Shayne Rana, Freelance Writer & Editor (Sub Editor), Content Strategist (Mumbai)

Shayne Rana

Freelance Writer & Editor (Sub Editor), Content Strategist (Mumbai)

Freelance

Location
India - Mumbai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Economics, Psychology
Experience
22 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :22 years, 5 Months

Freelance Writer & Editor (Sub Editor), Content Strategist (Mumbai) at Freelance
  • India - Mumbai
  • My current job since June 2017

• Researching and submitting news, reviews and feature stories for websites, print publications and social media platforms like LinkedIn
• Attending press events to cover stories live and provide news and insights into new launches or announcements.
• Conducting interviews with key people from various industries pertaining
• Reviewing mobile devices, hotel services, apps, restaurants et al for digital and print publications.
• Creating and managing the content for websites to ensure maximum visibility for the publication by understanding keywords and SEO and choosing the right type of trends to cover.
• Writing and editing genres covered include Tech, Lifestyle, Luxury, Travel, F&B,
• Sub-Editing articles for news publications and web portals - proofing (grammar, syntax, spelling), enhancing existing content for better readability

Sr. Content Editor & Strategist at BC Web Wise
  • India - Mumbai
  • February 2016 to July 2017

• Understanding a clients requirement for content through content pillars and content strategy
• Creating content plans for various campaigns
• Designing, creating, and developing content
• Proofing, editing, and repurposing content
• Creating SEO friendly content, structuring existing content and creating new content for redesigned websites

Content Editor at Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A Shroff & Co.
  • India - Mumbai
  • December 2013 to October 2015

Handling content editing for all publications, both internal and external.
Moderating and handling Administration duties for the company’s intranet web space portal.
Responsible for shaping and designing/redesigning new and existing content respectively for both print and soft formats which include Newsletters, Handbooks, Manuals, Books and other publications.

Deputy Editor at Network18
  • India - Mumbai
  • February 2007 to May 2013

Managing a team of reviewers, feature writers, the news and copy desk. Overlooking overall site functioning and maintaining social media connections for Tech2. \nCreating and maintaining relations with manufactures, etc. to promote the site and their products through contests, ads etc. on Tech2. Selecting and designing the right content for the website, maintaining editorial relevance to content carried and \nTesting products and writing reviews and features on Mobile phones, MP3 players and other gadgets related to personal technology for Tech2.com, CHIP Magazine, Forbes India and Hindustan Times Cafe. \nAppeared on the CNBC TV18, IBN7 and CNBC Aawaz Tech shows to provide expert information on products reviewed.

Center Manager at Earth Network Pvt. Ltd.
  • India - Mumbai
  • May 2006 to January 2007

Managing overall center operations. \nCoordinating with Business Development for new clientele as well as maintaining relations with existing clients. \nFormulating daily workings of the company. Overseeing production and operations. \nDeveloping business strategies for the company and clientele.

Senior Quality Associate/Trainer at Global E Services Pvt. Ltd.
  • India - Mumbai
  • July 2002 to March 2006

Monitoring of live calls \nTraining new and old agents in linguistic and product knowledge skills, evaluating all Executives on various parameters required and set by clients \nPreparing various reports for the Team Managers and clientele

Client Relationship Executive at Evolv Management Services Pvt. Ltd.
  • India - Mumbai
  • March 2005 to March 2006

Managed relations and business development with various clientele. Helped create and develop new training material and modules for various training programs conducted. \nCoordinated between trainers, clients and management. \nHandled scheduling of trainers and various back office operations. \nManaged payment collections of companies under my care.

Operations Manager at Lexicon Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
  • India - Mumbai
  • May 2004 to November 2004

Managing all shifts. \nCoordinating with the owners, Team Leaders and Team Coaches for daily targets and designing strategies to accomplish the same. \nMaintaining and developing client relations and data management. \nMonitoring of Quality Control and setting parameters for the same. \nHandling overall proceedings and working of the company.

Customer Service Executive, Team Coach at E-funds International Pvt. Ltd.
  • India - Mumbai
  • December 2000 to April 2002

Selling products to American customers, handling basic customer service concerns, assisting team members on the Production Floor with various concerns and handling the team in the T.L.s absence.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Economics, Psychology
  • at Mumbai University
  • May 2007

Specialties & Skills

Team Leadership
Content Writing
Magazine Articles
Web Content
Content Development
Content Writing, Management
Team Leading
Photoshop

Languages

Hindi
Intermediate
English
Expert
French
Beginner

Hobbies

  • Collecting books; Novels, Vintage and new Comics. Toy Collector