Prajna Sen

A honours graduate in economics, with a post graduate specialization in advertising & marketing, has had more than 20 years of experience holding positions across various industry sectors. As a media planner in the advertising industry in India, a mass-communications officer in a marketing organization in Dubai, also dealing with sales analysis & packaging research, and a freelance market researcher for an independent economic research company in Dubai, the emphasis has been on analyzing data to fine tune strategy, developing communication & presentation skills, and taking initiative. Subsequently contributed to a family owned start up, and in partnership with two others, promoted women entrepreneurs and small time NGOs (run by women for women) from India by selling their products in Dubai. Enjoyed working independently and within a team environment. Strengths lie in analysis, communication and organization coupled with a willingness to learn and adapt to the challenges of a working environment. Loves to travel. Has travelled and lived in different cities within India and abroad. In the course of her travels has also taught in English medium schools, and has taken a three year sabbatical to learn the Russian language at a university in Moscow.