Shaili Makwana
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Pooja Jeswani
Shaili is a perfectionist with a clear and methodical approach to her work. She always delivers consistent results on all her projects while taking end-to-end responsibility of all tasks. A warm and approachable person, she has been an excellent mentor and manager. An astute marketing professional with impeccable problem solving and interpersonal skills, Shaili has been an absolute delight to work with.
Saniya Agarwal
Working under Shaili's supervision was a great experience. I have always felt welcomed and motivated around her. She has a profound knowledge of everything she does, from solving complex issues to being open for feedbacks and opinions. Besides possessing interpersonal skills, she maintains great relations with her clients too. Personally, I have got to learn so much under her guidance. Thank you so much for being the best senior, who treats everyone with utmost warmth!
Saurabh Pawar
Shaili is one of the sharpest mind i have ever come across with. Whether it's her presentations or team handling, she is always on point. I have personally witnessed her journey within my organization and have learned a lot from her. She is always open to new ideas, new projects, and steps up when it comes to taking responsibilities. I am sure she will achieve great success. Upwards and Onwards!
Pooja Jeswani
Shaili is a perfectionist with a clear and methodical approach to her work. She always delivers consistent results on all her projects while taking end-to-end responsibility of all tasks. A warm and approachable person, she has been an excellent mentor and manager. An astute marketing professional with impeccable problem solving and interpersonal skills, Shaili has been an absolute delight to work with.
Saniya Agarwal
Working under Shaili's supervision was a great experience. I have always felt welcomed and motivated around her. She has a profound knowledge of everything she does, from solving complex issues to being open for feedbacks and opinions. Besides possessing interpersonal skills, she maintains great relations with her clients too. Personally, I have got to learn so much under her guidance. Thank you so much for being the best senior, who treats everyone with utmost warmth!
Saurabh Pawar
Shaili is one of the sharpest mind i have ever come across with. Whether it's her presentations or team handling, she is always on point. I have personally witnessed her journey within my organization and have learned a lot from her. She is always open to new ideas, new projects, and steps up when it comes to taking responsibilities. I am sure she will achieve great success. Upwards and Onwards!
Pooja Jeswani
Shaili is a perfectionist with a clear and methodical approach to her work. She always delivers consistent results on all her projects while taking end-to-end responsibility of all tasks. A warm and approachable person, she has been an excellent mentor and manager. An astute marketing professional with impeccable problem solving and interpersonal skills, Shaili has been an absolute delight to work with.
Saniya Agarwal
Working under Shaili's supervision was a great experience. I have always felt welcomed and motivated around her. She has a profound knowledge of everything she does, from solving complex issues to being open for feedbacks and opinions. Besides possessing interpersonal skills, she maintains great relations with her clients too. Personally, I have got to learn so much under her guidance. Thank you so much for being the best senior, who treats everyone with utmost warmth!
Saurabh Pawar
Shaili is one of the sharpest mind i have ever come across with. Whether it's her presentations or team handling, she is always on point. I have personally witnessed her journey within my organization and have learned a lot from her. She is always open to new ideas, new projects, and steps up when it comes to taking responsibilities. I am sure she will achieve great success. Upwards and Onwards!
Pooja Jeswani
Shaili is a perfectionist with a clear and methodical approach to her work. She always delivers consistent results on all her projects while taking end-to-end responsibility of all tasks. A warm and approachable person, she has been an excellent mentor and manager. An astute marketing professional with impeccable problem solving and interpersonal skills, Shaili has been an absolute delight to work with.
Saniya Agarwal
Working under Shaili's supervision was a great experience. I have always felt welcomed and motivated around her. She has a profound knowledge of everything she does, from solving complex issues to being open for feedbacks and opinions. Besides possessing interpersonal skills, she maintains great relations with her clients too. Personally, I have got to learn so much under her guidance. Thank you so much for being the best senior, who treats everyone with utmost warmth!
Saurabh Pawar
Shaili is one of the sharpest mind i have ever come across with. Whether it's her presentations or team handling, she is always on point. I have personally witnessed her journey within my organization and have learned a lot from her. She is always open to new ideas, new projects, and steps up when it comes to taking responsibilities. I am sure she will achieve great success. Upwards and Onwards!
