K
KANKSHA M.
Italia
KANKSHA MEHTA
actoranchorjournalist@gmail.com
SKYPE: kankshamehta23
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
Become a recognized spokesperson in international broadcast & print media.
CAREER SUMMARY:
International Ambassador, TV Anchor, Spokesperson, TV & Print Journalist
Travel & Lifestyle Journalist: Writing, scripting, editing for public broadcast television and published media
Magazine Features Content Writer & Editor: writing, editing, interviewing, planning and publishing
Television Anchor, On Camera Host, Reporter, Lead Correspondent, Writer, Director and Co-Producer & Director for news, travel & entertainment networks
Luxury Brand Management & Public Relations
5 Diamond Hotels & Resorts: Grooming, Etiquette, Mannerism Training
FLUENT LANGUAGES: English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Gujarati
EDUCATION: B.S.: Dean's Honor List, Cum Laude-ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
EXPERTISE:
• Anchoring, Reporting, Journalism, Publishing & Writing for Live-Published Media.
• Excellent Writing, Editing, Online Publishing, Grammatical, Resourcing Skills.
• Press Release Writing, Scripting, TV Hosting, Events Planning, Creative Interviewing.
• Top notch Public Speaking, Internal Communications and Dynamic Relationship Management Technique.
• Broadcast Media: Creation, Direction, Pre-Production, Production & Post-Production
• Advertising, Public Relations, Media Relations & Marketing, Commercial Entertainment.
• Unparalleled organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Cut To Camera interviewing, hosting and liaising with public figures.
• Passionate about the web, social networking, and community journalism.
Able to quickly grasp the interests, rhythms and identity of a community; thrive in a fast-paced environment and exhibit phenomenal entrepreneurial spirit and drive.
• Optimal diplomacy and tact in V.I.P. interactions.
• Expert in presentation, grooming, etiquette, mannerism, speech and language training.
• Outstanding outreach & leadership skills; ability to solve issues quickly and decisively.
• Excellent multi-tasking abilities, highly organized, solution-oriented.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Pinterest
• LinkedIn
• AboutMe
• Wordpress
• Associated Press
• Web Traffic & Page Creation
AWARDS & ACCOLADES:
International Pageants Wins
US MISS WORLD 2006 (www.usmissworld.net),
MISS INDIA INTERNATIONAL 2006,
MISS CARAIBES HIBISCUS 2006 (www.miss-caraibes.com),
MISS ATLANTICO 2006 (www.missatlantico.com.uy),
MISS AMBAR WORLD 2006 (www.gatsbydom.com),
MISS GLOBE 2006 (www.missglobe-international.org),
MISS PETROLEO 2007 (www.reinasdelpetroleo.com),
MISS Continente Americano 2007 (www.misscontinenteamericano.com)
MISS Civilization World 2008
SPECIAL PROJECTS:
2005-2007
MORGANS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL GROUP
Brand Ambassador
• Hotel Public Relations
• Welcome Ambassador
• V.I.P. Guest Services
• Special Event Management
• Wedding Planning
• Personal Assistant to G.M.
2006-2007
NORTH VALLEY MAGAZINE, AZ, USA
• Wrote, edited, researched & published feature cover stories on lifestyle in Arizona.
• On-Staff writer: fashion, food, arts & culture, city events, film and hospitality.
• Provide an invaluable source of trusted news and information relevant to luxury lifestyle.
2008
NEW DELHI FASHION WEEK COVERAGE
• Hosted live TV bytes for multiple fashion shows & red carpet events
• Collaborated with other journalists in interviewing designers & celebrities
2008-2010
NDTV (National Delhi Television News & Lifestyle Channel-aired worldwide), INDIA
• Anchor, produce, script a nationally syndicated and aired entertainment news chat show.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in a region to produce impactful breaking news, features and enterprise journalism and storytelling, and create new ways to connect with and engage communities all over the Indian sub-continent.
• Collaborate with the business team to build and maintain your town's directory of key officials, organizations and business listings using excellent news judgment and social media tools.
• Community and international journalistic responsibility with the ability to manage, direct, and motivate a team of freelance reporters, video journalists and editors.
• Manage public relations and market the channel by liaising, traveling to conferences and networking internationally.
