Dipashna Acharya Email & Phone Number

Kathmandu, Np

New York City Metropolitan Area

New York City Metropolitan Area

- Streamline wedding planning for 150-200 guests by navigating comprehensive Excel sheets encompassing contacts, itineraries, decor details, and bridal party information- Orchestrate collaboration among caterers, florists, and other vendors to ensure well-coordinated and memorable events- Customize and execute wedding elements, including favors and table setups, in accordance with client preferences- Serve as an effective liaison between clients and vendors, addressing any concerns in real-time during events- Manage bridal party logistics, providing nourishment, supplies, and guidance to maintain adherence to the itinerary

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Led a team of five in the strategic development and execution of a comprehensive marketing plan for Flourish Planet, aimed at expanding market reach and enhancing brand awareness within the US market.- Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring that all project phases were executed on schedule and adhered to the highest standards of quality and effectiveness.- Pioneered the Big Idea and campaign strategies, leveraging extensive qualitative and quantitative research to translate complex market analysis into actionable strategies.- Orchestrated the development of key campaign messages and innovative marketing tactics, spearheading the creative process that underpinned the marketing plan.

Kathmandu, Bāgmatī, Nepal

- Overseeing the integration of traditional campaigns into the digital sphere, including the conversion of TV advertisements into engaging digital content for clients- Mentoring a team of 15 in developing digital strategies, objectives, and ROI evaluations that emphasize brand alignment and consumer centricity through interactive digital engagements for brands like Coca Cola Nepal, Samsung, and Mazda

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Conducted story pitch research, development, and media outreach for clients - Curated and maintained a master media list of 118 contacts utilizing tools like Meltwater to enhance agency efficiency- Monitored daily media placements for clients through comprehensive sweeps and tracking of individually pitched postings- Promoted client events by targeting key groups, individuals, and event listing websites using resources such as Help a Reporter Out (HARO)- Identified potential placements

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Developed weekly plans and collaborated with two designers to craft daily content for ICAway's digitalcommunication across LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook- Assessed weekly digital marketing performance using tools like SemRush, to present audience reach and engagement results to the CEO through Excel and PowerPoint- Boosted Instagram page following by 302 followers within three months, expanding the brand's online presence- Contributed to the content plan book for the company's website redevelopment

- Co-founded COPE Nepal, a not-for-profit initiative addressing state-level emergencies.Leveraged social media for first-hand information collection and engagement with Nepalese communities.- Developed and launched Call-to-Action campaigns, establishing a communication channel for resource coordination in emergencies.- Analyzed and released data to inform the public and improve responses.- Strategized and executed the deployment of necessary resources to identified locations.

Lake Forest, Illinois, United States

- Produced and edited eight-speaker videos for submission to the official TEDx organization's website- Managed a team of 12, conducting meetings and supervising lighting, camera placement, and stage design to ensure a successful event execution

Kathmandu, Bāgmatī, Nepal

- Directed the first school-led moving theatre play- Around the World in 8 plays- Customized and improvised the original script to make the play fit the concept of the movingtheatre- Recruited, contracted, and supervised the heads of costumes, constructions, lighting, sound,and props.- Conducted and managed 200 students and 50 staff members for the production, which ran for 3days- 5 shows on each day.

Lake Forest, Illinois, United States

- Wrote articles and news stories about different issues and events on campus for the collegenewsletter.- Clicked pictures of events to post on the LFC newsletter- Edited and researched data on LIVE WHALE- Wrote transcripts for college-curated videos

Kathmandu, Bāgmatī, Nepal

- Directed and staged Mary Poppins, the musical play with students from grades 6 to 10- 200 students- Choreographed the dance routines and musical scores- Created designs for the poster, the stage, the costume, and the tickets- Recruited, contracted, and supervised the heads of costumes, constructions, lighting, sound,and props.- Handled social media marketing for the promotion of the play

Mbabane, Hhohho, Swaziland

- Founded and led a philanthropic club that raised over $5,000 to support underprivileged Swazi girls, attracting 100+ volunteers and attendees to each event.- Developed and promoted the club and its events on social media, public announcements, and posters. Initiated programs, including professional and personal development workshops and a menstrual awareness program with alternatives to sanitary napkins for remote areas.- Ensured club sustainability by mentoring and training future leaders, resulting in four consecutive years of successful leadership by other students.

Master'S Degree, Strategic Marketing Communication

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication And Media Studies

Activities and Societies: Inducted into the Lambda Pi Eta- The National Communication Association Honor Society

International Baccalaurette

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