Experience

Aarohan Communications

• India
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Head

  • Jul 2018 - Present

• Manager Operations

  • Nov 2013 - Present

  CORE RESPONSIBILITIES• Responsible for smooth operation of various processes that contributes to growth of all the departments & organization• Responsible for driving the growth of the company by introducing known clients to the GSI’s management• Generating new business• Reviving old clients• Overseeing the lab functioning and assure efficient and timely services of the goods/certs to the client• Liaise with trade bodies on different matters ( like compiling documents, filling FTP, opening offices at new locations, handle RJC audit successfully, register member under JVC etc)• Responsible for handling important & new clients. Understanding & addressing their concern by providing solution• Conceptualized, planned and executed GSI’s first ever participation at the IIJW Show to explore and create awareness in the Gems & jewelry industry.• Engineered GSI’s participation at Dubai show and other trade shows to create awareness of GSI’s Lab and Education services. • Responsible for opening new branches: by identifying office space, and making it operational , generating business Show less


Jewel Trendz Pvt. Ltd.
• Project Head

  • Feb 2016 - Present
• Manager - BD

  • 2013 - 2013

  CORE RESPONSIBILITIES • Responsible for driving the growth of the company by generating new business opportunities. • Work closely with team to identify the potential clients • Liaised with external agencies & clients CORE RESPONSIBILITIES • Responsible for driving the growth of the company by generating new business opportunities. • Work closely with team to identify the potential clients • Liaised with external agencies & clients



GIA India Laboratory Pvt. Ltd

• India
• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager Operations

  • Apr 2010 - Aug 2012

• Operations Manager

  • Apr 2010 - Aug 2012

  CORE RESPONSIBILITIESInstitute Operations • Planned and scheduled training classes in India and Abroad (Middle East &S.Africa). This included preparing the class schedule, instructor selection & instructor’s itinerary, pricing, and the logistics of moving the course material & Gem stones movement to successfully conduct the classes.• Interfaced with all departments Admissions-Accounts-Administration-Logistics-Marketing- Business Development – Corporate Communication to facilitate information flow and to promote GIA India/Lab awareness.• Organized graduation day at the end of every batch completion. • Successfully executed the internship initiative.Trade • Planned and executed GIA’s participation at the Times Education Career fair which took place in 15 cities across India, with the purpose of creating awareness in the non-trading (jewellery) sector.• Conceptualized, planned and executed GIA’s first ever participation at the IIJW Show to explore and create opportunities for Jewelry Design students in the Gems & jewelry industry.• Engineered GIA’s participation at IIJS and other trade shows across India to create awareness of GIA’s Lab and Education services. Show less



Rio Tinto Diamonds

• Mining

• Project Coordinator

  • Sep 2009 - Feb 2010

  CORE RESPONSIBILITIES • Laid the groundwork for Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) standards and policy in diamond cutting facilities in rural areas. Visited approximately 80 diamond cutting facilities in Saurashtra and presented my findings & observations. • Organize seminars and workshops to educate and create awareness of QHSE in the unorganized sector. • Was instrumental in promoting the 20th anniversary of Argyle’s presence in India –with the media, trade and industry. Show less



Rio Tinto India

• India
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Officer

  • Oct 2008 - Aug 2009

  CORE RESPONSIBILITIES HR • Successfully unified payroll management for all business units and their respective personnel. • Handled all recruitments across business units (including specialized skilled personnel like crane operator for the Bunder project). Took care of all the induction and training formalities. • Re launched the “speak out” initiative, a transparent system to help employees report on any violation of company policy. • Took active role in employee welfare. To mention a few - was instrumental in extending the health checkup facility to Rio Tinto Diamonds and Rio Tinto India. Organized insurance seminars across Rio Tinto offices in India to help employees understand their medical privileges. Conducted employee welfare activities like annual day, sports day and major festivals etc. • To celebrate the completion of an important stage in the Bunder Project developed souvenirs to felicitate the team. Communication • Helped roll out the “One Rio” brand in all business units across India. • Handled the deliverables for company sponsored event in Kolkata which included local advertisement and branding. Show less

• Marketing Officer

  • Jan 2002 - Sep 2008

  CORE RESPONSIBILITIES • Assisted on marketing strategies and executed the same to promote RTD profile products such as IADC, Occasion and BEM. • Liaised with external agencies to conduct market research and promoteChampagne Diamonds in India. • Liaised with company counterparts in US, Perth, Antwerp and UK - for Champagne Diamond promotion, promotional material and other support activities in India & US • Successfully implemented the IADC program, by finalizing the program components along with the costs. • Planned and executed B2B & B2C trade shows ( IIJS, JCK New Delhi, Timeless Jewels, Vivah, Indo US Business Development meet, Mines to Market conference ) • Interfaced with GJEPC for statistical information on the industry to provide market intelligence and support to the Sales & Marketing team. Also liaised with BEM certified Jewellery Manufactures for export performance figures to help Customer & Support advisor. Additional Responsibilities& Key Achievements • Handled Administration, HR and finance activities for IRO. As part of administration undertook the refurbishment of the entire Mumbai office. • Successfully executed the IMME exhibition on behalf of Rio Tinto India and Rio Tinto Exploration. • To facilitate a Champagne Diamond photo shoot - organized the export & import of Champagne Diamond Jewellery to Australia in very short time. • Organized photo shoots and interviews of key industry leaders for a Rio Tinto Documentary film on the Indian Diamond Industry. • Successfully obtained permission from the RBI to change the company name form “Argyle Diamonds” to “Rio Tinto Diamonds”. This was achieved in a short time of two weeks. Show less



Rio Tinto Diamonds (Argyle Diamonds)

• Senior Administration Officer

  • Jan 1996 - Dec 2001

  • My primary role was to provide assistance to IRO manager in all her activities. • During this tenure organized Argyle Diamonds, Ashton Mining and RTZ CRA delegates visit to India. • Supervised and executed all office policies and procedures in multiple departments. Key among them was HR, Finance and Marketing. • My primary role was to provide assistance to IRO manager in all her activities. • During this tenure organized Argyle Diamonds, Ashton Mining and RTZ CRA delegates visit to India. • Supervised and executed all office policies and procedures in multiple departments. Key among them was HR, Finance and Marketing.


EXTERIOR INTERIOR INDIA PVT LTD (MADRAS)
• Counselor & Administration Officer

  • Dec 1994 - Apr 1995

CMC (MADRAS)
• Trainee

  • Jun 1994 - Nov 1994

Citibank India
• India
• Banking
• Trainee

  • Feb 1994 - May 1994