Abhijit Chanda

Abhijit Chanda

I'm a writer specialising in copywriting and internal communications for businesses

I am a highly creative, very witty and very friendly and likeable. I can interact and work with virtually anyone and enjoy working in teams. I also believe that I have considerable leadership potential. On the professional side, I most enjoy writing copy, working on tone of voice and developing communication materials for promotional campaigns. On the personal side I writer poetry and songs and am also currently working on my first novel.  I am also passionate about music. I have taught myself how to play the guitar and enjoy jamming with friends whenever I can.

  • The Source FM, Radio DJ and Producer, Penryn, Cornwall, UK

    February 2011 to present

    Produce and present a rock show called The Power Source for this community Radio Station.

  • Freelance Voice-Over Talent, Entrepreneur, New Delhi

  • Bloc-Online.com, Copywriter & Graphic Design, Falmouth, UK

    October 2009 to September 2010

    Designed the Bloc-online logo and also helped develop the style guide.

  • All India Radio, Radio Jockey and Producer, New Delhi, India

    September 2008 to August 2009

    Produced and hosted several shows on Rainbow FM 102.6 for the Western Music section of All India Radio, India's national radio station.

  • DLF Pramerica Life Insurance, Deputy Manager - Sales Promotion

    January 2009 to August 2009

    I was responsible for all creative communication initiatives taken by the Sales Promotion team.

  • DLF Pramerica Life Insurance, Deputy Manager - Sales Promotion, Gurgaon, India

    January 2009 to August 2009

    I was responsible for all creative communication initiatives taken by the Sales Promotion team.

  • All India Radio, Part-Time Radio Presenter

    September 2008 to August 2009

    Presented and produced (structure, song lists and content) a variety of shows for the Western Music department
    o Music based shows including call-in, pop, dance music, rock and metal
    o Read the news before each show

  • Religare Securities Ltd., Manager- Sales Promotion

    February 2008 to February 2009

    Setting up, initiating and managing Sales Promotion activities and rewards and recognition platforms for the Bancinvest Channel.

  • Religare Securities Ltd., Manager- Sales Promotion, New Delhi, India

    February 2008 to February 2009

    Setting up, initiating and managing Sales Promotion activities and rewards and recognition platforms for the Bancinvest Channel.

  • Max New York Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Executive-Sales Promotion

    January 2006 to February 2008

    Looking after internal communication and promotion of new products or new services for Agent Advisors. Also looking after the monthly newsletter: Life Times

  • Max New York Life Insurance Co. Ltd., Executive-Sales Promotion, Gurgaon, India

    January 2006 to February 2008

    Looking after internal communication and promotion of new products or new services for Agent Advisors. Also looking after the monthly newsle

  • Saarthak, Asisstant Manager-Business Development

    August 2002 to May 2003

  • Saarthak, Asisstant Manager-Business Development, New Delhi, India

    August 2002 to May 2003

    Was a member of the founding team. I developed business, monitored and executed campaigns and events and also helped in the administration f

  • MA, Professional Writing at University College Falmouth

    2010

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Functional Management, Marketing at Infinity Business School

    2005

  • BA (Pass), BA in ENglish, Hindi, History and Economics at Delhi University

    2001