafts and/or final pieces

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Report and write engaging stories on the global food scene• Create engaging and informative food content, which includes restaurant reviews, chef profiles, culinary trends, uncovering food from different cultures around the world and more• Pitch story ideas that will resonate with the publication's audience

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Collaborated with CBC Television to write recaps on Season 4 of The Great Canadian Baking Show • Co-hosted Eat North Variety Pack Live on YouTube for over a year during the pandemic, where I interviewed media personalities such as Anna Olson, Chef Nuit Regular and more

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Authored an original recipe story that has received an 4.8 out of 5 rating. Moreover, it maintains a prominent position on the first page of Google search results• Have written stories about food technology which requires a blend of culinary knowledge, scientific understanding and trends in cutting-edge technologies

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

HIGHLIGHT:• Project managed and played a valuable role in winning 20/25 high-profile brokerage RFPs that have a combined value of $3.5B+ (2021) • Supported 200+ partners in their communication efforts which include designing pitch decks, one-pagers, case studies, email marketing campaigns, formulating sales propositions, project briefs and more• Managed a marketing team• Designed strong communication strategies to deliver a cohesive brand presence, expand reach across… Show more HIGHLIGHT:• Project managed and played a valuable role in winning 20/25 high-profile brokerage RFPs that have a combined value of $3.5B+ (2021) • Supported 200+ partners in their communication efforts which include designing pitch decks, one-pagers, case studies, email marketing campaigns, formulating sales propositions, project briefs and more• Managed a marketing team• Designed strong communication strategies to deliver a cohesive brand presence, expand reach across channels and created relationships with internal and external stakeholders • Developed innovative and compliant marketing materials (including but not limited to eBlasts, promotional videos, print/digital ads and brochures) • Brainstormed content ideas, taglines and narratives for public-facing marketing collateral Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

HIGHLIGHT: • Interviewed and connected with some of the top chefs in Toronto to highlight their favourite recipes• Wrote tons of restaurant reviews which involved researching the restaurant’s background and approach the meal as a guest, not a critic to gain the customer's perspective

Toronto, Canada Area

HIGHLIGHT:• Designed and executed a tailored promotional plan which led to maximum enrolment in two months for The 'Business of Cannabis' course • Created content strategies (digital, social and traditional tactics) tailored for every new business certificate offered per term, as well as improving communications for existing courses to increase enrolment, awareness and interest• Collaborated with internal clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to develop engaging and… Show more HIGHLIGHT:• Designed and executed a tailored promotional plan which led to maximum enrolment in two months for The 'Business of Cannabis' course • Created content strategies (digital, social and traditional tactics) tailored for every new business certificate offered per term, as well as improving communications for existing courses to increase enrolment, awareness and interest• Collaborated with internal clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to develop engaging and impactful content for multiple channels and audiences within the business department Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

• Predominantly explored the following topics: culinary delights, cutting-edge technology, captivating travel experiences and even shared some colorful dating anecdotes

Toronto, Canada Area

HIGHLIGHTS:• Increased newsletter subscribers by 44% in less than 1 year through target audience segmentation• Designed content for multiple lead nurturing emails (drip campaigns) that resulted in significant cost reductions on call center maintenance and brought “sales approved” rate for new leads from 4.5% to 8.5% in less than a year• Created copy for lead nurturing campaigns and weekly newsletter that hits an audience of 100K+/month • Improved conversion rates for email… Show more HIGHLIGHTS:• Increased newsletter subscribers by 44% in less than 1 year through target audience segmentation• Designed content for multiple lead nurturing emails (drip campaigns) that resulted in significant cost reductions on call center maintenance and brought “sales approved” rate for new leads from 4.5% to 8.5% in less than a year• Created copy for lead nurturing campaigns and weekly newsletter that hits an audience of 100K+/month • Improved conversion rates for email marketing campaigns, by running a/b tests for CTA’s, subject lines, headlines, body text and special offers• Devised and executed a full strategic editorial calendar for TheRedPin blog• Oversaw and managed third party writers and their deliverables• Tracked customer satisfaction for market research• Responsible for monitoring and directing a small team of writers and designer Show less

