Susan Thomas
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Rikin Gandhi
Susan joined Digital Green as we expanded globally seven years ago. Her astute sense of branding, deep knowledge of communication platforms, and strategic input helped sharpen Digital Green's story. She engaged the growing agri-tech community online and offline in Asia and globally with our diverse set of solutions for empowering rural communities.
Charu Chopra
A master in the art of communications and branding! Susan is creative and logical with an extremely professional attitude towards work. She has an inventive streak which has resulted in a brand of DG both nationally and internationally. An expert in her area she is also a strong team player who has proved to be a mentor and guide to a number of colleagues to build and improve upon their communication and event management skills.
Suprita Kudesia Makh
Susan is a fantastic team member - she jumps head first into new projects, takes initiative and is proactive in adding value and meeting the communication needs of a project. I started working with Susan on a global project and was impressed with how quickly she immersed herself into the communication channels used by the project and took on the challenge of consolidating them and making them impactful. Her resourcefulness and her can-do approach is a valuable asset to any team.
Rikin Gandhi
Susan joined Digital Green as we expanded globally seven years ago. Her astute sense of branding, deep knowledge of communication platforms, and strategic input helped sharpen Digital Green's story. She engaged the growing agri-tech community online and offline in Asia and globally with our diverse set of solutions for empowering rural communities.
Charu Chopra
A master in the art of communications and branding! Susan is creative and logical with an extremely professional attitude towards work. She has an inventive streak which has resulted in a brand of DG both nationally and internationally. An expert in her area she is also a strong team player who has proved to be a mentor and guide to a number of colleagues to build and improve upon their communication and event management skills.
Suprita Kudesia Makh
Susan is a fantastic team member - she jumps head first into new projects, takes initiative and is proactive in adding value and meeting the communication needs of a project. I started working with Susan on a global project and was impressed with how quickly she immersed herself into the communication channels used by the project and took on the challenge of consolidating them and making them impactful. Her resourcefulness and her can-do approach is a valuable asset to any team.
Rikin Gandhi
Susan joined Digital Green as we expanded globally seven years ago. Her astute sense of branding, deep knowledge of communication platforms, and strategic input helped sharpen Digital Green's story. She engaged the growing agri-tech community online and offline in Asia and globally with our diverse set of solutions for empowering rural communities.
Charu Chopra
A master in the art of communications and branding! Susan is creative and logical with an extremely professional attitude towards work. She has an inventive streak which has resulted in a brand of DG both nationally and internationally. An expert in her area she is also a strong team player who has proved to be a mentor and guide to a number of colleagues to build and improve upon their communication and event management skills.
Suprita Kudesia Makh
Susan is a fantastic team member - she jumps head first into new projects, takes initiative and is proactive in adding value and meeting the communication needs of a project. I started working with Susan on a global project and was impressed with how quickly she immersed herself into the communication channels used by the project and took on the challenge of consolidating them and making them impactful. Her resourcefulness and her can-do approach is a valuable asset to any team.
Rikin Gandhi
Susan joined Digital Green as we expanded globally seven years ago. Her astute sense of branding, deep knowledge of communication platforms, and strategic input helped sharpen Digital Green's story. She engaged the growing agri-tech community online and offline in Asia and globally with our diverse set of solutions for empowering rural communities.
Charu Chopra
A master in the art of communications and branding! Susan is creative and logical with an extremely professional attitude towards work. She has an inventive streak which has resulted in a brand of DG both nationally and internationally. An expert in her area she is also a strong team player who has proved to be a mentor and guide to a number of colleagues to build and improve upon their communication and event management skills.
Suprita Kudesia Makh
Susan is a fantastic team member - she jumps head first into new projects, takes initiative and is proactive in adding value and meeting the communication needs of a project. I started working with Susan on a global project and was impressed with how quickly she immersed herself into the communication channels used by the project and took on the challenge of consolidating them and making them impactful. Her resourcefulness and her can-do approach is a valuable asset to any team.
