Elina Deshpande
New York,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic professional, excelling in content creation and project management. Proven ability to engage audiences through compelling articles while maintaining clear communication and meeting tight deadlines. Skilled in film production and event coordination, driving successful outcomes in diverse environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Contributing Editor
Medium NL Magazine
Amsterdam
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Monitored current affairs and social issues to ensure content was up-to-date and relevant.
- Researched and wrote compelling, engaging, and relevant social and op-ed articles for the web magazine.
- Worked with writers to proofread, develop, and enhance youth-related articles.
Program Intern
International Documentary Film Festival (IDFA)
Amsterdam
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Processed entry forms in the film database and handled communication around submitted films.
- Maintained correspondence with directors, producers, and sales agents regarding selection.
- Assisted in film program research and collecting of materials for the festival publications, website, and other forms of communication
- Facilitated inter-department communication where needed
Public Relations Intern
Peregrine Public Relations Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Reported directly to the Director of the firm, assisting with scheduling and organizing events.
- Formulated and maintained contact with a large database of journalists, publicists, and social media personnel.
- Researched industry trends to create content strategies.
- Prepared and/or edited newsletters, SEO-serving blog posts, news articles, and press releases for clients.
Production Intern
Culture Cinema Film Festival
Mumbai
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted in festival program research.
- Handled festival outreach to panelists, applicants, and publicists.
- Generated digital assets for Culture Cinema Film Festival social media pages and press announcements.
- Maintained program records, including program attendance reports and logs.
- Assisted with daily administrative duties such as scheduling meetings, document management, and data entry.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Film
Columbia University
New York, NY10-2026
BSc - Communications And Media Studies
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam05.2023
Skills
- Project Management
- Clear and effective communication
- Deadline management
- Verbal and literary efficacy
- Film production
- Content creation
- Scheduling and organization
- Event coordination
Committees and Organizations
Promotional Committee, Mercurius Student Association, Amsterdam (10/20 - 10/22)
- Organized events, generated social media coverage, promoted university events
Events Committee, Extensus Student Association, Amsterdam (09/21 - 08/23)
- Organized social events for Extensus Honors Association, dealt with logistics and budgets
Member & Actor, Student Theatre Association (STA), Amsterdam (11/22 - 05/23)
- Performed in and facilitated student-led plays
Activity Committee, Erasmus Student Network, Amsterdam (09/21 - 05/23)
- Event planning, project management, facilitating global exchange workshops
Timeline
Program Intern
International Documentary Film Festival (IDFA)
10.2022 - 12.2022
Public Relations Intern
Peregrine Public Relations Pvt. Ltd.
10.2021 - 04.2022
Production Intern
Culture Cinema Film Festival
05.2021 - 11.2021
Contributing Editor
Medium NL Magazine
01.2021 - 05.2023
Master of Fine Arts - Film
Columbia University
BSc - Communications And Media Studies
University of Amsterdam
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