Poonam Dasilva is a data-driven problem solver with a background in Advertising and a BSc in Data Science and Business Analytics. She is proficient in tools including Python, R, Tableau, and Power BI, and has experience in machine learning, data mining, and statistical analysis. A sustainability advocate, she has collaborated with diverse international teams and is skilled in communication and strategic planning.
Experience
English Teacher
Sevalaya Working Women's Hostel
Taught under-privileged working women English to prepare them for their NIOS English exam.
Student Careers Feedback Panellist
University of London
Achieved a better website design, a LinkedIn page for the department, an Alumni networking database and engaging podcast topics. Co-hosted a Podcast episode alongside a staff member on 'Future of Work'. Researched topics, designed questions and collaborated with the marketing team. Reached 78 countries, 7000+ listeners.
Freelance Storyteller
Amar Chitra Katha
Engaged kids with Story sessions with 80+ Online shows and 20+ stage shows. Demonstrated expertise in storytelling and creative writing, that can aid in clearly communicating complex data insights and visualisations to audience. Mastered the art of audience management, spontaneity, time management developing adaptability skills required for the ever-changing data science field. Started personal brand Storyfun with Poonam. Catered to Harper Collins, Google.
Copywriter Intern
Dentsu Webchutney
Produced Social Media Content, SEO and captions for HDFC Life, Evara, MTV India and RPG. Generated up to 300 likes per post with increased engagement. Worked on Adobe Creative Suite and Google Analytics to measure campaign data.
Copywriter & Planning Intern
Y&R
Analysed secondary and interview research for branding and advertising projects. Crafted headlines, taglines, scripts for Silk Airlines, Red Bull and Range Rover. Scripted and co-ordinated in the production of ME WE WPP campaign promoting Gender Equality at the workplace. Utilized Adobe Creative Suite for animation production.
Education
London School of Economics (University of London - UoL)
BSc in Data Science and Business Analytics
Data Science and Business Analytics
Harvard Business School Online (HBS)
Certificate in Business Analytics
Business Analytics
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)
Diploma in Advertising
Advertising
Lilavatibai Podar Secondary School
ISC, Humanities
St. Joseph's Convent Residential School
ICSE
Licenses & Certifications
Certificate in Business Analytics
Harvard Business School Online (HBS)
Diploma in Advertising
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), Singapore
Renewable Energy - Student Leaders Program
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)