Rina Chandarana is a founder and digital content leader who creates end-to-end Instagram, web, email, and campaign content, and runs brand operations. With a journalism and media background, Rina has managed content strategies across social platforms, magazines, and video production.…

Rina Chandarana

Rina Chandarana is a founder and digital content leader who creates end-to-end Instagram, web, email, and campaign content, and runs brand operations. With a journalism and media background, Rina has managed content strategies across social platforms, magazines, and video production.…

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Rina Chandarana is a founder and digital content leader who creates end-to-end Instagram, web, email, and campaign content, and runs brand operations.

With a journalism and media background, Rina has managed content strategies across social platforms, magazines, and video production.

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English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Gujarati
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder at Chand & Radha
January 1, 2022 - Present
Create all Instagram content and write all web content. Plan and attend events to build brand awareness. Design packaging and email campaigns. Manage monthly expenses and revenue. Manage affiliates and partnerships. Lead all operations and logistics for the brand.
Social Media Content Manager at Global Healing
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Developed a TikTok strategy and filmed social media videos. Created and scheduled social content.
Digital Content Specialist / Social Media Manager at Ker & Downey
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2026
Create all Quest and Ker & Downey social content. Review social analytics to guide the social media calendar. Write articles and proofread Quest Magazine content. Manage video production and feature in brand videos. Pitch ideas and write SEO-friendly blog posts for the website. Meet with sales managers to review luxury properties. Collaborate with an external agency for paid social campaigns.
Director of Volunteer Services at Upbr ing / Krause Children’s Center
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Assisted in planning an annual gala and golf benefit, partnering with BP to raise over $100,000 per event. Managed volunteer activities with corporate and school groups.
Director of Volunteer Services at Upbring Krause Children’s Center
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Assisted in planning an annual gala and golf benefit, partnering with BP to raise over $100,000 per event. Managed volunteer activities with corporate and school groups.
Editor and Co-Founder at Zardoz I / Zardoz Imagazine
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2022
Created Instagram and TikTok content. Created YouTube videos with brand partners. Sourced, edited, and wrote web and magazine content. Attended fashion events and interviewed designers including Bhibhu Mohapatra and Rahul Mishra at Paris Fashion Week. Attended Paris, London, and New York Fashion Week. Managed contributors, bloggers, and partner brands. Created email marketing campaigns.
Editor and Co-Founder at Zardozi
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2022
Created Instagram and TikTok content. Created YouTube videos with brand partners. Sourced, edited, and wrote web and magazine content. Attended fashion events and interviewed designers (including at Paris Fashion Week). Attended Paris, London, and New York Fashion Week. Managed contributors, bloggers, and partner brand relationships. Created email marketing campaigns.
Reporter at The Houston Chronicle
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Pitched story ideas and wrote stories for community sections. Attended community events to gather content.
Volunteer and Events Coordinator at Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Recruited, managed, and trained hundreds of volunteers. Networked with potential volunteers at events. Designed the volunteer newsletter.
Radio Host at Hum Tum City Radio
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Hosted live radio show including weather, traffic, and news.
Reporter at CityTV
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Interviewed, researched, wrote, and edited television news. Anchored live news programs.
Reporter and Weather Presenter at A Channel News
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Interviewed, researched, voiced, and edited television stories for evening news. Prepared and presented live, unscripted weather reports.
Weather Presenter at The Weather Network
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Presented live, unscripted weather segments for hours at a time on national broadcast.
Reporter at Omni News
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Interviewed, researched, wrote, voiced, and presented television stories for evening news.

Education

Bachelor of Journalism at Ryerson University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Bachelor of Journalism at Ryerson University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services

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