Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Extra-Curricular Activities
Interests
Publications
Freelance Experience
Additional Experience
Career Note
Certification of Appreciation from Vancouver Tamil Community as an Anchor for Diwali Show in Burnaby
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Anitha Lakshminarayanan

Agile Marketing Manager , Digital Marketing Director , Communications Manager , Public Relations Manager
Vancouver,BC
Anitha Lakshminarayanan

Summary

Resourceful professional recognized for motivation, vision, expression, and the ability to combine conventional and modern ideas to devise audience-captivating news stories. Harnessed in-depth knowledge and comprehensive understanding in creating persuasive writing to promote the sale of a business' product or service. Skilled in utilizing various print and broadcast materials, such as newspaper and magazine ads, television commercials, direct mail campaigns, and radio announcements. Recognized for overcoming numerous obstacles involving disparate viewpoints and navigating the completion of complex projects within time-critical deadlines.

Experienced with business development, team leadership, and strategic planning. Utilizes innovative problem-solving and market analysis to drive company growth and success. Track record of building and leading cohesive teams, adapting to changing business landscapes, and delivering impactful results.

Overview

17
years of professional experience
7
Certifications
3
Languages

Work History

Headsup L.L.C

Founder & PR Consultant
09.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Successfully manage complex communications challenges. Manage communications and PR agencies, oversee media and content monitoring, create reports and generate new ideas for continuous improvement.
  • Manages all interview opportunities for the company from end to end – evaluate options, identify the right spokesperson, draft and prepare talking points, arrange for date and, time and venue with the interviewer, gather interview coverage.
  • Developed and implemented successful public relations campaigns integrating clients’ marketing strategies, and my clients include industries from food, beverage, fashion, trading, and investments. Worth mentioning would be Choco Monarch, S J Global Investments, Dift, and the glamorous fashion event Afra that was held last September 2022 in Mandarin Hotel Jumeirah.
  • Achievements:
  • As a PR professional, I succeeded by getting media placements for my clients. Click here to find more

The Rec Room, Granville

Guest Experience Associate cum Cashier
12.2024 - 01.2025

Job overview

  • Maintained cleanliness and customer flow across entertainment, food, and beverage zones during crowded hours.
  • Assisted with game credit distribution, food service coordination, and resolving customer queries with efficiency and friendliness.
  • Handled a high volume of guests during peak holiday seasons, including New Year’s Eve celebrations, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment.
  • Demonstrated flexibility by supporting various departments during peak shopping hours and holiday rush periods.
  • Worked collaboratively with the store team to ensure shelves were stocked, promotions were displayed, and customer needs were met promptly.
  • Provided outstanding customer service by assisting shoppers with inquiries, managing checkout transactions, and maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout the store

Excellence Global L.L.C

Executive Editor
04.2023 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Lead effort to publish news stories.
  • Manage content using CMS tools, ongoing social media campaigns, and reader engagement via social media networks and blogs.
  • Leverage meticulous attention to detail in technical editing and proofreading all content from project inception to completion.
  • I conducted 29 interviews and wrote stories of high-net-worth individuals, CEOs, and bigwigs in Dubai and Abudhabi,UAE. Raman Oberoi is the chief technical officer of Falcon Systems Abudhabi. Vinay Verma is the founder of Chappan Bagh, restaurants, UAE, and many others.

Gulf News | Emirates Property Blog, Sharjah

Freelance Writer/Journalist/Reporter
05.2014 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Script, write, and edit articles for online blogs online. Elevate brand image by organizing and chairing press conference media briefings, roundtables, and exhibitions. Achieve bottom-line results by proposing and presenting innovative ideas for editorial. Contribute technical and creative input into writing/editing stories, present varying story angles, and conduct interviews on each deck.
  • Ensured the provision of blog content across all media channels such as Pinterest, Pocket, Reddit, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
  • Held the credit for publishing seven pieces in Gulf News (a very popular daily in the UAE).
  • Harnessed in-depth knowledge and broad understanding in preparing special media reports, features, and regular news stories and posting and sharing on all social media channels. In addition to that, I also covered news stories across the UAE for my blog at https://anithaideasproperty.wordpress.com/ and https://anithaideashospitality.wordpress.com/

DP World, Jebel Ali, Dubai

Writer, Media, and Communications Department
02.2015 - 11.2015

Job overview

  • Wrote copy for several marketing materials, including articles, newsletters, speeches, and other publicity materials. Produced fresh written content for advertising, marketing, and descriptive texts. Created and drafted more than 100 write-ups, including press releases, features, white papers, and special media reports. Gained positive feedback from internal clients, such as the commercial team, operations strategy, and business intelligent staff. Enabled the achievement of bottom-line factors towards meeting performance objectives for the year within a few months as well as enhanced and implemented initiatives that support the media communications of DP World UAE region. Developed and updated content on various social media channels.