Credentials
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Hootsuite Platform Certification
Hootsuite AcademySep, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Google Ads Search Certification
GoogleOct, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Canadian Marketing Association
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Canada
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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CMA NXT Brand Ambassador
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Sep 2023 - Present
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Schulich Marketing Association (SMA)
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Canada
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Director of Operations
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Sep 2023 - Present
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Schulich Advanced Strategy Club - SASC
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Canada
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Corporate Relations
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Sep 2023 - Present
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Back Benchers Digital
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India
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Strategist
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May 2021 - Present
Assisting small-businesses and digital creators to achieve their business goals by harnessing the power of digital media. Client Industries (Brands): Real Estate, Health & Fitness, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Finance, Legal, Entertainment Digital Creators Portfolio: Doctors, Dancers Assisting small-businesses and digital creators to achieve their business goals by harnessing the power of digital media. Client Industries (Brands): Real Estate, Health & Fitness, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Finance, Legal, Entertainment Digital Creators Portfolio: Doctors, Dancers
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Schbang
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India
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Brand Solutions Lead
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Apr 2023 - Aug 2023
Key Accounts: American Tourister India, Finolex Pipes Led a team of 4 people to work on online and offline brand experience strategy for Finolex Pipes and American Tourister from the agency side. • Surpassed campaign KPIs by 15% by leading the activation of the campaign ‘Born to Cross Boundaries’ for American Tourister through social media and influencer marketing, digital innovations, and TVCs. • Supervised the launch of a brand tagline for one of India’s Top 10 Pipes brands (B2B) –… Show more Key Accounts: American Tourister India, Finolex Pipes Led a team of 4 people to work on online and offline brand experience strategy for Finolex Pipes and American Tourister from the agency side. • Surpassed campaign KPIs by 15% by leading the activation of the campaign ‘Born to Cross Boundaries’ for American Tourister through social media and influencer marketing, digital innovations, and TVCs. • Supervised the launch of a brand tagline for one of India’s Top 10 Pipes brands (B2B) – Finolex Pipes through market research and digital activations to increase brand awareness and increase conversions.
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Senior Solutions Strategist
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Apr 2022 - Mar 2023
Key Accounts: Nature’s Basket, Tata Salt (By Tata Consumer Products Limited), Simple Skincare India (Hindustan Unilever), American Tourister India Spearheaded client interactions and executed tactical marketing strategies for key accounts. • Won a pitch for American Tourister by leading the marketing strategy plan and closely working with the Creative, Influencer, SEO and Media teams to streamline marketing efforts. • Supervised the social media content creation for the UK’s premier… Show more Key Accounts: Nature’s Basket, Tata Salt (By Tata Consumer Products Limited), Simple Skincare India (Hindustan Unilever), American Tourister India Spearheaded client interactions and executed tactical marketing strategies for key accounts. • Won a pitch for American Tourister by leading the marketing strategy plan and closely working with the Creative, Influencer, SEO and Media teams to streamline marketing efforts. • Supervised the social media content creation for the UK’s premier skincare brand - Simple Skincare in India through shoot-based reel videos, influencer marketing tactics, and a YouTube series, achieving 100% KPI's for key social media success metrics.
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Integrated Solutions Strategist
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May 2021 - Mar 2022
Key Account: Nature's Basket Executed integrated marketing strategies for Nature’s Basket, one of India’s largest gourmet retailers. • Contributed to the copywriting of social media posts for Nature’s Basket that won ‘The Most Admired Gourmet Retailer on Digital Media’ award by India Food Forum. • Oversaw the content performance for Nature’s Basket that boosted social media engagement rate by 3-5% . • Achieved organic features on PR publications like Social Samosa, Mad over… Show more Key Account: Nature's Basket Executed integrated marketing strategies for Nature’s Basket, one of India’s largest gourmet retailers. • Contributed to the copywriting of social media posts for Nature’s Basket that won ‘The Most Admired Gourmet Retailer on Digital Media’ award by India Food Forum. • Oversaw the content performance for Nature’s Basket that boosted social media engagement rate by 3-5% . • Achieved organic features on PR publications like Social Samosa, Mad over Marketing with an average following of 400K for topical and moment marketing posts and activations. • Handled the online response management for Nature’s Basket using personalized communication strategy that increased customer satisfaction.
