Virali Babu

Experience

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  Young Enterprise

  Sept 2013 - Jul 2014

  Public Relations & Marketing Assistant

  As part of the Young Enterprise program for students, I:- Promoted a new business venture to the public - Retailed products for a start-up business- Managed media and social networking- Created new product ideas - Organised market stalls

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  CareFusion

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2014

  Lab Equipment Assistant

  - Observed manufacturing & customer service of healthcare products- Assisted visitors as a receptionist- Used professional softwares, such as Microsoft Excel- Worked alongside chemists

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  Matalan

  Feb 2016 - Aug 2016

  General Sales Administrations

  - Processed a high volume of product transactions within a retail store- Recovered the shop floors and assisted customers on their purchases- Delivered remarkable customer service through my position at the tills

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  Waitrose & Partners

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  Hospitality & Supermarket Assistant

  - Delivered excellent customer service whilst working in a fast-paced environment across several deparments- Made drinks and served food at the cafe, juice bar, wine bar and bakery - Replenished stocks and assisted customers at the till on the shop floor

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  University of Sussex

  Sept 2018 - Sept 2019

  Psychology Student Representative

  - Gathered and communicated views from peers on various aspects of the Psychology course - Actively attended meetings and worked alongside faculty members- Conducted semi-structured interviews and surveys that subsequently improved learning experiences by increasing workspaces on campus

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  Rafan House, Harley Street

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Marketing Intern

  - Involved in team meetings and being part of a wider team - Gained experience in marketing processes from the ground up- Exposed to Educational, Thought Leadership and C-Suite marketing - Dealt with marketing planning and strategy- Researched psychotherapeutic theories on the role of the subconscious mind in decision-making and well-being- Produced detailed white papers, handled the organisations’ social media pages and created high quality advertisements

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  Chatteris Educational Foundation (Hong Kong)

  Aug 2020 - May 2022

  - Primarily worked as a native speaking English teacher in primary schools with students from low socio-economic backgrounds. - Independently created an effective learning environment for students through preparation of excellent English oral teaching resources and well-thought-out lesson plans - Delivered and led creative, interactive and multi-sensory lessons alongside organising extra curriculum activities. - Developed and applied theories of human development to understand individual learning styles and inform instructional processes within an educational setting. Show less

  • Senior Project Co-ordinator

    Sept 2021 - May 2022

  • Project Co-ordinator: Native English-Speaking Tutor

    Aug 2020 - Sept 2021
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  Global Commerce Media GmbH

  Nov 2022 - Feb 2023

  Digital Marketing Intern

  - Supported clients in the strategic and operational implementation of successful digital marketing campaigns.- Used important digital marketing channels: SEO, affiliate marketing, social media marketing, content marketing and PPC, among others.- Developed skills in market research & study, website conceptualisation & design and Wordpress content management systems.

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  Inizio Evoke

  Sept 2023 - now

  - Assisting in day-to-day management of client accounts.- Supporting senior account executives with client projects.- Maintaining and updating client records accurately.- Producing high-quality documents, including emails, media materials, and presentations.- Conducting market research and competitive analysis.- Utilising Brandwatch for social media listening and analytics.- Monitoring and analysing paid and organic campaign performance metrics.- Participating in client calls and meetings, and updating status reports.- Planning, organising, and supporting events and projects.- Demonstrating proficiency in MS Office and other software.- Ensuring compliance with industry standards and client SOPs.- Promoting open communication and feedback culture.- Processing invoices, POs, and expenses accurately.- Completing media monitoring and preparing coverage reports.Extra-curricular:- Member of the People and Operations/Culture Committee, organising events to raise funds for the charity of the year, War Child.- Led the planning and execution of the annual office summer party, fostering a positive workplace culture. Show less

  • Digital Insights & Analytics Specialist

    May 2024 - now

  • Digital Junior Account Executive

    Sept 2023 - May 2024