Gulf Property Magazine, Deira, Dubai

Journalist/Senior Staff Writer
10.2013 - 02.2014

Job overview

  • Played a vital role in covered events across UAE, including Aldar Properties Launch in Abu Dhabi, Cityscape Dubai, The Big5 Dubai, Novus Launch in Dubai, Dubai Carbon and Emrill Launch, Dubai's first Solar Power Plant, Mag Properties Launch and Investment Group Overseas Launch.
  • Researched industry events and issues while conducting over 25 CEO interviews and wrote relevant articles.

Sasi Creative School of Business, India

Column Writer, Website & Community Coordinator
07.2011 - 07.2012

Job overview

  • Authored bi-weekly columns for the school website, blog, and magazine. Established and maintained relationships with students and wrote business school website sasicreativeschool.com and Facebook fan page.
  • Nominated and attained a certificate of appreciation from Dean and Managing trustee for writing more than 15 pieces on the blog newsletter and website in communication, marketing, and corporate social initiatives.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Dubai, UAE

Relationship Manager/Team Leader
09.2008 - 05.2009

Job overview

  • Spearheaded and motivated a highly skilled team to achieve targets and team building. Built collaborative rapport with targeted clients. Rendered exceptional service and support to clients on financial investment services ranging from mutual funds, insurance, and deposits. Utilized PowerPoint applications to define a corporate identity for employees, customers as well as the broader community through the development of product publications, brochures, and news releases. Initiated and forged robust relationships with teams within the bank and cross-sell products.
  • Promoted awareness amongst VIPs, business groups, and core clients on the bank’s services while boosting the bank’s image in the market through quality service delivery.
  • Recognized by upper tiers for outstanding performance and promoted as a team leader within three months.
  • Exhibited a keen eye for details during co-ordinating and maintaining banking customer/key client accounts.

Education

Annamalai University
India

Bachelor’s degree from Economics

Events Management Development Institute
Dubai, UAE

Post Graduate Diploma from PR and Corporate Communications
01.2009

University Overview

  • Qualified dual accredited TESOL/TEFL English Teacher from World Tesol Academy, UK, in November 2023, certified by ACCREDITAT and CPD certification.
  • I completed the PRE MBA course from CIIS, India, in January 2024, associated with the University of Canada West, Vancouver, Canada, for the Pathway Program.
  • Doing MBA in University of Canada West, Vancouver
  • Advanced Diploma in Copywriting from the Blackford Centre UK.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Personal Secretary’s Course from Sabhari College, Chennai
  • Ticketing Diploma from Chennai
  • Diploma in computer applications, Chennai

University Canada West
Vancouver, British Columbia

MBA from Agile Project Management And Marketing
05.2001

University Overview


  • 3.6 GPA

Skills

Agile Project Management

Certification

Successfully obtained a certificate in Basics of Proofreading from Alison

Extra-Curricular Activities

Recognized with Certificate of Merit for singing in Global, India Pavilion Dubai in 2018 Participated in National Group Song Competition conducted by Bharat Vikas Parishad, Delhi Recognized with a Certificate of Commendation by The Directorate of Field Publicity for winning 1st prize in the Patriotic Songs competition.

Interests

  • Blogging/Vlogging
  • Dancing
  • Avid Reader
  • Participating in cultural exchange programs and homestays.
  • Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community.
  • Experimenting with different creative mediums, like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, to expand skills in Social Media Marketing and techniques.
  • Music
  • Baking
  • Cooking
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination.
  • Enjoy participating in Aerial Yoga for overall physical and mental well-being.
  • Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs.
  • Gym Workouts
  • Advocacy Campaigns
  • Astrology
  • Exploring various forms of art, such as Public Speaking, modeling, and Writing, to nurture creativity and personal growth.
  • Blogging
  • Creative Writing
  • Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Publications

  • Scripted articles for websites such as ArticleSBase.com and Come on get going.com. Sasicreativeschool.com
  • Freelance Writer at Gulf News and Content Writer at DP World

