Elakya Saravanakumar

Hi, my name is Elakya, I’m a second-year medical student and I am running for the role of marketing officer for Ophthalmology Society.

I want to be marketing officer because ophthalmology is a field that excites me, and I want the society to reach as many people as possible. After being a member and follower of the society’s Instagram, I have learnt a lot about the society and feel there are various ways I can elevate the society’s public outreach even more.

As marketing officer, I would design and upload more regular Instagram posts. Something I think would engage the society’s followers, is a weekly informative post about ophthalmology – this could range from fun facts about the eye to information about careers. I also believe getting as much engagement from our Freshers stall would really boost the society. Having an interactive game or activity and getting other societies at the Freshers’ fair to repost with our poster are two simple things that would make a big difference.

My experience of setting up and running my school's alumni association’s Instagram and Twitter account will help me to do this. This involved creating engaging posts as well as promoting the social media pages at various events, which I designed promotional posters for. Having done this, I know being marketing officer is a role in which I will thrive in and put my all into. I would love to be given the opportunity to help the society grow bigger!

Vote for me!