Shobana Anand
@shobanaanand
Freelance writer and creative content professional focused on impactful, human-centered storytelling.
What I'm looking for
I am a freelance writer and creative professional with roots in early-2000s freelance publishing and a published poetry collection, Life Unearthed (NotionPress, 2018). I write articles, essays, scientific pieces and poetry, and bring a keen eye for language to communicate ideas with clarity and emotional resonance.
I have also served as Creative Head — leading learning & development in a financial firm (2017–2025) — where I built competency-based learning frameworks, launched employee-led communities, and drove award-winning engagement programs focused on holistic health and wellbeing.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Creative Head
L&D Financial Firm
Jan 2017 - Jan 2025 (8 years)
Led employee engagement and learning initiatives from 2017 to 2025, establishing the learning function, competency-based frameworks and employee-led communities that improved holistic wellbeing and participation.
Freelance Writer
Self Employed
Delivered articles, essays and scientific-style papers across freelance projects since the early 2000s and published a poetry collection 'Life Unearthed' in 2018, demonstrating strong written communication and creative impact.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Madras
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
2022 - 2024
Completed studies in Psychology at the University of Madras from 2022 to 2024.
Anna University
Diploma, Environmental Science
2002 - 2003
Completed studies in Environmental Science at Anna University from 2002 to 2003.
High School
High School Diploma, General Secondary Education
1999 - 2000
Completed high school education in 1999–2000.
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