Alvin Emmanuel Thomas, International Writer/Foreign Relations

Alvin Emmanuel Thomas

International Writer/Foreign Relations

DriveArabia.com

Location
Oman - Muscat
Education
Bachelor's degree, B.A (Mass Communication and Journalism)
Experience
12 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 3 Months

International Writer/Foreign Relations at DriveArabia.com
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since March 2012

- My work with Drivarabia.com, a UAE based media company specialising in automobile reviews spans over three years. I have been a part of the team for both- news editing as well as vehicle reviewing. I also have over 200 published news articles.

- Following that, as the foreign correspondent for the company, I have established crucial relations with major automotive dealers within the Sultanate of Oman, thus helping the company break its reach within the GCC.

Social Media Executive at SRM University
  • India - Chennai
  • January 2015 to May 2015

- My work with SRMDC involved publicity, marketing and advertising of the brand within the Chennai region.
- I also successfully helped manage (behind-the-scenes) two of SRMDC- Crea Shakti’s theatre events in 2015.

Corporate Communications Intern at Turrino
  • India
  • November 2014 to December 2014

- Internship at UAE based Ad agency- Turrino.

- Work included projects in the field of Copy Writing and Corporate Communications for Kerala based- Mazhavil Manorama and Punamada Resorts.

Webmaster/ Founder and Editor at Alvinemman.weebly.com
  • Oman - Muscat
  • February 2012 to January 2014

- www.alvinemman.weebly.com is a live website dedicated to technology and its various aspects. The website was the first of its kind in Sultanate of Oman; one that provided reviews for phones in the local market.

- The website also operated as a link between readers and major smartphone makers- Nokia (now Microsoft), and Samsung Headquarters (Korea).

Feature Writer at Campus Magazine
  • Oman - Muscat
  • February 2012 to June 2012

- My work with Campus Magazine includes composing various articles in the field of technology. During my stint as a reporter, I covered events in and around the city and also published over two cover stories.

Reporter at Oman Tribune
  • Oman - Muscat
  • January 2012 to June 2012

- My work in Oman Tribune included covering local level events in Muscat. I also attained extensive training in editing and news coverage during the period.

- I also conducted various high profile interviews with celebrities during my stint here.

Education

Bachelor's degree, B.A (Mass Communication and Journalism)
  • at SRM University
  • May 2015

Completed course in Journalism and Mass Communication from this institution. *Included Modules: - Corporate Communication - Advertising and Marketing - Reporting and Editing for Print - Media Organization and Media Laws & Ethics - Mass Communication - Online Journalism - Web and Graphic Designing - Event Management and Public Relations - Television Journalism (production) - Radio Journalism - Online Journalism - Behavioral Physics - Print Media

Specialties & Skills

Public Relations
Social Media Marketing
Corporate Communications
Corporate Social Responsibility
Writing
Team Management
Writing
Public Relations
Creative Copy Writing
Adobe Video and Audio Elements
Event Management
Corporate Communications
Journalism
Research and Compilation
Adobe Design Elements
Social Media Marketing

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate
French
Beginner
Malayalam
Intermediate
Hindi
Expert
Tamil
Beginner

Memberships

PETA
  • Animal Rights Preservation Volunteer (Online media)
  • May 2014
UNESCO
  • Volunteer (Human Rights)
  • March 2015

Training and Certifications

Energy Management (CSR) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
Customer Relationship Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
Google Analytics Certification (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2015
Valid Until:
February 2017
Social Media Marketing (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2014
Journalism and Mass Communications (Training)
Training Institute:
SRM University
Date Attended:
July 2012
Duration:
3240 hours

Hobbies

  • Quizzing
    First Place and Runner-up at SDNB Vaishnav College for Women
  • Automotive
    Reviewed vehicles of all classes for online media companies.
  • Cricket
    County level all-rounder.
  • Web Designing
    Founded own company; Alvinemman.com.