Vani Khurana
Business Director - Public Relations at United Media Services (UMS)- Claim this Profile
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Claire Leow
I had the pleasure of working with Vani, whose professionalism and counsel was level and sharp. She was always clear, concise and unwavering in providing honest advice and direction. She was helpful in her research and creative in content creation, consistent in client servicing briefs, always in line with global narratives and strategy. I found her to be a doer, passionate in her job and enthusiastic in her approach, and displayed integrity and pride in her work. It was easy working with her, and getting results without fuss. Her client focus was obvious and she’s an asset to any team. I watch her career with interest.
Reegal Ranjan
I haven't worked with Vani directly as she was a peer in the organisation but have seen her ‘can do’ attitude towards client campaigns. Vani was known and appreciated for her content writing, planning and ideation. She was a good team leader as was seen in the team’s high retention and growth chart. As a part of the senior team at Weber Shandwick, Vani successfully delivered Pr and social media campaigns which supported the brand’s marketing functions. Vani is always keen to learn and believes in growing with the organisation.
Claire Leow
I had the pleasure of working with Vani, whose professionalism and counsel was level and sharp. She was always clear, concise and unwavering in providing honest advice and direction. She was helpful in her research and creative in content creation, consistent in client servicing briefs, always in line with global narratives and strategy. I found her to be a doer, passionate in her job and enthusiastic in her approach, and displayed integrity and pride in her work. It was easy working with her, and getting results without fuss. Her client focus was obvious and she’s an asset to any team. I watch her career with interest.
Reegal Ranjan
I haven't worked with Vani directly as she was a peer in the organisation but have seen her ‘can do’ attitude towards client campaigns. Vani was known and appreciated for her content writing, planning and ideation. She was a good team leader as was seen in the team’s high retention and growth chart. As a part of the senior team at Weber Shandwick, Vani successfully delivered Pr and social media campaigns which supported the brand’s marketing functions. Vani is always keen to learn and believes in growing with the organisation.
Claire Leow
I had the pleasure of working with Vani, whose professionalism and counsel was level and sharp. She was always clear, concise and unwavering in providing honest advice and direction. She was helpful in her research and creative in content creation, consistent in client servicing briefs, always in line with global narratives and strategy. I found her to be a doer, passionate in her job and enthusiastic in her approach, and displayed integrity and pride in her work. It was easy working with her, and getting results without fuss. Her client focus was obvious and she’s an asset to any team. I watch her career with interest.
Reegal Ranjan
I haven't worked with Vani directly as she was a peer in the organisation but have seen her ‘can do’ attitude towards client campaigns. Vani was known and appreciated for her content writing, planning and ideation. She was a good team leader as was seen in the team’s high retention and growth chart. As a part of the senior team at Weber Shandwick, Vani successfully delivered Pr and social media campaigns which supported the brand’s marketing functions. Vani is always keen to learn and believes in growing with the organisation.
Claire Leow
I had the pleasure of working with Vani, whose professionalism and counsel was level and sharp. She was always clear, concise and unwavering in providing honest advice and direction. She was helpful in her research and creative in content creation, consistent in client servicing briefs, always in line with global narratives and strategy. I found her to be a doer, passionate in her job and enthusiastic in her approach, and displayed integrity and pride in her work. It was easy working with her, and getting results without fuss. Her client focus was obvious and she’s an asset to any team. I watch her career with interest.
Reegal Ranjan
I haven't worked with Vani directly as she was a peer in the organisation but have seen her ‘can do’ attitude towards client campaigns. Vani was known and appreciated for her content writing, planning and ideation. She was a good team leader as was seen in the team’s high retention and growth chart. As a part of the senior team at Weber Shandwick, Vani successfully delivered Pr and social media campaigns which supported the brand’s marketing functions. Vani is always keen to learn and believes in growing with the organisation.
Experience
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United Media Services (UMS)
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Director - Public Relations
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Apr 2022 - Present
Presently leading the PR division at Oman's leading integrated communications consultancy. Heading a team of experineced PR professionals, with content competencies in both English and Arabic, I am responsible for driving growth of the PR business, act as strategic lead for all clients, oversee key deliveries, and ensure seamless operations across various scopes. I have successfully led the expansion of the PR business including the PR team, and continue to do so under an able leadership. Our key clients span across the banking & finance, oil & gas, FMCG, travel & hospitality, and manufacturing industry, among others. Show less
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Director for PR Services
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Sep 2020 - Jun 2022
Presently leading the PR division at Oman's leading integrated communications consultancy. Heading a team of experineced PR professionals, with content competencies in both English and Arabic, I am responsible for driving growth of the PR business, act as strategic lead for all clients, oversee key deliveries, and ensure seamless operations across various scopes. I have successfully led the expansion of the PR business including the PR team, and continue to do so under an able leadership.