Credentials
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Social Media Marketing Foundations
LinkedIn Learning ⋅ Course CertificateMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced Social Media Strategy Training and Certification
HubSpot AcademyMay, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Gutenberg
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United States
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Marketing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Integrated Marketing Communication
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Dec 2021 - Present
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Digital Green
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Head of Communications - Asia
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Mar 2018 - Jul 2021
I worked with Digital Green in progressively responsible roles, first as Communications Manager, then Senior Manager - Communications and finally as the Head of Communications - Asia. I managed the external communications profile for Digital Green, globally, and delivered on the communications needs for the organization's business development efforts as well as research and project communications in the Asia region.I was responsible for creation of content (in the form of blogs, articles, social media creatives, publications, images and films) for capturing and disseminating Digital Green's work via the website, social media and also by liaising with partner and peer organizations and the media for greater visibility.I was a part of the India Leadership Group since 2018, contributing to the discourse on program strategy as well as organizational effectiveness and development. At the same time, I was also the Chairperson of the Internal Complaints Committee for Digital Green in India constituted under the POSH Act and supported the Human Resources team in planning the staff training.
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Sr. Manager - Communications
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Apr 2016 - Mar 2018
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Manager - Communications
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Sep 2014 - Mar 2016
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ActionAid Association
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India
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Media & Communications Officer
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Jul 2009 - Aug 2014
As part of the Communications Team located at the Country Office in New Delhi, I provided support and training to 12 regional offices and liaised with the International Communications team in the UK and other federation members.• Developed policy-driven communication packages for national and international media and policymakers & influencers.• Established contact with relevant media to pitch relevant stories at the national and regional levels.• Provided strategic direction on media planning for key events/programmes across India and identified relevant media pegs, developed media pitches, prepared press invites and releases, advisory statements, background briefings and training for spokespersons.• Travelled extensively to gather beneficiary case studies and human interest stories relevant for media as well as fundraising efforts. Also worked with commissioned writers and photographers for capturing stories of change.Some highlights:• Provided content and media support to the international communication team based in the UK and the spokespersons in India (especially for Assam floods 2012, Public reaction to Nirbhaya case in 2012 and Uttarakhand flash floods in 2013).• Was part of the team that developed the communication strategy of ActionAid in India as it attained an independent national identity and developed its fourth 5-year strategy (2011 - 16)• Provided context-specific input for the brand-building strategy & supported the renewed launch of the fundraising activity in India (2011).
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INVISION COMMUNICATIONS AND RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED
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India
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Truck Transportation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Content Developer
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Apr 2009 - Jun 2009
My duties here involved assisting the Executive Director with research and preparations for meetings with clients; analyzing media coverage and developing strategies for improved visibility; managing and updating the website.In my short stint here, I was able to work on developing a checklist for the ED's office for potential client meetings and follow-ups and a template for tracking media coverage more systematically offline and online. I also developed a robust list of journalists covering the government and social development beat.
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Elets Technomedia
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India
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Media Production
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100 - 200 Employee
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Research Associate
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Jun 2007 - Mar 2009
As part of the editorial board of eHEALTH magazine (www.ehealthonline.org), my work covered public health issues, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), and promoting latest innovations in medical technology. The eHEALTH magazine, website and live events brought together private and public interests for greater knowledge sharing and collaboration to improve healthcare delivery. My primary responsibilities included content strategy and development for the monthly print magazine, web portal (www.ehealthonline.org), newsletter, brochures and other material (including writing, editing, providing design direction and quality assurance). I also liaised regularly with NGOs, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and corporates in the health IT sector and PR and other media professionals for content development, coverage of programmes and policy initiatives.Apart from the editorial role in the magazine and portal, I also gained much operational experience in developing and managing conferences of a large scale, both in India and abroad.
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Education
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2005 - 2007
St. Stephen's College, Delhi
MA, Literature -
2002 - 2005
St. Stephen's College, Delhi
BA (Hons), Literature -
2003 - 2004
St Stephen's College & School of Convergence
Certificate Course, Media Studies -
1989 - 2002
Convent of Jesus And Mary, New Delhi
Schooling, Humanities
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