Nisha Kumaravel

Experience

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  Athena Solutions

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2019

  Co-Founder & Senior Project Manager

  - Coordinate the delivery of services to clients, including academic consultation/training, translation, editing, copywriting and language training.- Manage budgets and human resources based on clients’ project needs.- Assess and manage business risks and recommend/implement strategic mitigation actions.- Liaise with clients in editing, training, and translation projects, such as with Institute Terjemahan Nasional Negara, Permodalan Nasional Berhad, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Mount Miriam Hospital, and academic institutions.- Translate novels, brochures, abstracts, and academic writing (from Bahasa Malaysia to English and vice versa). Show less

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  The International Movement for a Just World (JUST)

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

  Event Manager, Facilitator

  1) Maintain website and library resources2) Represent JUST at various events, roadshows and campaigns3) Maintain media and contacts database4) Develop graphics for articles, brochures and newsletters5) Manage and facilitate the annual Inter-Civilizational Youth Engagement Program

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  The Space of Wisdom (Tunisia)

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Teacher & Editor

  - Teach English at FLYERS, PET, KET, FCE, and TOEFL levels (Cambridge English Language Assessment tests).- Liaise with the Tunisian Association of Teachers of English (TATE) to organise seminars, conferences, and summer camps.

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  British Council

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Copywriter & Advisor

  - Attend review and planning activities to advise the team on strategic outreach actions.- Write impact stories for projects organised by BC Tunis.- Edit newsletters, pamphlets, and brochures for publication.- Discuss and develop outreach programmes with the Communications and Projects Team.

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  World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA)

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2022

  Global Campaign Coordinator & Communications Manager

  1. Coordinate the annual World Breastfeeding Week.- Align the campaign with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).- Liaise with contributors, designers, editors, and translators to produce campaign materials such as logos, posters, and action folders.- Prepare Concept Notes, Press Releases, and Memoranda of Understanding for collaboration.- Collaborate with WHO, UNICEF, USAID, UN Women, UNHCR, 1000 Days, World Vision, Helen Keller International, and national Ministries of Health.- Assess campaign outreach and impact for funder reporting.2. Communications & Social Media Management:- Develop internal and external communications strategies.- Develop and promote assets via media, social media and podcasts.- Organise social media campaigns, such as #AskMeAnything sessions and Twitter Storms.3. Website Management:- Revamp the WABA website to improve resource management.- Liaise with a web developer/designer to improve SEO.- Resolve website security and technical issues with web developer.4. Newsletter Distribution:- Collaborate on and manage the distribution of the WABA quarterly newsletter.- Provide content for submission to the Journal of Human Lactation newsletter.- Manage subscription lists and evaluate data to improve reach.5. Event Planning, Management, and Participation:- Advocate for WABA at international and regional events, such as CSW59 at the UN Headquarters in New York, the International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam and the World Breastfeeding Conference in Johannesburg. Show less

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  Emanon

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  Copywriter/Content Creator

  - Collaborate with Project Managers to determine clients' copywriting requirements, resources, and target audience.- Develop ideas and concepts for the visual and textual elements of a project.- Create content for brochures, websites, pamphlets, social media posts, event concepts, electronic direct mails, teaser campaigns, advertorials, and hoarding.- Translate copy into other languages, such as Bahasa Malaysia and English.- Liaise with and advise clients on market analysis, business activities, and strategic solutions. Show less

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  Freelance

  Jan 2019 - Dec 2022

  Freelance Counselling

  - Volunteer with the Mentalogue COVID-19 Crisis Support team.- Volunteer with the 24-hour Talian Kasih COVID-19 psychosocial crisis hotline established by the Malaysian Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development.- Provide both paid and pro bono individual and group counselling services to children, adults, the elderly, migrant workers, and individuals with disabilities.- Advise NGOs and corporations on communication strategies, team building, and conflict resolution.- Conduct psychoeducation on Narrative Therapy, Art Therapy, and Bibliotherapy as part of the KOMICS-UNESCO Grant. Show less

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  Universiti Sains Malaysia

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  Research Assistant

  - Collect data and conduct research on study skills, learning motivation, and counselling intervention outcomes on academic performance.- Develop modules to support low-performing university students in Malaysia and conduct a pilot study of the module.- Prepare and translate slides for lectures on Ethics in Counselling.- Co-write articles with supervisors and submit them to journals for publication.- Provide feedback on MA and PhD students’ theses, dissertations, and papers.- Assist in outreach and intervention programmes conducted by the supervisor. Show less

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  Carpe Diem Counseling & Consulting PLT

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

  Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Consultant & Counsellor

  - Provide EAP services to personnel from multinational corporations in the region.- Manage the wellness hotline, including handling calls, missed calls, and dropped calls; conduct clinical escalation and de-escalation; and provide counselling screening and brief counselling sessions.- Liaise with the company HR team to design and implement EAP programmes tailored to client needs and arising issues, such as complaints and workplace conflict.- Conduct individual and group counselling using a range of techniques and psychometric tools.- Develop and deliver content for wellness talks and psychoeducation sessions.- Design graphics, posters, electronic direct mail (EDM), digital activities, and tip sheets for psychoeducation.- Collect, analyse, and present data for reports. Show less

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  Kids of Malaysia Initiative for COVID19 Stories (KOMICS) – UNESCO Project

  Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

  Project Manager

  - Conduct psychoeducation on Narrative Therapy, Art Therapy, and Bibliotherapy in curating stories on COVID-19 experiences with children, parents, and educators. - Liaise with the editor, illustrator, translator, and publisher of stories. - Coordinate with the local university (University Kebangsaan Malaysia) and collaborate with CSOs for promotion. - Fundraising through grants and other sources. - Develop and maintain social media presence and outreach.

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  Selfless Together (Refugee Aid Organization)

  Jul 2021 - Feb 2022

  Volunteer Language Teacher

  - Teach English using creative mediums to Rohingya refugee children aged 6-15.- Incorporate elements of mental health awareness into lessons, such as empathy, resilience, assertive communication, and art therapy.

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  Blacksire Technology

  Jul 2022 - Oct 2022

  Consultant Copywriter

  - Prepare, edit, and proofread content for website revamp, providing direction for design and user-friendliness.- Write lifestyle blog posts and post-event articles for training courses and programmes.- Provide social media captions and direction for digital marketing.

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  C-Square Creative Agency

  Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

  Consultant Copywriter

  - Prepare, edit & proofread content for Northern Heart Hospital Penang including website setup, provide direction for design and user-friendliness- Write blog posts on health and lifestyle- Provide social media copy and direction for digital marketing

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  Pesticide Action Network Asia Pacific (PANAP)

  Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

  Project Manager

  - Manage PANAP’s international, regional, and national campaigns to eliminate the harms of pesticides on human health and the environment and to advance agroecology.- Plan and conduct training and other capacity-building activities with partners and stakeholders to implement the campaigns’ plans and strategic objectives.- Strategise, network, and write proposals for grants and other fundraising applications.- Develop frameworks and matrices to assess impact, outreach, and opportunities for advocacy.- Conduct interviews, focus group discussions, and collect video and photographic documentation of project impact.- Build positive and mutually beneficial relationships with the UN, civil society organisations (CSOs), regional platforms, and governments. Show less