Hi, I’m
Harshavardhan Pawar
Brand Management & Strategy | Employee Advocacy & Thought Leadership | Internal & External Communications | Social Selling | Digital Marketing
Gurugram,Haryana
Summary
A seasoned professional with 17 years of experience in driving business growth through strategic digital marketing and powerful branding & communication strategies. Possesses the unique ability to bridge the gap between internal and external communication, resulting in cohesive and impactful campaigns. Proven track record of partnering with Fortune 500 brands to leverage social media for business development, lead generation, and relationship management. A quick learner, motivated team player, and effective communicator with exceptional presentation and relationship management skills. Confident in the ability to be a valuable asset to the team, leveraging a diverse skillset and extensive experience to drive measurable results and foster successful communication across all levels.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
5
Certifications
Work History
Capgemini
Global Social Advocacy & Communications Lead
02.2022 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Empowered C-Suite thought leadership, cultivated an engaged global workforce, and spearheaded internal & external communication strategies
- Developed & executed strategic programs for employee advocacy, C-Suite social media engagement, and impactful branding campaigns
- Managed social media, content marketing, and paid advertising initiatives to achieve brand awareness and engagement goals
- Created compelling content across newsletters, blogs, and social media, ensuring consistent messaging across internal and external audiences
- Possess expertise in internal & external communications, stakeholder management, and training delivery.
Capgemini
Process Lead - Social Selling (Eastern Europe)
06.2019 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Led social selling strategy to drive sales and revenue in Eastern Europe
- Developed & executed social media strategies for sales executives
- Identified & connected with potential customers through social platforms
- Supported 30+ accounts with account/lead research on LinkedIn Sales Navigator
- Delivered Social Selling & Influencing workshops across Europe
- Curated & amplified industry/technology-specific content
- Monitored program effectiveness through data analysis & reporting
- Managed paid social media campaigns.
Thatscoop
Brand Strategist and Content Manager
06.2013 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Built and executed winning social media strategies across platforms, driving engagement, growth, and brand awareness
- Crafted engaging content, managed campaigns, and analyzed results for optimal ROI
- Executed social media activities on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc
- Created, curated, and managed all content (images, videos, written)
- Designed, created, and managed paid ad campaigns
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to leverage social media for marketing and communication.
Karyd Media Pvt. Ltd.
Associate Editor and Business Head
05.2012 - 06.2013
Job overview
- Oversaw content, operations, and finances for a monthly lifestyle magazine
- Managed content creation, editing, and fact-checking
- Secured advertising & managed client relationships
- Led a team of 20 writers and designers.
Independent
Freelance Event Coordinator
02.2011 - 04.2019
Job overview
- Managed diverse events, exceeding client expectations through collaborative planning & budget management, vendor, venue, & staff coordination, logistics oversight, proactive problem-solving & last-minute adjustments.
Respondez
Sr. Work Force Management Executive
02.2010 - 03.2011
Job overview
- Optimized workforce scheduling and performance for a high-volume telecom contact center
- Managed and optimized workforce scheduling
- Forecasted call volumes and created schedules
- Monitored real-time performance metrics
- Analyzed performance to identify trends and recommend improvements.
Three UK
Sr. Customer Service Representative
09.2007 - 10.2009
Job overview
- Provided exceptional customer service and resolved technical issues for a telecom company.
Education
Madurai Kamraj University
Bachelor of Business Administration from Finance
04.2007 - 05.2010
Skills
Brand Management & Strategy
Social Selling
Employee Advocacy & Thought Leadership
Content Management
Internal and External CommunicationsTraining Enablement & Delivery
Digital Marketing
Certification
Atlassian: Agile Project Management Professional Certificate
Key Skills Expertise
- Digital Marketing: Utilizing online platforms to reach target audiences and achieve marketing objectives.
- Sales & Relationship Management: Building and fostering strong connections with clients and partners for long-term success.
- Brand Strategy: Crafting tailored media plans for lead generation, brand awareness, and relationship building.
- Internal & External Communications: Fostering seamless communication within organizations and managing external messaging effectively, including employee advocacy initiatives.
- Training & Enablement: Empowering teams with the knowledge and skills needed to perform at their best.
- Customer Service & Event Management: Ensuring a positive customer experience and delivering successful events.
Timeline
Atlassian: Agile Project Management Professional Certificate
03-2024
LinkedIn: Business Writing Principles
02-2024
Google: Introduction to Generative AI
08-2023
LinkedIn: What Is Generative AI?
08-2023
Global Social Advocacy & Communications Lead
Capgemini
02.2022 - 09.2023
Udemy: The Complete Digital Marketing Course
07-2020
Process Lead - Social Selling (Eastern Europe)
Capgemini
06.2019 - 03.2022
Brand Strategist and Content Manager
Thatscoop
06.2013 - 06.2019
Associate Editor and Business Head
Karyd Media Pvt. Ltd.
05.2012 - 06.2013
Freelance Event Coordinator
Independent
02.2011 - 04.2019
Sr. Work Force Management Executive
Respondez
02.2010 - 03.2011
Sr. Customer Service Representative
Three UK
09.2007 - 10.2009
Madurai Kamraj University
Bachelor of Business Administration from Finance
04.2007 - 05.2010