Toronto

Projects involved the following: • Editing and Rewriting: substantive/structural editing, stylistic editing, copy editing and proofreading • Content Translation: Translating complex, technical materials into accessible language for non-expert audiencesConsulting Services: 20% of my time was dedicated to consulting with tech startups and communication firms on marketing initiativesClients included: • Flow Water (B2B) - the fastest-growing premium water brand in North… Show more Projects involved the following: • Editing and Rewriting: substantive/structural editing, stylistic editing, copy editing and proofreading • Content Translation: Translating complex, technical materials into accessible language for non-expert audiencesConsulting Services: 20% of my time was dedicated to consulting with tech startups and communication firms on marketing initiativesClients included: • Flow Water (B2B) - the fastest-growing premium water brand in North America• ImageThink (B2B) - startup highlighted on Forbes top 10 Companies Crushing It In Art & Fashion. • Brightworks Interactive (B2B) - communications agency that won the Best Rich Media Ad in the Pharmaceuticals category, two years in a row, awarded by the Internet Advertising Competition.• Komodo OpenLab (B2B)- startup featured on Techvibes, Globe and Mail, ITbusiness.ca and more Show less

Gta

• Decorated, designed and baked custom-made cakes and cupcakes• Continuously re-engineering recipes to improve flavour combinations • Formal training in fillings, frostings, tips, colour blending and moulding fondant from Wilton School of Cake Decorating

Toronto, Canada Area

HIGHLIGHTS: • Saved $200K+ by successfully negotiating rates for booths and passes at high profile digital media/startup tradeshows and conferences • Held a seat at the upper management and executive meetings table• Co-created the creative briefs for the official Ryerson University’s Digital Media Zone website• Developed and coordinated a successful large-scale, long-term, university wide ‘Back to School’ campaign to draw awareness and increase applications to the DMZ•… Show more HIGHLIGHTS: • Saved $200K+ by successfully negotiating rates for booths and passes at high profile digital media/startup tradeshows and conferences • Held a seat at the upper management and executive meetings table• Co-created the creative briefs for the official Ryerson University’s Digital Media Zone website• Developed and coordinated a successful large-scale, long-term, university wide ‘Back to School’ campaign to draw awareness and increase applications to the DMZ• Managed a team of six full-time employees• Web Marketing: direct experience with WordPress, daily site maintenance, oversaw all stages of producing creative collateral, including managing internal and external suppliers to ensure successful project completion• Communications: set editorial calendar, reviewed quality and technical accuracy of blogs, announcements, one pagers, backgrounders, fact sheets, key messages and more• External Events: managed all logistics of events, from recruiting entrepreneurs for participation to post event follow-up, designed detailed event plans, maintained ongoing relationships with event partners• Monitor Website Metrics: monitored trends to expand brand visibility and brainstormed creative way to increase web traffic to stay on trend• Social Media: managed and grew online presence across various platforms, experimented new ways to engage with followers, monitored engagement for business and marketing• Strategy: designed and drove custom content and event strategies to meet business objectives• Staff Management: interviewed, managed & coordinated marketing staff, assigned projects and oversaw the team's deliverables Show less

Shanghai, China

HIGHLIGHT:• Recognized for cutting editing labour costs by 18% during the 2007 fiscal year, which resulted in a promotion from Junior to Senior Technical Editor• Edited all troubleshooting content related to MS Vista• I mentored 24 technical writers, helping them enhance their writing skills and providing education on English grammar rules • Worked closely with writers to ensure clarity, completeness and accuracy of knowledge based articles• Have knowledge of tagging in… Show more HIGHLIGHT:• Recognized for cutting editing labour costs by 18% during the 2007 fiscal year, which resulted in a promotion from Junior to Senior Technical Editor• Edited all troubleshooting content related to MS Vista• I mentored 24 technical writers, helping them enhance their writing skills and providing education on English grammar rules • Worked closely with writers to ensure clarity, completeness and accuracy of knowledge based articles• Have knowledge of tagging in an XML-based environment• Conducted interviews for technical writer positions for new hires Show less

Shanghai City, China

• My tasks would include visiting restaurants in Shanghai and writing reviews• As a food critic, my role involved discerning palate and understand various cuisines, ingredients and cooking methods

HIGHLIGHT:• Drafted a thorough course description, developed course content, determined course objectives and learning outcomes for a new academic program called 'Business Law under the British Rule of Conduct' • Prepared and taught detailed lesson plans to students• Edited and proofread written lectures designed by Chinese-English teachers

Post Graduate Certificate, Publishing

Honours Bachelor, Criminology & Political Science

Activities and Societies: I was also an active notetaker and editor for the disabled throughout my four years at the University.