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I am Kushal Mazumdar, an articulate, forward-thinking, and resourceful professional with a Master of Arts in Semiotics from Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest. I excel at meeting the unique needs of individuals and organizations, and I am a collaborative team player with excellent English language skills (IELTS 7, CEFR C1).
I am seeking a new challenging executive role to leverage my analytical and conversational skills in a dynamic work environment and drive organizational success.
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Language
English
Fluent
Bengali
Fluent
Hindi
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Hungarian
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Work Experience
Owner and Designer at Karmic Teacher
March 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024Managed day-to-day business operations. Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions. Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations. Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs. Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports. Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
Freelance Photographer at Kushal Mazumdar Photography
February 1, 2008 - June 1, 2024Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts. Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues. Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots. Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication. Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance. Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities with potential customers. Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects. Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters. Managed and organized photo database using consistent naming conventions and keywording for search optimization. Trained new photographers in use of camera equipment and editing software. Collaborated with clients to create engaging photo albums. Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events. Managed team of pho
Owner and Designer at Karmic Teacher, Budapest
March 1, 2020 - June 13, 2024Managed day-to-day business operations. Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions. Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations. Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs. Discovered areas of improvement through quarterly operational and sales reports. Cultivated a forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
Freelance Photographer at Kushal Mazumdar Photography, Kolkata and Budapest
February 1, 2008 - June 13, 2024Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts. Completed complex photo shoots at indoor and outdoor venues. Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots. Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication. Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance. Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities with potential customers. Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects. Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters. Trained new photographers and managed teams for special projects. Facilitated printing and database organization of images.
Entrepreneur and Lead Designer at Karmic Teacher
January 1, 2023 - PresentDirect daily business operations and financial management—budgeting, accounting, and cost controls—to boost efficiency and profitability. Consulted with international clients to develop bespoke artworks (digital, pen, and oil), ensuring alignment with their vision and brand. Designed custom album covers for leading music labels worldwide. Cultivated an inclusive, innovation-driven studio culture, mentoring artists and spearheading new creative processes.
Freelance Photographer at Kushal Mazumdar Photography
February 1, 2008 - PresentEnd-to-End Shoot Management: scheduled and booked locations for editorial, commercial, and celebrity shoots. Coordinated with clients, stylists, and production crews to ensure smooth execution. High-Profile Publications: photographed for The Times of India and The Telegraph (India), and Prestige Magazine (Budapest). Led portrait, wedding, and event shoots for Indian celebrities and renowned tattoo artists (Budapest). Team Leadership & Training: managed teams and individual photographers on special projects. Taught and mentored junior photographers in camera techniques and professional editing and work ethic. Digital Asset & Portfolio Oversight: established and maintained a consistent naming convention and folder structure for a library of 10,000+ images. Curated and shared client-facing portfolios to showcase style and deliverables.
Entrepreneur and Lead Designer at Karmic Teacher
January 1, 2023 - PresentDirected daily business operations and financial management—budgeting, accounting, and cost controls—to boost efficiency and profitability; consulted with international clients to develop bespoke artwork (digital, pen, and oil), ensuring alignment with their vision and brand; designed custom album covers for leading music labels worldwide; cultivated an inclusive, innovation-driven studio culture, mentoring artists and spearheading new creative processes.
Photographer at Kushal Mazumdar Photography
February 1, 2008 - PresentEnd-to-End Shoot Management: Scheduled and booked locations for editorial, commercial, and celebrity shoots; coordinated with clients, stylists, and production crews to ensure smooth execution. High-Profile Publications: photographed for The Times of India and The Telegraph (India), and Premier Magazine (Budapest). Led portraits, weddings and event shoots for Indian celebrities and renowned Tattoo Artists (Budapest). Team Leadership & Training: managed teams and junior photographers on special projects; trained in camera techniques and professional editing and work ethic. Digital Asset & Portfolio Oversight: established consistent naming conventions and folder structures for a library of 10,000+ images; curated client-facing portfolios.
Education
Bachelor of Arts at Sikkim Manipal University
January 1, 2013 - September 30, 2014Master of Arts at Eotvos Lorand University
September 1, 2017 - June 30, 2022Bachelor of Arts at Sikkim Manipal University - Kolkata, India
January 1, 2013 - September 30, 2014Master of Arts at Eotvos Lorand University - Budapest , Hungary
September 1, 2017 - June 30, 2022Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication at Sikkim Manipal University - Kolkata, India
August 1, 2010 - August 1, 2014Master of Arts in Semiotics at Eötvös Loránd University - Budapest, Hungary
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025Master of Arts in Semiotics at Eötvös Loránd University
September 1, 2017 - September 15, 2025Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication at Sikkim Manipal University
August 1, 2010 - August 1, 2014Qualifications
Professional development in Semiotics and Art history
January 11, 2030 - July 3, 2025Received Stipendium Hungaricum
January 11, 2030 - July 3, 2025Professional development in Semiotics
January 11, 2030 - July 3, 2025Stipendium Hungaricum
January 11, 2030 - July 3, 2025Budapest International Photo Awards 2023 - Certificate for Merit from Barbagelata Contemporary Art Foundation
January 1, 2023 - September 15, 2025Museum Studies and Management
January 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025Budapest International Photo Awards 2023 - Certificate for merit
January 1, 2023 - September 15, 2025Certificate for merit from Barbagelata Contemporary Art Foundation
January 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025Museum Studies and Management
January 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Gaming, Education, Travel & Hospitality
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