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Self Employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Professional Freelancer
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Jun 2019 - Sep 2020
Freelance Consultant: Internal & External Communications; Content Strategy & Execution; Brand Reputation management; Social Media/ Digital Marketing; PR Currently consulting for Oman's leading travel agency Consulting for Destination Oman magazine Freelance Consultant: Internal & External Communications; Content Strategy & Execution; Brand Reputation management; Social Media/ Digital Marketing; PR Currently consulting for Oman's leading travel agency Consulting for Destination Oman magazine
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First Partners Communications
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United Kingdom
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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Principal Consultant, Head - Consumer Practice
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Dec 2017 - May 2019
Content Strategy, Planning and execution, client servicing, building and managing CEO equity in media Key Account(s): Rolls-Royce India & South Asia, Lenskart, Danone/ Nutricia, Dalmia Bharat Cement Ltd., FunFoods by Dr. Oetker • Primarily responsible for leading and growing the consumer practice in the company • Leading and driving all aspects of a client relationship and core servicing team • Planning, strategy, content, media relations and client servicing Content Strategy, Planning and execution, client servicing, building and managing CEO equity in media Key Account(s): Rolls-Royce India & South Asia, Lenskart, Danone/ Nutricia, Dalmia Bharat Cement Ltd., FunFoods by Dr. Oetker • Primarily responsible for leading and growing the consumer practice in the company • Leading and driving all aspects of a client relationship and core servicing team • Planning, strategy, content, media relations and client servicing
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Account Director
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Apr 2016 - Nov 2017
Currently heading a team of 4 people on a set of consumer clients across Lifestyle, Fashion, Travel & Hospitality domains Currently heading a team of 4 people on a set of consumer clients across Lifestyle, Fashion, Travel & Hospitality domains
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Weber Shandwick
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Manager - Client Servicing
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Aug 2015 - Mar 2016
Planning and strategy, media relations, press documents, spokesperson documents, media conferences Planning and strategy, media relations, press documents, spokesperson documents, media conferences
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DEVRIES GLOBAL
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Manager
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Mar 2014 - Jul 2015
Devries Global is a consumer lifestyle PR/ communications firm. As a part of the client servicing team, I am responsible for leading and driving all aspects of a client relationship and account team. As a senior manager, I direct and lead multiple projects and team members, recommend programs and activities that align to clients’ goals, mentor team members and provide inputs on appropriate account staffing. Senior Account Managers are actively engaged with new business development, strategic program planning, presentation development and fee estimates. Show less
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Group Account Manager
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Apr 2013 - Mar 2014
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Account Manager - Client Servicing
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Dec 2010 - Apr 2013
Analyzing media perception for the brand and developing and executing strategy to create positive imageHandling annual results, releases disseminations, regional press conferences and media interactionsEnsure media mileage for all the brands through constant appearance in the top media in the countryContent development including drafting of Press Releases, Concept Notes, Articles and advertorialsMedia training of the company's key spokesperson
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Turner International India
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India
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Construction
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100 - 200 Employee
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Public Relations
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Jul 2010 - Feb 2011
A part of the corporate communications team...responsible for internal and external communications A part of the corporate communications team...responsible for internal and external communications
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Public Relations - Client Servicing
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Apr 2007 - Jul 2010
Analyzing media perception for the brand and developing and executing strategy to create positive imageHandling annual results, releases disseminations, regional press conferences and media interactionsEnsure media mileage for all the brands through constant appearance in the top media in the countryContent development including drafting of Press Releases, Concept Notes, Articles and advertorialsMedia training of the company's key spokesperson
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Sr. Account Supervisor
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Apr 2007 - Jul 2010
Analyzing media perception for the brand and developing and executing strategy to create positive imageHandling annual results, releases disseminations, regional press conferences and media interactionsEnsure media mileage for all the brands through constant appearance in the top media in the countryContent development including drafting of Press Releases, Concept Notes, Articles and advertorialsMedia training of the company's key spokesperson
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Sr. Account Supervisor
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Apr 2007 - Jul 2010
Client ServicingCurrently working on clients in Healthcare and Pharma, Media and entertainment - MSD India (Merck Pharmaceuticals); Baxter India; The Ozone Pharmaceuticals (Nomarks crème); Discovery ChannelWorking on projects like - Harvard Business School; USAID - promotion of child health and hygiene, book reviews for Anirban Mukherjee's "Love, a rather bad idea.."Clients handled in the past- Dabur Foods (Real and Activ juices); Dabur Health Supplements (Chyawanprash, Honey and Glucose); SBI Card; Futurebrands (Brands & Consultancy profiling); Apollo Hospitals Group; Apollo DKV Health InsuranceWorked on projects like launch of Guangzhou Asian Games in India; Harvard Business School; USAID - promotion of contraceptives and reproductive health services in IndiaProvide strategic inputs for new business developmentCrisis Management for Apollo Hospitals, MSD India, SBI Card and DaburCrisis Handling and management for Harvard's Prof Palepu who happened to be one of the independent directors on the board of Satyam ComputersConstant Media Audit for any new launches on all clientsCelebrity management for Dabur and USAID including Tie-upsHandling media relations for the corporate and their brandsCreate positive brand identity of the brandsAnalyzing media perception for the brand and developing and executing strategy to create positive imageHandling annual results, releases disseminations, regional press conferences and media interactionsEnsure media mileage for all the brands through constant appearance in the top media in the countryContent development including drafting of Press Releases, Concept Notes, Articles and advertorialsMedia training of the company's key spokespersonExtensive traveling throughout India for conducting media interviews and Press Events Show less
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Gargi College
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India
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Visiting faculty
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Sep 2007 - Jan 2008
their Certificate course in Advertising and Public Relations; 2 hour lecture every Saturday on the basics of Advertising, marketing, Brand management and Public Relations their Certificate course in Advertising and Public Relations; 2 hour lecture every Saturday on the basics of Advertising, marketing, Brand management and Public Relations
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Education
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2006 - 2007
Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi
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Gargi College, University of Delhi
B. Com (Hons.) (2003, 2006 -
1993 - 2003
Blue Bells School, New Delhi
H.S.C. (C.B.S.E.) Commerce, 2003
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