Raja Basu

Experience

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  Rai Foundation

  Nov 2003 - Jul 2005

  Senior Sub-Editor

  Rai Foundation (www.raifoundation.org), formerly called Rai University, is a non-profit organization aimed at providing quality education to the youths of India. I was working for Just Careers (www.justcareer.org) – the career counseling magazine meant for students and youths – published by ‘RF Publications Pvt. Ltd.’ and patronized by ‘Rai Foundation’. At the time of my resignation I was holding the position of Senior Sub-Editor (w.e.f. January 01, 2005). Prior to that I was holding the position of Sub-Editor. My job profile included preparing articles, write-ups, etc. on different career fields/prospects and also on various other subjects/topics useful for students. Besides, I used to compile data and information on various topics interesting and useful for the students and the general youth. My job profile also included interviewing people for different articles, write-ups, etc. Show less

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  Eduexcel

  Sept 2005 - Mar 2006

  Senior Sub-Editor

  Have worked with Eduexcel (http://eduexcelindia.com) - the Noida-based organization dedicated to student development and career counseling. I worked as the Senior Sub-Editor for ‘Directions’ – the career counseling magazine meant for the Indian student community – published and patronized by Eduexcel. My job profile included preparing articles, write-ups, etc. on different career fields/prospects, etc. I was also in charge of preparing/writing/editing Corporate Communications literatures of Eduexcel (brochures, mailers, etc.), and also took part in the correspondences like writing proposals, invites, etc. Show less

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  Orient InfoSolutions

  Jul 2006 - Jun 2007

  Content Writer

  Have worked with ‘Orient InfoSolutions’ (http://www.orientinfosolutions.com) - the Delhi-based website development and web marketing services provider - as a Content Writer. My responsibilities included preparation of content for the upcoming websites of our clients, apart from preparing SEO (Search Engine Optimization) articles and Ad/Sales Copies for our clients’ websites that already existed. I was also responsible for subtle promotion of various client websites through Web 2.0 (like Blogs and Internet Forums). Show less

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  Espire Infolabs

  Jul 2007 - Nov 2008

  Content Writer (MarCom)

  Have worked with ‘Espire Infolabs Pvt. Ltd.’ (www.espireinfo.com), the diversified software services provider with a global presence. ‘Espire Infolabs Pvt. Ltd.’ has been assessed by KPMG at SEI CMMI Level 5, while it also holds ISO 27001:2005 and ISO 9001:2000 certifications. My profile was that of Content Writer (Marketing Communications), and my responsibilities included preparing all the marketing collaterals/corporate literatures, such as Brochures, Flyers and Case Studies. I was also responsible for the text content of Espire's corporate website. It was my responsibility to ensure that the website contained quality text, and the information it disseminated was updated. Show less

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  Pragya

  Jan 2009 - Jul 2011

  Sr. Team Member (Research and Advocacy)

  Have worked as a Senior Member of the Research, Advocacy and Fundraising team of Pragya (www.pragya.org) - the national level NGO working for the conservation/preservation of the natural resources of the Himalayan region as well as for the social and economic development of the indigenous communities of that region. I was responsible for the advocacy and corporate communications activities of the organization. My responsibilities included handling of all sorts of developmental communications activities conducted by Pragya - such as public advocacy, generation of public sensitization and motivation through strategic dissemination of information, mass awareness campaigns, etc. In addition to that, my responsibilities also included preparation of Pragya's corporate literatures, such as brochures, success story documents, etc. Show less

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  Pagetraffic

  Aug 2011 - Oct 2011

  Content Writer

  Have worked with Pagetraffic (www.pagetraffic.com), a web solutions firm reputed for providing quality Internet marketing and SEO (Search Engine Optimization) services to prominent Indian and foreign clients from various sectors. My profile here was that of “Content Writer”, with my main responsibility being preparing SEO (Search Engine Optimization) articles for various clients. I was also into contributing to, though once in a while, the in-house blogs of Pagetraffic – Techdrunk (www.techdrunk.com) and Pagetrafficbuzz (www.pagetrafficbuzz.com). Show less

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  Office of Resident Commissioner, Government of West Bengal, India

  Nov 2011 - now

  Protocol Executive

  Currently I am working as the Protocol Executive at the Office of Resident Commissioner (http://www.rcwb.in), Government of West Bengal, India. My main responsibility is attending the VIPs and other dignitaries of West Bengal (H.E. the Governor, the Hon'ble Chief Minister, Ministers, and top bureaucrats) during their visits in Delhi. My job profile also includes liaisoning with various Central government offices and departments regarding various issues related to the Government of West Bengal.