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Durgesh Danave

Sr. Visual Designer | Graphics Designing | UI-UX | Branding & Creative Solutions | Project Management
Pune

Summary

Senior Marketing Manager skilled in engaging customers with effective marketing collateral. Trains new employees, oversees tactical planning and manages teams with adaptable mentality and success-oriented approach.

Experienced marketing leader with a firm understanding of market conditions, trends and positioning strategies. Background includes both traditional and digital marketing campaigns. Top-notch leadership, planning and conflict resolution skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sr. Marketing Manager (Design)

Rialtes Technologist
Pune
09.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: Rialtes is a global leader in business transformation, smart digital services, and consulting
  • We help Fortune 500 clients in more than 6 countries simplify, enable, and empower their digital journey
  • Website: https://www.rialtes.com
  • I have extensive experience in developing and executing marketing strategies, including managing brand identity across all touchpoints
  • I’ve taken full ownership of internal branding initiatives, collaborating with HR and IT to produce weekly department updates, employee engagement content, and recruitment materials
  • Additionally, I’ve led social media campaigns, designed blog layouts, and ensured content aligns with brand values
  • I’ve also managed website design projects from concept to execution, ensuring seamless user experience, branding consistency, and mobile optimization
  • My work has consistently driven brand recognition, engagement, and internal alignment with company goals
  • Manage and create all design elements, from idea to finished product on schedule
  • Study and analyze the brand strategies of competitors
  • Ensure that the organization's brand standards and marketing goals align with an understanding and implementation of the latest design strategies
  • Created yearly magazine from conception to completion, including project planning, task distribution, resource management, and ensuring high-quality work
  • Created the UI design part of some of the project
  • Managing innovative visual solutions, from corporate presentations and infographics to emailers and brochures
  • I actively seek opportunities to improve design processes, tools, and guidelines for enhanced efficiency and quality
  • Created engaging content for various social media platforms, boosting follower count and overall engagement rates.
  • Managed a team of marketing professionals, resulting in increased productivity and project success rates.
  • Led a rebranding initiative that resulted in improved consumer perception and increased sales revenue.
  • Established a consistent brand identity across all channels, including print, digital, and social media platforms.

Manager - Global Marketing & Communications (Design)

Synechron Technologies
Pune
04.2013 - 09.2023
  • Company Overview: Synechron is a global digital consulting firm for large financial services and technology organizations
  • Based in New York, the company has 18 offices around the globe, with over 14,500 employees producing over $850M+ in annual revenue
  • Website: https://www.synechron.com
  • As a key member of the Global Marketing & Communication design team, I collaborate closely with business leaders & stakeholders to deliver visual solutions that meet our clients' communication and branding requirements, leveraging a blend of creative skills and commercial awareness
  • My role extends to enhancing Synechron's visual brand value both online and offline
  • This encompasses a wide range of materials, such as internal communication mailers, thought leadership articles, social media posts, website creatives, brochures, event branding, office branding, newsletters, infographics, audiovisual materials, and more
  • I also provide support and guidance to the internal team, helping to overcome obstacles and ensure smooth operations
  • Manage and support all design elements, from idea to finished product, while managing a team of designers
  • Make sure that each member of the design team is meeting their own goals and that projects are finished on schedule
  • Study and analyze the brand strategies of competitors
  • Ensure that the organization's brand standards and marketing goals align with an understanding and implementation of the latest design strategies
  • Manage and supervise office branding and accelerator book projects from conception to completion, including project planning, task distribution, resource management, and ensuring high-quality work
  • Facilitate effective communication among various departments, including IT, HR, Admin, Finance, travel, and recruitment, to ensure that design goals align with overarching business objectives
  • Maintain constant and clear communication with stakeholders to ensure expectations are met
  • Offer innovative visual solutions ranging from complex to simple and eye-catching, encompassing corporate presentations, infographics, teasers, emailers, brochure design, and thought leadership materials
  • Cultivate creativity and innovation within the design team, actively seeking opportunities to enhance design processes, tools, and guidelines for improved efficiency and quality
  • Nurture the professional growth of design team members through guidance, constructive feedback, and avenues for skill improvement
  • Effectively manage relationships with external production agencies, including merchandisers and outdoor media printers
  • Synechron is a global digital consulting firm for large financial services and technology organizations
  • Based in New York, the company has 18 offices around the globe, with over 14,500 employees producing over $850M+ in annual revenue
  • Website: https://www.synechron.com
  • Successfully designed and executed 8 award-winning innovation-led Accelerator Programs within a span of 7 years
  • Achieved successful delivery of 2 rebranding projects for Synechron and 4 projects related to brand acquisition/rebranding in last 7 years
  • Improved the brand presence score in IT/ITES industry from 43% to 78% in the last 5 years by focused branding & marketing programs
  • Contributed to an award-winning website design team, acknowledged for Best Website in the Professional Services category
  • Established a benchmark for the design of Synechron's SyneTimes magazine, earning both Gold and Bronze Awards in the ABCI Internal Magazine category
  • Pioneered the global office branding concept for Synechron FinLabs, implementing it across 12 countries
  • Revamped Synechron's brand presence on social media by 67% by creating eye catchy social media campaigns and brand advertisements
  • Spearheaded the branding efforts for mass events (internal) including Synect, Syneblitz, Rendezvous, and Townhall
  • Created new effective design themes for corporate Brochure, Recruitment, DEI, Account specific brochure for marketing collateral material for domain sales team
  • Established a global design function and led a team of creative professionals to consistently deliver high-quality work in graphic & website design, branding and advertising
  • Assumed senior mentors role in 3 years due to strengths in innovative marketing, brand strategy, business operations, and team management

