About me

Motivated, passionate communications professional well-versed in producing both branded content and live broadcast moments. Ex-media agency, currently working as a producer and presenter at Reprezent radio. I also host my own radio show on The Beat London 103.6FM.

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• Any Biz Development or Brand Partnership needs? Let's talk. info@basakerten.com.
• We're looking for 4 super talented, exciting up and coming RnB + Hiphop artists for a live night with a special brand in East London.
• If you, or anyone you know loves the world of radio and broadcasting - get in touch. We have new volunteer spots available!

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Projects

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  Small Axe Interview (Shaun Parkes / Mangrove)We caught up with Shaun Parkes one of the stars of the highly anticipated Small Axe Series. We discuss what it was like working with Academy award-winning director Steve Mcqueen. the importance of working with a British Caribbean director and predominantly British Caribbean / African cast to tell this story. experiences of Carnival and more.
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  In Conversation with The Dots founder Pip Jamieson x #TheSocialJoin me as I sit down with the brilliant female CEO and founder Pip Jamieson, who founded this very website! We discuss all things entrepreneurship, creativity, and personalized algorithms to encourage a kinder world. Tune in below!
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  #BahamasStrong - an evening of live music for the victims of Hurricane DorianMy partner and I organised a fundraiser evening to support the victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. We were able to leverage our existing networks to have a host of spoken word artists, MCs and musicians kindly offer their talents for the night. As a result of these efforts, we were able to raise £5.5K for the Bahamas arm of Rotary International which were supporting the on the ground efforts at the time. A big thanks to our friends at The Looking Glass Cocktail Club for supporting
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  In Conversation with EJDER on #TheSocialI recently sat down to talk to EJDER founder, Simon Suphandagli, and photographer Bruno Gabriel. We delved into the brand's beginnings, social activism, values they've held onto throughout the journey. Check out the full interview below!
• In Conversation with Uzma Mohamedali on #TheSocialI caught up with comms expert Uzma Mohamedali on my show, #TheSocial on the Beat London 1036. We spoke through all things race in the workplace. It might be one of my favorite ever conversations!
• Basak Presents: Protoje x PG in ConversationI produced a session on behalf of Shabba party, where Reprezent Radio presenter Pharaoh G sat down with Jamaican superstar Protoje, ahead of Jamaican independence day celebrations.

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Work history

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Communications and Events ProducerMolo Finance
Jan 2019London, United KingdomFull Time
Broadcast Content ProducerReprezent Radio
Jan 201949 Brixton Station Rd, Brixton, London SW9 8PQ, UKFull Time

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Skills

• Marketing
• Ceative Writing
• Presenting
• Radio Presenting
• Brand Activation
• Pubic Speaking
• Emotional Intelligence
• Effective Communication
• Copywriting
• Brand Marketing

Education

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BA Political ScienceThe City University of New York, Hunter College
Jan 2015 - Jun 2016New York, United States
BA Political ScienceQueen Mary University of London
Jan 2014 - Jun 2017London, United Kingdom