Aastha Pandey-Kanaan
British Columbia
Summary
Completed B.A. IDST at the University of British Columbia specializing in Economics, Political Science and Chinese Language and Literature. Working for S.U.C.C.E.S.S., a local non for profit in Vancouver, B.C. Then moved into the tech industry in the business and operations teams as partnerships manager, managing NVIDIA, Intel, Cisco, AWS and Google partnerships for Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality and IoT solutions. Moved onto an Engagement Management role at WPIC working with Chinese E-Commerce platforms like Tmall, Jingdong, Taobao, etc. Went back to school to obtain a Post-Grad Diploma in Broadcast and Online Journalism at the British Columbia Institute of Technology and graduated in 2023. Interned and got hired by CTV Vancouver, and moved onto a more specialized role at CityNews Vancouver, News 1130 as a Web Editor.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Web Editor
1130 News Radio (CityNews) - Rogers
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Increased user retention by regularly updating web content with relevant local breaking news covering the Fraser Valley, Lower Mainland and other parts of British Columbia with fresh and balanced perspectives.
- Breaking news produced on web within 10 minutes of received tip. 5 to 7 web stories published every shift.
- Facilitated collaboration between Web/Digital, Television and Radio teams to achieve project goals efficiently.
- Monitored website performance using analytics tools to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
CTV News Vancouver Writer/Editor
Bell Media
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Researched industry trends to inform writing and maintain relevance in local breaking news content.
- Experience in chase production, running the assignment desk, writing for television and digital as well as web.
- Edited and proofread materials to ensure clarity and coherence in final submissions.
CBC Toronto Intern for Cross Country Checkup
CBC Radio
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Interning on production team of the Cross Country Checkup podcast show.
- Helped with production, cutting clips, chase production. Pitched original stories for the episode and conducting pre-interviews, and formal interviews while also editing audio and mixing music.
CBC Vancouver News Room Intern
CBC Radio
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Chase Production, Research, Meeting Minutes, Interviews for Radio and Digital and writing for Digital, Radio and TV copy.
- Assisted in conducting streeters for evening Television News team.
- Two of my story ideas and interviewees aired on On the Coast and on TV: ethnic stories about Nepali Diwali.
Strategic Partnerships Manager
Quest Global Digital
12.2017 - 11.2022
- Developed comprehensive strategies to drive growth and business expansion via strategic alliances. Enterprise partners like NVIDIA, Microsoft, AWS, Intel, Cisco and Google
- Plan, Collaborate, and oversee co-marketing and sales between partner accounts and drove opportunities through partner events, sales demonstrations, Expo Events.
- Qualify and onboard new partners and clients.
Engagement Manager
Wpic Marketing and Technology
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Onboarding foreign clients onto Chinese E-commerce platforms
- Strategizing and forecasting new brand’s performance in Chinese Markets.
- Branding on Tmall, Taobao, Douyin, Weixin, Jingdong.
Program Assistant
S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Front line client service in settlement services, careers services.
- Work with profound amount of data for needs-based assessments and evaluations.
- Organize and support with running events and workshops for clients
Asian Centre Program Assistant
University of British Columbia
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Supporting with organizing annual events in the faculty, finding/booking venues, liaising with performers/ students, coordinating all volunteers, managing large groups of young and old students
- Hosting (MC) large-scale events usually consisting of up to 500 people
- Day to day basis: support beginner level Cantonese students in the classroom environment with their projects, big presentations, midterms, participation in class and events
- Invigilating student midterm and final exams as well as marketing midterm exams
Intern - Client Relationship & Research Developmen
Pelesys Aviation
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Reach out to aviation schools through cold calling, emails, and client visits
- Find, engage, and foster relationships with clients and partners
- Admin work, presentations, organize administrative meetings
Marketing Internship
The Beijinger Magazine
09.2009 - 10.2009
- Admin data inputting work within marketing department, Meeting minutes between internal teams
- Organizing events, and Marketing content creation
Education
POST GRAD DIPLOMA - BROADCAST AND ONLINE JOURNALISM
BRITISH COLUMBIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Vancouver, BC04.2023
BACHELOR OF ARTS - INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES: ECONOMICS, POLITICAL SCIENCE AND CHINESE
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Vancouver, BC04.2017
DIGITAL MARKETING CERTIFICATION -
BRAINSTATION
Vancouver, BC01.2018
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM -
BEIJING BISS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Beijing, China01.2013
Skills
- Expert Toddler Mom
- Comfortable with public speaking and improvising
- Languages: English, Mandarin, Nepali and Hindi
- Video Editing: Adobe Premier Pro, Final Cut Pro, iMovie
- Audio Editing: Adobe Audition, Garage band
- For the Newsroom: Experienced using Dalet, Media Central, Burli, iNews, Polopoly, Wordpress Comfortable with chase production and breaking news deadlines
- Experienced using Content Management Systems (such as Emplify, HootSuite)
- SEO optimization, Content strategy
Awards Nominations
- EARCOS (The East Asia Regional Council of Schools) Award, 2011
- The International Youth Award: Bronze, 2012
- Outstanding International Student Award, 2013
- Nominated: Company Wide Sales & Marketing Award at Quest, 2018
Timeline
Web Editor
1130 News Radio (CityNews) - Rogers
02.2024 - 11.2024
CTV News Vancouver Writer/Editor
Bell Media
04.2023 - 07.2023
CBC Toronto Intern for Cross Country Checkup
CBC Radio
02.2023 - 04.2023
CBC Vancouver News Room Intern
CBC Radio
11.2022 - 11.2022
Engagement Manager
Wpic Marketing and Technology
11.2020 - 03.2021
Strategic Partnerships Manager
Quest Global Digital
12.2017 - 11.2022
Program Assistant
S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
06.2017 - 12.2017
Asian Centre Program Assistant
University of British Columbia
09.2016 - 04.2017
Intern - Client Relationship & Research Developmen
Pelesys Aviation
06.2015 - 08.2015
Marketing Internship
The Beijinger Magazine
09.2009 - 10.2009
POST GRAD DIPLOMA - BROADCAST AND ONLINE JOURNALISM
BRITISH COLUMBIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
BACHELOR OF ARTS - INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES: ECONOMICS, POLITICAL SCIENCE AND CHINESE
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
DIGITAL MARKETING CERTIFICATION -
BRAINSTATION
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM -
BEIJING BISS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
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