Shipra Jain

I am a bilingual actor with native proficiency (read, write, speak) in English and Hindi. I also speak Urdu and Punjabi. Before turning to acting full-time, I used to work in the corporate sector as I'm a computer engineer and an MBA by education. While working I also did my drama training alongside. 

I have already translated scripts and pieces of writing from Hindi to English and vice-versa. Coincidentally, I also played an interpreter in one of the TV series on the BBC! I am looking for a job as a Hindi-English translator in any sector. 

Actor     May 2018 – Present

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Worked on several short films, commercials, corporate projects and feature films and speak English (native), Hindi (native), Urdu and Punjabi.

Have also written and translated several scripts and pieces of writing from English to Hindi and vice versa.

Trained at Anupam Kher’s Actor Prepares, India and Jo Kelly, LA.

Recent projects-

• Working on a BBC Film LUMBU in a prominent role
• Recently worked on Bollywood (Hindi) films SERGEANT as Shehnaaz and JASWANT SINGH KALRA
• Recording for the the audio drama series AFTER THE NIGHT as the lead Jamila
• Won the Bronze Award for Best Acting Duo with Dan Rainford for film THINGS THAT GROW 
• Play the lead "Julianne" in “MEETING", a thriller feature film released on Amazon prime 

Ovum Ltd.              May 2013 – Dec 2016

As Consultant, IT Advisory             London, UK

Ovum is the largest Information and Communication Technology (ICT) research and analyst firm based in Europe.

• Engaging with clients on bespoke research and analysis projects like big data, cloud, social trends/landscape in financial services, healthcare, retail etc.: includes scoping requirements, producing compelling value differentiators, and managing and executing successful delivery. Achieved over 150% of the consulting target in FY 2013
• Bid Management: Qualifying leads, leading scoping calls, identifying and coordinating resources, creating proposals including commercials, timelines, deliverables etc. for consulting engagements
• Project Management: Translating successful proposals into actionable work plans, managing projects to produce high quality deliverables to budget and client-agreed time frames. Also provide specific expertise as chargeable resource on projects where appropriate
• Procuring and managing third party suppliers as appropriate for a project, including vendor sourcing at lead stage, and vendor management and deliverable quality assurance in execution phase
• Leading communication with the client, and monitoring progress and overcoming challenges that arise during the life-cycle of a project using Ovum control procedures
• Business Development: Point of contact for each of our sales organizations, taking the lead on consulting opportunities as soon as they are discovered
• Working closely with the sales organizations, marketing and the analyst teams via regular briefings of consulting activity and leading client/ prospect meetings to raise awareness of Ovum’s custom capabilities
• Helping to develop consulting propositions based on case studies, ongoing Ovum research and in response to the demands of the market

Freelancing                         Mar 2012 – April 2013

As Marketing Consultant       London, UK

• Working with UK companies on their digital marketing strategies, social media marketing and designing and running their influencer marketing programs
• Designing content and themes for analyst conferences and customer summits
• Market research: market intelligence, customer analysis, market trends, competitive analysis, marketing mix modeling
• Involved in activities such as influencer mapping, campaign positioning, branding and promotion, designing invites, brochures, event booklets, building & maintaining website content etc.

Institute of Industry Analyst Relations (IIAR)   Oct 2012 – April 2013

As Secretary, Worldwide (Part-time)       London, UK

IIAR is world’s largest not-for-profit organisation raising awareness of analyst relations (AR), promoting best practices amongst AR professionals, enhancing communication between analyst firms and vendors, and offering opportunities for AR practitioners to network with their industry peers.

• Running the IIAR operations and finances while providing key support to IIAR Board members
• Organizing and hosting forums, social events and webinars; working with companies like Gartner, Forrester, Ovum and IDC
• Strategizing and executing social and digital media marketing
• Refreshed corporate website for better viewer experience. Increased site visits by 300%.
• Revamped customer relationship management (CRM) database for increased efficiencies

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Ltd.     Jan 2010 – Dec 2011

As Regional Marketing Lead & Consultant: Connected Marketing                     Mumbai, India

A $13 billion IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, TCS is among the top 10 technology firms in the world. It is part of the Tata group, India’s largest industrial conglomerates and most respected brands.          

• Analyzed the marketing processes of prospective client, its competitors and respective industry and based on the gaps and needs, positioned and promoted the company’s marketing solutions in the area of social media, interactive marketing, analytics and online sentiment analysis
• Built and pitched digital advertising and marketing proposals to prospective clients
• Worked on 5C Analysis, segmentation, targeting and positioning and developing marketing brochures for the group’s digital advertising and marketing solutions
• Market research: market intelligence, customer analysis, product research,  market trends, competitive analysis, marketing mix modeling, competitor intelligence
• Marketing plan development: campaign management, collateral planning & development, online marketing, presentation and factsheet creation
• Built & maintained corporate website & content

Global eProcure (GEP)                                              Jan 2009 – Dec 2009

As Senior Consultant: Supply Chain Management                         Mumbai, India

With one of the largest, most accomplished procurement consulting teams in the world, GEP helps enterprise procurement groups at hundreds of Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies.

• Provided consulting on Supply Chain Management (strategic sourcing) for clients in Europe & USA: Included researching supply base, RFx creation & management, supplier management, holding e-auctions & negotiations, total cost analysis & vendor selection
• Executed sourcing projects resulting in multi-million dollar savings of up to 40% for clients covering a wide gamut of categories
• Assisted the company management in analysis & research

Sybase Software Pvt. Ltd.                                                                                   May 2008 – Dec 2008

As Sales & Marketing Manager                                       Mumbai, India

Sybase, now an SAP company, is an enterprise software and services company offering software to manage, analyze, and mobilize information, using relational databases, analytics and data warehousing solutions and mobile applications development platforms.

• Handled end-to-end sales cycle for Sybase solutions: included lead generation, meeting prospects, customers & partners & closing sales with clients
• Worked on developing a 3- year Business Plan for the company, which included the Go-To-Market strategies for Sybase solutions
• Successfully organized 1st ever PAN-country Sybase Partner Training Program
• Closed eight deals worth more than INR 15 mn each with clients for Sybase solutions

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Ltd.                         Sep 2004 – May 2006

As Systems Engineer                                         Gurgaon, India

• Developed website for a leading Fortune 500 investment firm. Solely designed the database for the project
• Handled development of business logic in product development. Trained & headed a team of three people during the development

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Diploma in Performing Arts Distinction

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MBA (Hons)                 CGPA 8.3 / 10 (Top 5 of batch)

IIT Bombay (Indian Institute of Technology), India                                                     2006 – 2008      

B. Tech., Computer Engineering (Hons)           78% (Top 3 of batch)

YMCA Institute of Engineering, Faridabad, India   2000 – 2004

HSC (class 12th) – Central Board of Secondary Education   84.4% (Distinction)

Campus School, Hisar, India               2000

SSC (class 10th) – Central Board of Secondary Education   85% (Distinction)

Campus School, Hisar, India 1998