Freelance Experience

  • Coordinated and executed real estate events for the blog, getting several interviews with CEOs.
  • Posted several videos on social that went viral on topics such as climate change, community living, and others, and here go some of them :
  • Https://fb.watch/hwmok1R-2Y/
  • Https://fb.watch/hwmrXUG3EL/
  • Https://fb.watch/kMjkMyJhFI/
  • Https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cd8xdcgillA/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
  • As a public speaker, I spoke about the topic ‘A career in Public Relations’ in this webinar
  • Blogged and wrote social media Instagram posts for Choco Monarch (a desert house in Deira, Dubai) in 2018.
  • Reviewed recognition for creating an eye-catching presentation for Dalbir Channa, an access practitioner and healer seminar, who attended the talk in 2018.
  • Wrote an audio script for a travel app (IZI travel) on IMG World, Dubai’s largest indoor theme park, in 2017.
  • Methodically prepared and wrote copy for the complete annual report of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority in 2012.
  • Scripted and wrote a feature story of Alia Al Farsi, a famous painter from Oman, known as the goddess of art with ineffable abstract work which spiritually awakens souls and expresses freedom.
  • Wrote a tagline for a women’s organization in Dubai in 2010 and name of the organization was known as Wave, and the tagline read as “Empowering Women.”

Additional Experience

  • Public Relations Consultant, Copywriter and Content Manager | Studio Vaasthra, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai, July 2012 to Dec 2012
  • Freelance PR Executive | Euro Asia, Franchisee for Thomas Cook, Jun 2011 to Aug 2011

Career Note

  • Customer Service/Relationship Officer | First Gulf Bank, Dubai, UAE
  • Copywriter | Indian Advertising & Communications, Chennai
  • Account Executive | Ogilvy & Mather Advertising, Coimbatore
  • Executive – Customer Interface | Shelters Associate of Citibank N. A., Coimbatore

Certification of Appreciation from Vancouver Tamil Community as an Anchor for Diwali Show in Burnaby

• Received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Vancouver Tamil Community for serving as Master of Ceremonies. Recognized for delivering an engaging, high-energy stage presence and ensuring a seamless event flow that elevated the audience experience.

• Featured model for Dove Arabia (2019–2022), representing inclusive beauty across TV and digital campaigns in the MENA region. Strengthened brand visibility through authentic storytelling and on-camera presence.

• Delivered a guest webinar on Public Relations to a women’s college in Africa, offering industry insights, communication strategies, and career mentorship. The session is publicly available on YouTube, demonstrating a strong global impact.

• Co-hosted a podcast with Patrick (CEO, IITTI) discussing the launch of the Humanity Hub in the Middle East. Contributed strategic communication perspectives on civility, professional development, and global leadership.

• Public Relations Director & Founder of Heads Up LLC (Dubai), leading brand strategy, media relations, and high-impact PR campaigns across lifestyle, hospitality, and corporate sectors.

• Freelance Journalist for Gulf News & other publications, producing human-interest stories, lifestyle features, and engaging editorial content across the UAE.

• Experienced event host and speaker for multicultural communities, fostering connection, cultural pride, and confident communication across the UAE and Canada.

Timeline

Guest Experience Associate cum Cashier

The Rec Room, Granville
12.2024 - 01.2025

Executive Editor

Excellence Global L.L.C
04.2023 - 09.2023

Founder & PR Consultant

Headsup L.L.C
09.2020 - Current

Writer, Media, and Communications Department

DP World, Jebel Ali, Dubai
02.2015 - 11.2015

Freelance Writer/Journalist/Reporter

Gulf News | Emirates Property Blog, Sharjah
05.2014 - 01.2023

Journalist/Senior Staff Writer

Gulf Property Magazine, Deira, Dubai
10.2013 - 02.2014

Column Writer, Website & Community Coordinator

Sasi Creative School of Business, India
07.2011 - 07.2012

Relationship Manager/Team Leader

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Dubai, UAE
09.2008 - 05.2009

University Canada West

MBA from Agile Project Management And Marketing
05.2001

Events Management Development Institute

Post Graduate Diploma from PR and Corporate Communications

Annamalai University

Bachelor’s degree from Economics
Anitha LakshminarayananAgile Marketing Manager , Digital Marketing Director , Communications Manager , Public Relations Manager