Experience

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• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Specialist

  • Mar 2019 - Present



Conde Nast Traveller India

• Mumbai Area, India

• Project Intern

  • Nov 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Interned with the editorial team of the leading travel and lifestyle magazine Conde Nast Traveller India • Coordinated Readers Travel Awards (RTA) 2018 and Top Restaurant Awards (TRA) 2018, the two leading properties of the magazine • Conceptualised and created the AV scripts for Conde Nast Traveller Top Restaurant Awards and for various category winners of Top Restaurant Awards • Fact checked stories/articles for publication • Published two articles, one each for the web (‘No… Show more • Interned with the editorial team of the leading travel and lifestyle magazine Conde Nast Traveller India • Coordinated Readers Travel Awards (RTA) 2018 and Top Restaurant Awards (TRA) 2018, the two leading properties of the magazine • Conceptualised and created the AV scripts for Conde Nast Traveller Top Restaurant Awards and for various category winners of Top Restaurant Awards • Fact checked stories/articles for publication • Published two articles, one each for the web (‘No selfie zones at tourist places’) and magazine (‘Room with a view’) for the April-May issue Show less • Interned with the editorial team of the leading travel and lifestyle magazine Conde Nast Traveller India • Coordinated Readers Travel Awards (RTA) 2018 and Top Restaurant Awards (TRA) 2018, the two leading properties of the magazine • Conceptualised and created the AV scripts for Conde Nast Traveller Top Restaurant Awards and for various category winners of Top Restaurant Awards • Fact checked stories/articles for publication • Published two articles, one each for the web (‘No… Show more • Interned with the editorial team of the leading travel and lifestyle magazine Conde Nast Traveller India • Coordinated Readers Travel Awards (RTA) 2018 and Top Restaurant Awards (TRA) 2018, the two leading properties of the magazine • Conceptualised and created the AV scripts for Conde Nast Traveller Top Restaurant Awards and for various category winners of Top Restaurant Awards • Fact checked stories/articles for publication • Published two articles, one each for the web (‘No selfie zones at tourist places’) and magazine (‘Room with a view’) for the April-May issue Show less



Concept Communication

• Mumbai Area, India

• Sr. Vice President

  • Oct 2015 - May 2018

  • Headed one of the Client Services divisions • Provided strategic direction for clients such as Bank of Baroda, Paisalo and C9 • Developed and maintained client relationships • Pursued new business opportunities with existing and potential clients • Oversaw planning and execution of tasks to meet the strategic objectives of the client • Supported and directed the client services team to successfully implement projects • Trained and mentored team members • Headed one of the Client Services divisions • Provided strategic direction for clients such as Bank of Baroda, Paisalo and C9 • Developed and maintained client relationships • Pursued new business opportunities with existing and potential clients • Oversaw planning and execution of tasks to meet the strategic objectives of the client • Supported and directed the client services team to successfully implement projects • Trained and mentored team members



Sanctuary Asia

• India
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Sep 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Responsible for advertising sales and revenue generation • Coordinated the branding and hospitality aspects of the Sanctuary Asia Wildlife Awards 2013 • Responsible for advertising sales and revenue generation • Coordinated the branding and hospitality aspects of the Sanctuary Asia Wildlife Awards 2013



Think WhyNot

• Mumbai Area, India

• Associate Vice President

  • Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  • Headed the Client Services division comprising a team of client servicing executives, providing guidance and mentorship • Worked on above- and below-the-line communication for clients such as IndiaFirst Life Insurance with focus on digital media • Headed the Client Services division comprising a team of client servicing executives, providing guidance and mentorship • Worked on above- and below-the-line communication for clients such as IndiaFirst Life Insurance with focus on digital media



Network Advtg.

• Mumbai Area, India

• Client Services Director

  • Oct 2010 - Dec 2012

  • Headed a team of client servicing executives • Collaborated with internal and client teams to ensure that the performance and delivery targets are consistently met • Worked extensively with the Creative and Media teams • Clients: HDFC Home Loans, Sterling Holidays, Charagh Din • Headed a team of client servicing executives • Collaborated with internal and client teams to ensure that the performance and delivery targets are consistently met • Worked extensively with the Creative and Media teams • Clients: HDFC Home Loans, Sterling Holidays, Charagh Din



Bates PanGulf - The Big Idea

• Dubai, UAE

• Account Director

  • Apr 2008 - Sep 2009

  • Headed a team of client servicing executives • Worked closely with the Creative team for timely delivery of projects • Clients: Sobha Developers, Redington Gulf FZE • Key deliverables: Above-the-line communication for Sobha Developers, new product launches and promo-led communication for HP, Acer, I-mate and Western Digital for Redington • Headed a team of client servicing executives • Worked closely with the Creative team for timely delivery of projects • Clients: Sobha Developers, Redington Gulf FZE • Key deliverables: Above-the-line communication for Sobha Developers, new product launches and promo-led communication for HP, Acer, I-mate and Western Digital for Redington



R K SWAMY Limited (Formerly R K Swamy Private Limited)

• Advertising Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Account Manager / Account Supervisor / Sr. Account Executive / Account Executive

  • Apr 1998 - Feb 2008

  • Developed and implemented the communication strategy and advertising operations for a wide array of clients • Clients: Raymond, Hawkins, Bayer, FedEx, Pepsi Foods (Mangola and Lemonade), GE Consumer Finance • Key deliverables: Creation of preference for Raymond Textiles for young males for their sartorial needs, launch of product ranges under Raymond Textiles, repositioning strategy for The Raymond Shop, communication strategy for launch of Raymond Apparel. Above- and below-the-line… Show more • Developed and implemented the communication strategy and advertising operations for a wide array of clients • Clients: Raymond, Hawkins, Bayer, FedEx, Pepsi Foods (Mangola and Lemonade), GE Consumer Finance • Key deliverables: Creation of preference for Raymond Textiles for young males for their sartorial needs, launch of product ranges under Raymond Textiles, repositioning strategy for The Raymond Shop, communication strategy for launch of Raymond Apparel. Above- and below-the-line communication for Hawkins Cooker and Cookware. Communication strategies for Baygon brands, data sharing and learning’s with global BBDO offices Show less • Developed and implemented the communication strategy and advertising operations for a wide array of clients • Clients: Raymond, Hawkins, Bayer, FedEx, Pepsi Foods (Mangola and Lemonade), GE Consumer Finance • Key deliverables: Creation of preference for Raymond Textiles for young males for their sartorial needs, launch of product ranges under Raymond Textiles, repositioning strategy for The Raymond Shop, communication strategy for launch of Raymond Apparel. Above- and below-the-line… Show more • Developed and implemented the communication strategy and advertising operations for a wide array of clients • Clients: Raymond, Hawkins, Bayer, FedEx, Pepsi Foods (Mangola and Lemonade), GE Consumer Finance • Key deliverables: Creation of preference for Raymond Textiles for young males for their sartorial needs, launch of product ranges under Raymond Textiles, repositioning strategy for The Raymond Shop, communication strategy for launch of Raymond Apparel. Above- and below-the-line communication for Hawkins Cooker and Cookware. Communication strategies for Baygon brands, data sharing and learning’s with global BBDO offices Show less