Dean Lobo | Communications Professional

What colleagues say

KATY FAHIMI-MANZARI

Manager, Volunteer & Intern Resources, TIFF

Dean’s assistance with duties such as directing patrons, providing ticketing/seating support, and offering welcoming, professional customer service ensured a great festival experience for our patrons. His commitment and diligence was greatly appreciated by our staff.

~ September 2018. Katie managed Dean during TIFF 2018

ANNA MATTHEWS

Team Leader, Scholastic Canada Ltd

One of our representatives took a call and had trouble handling it; the customer was not understanding. Dean offered to take over the call without being asked and assured the customer the issue will be looked into right away. Dean truly went above and beyond.

~ September 2018. Anna managed Dean

Nuzhat Aziz

Editor, Pune Times, The Times of India

Dean is a prolific writer who has reported for beats including current affairs, LGBTQ, culture, and human rights. His keen news sense and editing skills have helped him evolve as a reporter. Dean holds the fort even under pressure and ensures that he adds value to his stories.

~ June 2018. Nuzhat was Dean's managing editor

ANJUNA MENON

Founder and CEO at PhenoMenon Consulting and Film School

It was a pleasure to design the Media Studies curriculum with him; he brings a strong theoretical background as well as his practical and industry experiences to his work. The students thoroughly enjoyed his lessons. He is also able to consider and see value in others' points of view while working in a team.

~ May 2018. Anjuna was senior to Dean at Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts but didn't manage directly

HARSHVARDHAN SHAHI

Freelance journalist

While reporting for The Times of India, I was able to learn something new from Dean every week through our interactions and the guidance that he gave me. He encouraged me to broaden my outlook and come up with better story ideas.

~ April 2018. Harshvardhan reported to Dean

RYAN PEPPIN

Chief Copy Editor, PUNE TIMES, The Times of India

Dean has not only proven himself capable of delivering consistently but also, on several occasions, surpassed expectations with quality journalism and his skill as a writer. Among his key professional skills, is an eye for detail, that rendered him indispensable to the editorial desk. By nature, he is both empathetic and extremely patient - qualities that have contributed immensely to his being the most liked person on the floor.

~ April 2018. Ryan managed Dean