Startup Founder

Cromestudio
Pune
06.2012 - 04.2013

Visualizer

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd.
07.2008 - 06.2012

Web Designer & Senior Graphic Designer

Pratik IT & Techno Resources Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
02.2007 - 03.2008

Graphic Designer

Impulse Vision
09.2005 - 01.2007

Education

Diploma in applied art - applied art

Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya
Pune
06.2000 - 03.2005

SSC -

New English School Ramanbag High School
Pune
04.2001 - 03.2000

Skills

  • Visual Design Strategy

  • Creative Concept Making

  • Graphic Design

  • Brand Campaigns

  • Event Branding

  • Digital Marketing Ad Campaign

  • Corporate Presentations

  • Sales Collateral Designs

  • UI/UX Design

  • Social Media Creatives

  • Infographics

  • Project Management

  • Team Management

  • Design Quality Control

  • Adobe InDesign

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Adobe XD

  • CorelDraw

Accomplishments

  • Successfully designed and executed 8 award-winning innovation-led Accelerator Programs within a span of 7 years.
  • Achieved successful delivery of 2 rebranding projects for Synechron and 4 projects related to brand acquisition/rebranding in last 7 years.
  • Improved the brand presence score in IT/ITES industry from 43% to 78% in the last 5 years by focused branding & marketing programs.
  • Contributed to an award-winning website design team, acknowledged for Best Website in the Professional Services category.
  • Established a benchmark for the design of Synechron's SyneTimes magazine, earning both Gold and Bronze Awards in the ABCI Internal Magazine category.
  • Pioneered the global office branding concept for Synechron FinLabs, implementing it across 12 countries.
  • Revamped Synechron's brand presence on social media by 67% by creating eye catchy social media campaigns and brand advertisements.
  • Spearheaded the branding efforts for mass events (internal) including Synect, Syneblitz, Rendezvous, and Townhall.
  • Created new effective design themes for corporate Brochure, Recruitment, DEI, Account specific brochure for marketing collateral material for domain sales team.
  • Established a global design function and led a team of creative professionals to consistently deliver high-quality work in graphic & website design, branding and advertising.
  • Assumed senior mentors role in 3 years due to strengths in innovative marketing, brand strategy, business operations, and team management.

Visa

USA B1 VISA, Valid Business Visa till 2026

Industry Experience

  • Banking & Financial Services
  • IT
  • Telecom
  • Capital Markets
  • Insurance
  • Cloud & Data
  • Financial Innovation

Pronouns

He/Him/His

Awards Recognitions

  • 6 times Spot Award for outstanding performance of the month.
  • 5 times nominee & 4 times winner of Surpass award for excellent performance in quarter.

Timeline

Sr. Marketing Manager (Design)

Rialtes Technologist
09.2024 - Current

Manager - Global Marketing & Communications (Design)

Synechron Technologies
04.2013 - 09.2023

Startup Founder

Cromestudio
06.2012 - 04.2013

Visualizer

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd.
07.2008 - 06.2012

Web Designer & Senior Graphic Designer

Pratik IT & Techno Resources Pvt. Ltd.
02.2007 - 03.2008

Graphic Designer

Impulse Vision
09.2005 - 01.2007

SSC -

New English School Ramanbag High School
04.2001 - 03.2000

Diploma in applied art - applied art

Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya
06.2000 - 03.2005

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