Customer Service (Usher)
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I began part-time work at the American Embassy in Delhi at age 17. I worked as an Usher as part of the customer service team working at the front desk guiding and helping out clients and customers.
Customer Service (Usher) - American Embassy in New Delhi - New Delhi, India
(1985-01 - 1987-12)
I began part-time work at the American Embassy in Delhi at age 17. I worked as an Usher as part of the customer service team working at the front desk guiding and helping out clients and customers.
Admin Assistant - American Embassy in New Delhi - New Delhi, India
(1987-01 - 1988-12)
I later successfully applied for the position of admin assistant at the Embassy. My job involved administrative office duties such as processing mail subscriptions for customers; receiving client calls; organising and processing magazine memberships.
Secretary to the US Press Office in India - American Embassy in New Delhi - New Delhi, India
(1988-01 - 1989-12)
I became the secretary to the press office of the American Embassy at the time where I learnt to grapple with the necessities of fast-paced offices. I developed my abilities to handle clients and stakeholders over the phone and written communication and help organise schedules for staff members and carry out general business duties.
Secretary to the US Cultural Attaché in India - American Embassy in New Delhi - New Delhi, India
(1989-01 - 1990-12)
I also later worked as secretary to the cultural attaché at the American Embassy, continuing to evolve my soft skills and office-orientated abilities.
Secretary to the Human Resources Officer - HM Crown Prosecution Service - London, United Kingdom
(1991-01 - 1993-12)
I moved to the United Kingdom and began work as a secretary within the Crown Prosecution Service.
Sub-Editor - India Mail Newspaper - London, United Kingdom
(1995-01 - 1998-12)
After the birth of my first child, I worked at India Mail's offices in London. I learnt about different working cultures in the UK and developed my English language skills.
Food Safety Inspector - Brent Council (Local Authority in Northwest London) - London, United Kingdom
(1998-01 - 2004-12)
I joined the Environmental Health Office as a Food Safety Inspector. My job involved visiting, inspecting and certifying local businesses across the borough and advising them on compliance in food standards and hygiene. I completed the NEBOSH Health and Safety Training as part of this job.
Theatre Artist - Theatre
(2004-01 - 2006-12)
I worked as a theatre Artist and acted in many plays on stage.
Actor-Director and Writer of a Hindi play called She the Shakti - Independent
(2018-01 - 2018-12)
I created and wrote this fusion between a soliloquy-style play and dance routine. I played the narrator and mother role and co-directed the play.
Business Owner - Mail Boxes Etc. - Chiswick, West London, United Kingdom
(2006-01 - 2016-12)
I founded and ran the Chiswick (West London) branch of this successful premium virtual office business for 10 years. I grew and ran the business successful for more than 300 regular, High Net-worth business clients who were demanding, global (ranging from Thailand, to China, Malaysia, Australia, the US and Europe) and worked with other similar businesses across the UK. We also had 50-60 walk-in retail clients per day on an average and they required tactful customer service to sustain the business.
Film Festival Producer, Critic and Adjudicator - Various International Film Festivals - United Kingdom, Kyrgyzstan, Italy, Bangladesh
(2017-01 - 2023-12)
I came across an opportunity to work and advise on the running and organisation a Film Festival in 2017. This role then evolved to a position as a film critic and award panel member at various film festivals around the world including here in the UK as well as Kyrgyzstan, Italy and Bangladesh.
Co-founder and Developer - Atcha Holdings Limited - United Kingdom
(2018-01)
I helped to develop and found this healthy grab-and-go food business which focuses on provided nutritious affordable lunches to office-goers. I still work with various film festivals on part time basis.
Preparatory School - South Delhi Public School (1972-01 - 1980-12)
Secondary School - Bengali Girls School (1980-01 - 1985-12)
BA Degree - History - University of Delhi (1986-01 - 1989-12)
