Marketing and Brewing Consultant, The Beer Chronicle
Bangalore
Summary
Results-driven Brand Manager & Brewer - develops and implements successful marketing plans and brand strategies. Utilizes customer insights to develop creative strategies that drive customer loyalty and brand recognition.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Brewing Consultant
The Beer Chronicle
07.2024 - Current
Provided end-to-end marketing and brand strategy consulting for microbreweries, successfully launching two in Bangalore Central.
Conceptualized and executed experiential campaigns like "Brewmaster’s Night," resulting in a 65% increase in customer engagement and a 40% boost in sales.
Developed tailored brand narratives and marketing platforms, aligning unique beer styles with target consumer demographics.
Analyzed market trends and consumer behavior to recommend innovative strategies for enhancing microbrewery visibility and customer loyalty.
Brand Marketing Executive
United Breweries Ltd. (A Heineken Company)
09.2022 - 06.2024
Planned the "Queenfisher" PR campaign, celebrating women in brewing, garnering significant media coverage and enhancing brand reputation.
Organised strategic marketing campaigns, including the "Street Visibility Project," boosting Kingfisher’s brand visibility by 42%.
Led ATL activities such as the Kingfisher-Sunburn 2023 event, driving a 14% increase in brand meaningfulness through high-impact, mass-reach initiatives.
Managed BTL activations like localized promotions and experiential marketing efforts, increasing consumer engagement by 20% in key markets.
Designed and implemented the "No Filter Friendships" digital campaign, achieving 10M impressions and an 8% rise in consumer engagement.
Conducted market analysis to identify consumer trends, informing product positioning and promotional strategies.
Collaborated with creative agencies and media planners to ensure cohesive messaging across multiple platforms and channels.
Technical Development Officer
United Breweries Ltd. (A Heineken Company)
07.2021 - 08.2022
New Product developer: Researching, developing, and analyzing new product concepts and production processes through lab and pilot-scale trials; Launched- Bullet Karnataka, Kingfisher Mango, Heineken Silver. Non-Alcoholic products - Radler, Ultra 0.0.
Auditor: Worked collaboratively with brewing teams at all 19 UB breweries across India. Increased audit scores by 90% - Certified FSSC auditor.
Label development: Led two Global Labeling projects to align the current process with the Heineken Global Polices of Packaging.
Brewing Project Trainee
Stewart Brewing Company
09.2018 - 11.2018
One of the five students selected for the position of a trainee brewer.
Formulated and developed two unique beer recipes: Colorless beer, Sorghum Beer. Recognized by the Dean of department and participated in the Annual Brewing Festival- UK.
Established lasting relationships with peers, leadership and customers using strong communication and interpersonal skills.