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Nivi’s Sweet Passions
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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Founder & Baker
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Oct 2021 - Aug 2023
Channelling my love and creativity for baking with Nivi’s Sweet Passions - a small business in remembrance of my grandma who always inspired me to do the best and shared the best kitchen secrets with me! • Administered weekly bake sales and pop-up stalls at corporate events and exhibitions by baking and management, leading to a revenue growth of 10%. • Accomplished an increase in Instagram engagement rate from 1.5% to 4.5% by leveraging Reels. Channelling my love and creativity for baking with Nivi’s Sweet Passions - a small business in remembrance of my grandma who always inspired me to do the best and shared the best kitchen secrets with me! • Administered weekly bake sales and pop-up stalls at corporate events and exhibitions by baking and management, leading to a revenue growth of 10%. • Accomplished an increase in Instagram engagement rate from 1.5% to 4.5% by leveraging Reels.
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House of D'oro
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India
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing & Content Strategist
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Feb 2021 - May 2021
Aided the digital marketing strategies for House of D'oro - a premium jewellery brand that sells handcrafted jewellery curated by skilled women artisans • Streamlined website development plan to enhance UI/UX which fostered increased website visitors and sales. • Crafted campaigns with an IMC approach to increase online and in-store sales. • Executed end-to-end social media marketing strategy that increased engagement rate from 1.5% to 5% on Instagram. Aided the digital marketing strategies for House of D'oro - a premium jewellery brand that sells handcrafted jewellery curated by skilled women artisans • Streamlined website development plan to enhance UI/UX which fostered increased website visitors and sales. • Crafted campaigns with an IMC approach to increase online and in-store sales. • Executed end-to-end social media marketing strategy that increased engagement rate from 1.5% to 5% on Instagram.
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World Youth Council
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India
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Media Intern
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Jun 2020 - Jul 2020
• Volunteered for the “Teach your Talent” campaign by creating marketing collaterals to support the education of underprivileged children • Volunteered for the “Teach your Talent” campaign by creating marketing collaterals to support the education of underprivileged children
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InnerChef
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India
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Food & Beverages
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development and Market Place Intern
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May 2019 - Jun 2019
As a Business Development and Market Place intern at InnerChef, a cloud-kitchen, I was in a rotational program to learn and explore the Brand Management, Operations and Business Development verticals of the business • Worked closely with the City Head and CEO in Operations Management, food testing and trial processes, inventory management and supply chain management. •Worked with the brand manager of the category “Indulge”: in-house and outsource inventory and product management, brand… Show more As a Business Development and Market Place intern at InnerChef, a cloud-kitchen, I was in a rotational program to learn and explore the Brand Management, Operations and Business Development verticals of the business • Worked closely with the City Head and CEO in Operations Management, food testing and trial processes, inventory management and supply chain management. •Worked with the brand manager of the category “Indulge”: in-house and outsource inventory and product management, brand building activities on social media, internal brand communications. Show less As a Business Development and Market Place intern at InnerChef, a cloud-kitchen, I was in a rotational program to learn and explore the Brand Management, Operations and Business Development verticals of the business • Worked closely with the City Head and CEO in Operations Management, food testing and trial processes, inventory management and supply chain management. •Worked with the brand manager of the category “Indulge”: in-house and outsource inventory and product management, brand… Show more As a Business Development and Market Place intern at InnerChef, a cloud-kitchen, I was in a rotational program to learn and explore the Brand Management, Operations and Business Development verticals of the business • Worked closely with the City Head and CEO in Operations Management, food testing and trial processes, inventory management and supply chain management. •Worked with the brand manager of the category “Indulge”: in-house and outsource inventory and product management, brand building activities on social media, internal brand communications. Show less
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Education
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Schulich School of Business - York University
Master of Marketing (MMKG), Marketing -
SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General -
R. A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics
Junior College, Commerce