Dr.Garfield Jansen   Coimbatore, Tamilnadu

Jansen Garfield Auburn Mariano; BA (Psy), Mphill (Social work), STM, PhD, DD, Dlitt, DTL,

Dphil, Deduc,FUWAI, Obi, OSB, MH, Dip (FLJ), STD, MBA, Journalist, Writer, Educationist, 

Model, Actor and Counsellor; born August 15, 1967 Coimbatore; Educ P.S.G. College of Arts 

& Sc, Coimbatore, International Univ of Contemporary Studies (USA).

Belonging to the minority Anglo-Indian group it was not easy for him to get on with his 

profession and only now at the  age of 31 he is recognized as a professional  model in India. 

His ten-day visit in Bangladesh as he finds a certain spiritual connection with the people and 

their religion. As a theologist he wishes to learn a lot about Islam and its connection with 

other religion.

Dr. Garfield Jansen, is one gifted with a slender figure and a kind soul and he is a 

professional model. Born in August 15, 1967 in the city of Coimbatore in South India, he did 

his B.A. in psychology and science and M. A. in sacred theology. He has earned a fellowship 

of the United Writers Association (F.U.W.A.). a Ph.D. in Mariology and a D. Litt. Among other 

honorary degrees there is an M.A. in Hinduism from India, D.D. (Doctor in Divinity). D.T.L. 

(Doctor in  Theological Literature,), D. Phil (Doctor in Philosophical Lit.) from the 

International University of California, Harmony College of Applied Science, U.S.A.

Dr. Garfield is a professional writer, counsellor, lecturer, an actor and professional model, 

Six feet tall with curly hair, brown eyes and tan, he started his modeling carrer he started 

at the age of 18. And now it’s been  13 years he’s doing this. During his professional 

modelling career he has won many awards, namely, “Most beautiful hair  and lovely eyes 

award ‘97”. Most charming face and most photogenic award”. “Best model award in 

92, ’93,’94.

Basically he does ‘still modelling and his pictures went to cover pages of different 

magazines in home and abroad, namely, “Coastal Observer” (Mumbai), “Malabar Herald 

(Kerala), “Foret-Lumiere” (France),” Celecrate” (Canada) and many other Italian and 

German magazines.

He worked as a model for different production houses namely, Nasco (Austria), Nilsa, 

Radiks (U.S.A.). Marina (Greece) for products like, footwares, jerkins, T-shirts, pull-overs, 

jeans, watches, rings, cosmetics, motor cycle etc. There is a modelling school in his home 

town where he instructs the youths about modelling.

From his point of view, modelling brings out the best in a person. A person previleged with 

a nice outlook and a strong  moral and ethical character can play as a role-model to the 

young generation who are now easily swayed by the superficial glamours and fantasies 

and get involved in antisocial  activities. He believes that  his way of looking into this

profession might have a profound influence on the youths who might prefer to get into it 

with a similar outlook.

Dr. Jansen has recently been awarded Micheal Madhusudan Award by the Micheal 

Madhusudan Award Academy in Calcutta for his philanthiopical works and his  poetry is 

included in the current anthology of Heaven-99. His social works for the poor and 

homeless is an inspiration from the role Mother Teressa played.

He ca be contacted at – Dr. Garfield  Jansen, 1275 Trichy Road, Near Sreepathy 

Theatre, Coimbatore 641018, Tamil Nadu, India Tel : 0091-0422-302886.

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A.K.Naik

Mumbai, India

Editor, Journalist & Advertising Pofessional

A.K. Naik is based in Bombay and involved in Advertising, Business development,

Public Relations and Brand/Image Communication.

He started his career as a freelance journalist, contributing to reputed publications

throughout India. Later ventured into advertising and copy writing. Here he was able

to use his creative writing skill for advertising copy, corporate films, commentaries,

speech writing., papers for seminars, newsletters, house journals, annual reports ,

pre-qualification documents etc.

After a few years into advertising, started his own ad agency offering PR. and business 

communication services. Here he was able to handle ad campaigns, image and brand 

communication for various clients.

Presently, besides managing the ad agency, owns and edits an online magazine on the

net for Indians and NRIs. And occasionally contributes to publications etc. Has published

one book, a collection of poems.

Professional Skills

Business Communication : through print and audio-visual

Media Services……: Editing, Rewriting, Event Reporting, Features, Interviews, Space Selling

Corporate Media Relation.: Press Releases, Press Meets, House Journals & Newsletters.

Advertising………………: Copywriting, Visualizing & Conceptualizing

Creative Writing…………: Contribution to various publications. Manuscripts & ghost-Writing. Internet…………………..: Designing & Hosting of Websites and CD Presentations.

Experience

Journalist – turned – copywriter – turned Advertising, Media and PR person. 

Excellent Communication skills, acquired by practice over the years. Innovative ideas 

(creative skills), understanding clients have helped in planning and executing Business 

Promotion and PR strategies.

