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Gaurav Kakade

Bangalore

Summary

Client Service Executive with experience in Digital Marketing, Sales, Brand Strategy, and Packaging. Demonstrated ability to manage high-stakes projects while delivering value to my clients. Seeking to expand expertise in communications to support further academic pursuits.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Client Service Executive

The Design People
Bangalore
01.2025 - Current
  • Managed 13+ marquee accounts, including UltraTech Cement and Tata, ensuring optimal client satisfaction.
  • Directed market research and strategy presentations to align creative output with brand objectives.
  • Oversaw full project lifecycle from onboarding through final artwork release and closure.
  • Coordinated strategic efforts to uphold rigorous team standards for value delivery.

Founder

1Leven Consultancy
Bangalore
12.2023 - Current
  • Developed branding, content production, campaign development, management, and e-commerce website consultancy verticals, empowering small businesses, entrepreneurs, artists, and creators to become independent social media creators.
  • Services include: Brand Audit: Evaluated social media performance, and implemented strategies to optimise audience reach and engagement.

Co-Founder

Erawa Coffee
Bangalore
04.2024 - 11.2024
  • Orchestrated Team Strategy combining Marketing and R&D to optimize value for stakeholders.
  • Crafted the Path of Erawa Coffee from an Idea to Sold Out.
  • Collaborated with team members to create a positive work environment and culture.

Solutions Strategist

Bubble Network
Bangalore
08.2023 - 04.2024
  • Managed Various Client's Content Creation, Social Media, Performance, ORM, SEO, SEM, E-commerce developments at a time.
  • Coordinated with Designers, Media Planners, Copywriters and Clients to ensure smooth communication and reporting.
  • Planned & Managed Campaigns with various objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Business Accountancy

Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka
07-2023

Some College (No Degree) - Digital Marketing

Upskill Rocket
Bangalore

Some College (No Degree) - Understanding Financial Statements: Company Performance, Federal Taxation I: Individuals, Employees, and Sole Proprietors, Financial Planning for Young Adults, Country Level Economics: Macroeconomic Variables and Markets

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Online

Some College (No Degree) - Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel

Rice University
Online

Skills

  • Sales
  • Digital marketing
  • Account management
  • E-commerce platforms (Shopify)
  • Campaign management
  • Social media marketing
  • Presentation skills
  • Project coordination
  • Billing and collections
  • Brand development

Projects Internships

  • H3Mart, Bangalore, Karnataka, Sales Executive, 06/01/22, 07/31/22, Conducted walk-ins across Bangalore City's best-performing hotels, restaurants, and Cafes to centralize procurement of all non-food items for the HoReCa Industry., Generated Revenue over Rs. 2,00,000 during my internship.
  • AIESEC in M.A.H.E., Manipal, Karnataka, Business Development Manager, 07/01/21, 06/30/22, Raised funds for the Not-For-Profit Organization., Coordinated team's progress/work/deadlines with marketing department, front office, and HR., Led and trained executives, negotiated deliverables, and maintained partnerships.
  • AIESEC in M.A.H.E., Manipal, Karnataka, Business Development Executive, 12/01/20, 06/30/21, Conducted market research for long term partners., Cold Called, Emailed and Negotiated with over 50 Clients, managed partnerships and sponsorships for events and volunteering projects, assisted in operations.
  • Anuv Jain Concert in Manipal (Oktober Fest), 10/01/22, Sales Head, Generated an unprecedented 48,000 in physical customer sales.
  • RangHoli Concert in Manipal, Sales Head, Oversaw eight teams reaching 2,90,000 in revenue.
  • Campus Ambassador Program, Business Development Manager, Strategized to pilot CAP, talent attraction based on partner criteria and coordination of all key operations to ensure project objective is achieved.
  • DECYPHER (MUSIC PRODUCER), SOCIAL MEDIA CONSULTANT, 02/01/24, 06/30/24

Languages

English
Native
Native
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Client Service Executive

The Design People
01.2025 - Current

Co-Founder

Erawa Coffee
04.2024 - 11.2024

Founder

1Leven Consultancy
12.2023 - Current

Solutions Strategist

Bubble Network
08.2023 - 04.2024

Bachelor of Commerce - Business Accountancy

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Some College (No Degree) - Digital Marketing

Upskill Rocket

Some College (No Degree) - Understanding Financial Statements: Company Performance, Federal Taxation I: Individuals, Employees, and Sole Proprietors, Financial Planning for Young Adults, Country Level Economics: Macroeconomic Variables and Markets

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Some College (No Degree) - Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel

Rice University
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