Garima Bhandari
Program Director/Station Manager at Times of Oman- Claim this Profile
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Jignesh Vasavada
Fighter is the first name that comes to mind when it comes to Garima. A fighter, achiever and an ambitious professional. I worked with her when she was the Radio Jockey at MY FM INdore and I used to be National Programming Head. She not only shone with her intelligence but also her determination. No task, at whatever stage was difficult for her. Her networking and connecting abilities were great. Fearlessly she tread into unknown waters and always come out successful. She has perhaps the brightest smile from among the people I have met in all these years. God Bless You Garima, succeed.
Chetan Fernandes
I have worked with Garima for a couple of years and seen her evolve from being just a jock to a creative writer/ producer. She could conceptualize ideas for brands and execute them on air in record time which was the order order of the day. Her commitment to the craft was unquestionable and she proved to be an asset to the company .
Jignesh Vasavada
Fighter is the first name that comes to mind when it comes to Garima. A fighter, achiever and an ambitious professional. I worked with her when she was the Radio Jockey at MY FM INdore and I used to be National Programming Head. She not only shone with her intelligence but also her determination. No task, at whatever stage was difficult for her. Her networking and connecting abilities were great. Fearlessly she tread into unknown waters and always come out successful. She has perhaps the brightest smile from among the people I have met in all these years. God Bless You Garima, succeed.
Chetan Fernandes
I have worked with Garima for a couple of years and seen her evolve from being just a jock to a creative writer/ producer. She could conceptualize ideas for brands and execute them on air in record time which was the order order of the day. Her commitment to the craft was unquestionable and she proved to be an asset to the company .
Jignesh Vasavada
Fighter is the first name that comes to mind when it comes to Garima. A fighter, achiever and an ambitious professional. I worked with her when she was the Radio Jockey at MY FM INdore and I used to be National Programming Head. She not only shone with her intelligence but also her determination. No task, at whatever stage was difficult for her. Her networking and connecting abilities were great. Fearlessly she tread into unknown waters and always come out successful. She has perhaps the brightest smile from among the people I have met in all these years. God Bless You Garima, succeed.
Chetan Fernandes
I have worked with Garima for a couple of years and seen her evolve from being just a jock to a creative writer/ producer. She could conceptualize ideas for brands and execute them on air in record time which was the order order of the day. Her commitment to the craft was unquestionable and she proved to be an asset to the company .
Jignesh Vasavada
Fighter is the first name that comes to mind when it comes to Garima. A fighter, achiever and an ambitious professional. I worked with her when she was the Radio Jockey at MY FM INdore and I used to be National Programming Head. She not only shone with her intelligence but also her determination. No task, at whatever stage was difficult for her. Her networking and connecting abilities were great. Fearlessly she tread into unknown waters and always come out successful. She has perhaps the brightest smile from among the people I have met in all these years. God Bless You Garima, succeed.
Chetan Fernandes
I have worked with Garima for a couple of years and seen her evolve from being just a jock to a creative writer/ producer. She could conceptualize ideas for brands and execute them on air in record time which was the order order of the day. Her commitment to the craft was unquestionable and she proved to be an asset to the company .
Experience
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Times of Oman
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Oman
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Director/Station Manager
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May 2017 - Present
Managed end-to-end responsibilities of a brand new English radio station launch and within 8 months from inception attracted a high percentage of listeners leveraging brand visibility. With extensive knowledge of demographics created show formats, content, time slots scheduling, and navigated through the overall pre-production, production, and on-air broadcasting processes. Key initiatives handled: • Often surpassed business expectation through quality content management and effective talent acquisition &retention approaches • Executed the biggest Eid campaign for both English and Arabic Radio stations • Conceptualized and executed celebrity shows (which include Sharukh Khan in Oman, OCCL Bollywood stars cricket tournament, Nemr Comedy show) • Evaluated projects and ensured that the station complies with the specified regulations • Created effective internal protocols for the employees and nurtured an energetic, enthusiastic, and creative workplace environment Show less
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V3 Media Solutions
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Producer & Radio Presenter
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Apr 2013 - Apr 2017
Responsible for all aspects of the show production from beginning to end for the prime time programs. Generated ideas for interview subjects, listener engagement projects, recurring features, and themed shows that received more attention from the audience. Handled movie promotions, lifestyle shows, and hosted corporate events for large crowds! Responsible for all aspects of the show production from beginning to end for the prime time programs. Generated ideas for interview subjects, listener engagement projects, recurring features, and themed shows that received more attention from the audience. Handled movie promotions, lifestyle shows, and hosted corporate events for large crowds!
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chitra broadcasting corporation pvt ltd
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Team Leader/Program Director – Television, Radio, and Print
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May 2011 - Mar 2013
Managed a team of creative personnel and developed programs for both television and radio that scale regionally and deploy locally. As a creative head, I ensured that all contents are developed and executed to appropriately and effectively represent the program, as well as meet brand objectives. Managed a team of creative personnel and developed programs for both television and radio that scale regionally and deploy locally. As a creative head, I ensured that all contents are developed and executed to appropriately and effectively represent the program, as well as meet brand objectives.
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94.3 MY FM - Synergy Media Entertainment Ltd. - Dainik Bhaskar Group
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India
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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300 - 400 Employee
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Radio Presenter cum Producer- Bhopal & Indore
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Dec 2006 - Apr 2011
Got established as No. 1 Jock of the station as per the survey conducted by ORMAX in July 2010. Show host and producer of prime time shows such as Salaam Indore with a focus on establishing a rapport with the audience thereby accelerating brand visibility. Hosted live events such as CHIMC 5TH excellence in commerce awards, presented Bhaskar genius scholarship awards and holds a track record of conducting live shows for 4 hours (morning/evening). Got established as No. 1 Jock of the station as per the survey conducted by ORMAX in July 2010. Show host and producer of prime time shows such as Salaam Indore with a focus on establishing a rapport with the audience thereby accelerating brand visibility. Hosted live events such as CHIMC 5TH excellence in commerce awards, presented Bhaskar genius scholarship awards and holds a track record of conducting live shows for 4 hours (morning/evening).
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Education
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Institute for Excellence in Higher Education(IEHE),Bhopal(Autonomous)
Graduate in English Literature (Honors), English Literature -
St. Joseph's Convent School, Bhopal
High School