2009-2011
022 MAGAZINE: MUMBAI EXPLOCITY (India, N.Y., Dubai, London)
• Special Features Writer and International Correspondent: Created, researched and wrote special lifestyle features and interacted with international clients including interviews, blogs, online interactions in the hospitality, luxury retail, art, beauty & fashion, entertainment, Bollywood, city culture and event industries.
• Traveling around the city of Mumbai, India and the Asia-Pacific region to research, interview and write on luxury hotels, spas, resorts, dining venues, cultural events, fine retail brand launches, celebrity junkets, charity balls & ribbon-cutting ceremonies.
• Successful implementation of the magazine publicity on social media sites including Facebook.
• Magazine Public Relations & Marketing Manager: Expatriate Division.
2009-2011
NEW WOMAN MAGAZINE
• Contributed beauty advice, articles, on-line media pieces for publication
• Associate Editor for a female centric content magazine, edited and contributed to press
• Ran a national magazine site – reporting, writing, taking pictures and video; finding, assigning and editing freelancers and local columnists, and connecting with the community to attract user-generated content.
2010
COSMOPOLITAN MAGAZINE INDIA
Fun Fearless Female Awards
• Scripted and anchored a female centric fashion media awards show aired on over 36 channels across the sub-continent of India & Asia.
• Collaborated with Sony T.V., NDTV, E24!, TV Asia and dozens of other news channels to produce on-air content.
• Worked interactively with live news video journalists, choreographers, magazine C.E.O.’s, Harper’s Bazaar and Cosmopolitan Magazine’s Editors to create a celebrity showered, sponsor supported national annual awards show.
• Presented awards to major Bollywood celebrities, political figures, theatre aficionados, journalists and television personalities.
2010-Present
TRAVEL & LEISURE MAGAZINE (UK)
• Freelance Travel Writer: Luxury Division
• Press Tour Leisure Team: Eastern Europe, Asia-Pacific, Caribbean
• Luxury Hotels, Palaces and Resorts
2010-Present
CONDE NAST TRAVELLER (UK)
• Freelance Travel Journalist: Press Team
• 5 Diamond Luxury Tours: Asia-Pacific, Middle East, South America
• Special Coverage: Destination Luxury
2013
LVMH HOTELS
Hotel Pre-Opening Brand Mgr., Conception, Ground-Up Development, Store Conceptualization.
• Team Hiring, Coaching, Grooming, Etiquette, Mannerism, Speech, Management and English Language Training.
• Appearance & Image Mangement For Million Dollar Ticket Boutique In The Maldives.
• Luxury Hospitality Public Relations & International V.I.P. Liaison.
2014
TRAVEL CHANNEL INTERNATIONAL (CHINA)
• Guest Celebrity Host & Anchor
• Guest Star-Special Appearance
• Co-Producer: English Scripting
• Co-Producer: English Dialogue & Direction
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
May 2014 Travel Channel International: Guest Celebrity Host-Anchor & Co-Producer
Sept.2013-Oct.2013 LVMH Hotels: Resort Pre-Opening To Grand Opening Operations
Jan.2008-Present Travel & Leisure Magazine: Freelance Luxury Travel Writer
Jan.2009-Present Conde Nast Traveler: Freelance Destination Journalist
Mar.2012-Aug.2013 LVMH-Christian Dior: International Client Liaison
Nov.2008-Sep.2011 JAPANESE CONSULATE of INDIA- Spokesperson & Anchor Feb.2010-Apr.2010 HYDERABAD DESIGNER WEEK, INDIA-Public Relations & Event Manager Jan.2008-Jul.2010 O22/EXPLOCITY MAGAZINE- Head Features Writer & P.R. Liaison Oct.2008-Nov.2010 COSMOPOLITAN MAGAZINE INDIA: National Emcee & P.R. Director
May2008-Jul.2010 NDTV: T.V. Anchor & Co-Producer for 'CUT' NDTV GOOD TIMES INDIA Aug.2007-Apr.2008 NORDSTROM: Brand Marketing Sales Manager Aug.2005-Sep.2008 NORTH VALLEY MAGAZINE: Features Lifestyle Writer Jun.2006-Jun.2007 MORGANS HOTEL GROUP: Brand Ambassador
May 2005-Jun. 2006 NEIMAN MARCUS BEAUTY: Spokesperson Aug.2001-Sep.2011 Freelance International Television Host-Luxury Lifestyle & Travel Journalist Sep.2001-Dec.2003 TRAVEL ASIA EXOTICA: TV Host, Script Writer & Co-Producer
actoranchorjournalist@gmail.com
SKYPE: kankshamehta23
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
Become a recognized spokesperson in international broadcast & print media.
