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Andrelina Ramdhun

Andrelina Ramdhun

Cardiff

Summary

Imaginative writer and content creator experienced in various modes of writing. Proficient in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve creative goals. Committed to cultivating a distinctive writing style that emphasizes lived experiences, community, advocacy, and the crafting of satirical/didactic stories.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Screenwriter and Producer

Iris Prize At Iris In The Community Outreach Project
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Further developed project management and communication skills by serving as a liaison or "show runner" for Iris Prize and Glitter Cymru.
  • Demonstrated initiative by researching stand-up comedy, gaining insights into how comedians set up jokes on stage.
  • Acted promptly to resolve challenging situations on set.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality script content under deadline pressure, cultivating a unique comedic style.
  • Incorporated relatable content into my writing from interviews with Glitter members.
  • Developed leadership skills, fostering increased engagement through various communication platforms.
  • Encouraged members to participate regardless of experience, urged them to share voice notes of their lived experiences, organized script reading sessions, addressed queries, and welcomed feedback and suggestions for the script.
  • Enhanced editing and proofreading skills to produce compelling and error-free content.

Community Reporter

LGBTQYMRU Online Magazine
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Collated relevant key experiences of my first Pride through journaling and note-taking.
  • Maintained contact with key stakeholders to assess the culture of Glitter Cymru Pride for the article.
  • Developed interviewing skills during an online session with a major cast member.
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories by specific deadlines.
  • Contributed to increasing public engagement for a musical via Instagram and Twitter.
  • Stayed up-to-date with community events and created concise written and verbal reports.

Playwright

OUT-RAGE-US Scratch Night At Sherman Theatre
05.2022 - 06.2022
  • Attended a workshop leading to the Scratch Night and worked in teams to generate and build on ideas.
  • Worked flexible hours across nights and weekends under a tight deadline.
  • Adapted to the style of playwriting and repurposed three acts into one monologue in the style of stand-up comedy.
  • Researched effective monologues and developed a dramatic representation of my lived experience as bisexual person of colour (POC) with ADHD.


Education

Writing For Stage & Screen (10 Weekly Meetings)

Cardiff University (Continuing & Professional Edu)
04.2023

Exploring Creative Writing (10 Weekly Meetings)

Cardiff University (Continuing & Professional Edu)
12.2022

Applied Human Rights (MA)

University of York
08.2017

Philosophy Politics And Economics (BA)

University of York
07.2016

Skills

  • Social media
  • Content Development
  • Project Management
  • Creative writing
  • Proofreading
  • Can-do attitude
  • Self-Motivated
  • Critical Thinking
  • Advocacy experience
  • Issue awareness
  • Outreach management
  • Networking skills

Accomplishments

    2022: Project Officer at Glitter Sisters International (GSI). Created quarterly newsletters and content for bi-visibility week and helped with event organisation.

    2021: Created educational posts for the Black Lives Matter Cardiff Instagram page.

    2020: Begun a personal blog where I share information and create memes relating to gender, race and sexuality.

    2016: York Award for future employability skills based on my voluntary and Society work.

    2014: University of York Languages for All (LFA) course for French at Level 3: Pass with Merit.

    2013: University of York Diversity Award.

Additional Information

Native Language: Mauritian Creole

Fluent in English

Proficient in French

Proficient in understanding Hindi with limited proficiency in speaking

Timeline

Screenwriter and Producer

Iris Prize At Iris In The Community Outreach Project
01.2023 - 08.2023

Community Reporter

LGBTQYMRU Online Magazine
08.2022 - 11.2022

Playwright

OUT-RAGE-US Scratch Night At Sherman Theatre
05.2022 - 06.2022

Writing For Stage & Screen (10 Weekly Meetings)

Cardiff University (Continuing & Professional Edu)

Exploring Creative Writing (10 Weekly Meetings)

Cardiff University (Continuing & Professional Edu)

Applied Human Rights (MA)

University of York

Philosophy Politics And Economics (BA)

University of York
Andrelina Ramdhun