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Arushi Dhar

Arushi Dhar

Bengaluru

Summary

Strategic Marketing Communications Manager with over 8 years of experience directing brand narratives and impactful go-to-market strategies in partnership with cross-functional teams.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager - Marketing & Communications

Bosch India
Bengaluru
Current - Current
  • Executed large-scale events requiring cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless operations.
  • Acquired knowledge in public policy, the automotive industry, and sustainability to support project objectives.
  • Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while meeting tight project deadlines as a team player.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders through excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Maintained well-established media relationships across the automotive and technology sectors for effective outreach.

Key achievements:

  • Spearheaded transformation of Bosch's market perception to a 'Tech-First' mobility leader through integrated PR and digital narratives.
  • Developed content-led growth strategy on LinkedIn, acquiring over 100,000 organic followers across APAC, ASEAN, Germany, and US markets without paid media.
  • Audited and restructured cross-functional workflows between Business Units and Central Communications, reducing communications campaign turnaround time by 26%.
  • Managed end-to-end communication strategy for global industry events including IAA Mobility, CES, and Bharat Mobility, overseeing complex stakeholder relations.
  • Led a high-performance team of six members while supervising external agency partners to enhance marketing communications and employer branding initiatives.
  • Oversaw automotive mobility software and hardware portfolio management to align with strategic objectives.

Assistant Manager - Product Marketing & Corporate Communications

LeadSquared
Bengaluru
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Secured over 200 media placements in outlets including Forbes during Unicorn transition.
  • Launched flagship outbound campaign to enhance company culture visibility.
  • Scaled corporate LinkedIn presence by 185%, growing followers from 98,000 to 280,000.
  • Developed narrative hooks to sustain brand trust and internal culture amidst SaaS market volatility.
  • Executed inbound and outbound campaigns for startups while collaborating on enterprise demand initiatives.
  • Managed a multidisciplinary team of designers, content strategists, and performance marketers to align GTM efforts with business goals.
  • Assisted in managing project timelines and optimizing resource allocations.
  • Acquired understanding of the SaaS, startups, and tech industry ecosystem.

Senior Marketing Executive - PR & Corporate Affairs

Cygnet Infotech
Ahmedabad
08.2020 - 01.2022
  • Developed CSR communication campaigns aligning corporate goals with community impact.
  • Implemented 'Value-Based Storytelling' program, increasing engagement by 23% across professional networks.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute promotional campaigns effectively.

Senior Account Executive - Technology PR

Ruderfinn Asia
Bengaluru
11.2019 - 04.2020
  • Managed PR and analyst relations for clients including Google Cloud and Barracuda.
  • Developing content for these customers and ensuring it aligns with their business goals.
  • Secured Tier-1 media coverage and analyst briefings to enhance client visibility.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure seamless service execution.
  • Drove industry presence through strategic engagements with analysts and media outreach.

PR Executive & Account Planner

Adfactors PR
Mumbai
04.2017 - 11.2019
  • Secured four to six monthly placements in major trade media through B2B PR campaigns.
  • Enhanced client engagement strategies by collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Education

MBA (CM) - Bengaluru

Symbiosis International University
Bengaluru
01.2018

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Ahmedabad

Nirma University
Ahmedabad
01.2016

Skills

  • Thought leadership
  • Internal communications and public relations
  • Experiential marketing
  • Project management
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Team management
  • Content strategy and brand storytelling
  • Crisis communications
  • Online reputation management
  • Adaptability to change
  • Vendor management
  • Negotiation
  • Budget oversight
  • Go-to-market strategy

Awards

  • Young Consortium Award - MICA Ahmedabad
  • Bosch: Champion of the Quarter
  • Learner's Award
  • Sunrise Award for a campaign for 2W division

Timeline

Manager - Marketing & Communications

Bosch India
Current - Current

Assistant Manager - Product Marketing & Corporate Communications

LeadSquared
01.2022 - 12.2023

Senior Marketing Executive - PR & Corporate Affairs

Cygnet Infotech
08.2020 - 01.2022

Senior Account Executive - Technology PR

Ruderfinn Asia
11.2019 - 04.2020

PR Executive & Account Planner

Adfactors PR
04.2017 - 11.2019

MBA (CM) - Bengaluru

Symbiosis International University

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Ahmedabad

Nirma University
Arushi Dhar