Rishika Correa

Experience

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  KOOVS

  Aug 2015 - Oct 2015

  Style Ambassador

  - Participated as an intern in the campaign KOOVS GOES TO COLLEGE.- Conceptualised and brought to life various ideas relevant to contests held by KOOVS and posted them on my social media.- Marketed and promoted KOOVS merchandise and encouraged people to register as a member on the site.

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  Freakademics

  Oct 2015 - Feb 2016

  Teaching Volunteer

  - Created content directed at students to help towards their understanding of academics and make it easier.- Created short videos, animations, GIFs, PPTs, etc. to make the process of learning fun and interesting.

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  Bloomberg TV India

  Apr 2016 - May 2016

  Summer Intern

  - Worked on all segments of news compilation and production.- Assisted on-field reporting team, ticker team, producer/desk team, and edit team.- Handled some content that went on air.

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  Domino's

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  CSR

  - Managed customers and ensured guest satisfaction.- Reached target sale.- Assisted in organizing parties at the venue.

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  Zcyphher

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

  Social media, research and Marketing Intern

  - Handled the social media pages and campaigns for Cat Café Studio and Zcyphher Studio.- Assisted in managing events that were affiliated with the studio.- Helped in managing client database and marketing for the organisation.

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  DSPR

  Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

  Content writer and Research

  - Curated content for press releases, listings, & listicles for brands.- Worked on content banks/ strategies, managed social media for brands.- Created PR pitches and plans for brand business profiling.- Brands worked on Elle Beauty Awards, 2018, Ministry of Dance, 1441 Pizzeria, Mickey Mehta, Jaydeep Bhuta Wellness Co., Plate & Pint, True Tramm Trunk, Mumbai Nightlife, Juhu, and more.

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  OktoBuzz

  Aug 2019 - Jun 2021

  Digital Marketing Manager and Senior Copywriter at OktoBuzz

  - Digitally managed 'Vishwarang 2020' - an online cultural festival featuring 15+ countries, 200+ performances and sessions, 1000+ artists, and more than 10 Lakh participants. -Digitally managed 'Get.Set.Parent with Pallavi's Kids Literature and Arts Festival' (2020). - Launched India's first Bath & Body Works website as well as digitally managed 3 of their store launches. - Digitally launched best-sellers for Chetan Bhagat and Anand Neelakantan as well as assisted in book launches of authors like Amish and Ashwin Sanghi.- Handled all digital activities as well as promoted multiple events online for Dr Batra's.- In addition to this, worked on brands like ALDO India, CNN News 18, CNBC TV 18, Forbes, Deskera, Get. Set. Parent. by Pallavi, Westland Publication, Xeno's Playspace, Hamley's India's ads, and others.- Worked on ideation and strategizing for multiple pitches.- Optimized Deskera app on Playstore, optimized website for Amish and Subhash Sarees, SEO optimized YouTube channels for Deskera, Get. Set. Parent. by Pallavi and Vishwarang. Show less

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  Freelance

  Aug 2021 - Dec 2023

  Freelance Content Writer
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  Teach For India

  May 2023 - now

  Teaching Fellow

  - Currently in Year 2 of my Teach For India Fellowship. - Committed to bridging educational inequity and ensuring that students from under-resourced communities receive the quality education they deserve.- Passionate about nurturing the leaders of tomorrow by serving as a dedicated educator in a dynamic and challenging learning environment. Year 2 of 2-Year FellowshipSchool: Low-income private school in the slums of Govandi, MaharashtraGrade & Subjects Taught: Teaching 47 9th-grade students in English and Social Studies (SST), while also supporting Math and Science learning.Additional Roles: Lead initiatives such as student leadership projects and conduct workshops to build students' life skills and socio-emotional development.Year 1 of 2-Year FellowshipSchool: Government school in Goregaon West, MaharashtraGrade & Subjects Taught: Guided 33 bright 10th-grade students to academic success in their board exams.Key Achievement: 100% graduation result in the 10th board exams, highlighting my commitment to my students' success.Projects, Initiatives & Leadership overall:- Knowledge Ki Udaan: Creator of a bi-monthly newsletter focusing on current affairs, general knowledge, and life skills, reaching 500 students across five schools to expand their horizons beyond traditional classroom learning.- Aspiring School Leaders Track: Engaged in a leadership development program to build expertise in working with the government and stakeholders to run a school serving underprivileged students.Social Media Head at The Bookworm Society, managing outreach and engagement to encourage reading.- Kids Education Revolution Mentor: Mentored five student leaders on social impact projects, covering topics like climate change, cleanliness, road repair, and anti-violence initiatives, fostering a sense of civic responsibility and empowerment. Show less

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  The Bookworm Society

  Aug 2023 - Oct 2024

  Social Media Head

  - leading initiatives aimed at cultivating a love for reading among kids of all reading levels, ensuring that every child, regardless of their circumstances, has access to the transformative power of books.- Dedicated to championing literacy and the joy of reading among children from diverse backgrounds, especially those from communities with limited resources.- My mission is to bridge the gap in access to reading materials and opportunities for children facing economic hardships, through innovative social media strategies. - Collaborating with educators, community leaders, and volunteers to facilitate book drives, reading sessions, and educational workshops. These efforts aim to create a supportive ecosystem that nurtures a culture of reading, ensuring that young minds have the tools they need to succeed Show less

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  Under Minority Vice President Congress in State

  Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

  Intern
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  Knowledge Ki Udaan

  Jul 2024 - now

  Founder & Chief Editor

  Creator of a bi-monthly newsletter focusing on current affairs, general knowledge, and life skills, reaching 500 students across five schools to expand their horizons beyond traditional classroom learning.