Hi guys,
Thanks for starting this thread Narenn! I am at an initial stage of just about making up my mind to apply and get an MBA from the schools across Europe and US. But what I am most curious about is my profile evaluation because I don't come from a common competitive group that mainly constitutes- female, IT/engineer. Do see and tell me your thoughts!
Background and nationality:-
30 year old female, Indian, with 7 years of work experience in Journalism (at the biggest channels of the country) and Corporate Communications (at the biggest retailer of the country)
Undergrad Information:-
BA Economics from Fergusson College, University of Pune- First Class
PG Diploma in Journalism from Asian College of Journalism, Chennai- B Grade
GMAT:-
Have not take GMAT yet
Work experience and leadership:-
Started my career with the business channel ET NOW- Assistant Producer and Reporter (2 years) for their flagship show on brands, marketing and advertising- Brand Equity
Reporter at India Today news channel- 1 year 3 months
Senior Correspondent at Times Now- 1 year 3 months
Assistant Manager, Corporate Communications, Future Group- 2 years 7 months
Overall, I have led the production of many prime time shows in the channels which requires working and handling mutliple teams. I have also handled many major news situation which requires collaboration and leading the editing and camera team. At Future Group, I have led a few major internal communication campaigns for the entire group and been actively involved in external campaigns that required collaboration with the marketing, investor relations, HR and the CEO's office. I have also led my vendors and agencies effectively for the various film projects at the group level.
Community:-
- Regular volunteer from school through the age of 24 at SPIC-MACAY- Society for the promotion of Indian Classical Arts and Culture Amongst Youth
- SPIC MACAY Gurukul Scholarship at RTI Activist Aruna Roy's Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan in Devdongri, Rajasthan. Stayed with them for 2 months and conducted social audits in surrounding villages for NREGA
- A Grade in the Deprivation project of Asian College of Journalism- Produced and shot an extensive documentary on the displacement of tribes in and around Hoshangabad, Madhya Pradesh
- Produced and wrote a documentary on the initiative of Annapurna Bhandar in Rajasthan- a PPP between the government and Future Group to revolutionise the ration store system in the state
Post MBA goals:-
To work in brand management/marketing in major companies in the FMCG/Fashion/Retail sector. Also open to Ecommerce and Media (owing to my background in the TV industry in India)