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Divya Divakaran

Mumbai

Summary

Orchestrating impactful social media strategies and delivering cohesive brand communications that drive exceptional results.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy General Manager

Rebel foods
06.2019 - Current

Social Media Strategy

  • Grew 400k+ follower community
  • Achieved over 4% Engagement Rate (ER) in H1 2023 for Behrouz and Oven Story
  • Garnered 130M+ reach for Behrouz and Oven Story in H1 2023.

Brand Communications Strategy

  • Ensured seamless communication and consistent storytelling across all touchpoints - Digital, Print, TV, OOH, Social Media, and Influencers.

Influencer Marketing

  • Led celebrity campaigns with Saif Ali Khan, Gauahar Khan, and others (Behrouz).
  • Worked with Shahid Kapoor, Harbhajan Singh, Sima Taparia and more (Oven Story).

Creative Campaigns

  • Oven Story- Collab with GenZ creators for the Heart Pizza Launch (20% incidence), Standout Toppings launch with Sima Taparia (17% incidence) & Meme Marketing campaign (20Mn+ reach and 6Mn+ engagement)
  • Behrouz: Biryani aur Ishq collab with Rekhta Foundation & Priya Malik (involving 500+ urdu poets), Holi ke Rang mushaira (105% growth vs LY), Haleem launch (62% growth vs LY)
  • Currently leading Behrouz and Faasos Cricket World Cup campaigns.

ATL Campaigns

  • Conceptualized and executed 10+ ATL campaigns involving multiple talkworthy films.

Team Management

  • Led high-performing copy, social, and design teams.

Agency Relationships:

  • Fostered strong ties with creative, influencer, and media agencies.

Other Notable Initiatives

  • Organized Live Sufi Music event for Behrouz, increasing footfall on Eid.
  • Introduced post-it notes with orders, enhancing brand ratings.
  • Pioneered AI adoption in visual and verbal communications.

Social Media Manager

Chaayos
08.2015 - 05.2019
  • Managed content creating 7 boosting for social media
  • Communications for product and cafe launches
  • Managed network of 1000+ micro-influencers
  • Handled online response management
  • Hosted corporate and CSR events.

Social Media & Content Curator

DogSpot
10.2012 - 08.2015
  • Managed social media channels and community
  • Led content creation via blogs
  • Orchestrated events and "Uberpuppies" initiative.

Research Executive

Millward Brown
06.2011 - 05.2012
  • Acted as a liaison between the client and MB
  • Involved in client projects from start to finish
  • Conducted data analysis, interpretation, and recommendations.

Senior Business Analyst

TCS for NIELSON
05.2010 - 05.2011
  • Collected and analyzed customer data
  • Assisted in process stabilization &. trainings

Senior Executive

HT Media, Fever 104 FM
07.2009 - 05.2010
  • Account management
  • Collaborated with programming and creative teams.

Relationship Manager

Relio Quick
06.2008 - 07.2009
  • Developed new business and managed accounts
  • Monitored market intelligence

Education

Strategic Brand Management And Communication

MICA

PDGM- Marketing

IMM
Delhi

B.A. Honours - English

Maitreyi College, Delhi University
Delhi

Skills

    Social Media Strategy, Marcom/Brand Communications, Content Marketing, Influencer Marketing, Campaign Management, Agency Relationship Building, Team Leadership

Accomplishments

    Rebel Foods- Customer First, Thinking Big and Long Term, Mountain Movers, Circle of Joy

    Chaayos-IMAD - I made a Difference

Interests

Pet Parenting, Travel, Music, OTT, Bollywood

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Malayalam
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Deputy General Manager

Rebel foods
06.2019 - Current

Social Media Manager

Chaayos
08.2015 - 05.2019

Social Media & Content Curator

DogSpot
10.2012 - 08.2015

Research Executive

Millward Brown
06.2011 - 05.2012

Senior Business Analyst

TCS for NIELSON
05.2010 - 05.2011

Senior Executive

HT Media, Fever 104 FM
07.2009 - 05.2010

Relationship Manager

Relio Quick
06.2008 - 07.2009

Strategic Brand Management And Communication

MICA

PDGM- Marketing

IMM

B.A. Honours - English

Maitreyi College, Delhi University
Divya Divakaran