Avani Kalicharran

Experience

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  Avario Healthcare Inc.

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2020

  Student Intern

  Assist with beauty line products accounting, distribution and customer services.

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  Bike Brampton

  Jun 2021 - Oct 2021

  Event Staff

  Citywide Bike program that promoted community engagement, active lifestyle by providing access to bikes and well as education and information events. Job responsibilities include: - Creating social media and other graphic design elements. - Data management and analysis to support grants and funding. - Training sessions and community outreach to encourage biking.- Managed program events offsite and onsite logistics. - Planned and managed community outreach events,- Administrative duties including participant registration, covid protocol, and bike safety checks. Show less

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  Shopwise

  Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

  Podcast and Marketing Intern

  I am a podcast and marketing intern at the sustainable e-commerce store Shopwise. This store hosts a variety of sustainable brands to help encourage conscious consumption and make shopping sustainably and ethically easier.

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  Zak Communications

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Public Relation Intern

  My responsibilities include: Outreach to influencers and media, writing and releasing pitches for clients, creating highlight reports, social media and traditional media monitoring and tracking, and social media content creation, conducting social monthly reports, responding to costumer service emails, influencer analytics, data tracking, entry, and reporting using Microsoft Excel, Meltwater, Klear, and Pressreader.

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  The 13* Magazine

  Jul 2023 - Oct 2024

  Editorial Director

  Manages all editorial responsibilities, including selection of writers, overseeing content production workflow and timelines and planning content for publication for digital, print, and social media outlets. Works directly with the publisher to establish the editorial direction for each issue and makes the final decisions on all editorial content (including social media and visual elements). Identifies funding sources to support programs and leads the writing and submission of grant proposals to public and private entities. Show less

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  LOANHOOD

  May 2024 - Sept 2024

  Public Relations and Social Media Intern

  I am honoured to have worked with Loanhood as a PR and Social Media Intern! It was an amazing opportunity to work with a sustainable, female-founded and led organization with the mission of promoting a more sustainable and circular fashion economy.From crafting engaging content to building meaningful relationships, I had the opportunity to learn and grow in this dynamic industry. I assisted in creating reels, Instagram posts, and writing pitches, strengthening my PR, content creation, and social media strategy skills.This opportunity is especially meaningful because Loanhood’s values align perfectly with my passion for women’s empowerment and sustainability. I’m proud to have been a part of a company that not only champions eco-friendly practices but also empowers women to express themselves through fashion in a more conscious and accessible way. Show less

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  BIKO Inc.

  Oct 2024 - now

  Studio Assistant

  Assists with weekly studio tasks, content creation for multiple social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, etc), and overall gain comprehensive insight into managing a locally crafted jewelry brand.