Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Software
Certification
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Dharitri Satapathy

Dharitri Satapathy

Corporate Communication Professional
Bhubaneswar,India

Summary

A result-oriented professional having around 15 years of rich experience across Corporate Communication, Internal Communication, Content Generation.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Communication Consultant

Freelance
Bhubaneswar, IN
08.2021 - Current
  • Drafted and developing various communication materials as an independent communications consultant for different organizations.
  • Translation of different materials.
  • Worked as a technical contributor for the Ran Mangli Foundation to create content for wildlife awareness communication named 'Wild Bytes' and publication of a book 'Wild By Nature.'

Lead-PR & Communications

Vedanta Limited-Aluminium Business
Bhubaneswar, IN
03.2020 - 07.2021
  • Led the PR and Corporate Communications Department of the Alumina Refinery and Bauxite Mining units of the leading aluminium maker.
  • Streamlined the department by bringing out a synergy in internal communications, media relations, branding, CSR communication, HSE & ESG communication, social media management and community engagement drives, aligned with the business objectives of the company and the business units.
  • Played instrumental role in revising the communication strategy for the business units and the sector.
  • Led Change Communication and thought leadership during COVID-19 and the corresponding period among various stakeholders.
  • Was part of the Leadership Teams and Executive Committees of the business unit and the company.
  • Was part of various committees and teams to ensure Social License to Operate and maintain conducive relations with various stakeholders.

Deputy Manager-Corporate Communications

National Aluminium Company Limited
Bhubaneswar, IN
03.2011 - 03.2020
  • Was an integral part of all the corporate communications activities, including internal communications, external communications, media relations, branding, marketing communication, event management, social media communication of the leading Public Sector of India.
  • Led the internal communication at the corporate level, which included publication of daily digital newsletter, various published newsletters and conceptualization and execution of various employee engagement activities.
  • Led the branding of the company during various national and international level events and exhibitions and won many awards and accolades.
  • Was an integral part of the Image Makeover drive of the company, by playing a key role in revising the communication & branding strategies and thought leadership of the company.
  • Led content generation, creative content development and publication of various communication materials for various stakeholders, viz. Annual Reports, Sustainability Development Reports, Corporate Brochures, Coffee-Table Books, Product Catalogues, Marketing Collaterals, Advertisements, Audio Visuals etc.
  • Managed the content and design of company website and various social media platforms.
  • Was part of the core media management team of the organization.
  • Actively coordinated the communication agencies for the execution of various communication activities of the organization.

Managing Partner

DS Communications
Bhubaneswar, IN
10.2008 - 01.2011
  • Involved in media tracking and monitoring, media management, content generation, translation and media relations of various clients.
  • Provided communication consulting services to various clients on different communication-related issues.
  • Key Clients Handled : Arcelor Mittal Steel, Vedanta Resources, Tata Steel.

Senior PR Executive

Sanket Communications Pvt. Ltd.
Bhubaneswar, IN
06.2008 - 10.2008
  • Involved in media tracking & monitoring, media relations & management and communication activities for various clients.
  • Provided communication support to various clients at the project stage in Odisha to have an impactful influence on various stakeholders and making their entry to the State smooth and conducive.
  • Provided communication consultation to various organizations to ensure successful branding and communication.
  • Independently handled various accounts.
  • Key Clients Handled : POSCO, Vedanta Resources, OPGC, AES India, Orissa Tourism.

Senior PR Consultant

Sutra Advertising Pvt. Ltd.
Bhubaneswar, IN
11.2006 - 05.2008
  • Involved in media tracking & monitoring, media relations & management and communication activities for various clients.
  • Provided communication support to various clients at the project stage in Odisha to have an impactful influence on various stakeholders and making their entry to the State smooth and conducive.
  • Provided communication consultation to various organizations to ensure successful branding and communication.
  • Independently handled various accounts.
  • Key Clients Handled : UNICEF, UNDP, DFID, Bharti Airtel, POSCO, Vedanta Resources.

Education

Executive Development Programme - Digital Marketing

XLRI
Jamshedpur
05.2020 - 12.2022

PG Certificate - Advertising Management & PR

MICA
Ahmedabad
08.2018 - 07.2019

Master of Arts - PR & Advertising

Institute of Media Studies, Utkal University
Bhubaneswar
06.2005 - 06.2007

MBA - Marketing

ICFAI
Tripura
10.2015 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Arts - English

BJB (Autonomous) College, Utkal University
Bhubaneswar
06.2002 - 06.2005

Skills

    Corporate Communication

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Accomplishments

  • Worked with various stakeholders and implemented communication strategies of the organizations effectively.
  • Effectively conceptualized, created and implemented creative and strategy communication, thought leadership and change communication in alignment with the business objectives of the companies.
  • Managed various crises efficiently and carried out successful crisis communication drives.
  • Introduced many new communication activities and plans successfully.

Affiliations

  • Core member of PR Society of India, Bhubaneswar Chapter.
  • Member of MICA-Alma Connect.
  • Associated with PR Council of India.

Software

Microsoft Office

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Corel Draw

Canva

Certification

Faculty Development Programme on Recent Trends in Communication

Timeline

Faculty Development Programme on Recent Trends in Communication

01-2022

Communication Consultant

Freelance
08.2021 - Current

Executive Development Programme - Digital Marketing

XLRI
05.2020 - 12.2022

Lead-PR & Communications

Vedanta Limited-Aluminium Business
03.2020 - 07.2021

Pragya Certificate in Hindi

12-2019

Outdoor Leadership Pogramme by Tata Steel Adventure Foundation

09-2019

PG Certificate - Advertising Management & PR

MICA
08.2018 - 07.2019

Train the Trainer by Corporate Sigma

05-2018

MBA - Marketing

ICFAI
10.2015 - 12.2017

Deputy Manager-Corporate Communications

National Aluminium Company Limited
03.2011 - 03.2020

Managing Partner

DS Communications
10.2008 - 01.2011

Senior PR Executive

Sanket Communications Pvt. Ltd.
06.2008 - 10.2008

Senior PR Consultant

Sutra Advertising Pvt. Ltd.
11.2006 - 05.2008

Master of Arts - PR & Advertising

Institute of Media Studies, Utkal University
06.2005 - 06.2007

Bachelor of Arts - English

BJB (Autonomous) College, Utkal University
06.2002 - 06.2005
Dharitri SatapathyCorporate Communication Professional