Simran Ishwar

Experience

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  ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

  Sept 2004 - Mar 2005

  Internship

  Assigned to 3 different departments : Corporate Finance - assisted in Divestment project of Permata Bank.Private Banking - assisted and learn't administrative work relating to transfers and payments.Financial Control - worked together with auditing company Ernst & Young. Provided financial reports to help the auditing process.

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  AXA

  Mar 2008 - Apr 2009

  Business Analyst

  Assigned to report directly to CEO and VPs. Generate monthly Management Meeting Presentation Reports and analysis of the company.On a quarterly basis, submitted Finance Reports to Singapore and Hong Kong headquarters.

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  Seni Home

  Feb 2011 - now

  Owner & Founder

  Seni Home was created with one simple belief: that every home deserves a story — one deep with culture, crafted by hand, and filled with meaning.It was founded and established by Simran Ishwar, who is passionate about Indonesia and arts and crafts.Specialising mainly in Batik on wood, hand-drawn and crafted by creative artisans in Java. Do visit our website or contact us at contact@senihome.id for more information.

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  Light & Composition

  Jan 2013 - Sept 2014

  Freelance Writer for Artisitic Reflections
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  INK361 - Providing Actionable Instagram Insights

  Sept 2013 - Aug 2016

  Freelance Writer

  Assigned to write articles covering various topics relating to Photography and Mobile Photography. Sometimes, assigned to write Interview write ups collaborating with various Photographers or Photography sites/communities.An Ambassador for their Street Photography Features on Instagram.Beta tested their new app Preppr and provided inputs for improvements.

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  Grryo of BahRoar LLC

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2020

  Manager and Editor

  Grryo is an international collective of photography creatives who have dedicated themselves to being a resource for the social photography and arts community.As the Manager of the initiative, assist in managing the team of editors and the contributors who write for Grryo.Collaborate and search for writers to contribute for the site.Edit articles.Periodically, write articles based on Photography and Mobile Photography.

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  PT Fitness Inspired Technologies

  Feb 2016 - Jul 2016

  Technical Consultant

  As a Part-time Consultant for a new startup company (BookMyFit.com), handled the administrative and technical issues of the website.Collaborated and worked together with studios/gyms to manage their online schedules accordingly.

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  Sleeklens

  May 2016 - Oct 2017

  Writer
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  Noesa

  Dec 2017 - May 2018

  Content Editor & Translator

  Edit and translate content on website & social media platforms.Noesa is a studio that blends art, culture and nature into a refined mix. By collecting ideas and researching, we document the culture of Indonesia. Our products are designed with fine craftsmanship. Through our publications and events, we want people to experience and understand more about Indonesian art and culture.Noesa also collaborates with rural artisans by encouraging them to relearn the ancestral tradition that has been forgotten or replaced. We assist them on how to earn income, to transform their communities by connecting them to the global market. Show less

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  Ffrash

  Jan 2018 - Jul 2020

  Ffrash is a social not-for-profit organization. We make high quality, sustainable design furniture and home interior products from Indonesian trash.At Ffrash we give former street kids the opportunity to become skilled workers who can turn trash into beautiful and functional products. Because we believe that every child deserves the right to a sustainable future in a clean environment.*Assist in helping the team organize their tasks and their organization.*Managing the organization in terms of Production, Finance and Sales.*Getting the organization legally registered and build relationships with partner KDM.*Work together with the team to create a structure for the growth of the business and assist in all matters relating to the growth of the initiative.*Helped to create and migrate to a new website.*Manage the new website. Show less

  • General Manager

    Nov 2019 - Jul 2020

  • Web Designer

    Jan 2018 - Jul 2020
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  Independent Observer Indonesia

  Feb 2018 - Jul 2019

  Editor, Translator & Writer

  Edit / Translate and Write articles for the Newspaper.

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  XSPROJECT ID

  Jul 2019 - Apr 2024

  Graphic Designer & Content Creator

  Project-based tasks relating to:*Assisting in content creation, graphic design materials and editing publishing material (catalogue) for the Website.*Writing articles for GlobalGiving and their website.*Mailchimp content creator & content creator.

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  NOW! Jakarta

  Mar 2020 - Dec 2021

  Copy edit and write for Now Jakarta magazine (e-magazine) & website.

  • Contributing Writer

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

  • Copyeditor

    Mar 2020 - Sept 2020
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  NSI (New Sanggar Indah)

  Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

  Creative Social Media & Design Consultant

  *Content design, creator & social media manager.*Website design manager.*Freelance project photographer.

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  Freelance

  Dec 2021 - now

  Freelance Writer, Copy Editor, Editor and Translator
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  SCOP3 Group

  Jun 2022 - Oct 2022

  Copywriter
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  Mode de Vie Indonesia

  Jan 2024 - now

  Editor in Chief
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  Indonesia Expat

  Sept 2025 - now

  Contributing Writer