About me
Hi, I’m Ambika
I’m a Digital Creative and Activist. Mainly, I’m a Blogger, Model, and Photographer who is interested in Nature Conservation, Special Needs Advocacy, and Intersectional Feminism.
Portfolio Highlights
Writing, Modeling, and Digital Creative Freelance Work
July 2017 - Present
WRITING: Outside of my academic writing, I have been publishing my writing online through digital platforms since 2017. Most of my work is available on GangesGal.com, through this link: https://www.gangesgal.com/mypersonalblogs
MODELING: I have been modeling since 2017, in the fields of Lifestyle, Fitness, and Outdoor Apparel. My Portfolio is available on this site through this link: https://www.ambikarajyagor.com/modeling
GRAPHIC DESIGN: With experience working through Adobe Suite and Canva, I have utilized my graphic design skills for logos, website development, social media promotional work, and commission work. My Portfolio is available on this site through the following link: https://www.ambikarajyagor.com/graphicdesign
PHOTOGRAPHY: Both my outdoor and product photography have been featured on multiple social media platforms and company websites. My Portfolio is available on this site through the following link: https://www.ambikarajyagor.com/photography
WEB DESIGN: I am a self-taught website creator. In addition to this site, I have created websites for both GangesGal.com and DisabledandOutdoors.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT/CONSULTING: In addition to managing the social media for my personal brand, Ganges Gal®, I have experience managing accounts for DisablednOutdoors, GangesGaldotcom, and HeyyAllyssaPaints. I also serve as a social media consultant for Borderline Millennials.
Notable Work
Co-Founder, Disabled & Outdoors
June 2020 - Present
As a Co-Founder for Disabled & Outdoors, I continue my advocacy work for the Special Needs and Disabled community through the online platform we have created. Originating on Instagram (@DisablednOutdoors), and later expanding to the website I built (www.DisabledandOutdoors.com), DnO is about creating outdoor access for all.
Disabled & Outdoors is a small, independent, BIPOC run organization made by and for the DisablednOutdoors community. Through this platform, our goal to showcase the incredible members of our community and fight for more inclusivity in both the Outdoor Community and Industry.
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Founder, Gangesgal.com
August 2017 - Present
Over the summer of 2017, I launched my personal website and brand for Ganges Gal®. This website, and the following instagram account (@GangesGal) were aimed to document my experiences as a 20-something Indian-American woman. Over the course of the past three years, Ganges Gal® has grown into a platform that includes Self-Care and Wellness tips, Pop Culture guides, Outdoor and Adventure Blogs, and of course, my own personal story-telling.
Through Ganges Gal®, I have also been able to create the online community service platform, “Do Good Things Club.” DGT aims to promote advocacy, community service, and social justice through the belief that anyone can have a positive impact through their efforts— no matter what ability, experiential, or economic background they come from. Do Good Things Club promotes this inclusive belief through an updated calendar of community service events that expand from monetary donations to volunteer event participation. So far, through Ganges Gal®, DGT has raised over $3,000 in monetary donations to Saint Judes Children’s Hospital, Cancer Research at City of Hope, Adopt-a-Family, and various special needs classroom events.
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Brand Marketing manager, Blue Sky Color of Imagination
October 2020- Present
In this role, I analyze market data, manage the brand identity, assist in product development, and manage social and e-commerce platforms for an upcoming brand project. For more information on my current work, please see my Linked In.
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Sales Account Coordinator, Blue Sky Color of Imagination
October 2018 - October 2020
At Blue Sky, I’ve had the opportunity to grow from my initial role as a Sample Designer in Product Development, to my current role as a Sales Account Coordinator. In this role, I analyze sales data, help merchandise and develop sales programs, and perform in-house duties, such as item uploads and content uploads. For more information on my current work, please see my Linked In.
Featured In
My work as a Co-Founder of Disabled & Outdoors has recently been featured in Forbes Women— check it out here
Languages
English
Spanish
Gujurati
Digital SKILLS
Adobe Suite
Microsoft Suite
Squarespace
Shopify
Canva
Experience
Academic Writing
Retail (In-Store)
Retail (E-commerce)
Sales
Marketing
Product Development
Graphic Design
Photography
Content Creation
Interests
Writing/Blogging
Outdoor Photography
Product Photography
Graphic Design
Modeling
Product Development
Business/Sales