http://www.lightstalkers.org/arpanshrestha Arpan Shrestha is a freelance journalist based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. His recent works - 2008 - www.driknews.com 2007 Co-Worked with Italian short-film and documentary maker Leonardo Ferri in a documentary about Nepal titled "Democracy Rocks" which stood 2nd in the final around. There were a total of 2500 submissions from around the world. 2006-07 Shangri-La,KTM, Nepal Assistant Editor 2005 Print Communicator,KTM, Nepal Editor 2005 ECS, KTM, Nepal Assistant Editor/Editorial Assistant •Coordinated the editorial, art and production department. •Copyediting, proofreading, answer press calls and provide creative input in terms of fresh story ideas, writing and visuals. 2005 SPARK,KTM, Nepal Consultant Writer 2004 WordScape,KTM, Nepal Consultant Writer •Contributed stories and reporting on-field for: ECS and Thamel Time-Out. •Developed the copy for Club Himalaya’s brochure. 2004 UNDP/TRPAP,KTM, Nepal Consultant Editor •Developed copy and supervised art direction. •Supervised the press for designs and layouts, theme for 5 Marketing Brochures. 2003 Prisma Advertising, O&M,KTM, Nepal Copywriter/ Asst: Art Direction •Increased productivity. •Developed Press Ads, Corporate Identity, POP, TVC & Jingles. •Brands Handled:- Kantipur Publications, Coca-Cola Bottlers Nepal, KIA Motors, Kumari Bank, Chaudhary Group, J&J, Kodak, Bajaj Kawasaki, Daewoo, DHL, Samsung, Fairever, Hulas, UNDP-TRPAP, NTB, FHI etc. •Hulas TVC featuring Mithila Sharma nominated in AAN Crity Awards. 2003 METRO/bitarak.com, KTM, Nepal Staff Writer/ Photographer •Initiated new ideas viz. stories, photographs & SMS Poll. 2003-2004 INFOTISER/New Business Age, KTM, Nepal Consultant Editor •Helped in effective increasing awareness and trust in Infotiser as an entertainment magazine for the youth and alike. •Increased productivity and general work quality. •Helped in turning Infotiser into a profit making fortnightly. 2001-2003, Young Herald KTM, Nepal Consultant Writer 2000-2004 Radio HBC 94 fm, KTM, Nepal Radio Producer/ Presenter •Produced and presented a wide range of programs from entertainment to documentaries both in Nepali & English. •Hosted 15 programs a week; regulars included. •Developed unique station identities, promos, spots & jingles which in a way influenced radio broadcasting. 2002 Himalayan Mountain Bike,KTM, Nepal Media & Logistics •Provided media consultancy and logistic services for Siemens Action Asia Himalayan Mountain Bike Adventure Series. 2001-2002 PLATFORM, KTM, Nepal Coordinator •Developed & supervised platformnepal.org with Yomari. Inc. •First online community concept in Nepal. 15 members. •Record-breaking Stats of more than 3,000 hits everyday from all around the world. An exception in 2001. 2000-2002 Radio HBC 94 fm, KTM, Nepal Asst: Info-Tech Manager/System Administrator/ Web Programmer •Programmed the first live online radio and the first Flash-built website of Nepal. •Help establish secure, online and consistent office network in Windows NT 4.0 environment. en-us