TV Journalist & Anchor

Posted on: 2007-10-02

KANKSHA S. MEHTA [email protected] Phoenix, AZ 85048 (480) 570-7110 CAREER OBJECTIVE: Become a Strong Leader in International Live Media, Journalism, and Broadcasting Communications. CAREER SUMMARY: International Actress, Spokes-Model & Live Events TV Host. Interactive Interviewer Travel Journalist: Writing, Scripting & Interactive On-Camera Talent International Television Anchor, Host, Reporter & Writer Events Manager, Commercial P.R. & Advertising Director, Marketing Visual Campaigns Outstanding Outreach & Leadership skills; Mentoring & Public Speaking Celebrity & Sponsor Relations Liaison; Talent Management: TAJ Hotels Group Worldwide Accounts: General, Receivable, Data Analysis, Calculation, Mathematics, Budgeting, Purchasing EXPERTISE: • Anchoring, Reporting, Journalism, Publishing & Writing for Live Media. • Scripting, TV Hosting, Live Events Emcee, Creative Interviewing, Public Speaking. • Event Management for large parties, private functions, high-profile events. • Model Management and Recruiting for International Beauty Contests. • Official Nutritionist & Speech Training: Femina MISS INDIA competition. • Chair Wardrobe Styling, Fashion Consultation, Media Lead: MISS WORLD. • Lifestyle Nutrition, Teaching Body & Weight Maintenance and Activity Management. • Advertising, Media Marketing, & Commercial Industry Entertainment. • Speed Typing (75wpm) & Data Entry (10key) SPECIAL PROJECTS: NEW DELHI FASHION WEEK COVERAGE • Hosted Live TV Bytes for Multiple Fashion Shows & Red Carpet Events • Collaborated with four other Journalists in Interviewing Designers & Glitterati TRAVEL ASIA EXOTICA-International Travel Show in the Asia Pacific Region • Anchored Television Show Broadcasted in 7 countries • Traveled, Explored, Scripted & Acted as TV Host NEW WOMAN MAGAZINE • Contributed Beauty Advice, Articles, On-Line Media Pieces for Publication STAR NEWS ASIA • Posted Online News Reports • Reported Live On-Location & On-Site for Hard News & Human Interest Stories • Scripted, Presented & Wrote Own Breaking News On-Camera NORTH VALLEY MAGAZINE • Wrote, Edited, Researched & Published Western Wear Fashion Article October 2007 Fall Issue MTV LATIN AMERICA • Hosted, Choreographed, Scripted & Presented Live TV Segments at Miss Atlantico Internacionale: Aired in Central & South America TITLES: • MISS WORLD finalist 2006 (www.usmissworld.net) , • MISS INDIA INTERNATIONAL India 2006, • MISS USA 2006 CARAIBES HIBISCUS (www.miss-caraibes.com), • MISS ATLANTICO 2006 (www.missatlantico.com.uy), • MISS AMBAR WORLD India 2006 (www.gatsbydom.com), • MISS GLOBE India 2006 (www.missglobe-international.org), • SRTA. INDIA PETROLEO 2007 (www.reinasdelpetroleo.com), • MISS CONTINENTE AMERICANO 2007 (www.misscontinenteamericano.com) TELEVISION & FILM-ACTING: T.V. COMMERCIALS • Cable 1 Television Commercial (Phoenix,USA) • Krackjack Biscuits (BOMBAY, INDIA) • Emami Beauty Shampoo-(Singapore) • Close-Up Toothpaste-(SRI LANKA, INDIA) • LoveBite Mouth Freshener (INDIA) • Tata Tea (INDIA) • Airtel Mobile (India) • Merico Hair & Care Hair Oil (INDIA) • Chik Shampoo- (Tokyo, Japan) • Spinz Perfume- (Bangkok, Thailand) LIVE INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION • Broadsoft Corporation International Convention 2006-Principal-Bond Girl (Phoenix,USA) • CARIBBEAN TALK: Channel Caribe: Miss India International T&T • Travel ASIA EXOTICA: Television Host (TV Asia) • MISS ATLANTICO INTERNACIONALE : MTV South America • INTERVIEW with US Consulate General: Guayaquil, Ecuador as Miss USA 2007 FEATURE FILM • CU@9, Mumbai 2003 (Lead Protagonist Co-Star) [Hindi-English] FLUENT LANGUAGES: English, Spanish, French (Speaking, Reading, Writing, Translating) Hindi, Gujarati (Speaking, Conversing, Translating) EDUCATION: B.S. Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics & Human Nutrition; Liberal Arts, 2001 Cum Laude, Deans Honor List, Arizona State University EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: 2001-2007 International Travel Journalist in 33 countries Worldwide 2003-2006 National Pageant Coach& Mentor: Miss AZ Teen, Miss India International 2001-2003 TV Host: TRAVEL ASIA EXOTICA Channel: SE ASIA 2003-2003 SPOKESPERSON Neiman Marcus Beauty, Benefit Cosmetics, San Francisco 2001-2001 FEMINA MISS INDIA Contestant Nutritionist, Speech Specialist, PR Lead 2001-2003 TIMES of INDIA: Media & PR, Lead Editor, Publisher & Journalist 2001-2003 TAJ RESORTS International: Executive Events & Catering Director 2001-2003 BEAUTY Editor & Writer: New Woman India Magazine 2000-2002 BOMBAY TIMES NEWS: Fashion & Food Critic, Live Events Coverage Liaison International Recognition: BBC & WIKIPEDIA http://www.reference.com/browse/wiki/Turkish_Airlines_Flight_1476 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkish_Airlines_Flight_1476 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/5403976.stm