Believes in fostering growth through innovation and a touch of imagination.

In the initial years, worked in Godrej Soaps Ltd. in their Commercial dept. for a few 

months and later undertook freelance copywriting for ad agencies like Axis Advertising,

etc.

Involved in Advertising, Business Communication and PR vis-à-vis media since last 20

Years.

Interacting with the Marketing/Sales Managers, Production Chief and the Directors of

Companies.

Over the years, handled the Business Promotion of many big and small companies in

and out of Bombay, ranging from Rubber manufacturers, to Electrical, to Material

Handling to Industrial Products and Services.

The scope of work covers Strategy and Media Planning, Budgeting , Creative work

and Execution.

Press advertisements in newspapers, magazines and Technical publications.

Image building and Brand building exercise.

Conceptualizing and making of Corporate Video Films.

Designing and Hosting of Websites and CD presentations.

Participating of Clients in International Trade Fairs & Exhibitions.

Arranging Press Meets and organizing get-together in Five Star Hotels.

Visiting Plants of Companies for on the spot reporting and also compiling

the copy for promotional material, etc.

Undertaken PR (Media – Press Releases) for accredited Ad. Agency

Multi-media Aquarius for their client , Heinz India Ltd., Bangalore.

Creative Writing

Creative Writing (Commercial & Technical) for Ad. Copy, Press Releases,

Web Content, Promotional Literature ( Folder, Brochure, Leaflet and other

Presentations).

Assignments

Apart from the various assignments undertaken in advertising, business communication 

and Public Relations over the years: Recently involved as a writer -Research Consultant 

for The Astronessy Research Foundation, Mumbai. Engaged in a scientific and 

technological project and also writing the manuscript to be ultimately published into a 

book. PR & Media communication consultant for IEEE, Bombay Chapter organised 2 day 

Seminar on IT- The Change Agent, held at Taj President, Mumbai.

Contact

Email : akn929@yahoo.com 

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Aroona Reejhsinghani

Mumbai

Editor, Author & Journalist

In 2001 she has been nominated 'International Personality of the year 2001' by International 

Biographical Institute Cambridge, England. This year she has been awarded "The 21st Century 

award for achievement" by IBC Cambridge, England. Aroona Reejhsinghani - Editor - 

Author - Journalist.

She started her writing career at the age of 10 when she won the first prize in the all India writing 

competition organized by "Spectator" leading American magazine. At the age of 16 she became a 

freelance journalist and she wrote hundreds of articles on beauty care, childcare, health, nutrition and 

also short stories and poems for leading newspapers and magazines such as the "Times of India", 

Indian Express", "Hindustan Standard", "Femina", "Eves Weekly" etc. She was given the title of the

 "Culinary Goddess of India" by Femina. Real Cookery Queen of India by 'Eves Weekly' and many 

other titles. For sometime she was editor-in-chief of"Cuisine magazine".

Then she started her own magazine on cooking "Aroona's world of food". Her first book was "Woman's 

World" and was printed when she was 18 years. She has been the beauty columnist of "Manorama 

Magazine", the most famous Hindi Magazine in India. For five years she wrote a popular weekly column 

or "Free Press Journal" titled "Health without medicine". In which she answered queries on health and 

beauty. Today she runs her own food consultancy services, she is also recipe consultant to various 

hotels and restaurants, she sells her own creations like pickles, sauces, spices and develops special 

recipes for multinational companies, does food styling, and has also worked for more than 30 

multinationals for whom she creates new recipes and advices them on their products. She has also 

done signature modeling. At present she is the beauty columnist for "Navhind Times Goa" and "Deccan 

Herald Bangalore". She runs successfully her beauty academy in which she teaches "Beauty Doctor's 

Course" to countless people from both India and abroad. She also treats various skin aliments 

successfully with natural vitaminised oils created by her for the first time in the world. With the oils 

she cures pimples, acne, warts, pigmentation of the skin, hair fall, baldness, dandruff and also gives 

ong lashes, brows and pink lips. She was also nominated for the prestigious title "International man 

of the year" by A.B.I. America. Her biography was included in the "International directory of 

distinguished leadership U.S.A." She was awarded the AFJA national award for excellence in 

appreciation of her contribution in the field of free journalism in 1998. She was nominated for being

the most outstanding personality of last 100 years by the American biographical institute in the 

year 1999.

At present she is running her cookery club which she started eighteen months ago. For the first time 

in India such a club has been started which is a platform for all foodies to be together. She is also 

founder of Authors Association of India. It is a registered trust. It was formed in 1982. Since then she 

has been working relentlessly for writers writing in all the languages and English. She is also involved

with the "Green Mumbai movement. She is the only cookery expert to be featured in numerous 

websites throughout the world. Above all she is a warm person, very friendly and approachable and 

a good human being.

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Mrs. Rita Rao

Abu Dhabi, U.A.E

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