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Rittika Thakur

Brandon

Summary

Dedicated and creative Media and Communications student with hands-on experience in broadcasting, reporting, and content creation. Proficient in news production, documentary filmmaking, and radio broadcasting, demonstrating strong skills in digital media and social media management. Proven ability to deliver high-quality content under tight deadlines while maintaining journalistic integrity. Committed to crafting engaging multimedia experiences that resonate with diverse audiences. Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Crew Member

McDonalds
Brandon
07.2024 - Current
  • Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
  • Provided support to other staff members during busy hours when needed.
  • Drove team success by quickly completing assigned tasks.
  • Escalated issues to professionals for remediation assistance.

Reporter/Crew (Volunteer)

WCG TV
Brandon
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Produced and reported news stories for the weekly regional TV newscast.
  • Rotated through various crew and studio shifts, contributing to the production workflow.
  • I wrote and hosted show segments, adapting to different roles within the team.
  • Read trustworthy publications to gather information on current events and breaking news.

DJ / Podcaster (Volunteer)

CJ106
Brandon
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Programmed and hosted live music shows on CJ106 community radio, providing engaging content for listeners.
  • Produced and read news bulletins on-air, ensuring up-to-date and relevant information for the community.
  • Created and broadcast podcasts, growing the station's reach and audience engagement.

Documentary Producer (Freelance)

BELL MTS
Brandon
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Produced and hosted a documentary for the Bell MTS streaming service, Fibe TV.
  • Organized interviews with experts in the field of interest for the documentary.
  • Created and managed project timelines to ensure deadlines were met.
  • Stayed calm and polished at all times, even during moments of extreme stress or when dealing with difficult personalities, to accomplish professional goals.
  • Supervised and coordinated work of camera, lighting and sound crew members.

Kitchen Crew Member

A&W
Brandon
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
  • Prevented spoilage or cross-contamination by storing food in designated containers and areas.
  • Checked and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures to maintain food quality and freshness.

Front End Cashier

Endless Pizza
Faridkot
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
  • Performed opening duties such as counting money in register drawers and reconciling receipts with sales totals.
  • Processed sales, returns, and exchanges using POS register system.

Education

Diploma - Media And Communications

Assiniboine College
Brandon, MB
06-2025

Senior Secondary Education - Non-Medical

Dasmesh Public School
Punjab, INDIA
07-2022

High School Diploma -

St. Mary's Convent School
Faridkot, Punjab , INDIA
07-2020

Skills

  • Video editing
  • Project management
  • Team collaboration
  • Research skills
  • Camera operation
  • Visual storytelling
  • Live camera operations
  • Editing skills
  • Lighting setup
  • Post-production processes
  • On-air presence
  • Photojournalism
  • Journalism ethics
  • Public speaking
  • News writing
  • Graphic design
  • Investigative journalism

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Documentary Producer (Freelance)

BELL MTS
09.2024 - 12.2024

Service Crew Member

McDonalds
07.2024 - Current

Kitchen Crew Member

A&W
06.2024 - 07.2024

Reporter/Crew (Volunteer)

WCG TV
01.2023 - 01.2025

DJ / Podcaster (Volunteer)

CJ106
01.2023 - 01.2025

Front End Cashier

Endless Pizza
02.2022 - 12.2022

Diploma - Media And Communications

Assiniboine College

Senior Secondary Education - Non-Medical

Dasmesh Public School

High School Diploma -

St. Mary's Convent School
Rittika Thakur