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Gaurav Joshi

Bengaluru

Summary

Results-driven professional with expertise in project management, Meta ad management, and brand development. Proven ability to optimize conversion rates and enhance online retail presence through effective Shopify store setups and impactful advertising campaigns.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder

MagicBrush
Bengaluru
01.2021 - Current
  • Executed corporate gifting event for Razorpay featuring personalized items.
  • Established five Shopify stores to enhance online retail presence.
  • Managed over 20 Meta ad campaigns with annual ad spend exceeding ₹20L.
  • Integrated payment systems and funnels to optimize conversion rates.
  • Oversaw creative design using Canva, ensuring branding consistency across platforms.
  • Managed catalog setup and tracking improvements for enhanced campaign performance.
  • Conducted iterative enhancements to campaigns based on performance metrics.

Project Manager

Tinkerform Innovation Labs
Bengaluru
01.2018 - 07.2020
  • Delivered design work and learning materials to support projects from discovery through delivery.
  • Built and managed music community (Garage 747), expanding partnerships and organizing events.
  • Led a team of 10 UI designers while collaborating with 3 international clients.
  • Acquired skills in Construct 3 for game development and educational purposes for children.

Front End Developer

SRS Business Solutions PVT LTD
Bengaluru
12.2016 - 12.2017
  • Developed AngularJS modules to optimize application functionality and user experience.
  • Collaborated with design and product teams to deliver sprint features and refine UI.
  • Created UI designs for Cisco Attendance system and executed implementation.
  • Worked with Cisco Systems to develop Daily Attendance Module, enhancing client service.

Founder

Delivery Maharaj Corporate Kitchen
Mumbai
02.2014 - 03.2016
  • Engineered SKUs and enhanced packaging to optimize transit quality for delivery-first kitchen.
  • Established B2B relationships and streamlined fulfillment processes to improve service efficiency.
  • Implemented robust receivables and contract controls to mitigate non-payment risks.

Startup Founder

Bagelwala Cafe
Mumbai
08.2012 - 12.2013
  • Conducted three months of research and development to refine bagel dough, boiling, and baking techniques.
  • Developed menu and trained staff on a new product category.
  • Managed over 100 orders daily during peak hours, overseeing kitchen operations and customer experience.
  • Directed merchandising and pricing strategies to enhance sales performance.
  • Achieved profitability while transitioning brand to a larger local operator.

Founder

Amfoodie Hopsitality PVT LTD
Mumbai
02.2007 - 07.2012

Established and managed six onsite kitchens in Ludhiana, Hisar, Gurgaon, Padgha, Powai, and Jaipur to minimize meal travel time and enhance productivity.

Supervised over 40 chefs and assistants; standardized recipes, hygiene practices, vendor selection, and daily production schedules.

  • Scaled operations to serve 1,500 meals per day across breakfast, lunch, and dinner, achieving monthly revenue exceeding ₹10L at peak.
  • Developed and enforced SOPs for prep-time scheduling, inventory management, and quality control; collaborated with site managers on headcount planning.

Education

Associate of Science -

Patkar College of Science
Mumbai
09-2002

High School Diploma -

Dr S Radhakrishnan Vidyalaya
Mumbai
06-2000

Some College (No Degree) -

Atharva College Fo Engineering
Mumbai

Skills

  • Project management
  • Shopify setup
  • Meta ad management
  • Brand development
  • Strategic planning
  • Business administration
  • User experience design
  • Problem solving
  • Operations scaling
  • Food and beverage management

Affiliations

  • I played guitar professionally during my college days
  • Chef at heart
  • Founder of Garage 747, a well-known music community in Bangalore

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Accomplishments

  • Founder of Garage 747, top 10 music clubs of Bangalore, 2018
  • Played music for a well-known musician in Bollywood
  • Founder of Bagewala, the best bagels in town, 2013

Timeline

Founder

MagicBrush
01.2021 - Current

Project Manager

Tinkerform Innovation Labs
01.2018 - 07.2020

Front End Developer

SRS Business Solutions PVT LTD
12.2016 - 12.2017

Founder

Delivery Maharaj Corporate Kitchen
02.2014 - 03.2016

Startup Founder

Bagelwala Cafe
08.2012 - 12.2013

Founder

Amfoodie Hopsitality PVT LTD
02.2007 - 07.2012

Associate of Science -

Patkar College of Science

High School Diploma -

Dr S Radhakrishnan Vidyalaya

Some College (No Degree) -

Atharva College Fo Engineering
Gaurav Joshi