CAREER SUMMARY:
International Ambassador, TV Anchor, Spokesperson, TV & Print Journalist
Travel & Lifestyle Journalist: Writing, scripting, editing for public broadcast television and published media
Magazine Features Content Writer & Editor: writing, editing, interviewing, planning and publishing
Television Anchor, On Camera Host, Reporter, Lead Correspondent, Writer, Director and Co-Producer & Director for news, travel & entertainment networks
Luxury Brand Management & Public Relations
5 Diamond Hotels & Resorts: Grooming, Etiquette, Mannerism Training
FLUENT LANGUAGES: English, Spanish, French, Hindi, Gujarati
EDUCATION: B.S.: Dean's Honor List, Cum Laude-ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
EXPERTISE:
• Anchoring, Reporting, Journalism, Publishing & Writing for Live-Published Media.
• Excellent Writing, Editing, Online Publishing, Grammatical, Resourcing Skills.
• Press Release Writing, Scripting, TV Hosting, Events Planning, Creative Interviewing.
• Top notch Public Speaking, Internal Communications and Dynamic Relationship Management Technique.
• Broadcast Media: Creation, Direction, Pre-Production, Production & Post-Production
• Advertising, Public Relations, Media Relations & Marketing, Commercial Entertainment.
• Unparalleled organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Cut To Camera interviewing, hosting and liaising with public figures.
• Passionate about the web, social networking, and community journalism.
Able to quickly grasp the interests, rhythms and identity of a community; thrive in a fast-paced environment and exhibit phenomenal entrepreneurial spirit and drive.
• Optimal diplomacy and tact in V.I.P. interactions.
• Expert in presentation, grooming, etiquette, mannerism, speech and language training.
• Outstanding outreach & leadership skills; ability to solve issues quickly and decisively.
• Excellent multi-tasking abilities, highly organized, solution-oriented.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Pinterest
• LinkedIn
• AboutMe
• Wordpress
• Associated Press
• Web Traffic & Page Creation
AWARDS & ACCOLADES:
International Pageants Wins
US MISS WORLD 2006 (www.usmissworld.net),
MISS INDIA INTERNATIONAL 2006,
MISS CARAIBES HIBISCUS 2006 (www.miss-caraibes.com),
MISS ATLANTICO 2006 (www.missatlantico.com.uy),
MISS AMBAR WORLD 2006 (www.gatsbydom.com),
MISS GLOBE 2006 (www.missglobe-international.org),
MISS PETROLEO 2007 (www.reinasdelpetroleo.com),
MISS Continente Americano 2007 (www.misscontinenteamericano.com)
MISS Civilization World 2008
SPECIAL PROJECTS:
2005-2007
MORGANS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL GROUP
Brand Ambassador
• Hotel Public Relations
• Welcome Ambassador
• V.I.P. Guest Services
• Special Event Management
• Wedding Planning
• Personal Assistant to G.M.
2006-2007
NORTH VALLEY MAGAZINE, AZ, USA
• Wrote, edited, researched & published feature cover stories on lifestyle in Arizona.
• On-Staff writer: fashion, food, arts & culture, city events, film and hospitality.
• Provide an invaluable source of trusted news and information relevant to luxury lifestyle.
2008
NEW DELHI FASHION WEEK COVERAGE
• Hosted live TV bytes for multiple fashion shows & red carpet events
• Collaborated with other journalists in interviewing designers & celebrities
2008-2010
NDTV (National Delhi Television News & Lifestyle Channel-aired worldwide), INDIA
• Anchor, produce, script a nationally syndicated and aired entertainment news chat show.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in a region to produce impactful breaking news, features and enterprise journalism and storytelling, and create new ways to connect with and engage communities all over the Indian sub-continent.
• Collaborate with the business team to build and maintain your town's directory of key officials, organizations and business listings using excellent news judgment and social media tools.
• Community and international journalistic responsibility with the ability to manage, direct, and motivate a team of freelance reporters, video journalists and editors.
• Manage public relations and market the channel by liaising, traveling to conferences and networking internationally.
