Experience

Connekting Dots India

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

• MarComm Director

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  • Lead a team of communication, marketing, and design professionals • Manage media relations and strategize with media members, influencers, and community leaders. • Identify trends and leverage opportunities within the industry • Design and execute collaborations / partnerships with Tourism boards and Consulates • Partner with TV Channels and OTT Platforms to provide tailor-made exposure to clients. • Lead a team of communication, marketing, and design professionals • Manage media relations and strategize with media members, influencers, and community leaders. • Identify trends and leverage opportunities within the industry • Design and execute collaborations / partnerships with Tourism boards and Consulates • Partner with TV Channels and OTT Platforms to provide tailor-made exposure to clients.



Fika Bombay

• Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Founder

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  • Launched an exclusive menu of tea cakes • Stocked our tea cakes exclusively at Mumbai's leading, luxurious cafe; Coco Café • Collaborated with brands such as Jean Claude Biguine for giveaways • Collaborated with an eclectic mix of personalities to help Fika reach the right audience • Maintained an active Instagram account to drive brand awareness, boost sales, and build and track audience engagement • Launched an exclusive menu of tea cakes • Stocked our tea cakes exclusively at Mumbai's leading, luxurious cafe; Coco Café • Collaborated with brands such as Jean Claude Biguine for giveaways • Collaborated with an eclectic mix of personalities to help Fika reach the right audience • Maintained an active Instagram account to drive brand awareness, boost sales, and build and track audience engagement



Rama Ahuja

• Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Brand Solutions & Communications Strategist

  • Dec 2018 - Nov 2020

  • Business Proposal on behalf of Vijay Jewellers for Ferrari World Abu Dhabi • Conceptualization of luxury brand experiences for the YFLO Chapter of The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Ahmedabad • Content and profile for Catwalk Shoes • Marketing strategy for Moroccan Oil for Jean Claude Biguine Salons • Founder profile and website content for Sarah Todd • Website content and founder profile for FLC Hospitality and FLC Plus • Concept, press release and founder profile for SYN Nightclub, Mumbai • Collaboration for luxury retail pop-up with The Retail Therapy, Ahmedabad Show less



Hubert Burda Media

• Germany
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Editor

  • Jun 2017 - Dec 2018

  • Working in tandem with the business, marketing and sales departments to set the editorial direction of the magazine. • Liaising with like-minded brands and personalities to come on-board as partners/sponsors for signature events • Networking extensively for business development. • Producing quality issues and improving profitability of the company • Representing the publishing house at various exclusive events and platforms • Working in tandem with the business, marketing and sales departments to set the editorial direction of the magazine. • Liaising with like-minded brands and personalities to come on-board as partners/sponsors for signature events • Networking extensively for business development. • Producing quality issues and improving profitability of the company • Representing the publishing house at various exclusive events and platforms



Exposure Media Marketing Pvt. Ltd.

• Contributing Editor

  • Jun 2015 - May 2017

  • Ensuring monthly issues are in accordance to the magazine's editorial vision• Generating ideas for features with writing staff• Editing and re-writing articles, some of which may be rejected or returned to the writer for revision.• Commissioning features and stories from in-house writers or freelancers• Raising the profile of the magazine

• Senior Correspondent

  • May 2013 - May 2015

  • Organization, conceptualization and execution of cover shoots • Reviewing of hotels, spas and restaurants • Interviews with eminent personalities, write-ups and feature stories • Covering press conferences, launches and other PR events • Generating ideas for future stories and features



Freelance Writer & Creative Consultant

• Mumbai Area, India

• Creative Writer

  • Dec 2007 - Feb 2013

  Writing across genres - Food & Beverages: Key pieces - JetWings Magazine: An intro to Japanese cuisine, and selection of best Japanese restaurants in Mumbai - JetWings Magazine: Uncovering the journey and story behind quant Irani cafes in Mumbai Travel/ Blogs: - Mahindra Homestays: Featured stories on Mahindra Homestay properties and their diverse experiences across Rajasthan, Kerela and Punjab. Real Estate: - Hindustan Times: Dassera special featuring top builders in Mumbai and their flagship projects Show less