2009-2011
022 MAGAZINE: MUMBAI EXPLOCITY (India, N.Y., Dubai, London)
• Special Features Writer and International Correspondent: Created, researched and wrote special lifestyle features and interacted with international clients including interviews, blogs, online interactions in the hospitality, luxury retail, art, beauty & fashion, entertainment, Bollywood, city culture and event industries.
• Traveling around the city of Mumbai, India and the Asia-Pacific region to research, interview and write on luxury hotels, spas, resorts, dining venues, cultural events, fine retail brand launches, celebrity junkets, charity balls & ribbon-cutting ceremonies.
• Successful implementation of the magazine publicity on social media sites including Facebook.
• Magazine Public Relations & Marketing Manager: Expatriate Division.
2009-2011
NEW WOMAN MAGAZINE
• Contributed beauty advice, articles, on-line media pieces for publication
• Associate Editor for a female centric content magazine, edited and contributed to press
• Ran a national magazine site – reporting, writing, taking pictures and video; finding, assigning and editing freelancers and local columnists, and connecting with the community to attract user-generated content.
2010
COSMOPOLITAN MAGAZINE INDIA
Fun Fearless Female Awards
• Scripted and anchored a female centric fashion media awards show aired on over 36 channels across the sub-continent of India & Asia.
• Collaborated with Sony T.V., NDTV, E24!, TV Asia and dozens of other news channels to produce on-air content.
• Worked interactively with live news video journalists, choreographers, magazine C.E.O.’s, Harper’s Bazaar and Cosmopolitan Magazine’s Editors to create a celebrity showered, sponsor supported national annual awards show.
• Presented awards to major Bollywood celebrities, political figures, theatre aficionados, journalists and television personalities.
2010-Present
TRAVEL & LEISURE MAGAZINE (UK)
• Freelance Travel Writer: Luxury Division
• Press Tour Leisure Team: Eastern Europe, Asia-Pacific, Caribbean
• Luxury Hotels, Palaces and Resorts
2010-Present
CONDE NAST TRAVELLER (UK)
• Freelance Travel Journalist: Press Team
• 5 Diamond Luxury Tours: Asia-Pacific, Middle East, South America
• Special Coverage: Destination Luxury
2013
LVMH HOTELS
Hotel Pre-Opening Brand Mgr., Conception, Ground-Up Development, Store Conceptualization.
• Team Hiring, Coaching, Grooming, Etiquette, Mannerism, Speech, Management and English Language Training.
• Appearance & Image Mangement For Million Dollar Ticket Boutique In The Maldives.
• Luxury Hospitality Public Relations & International V.I.P. Liaison.
2014
TRAVEL CHANNEL INTERNATIONAL (CHINA)
• Guest Celebrity Host & Anchor
• Guest Star-Special Appearance
• Co-Producer: English Scripting
• Co-Producer: English Dialogue & Direction
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
May 2014 Travel Channel International: Guest Celebrity Host-Anchor & Co-Producer
Sept.2013-Oct.2013 LVMH Hotels: Resort Pre-Opening To Grand Opening Operations
Jan.2008-Present Travel & Leisure Magazine: Freelance Luxury Travel Writer
Jan.2009-Present Conde Nast Traveler: Freelance Destination Journalist
Mar.2012-Aug.2013 LVMH-Christian Dior: International Client Liaison
Nov.2008-Sep.2011 JAPANESE CONSULATE of INDIA- Spokesperson & Anchor Feb.2010-Apr.2010 HYDERABAD DESIGNER WEEK, INDIA-Public Relations & Event Manager Jan.2008-Jul.2010 O22/EXPLOCITY MAGAZINE- Head Features Writer & P.R. Liaison Oct.2008-Nov.2010 COSMOPOLITAN MAGAZINE INDIA: National Emcee & P.R. Director
May2008-Jul.2010 NDTV: T.V. Anchor & Co-Producer for 'CUT' NDTV GOOD TIMES INDIA Aug.2007-Apr.2008 NORDSTROM: Brand Marketing Sales Manager Aug.2005-Sep.2008 NORTH VALLEY MAGAZINE: Features Lifestyle Writer Jun.2006-Jun.2007 MORGANS HOTEL GROUP: Brand Ambassador
May 2005-Jun. 2006 NEIMAN MARCUS BEAUTY: Spokesperson Aug.2001-Sep.2011 Freelance International Television Host-Luxury Lifestyle & Travel Journalist Sep.2001-Dec.2003 TRAVEL ASIA EXOTICA: TV Host, Script Writer & Co-Producer