JITENDRA THAKUR

• Currently heading the “Industry Partnerships” at Digital Vidya which involves responsibilities of conducting Panel Discussions with industry experts and understanding agencies/brands' requirements in terms of recruitment that can be fulfilled
• Spearheading strategic partnerships and collaborations with leading industry experts, agencies, and brands to foster growth and knowledge-sharing within the digital marketing sector
• Leading and organizing insightful panel discussions with industry experts, thought leaders, and key stakeholders, facilitating high-level conversations on emerging trends, best practices, and market demands in digital marketing
• Conducting in-depth consultations with agencies and brands to understand their recruitment needs, translating these requirements into tailored solutions for effective talent acquisition in digital marketing roles
• Managing and growing relationships with key industry players, ensuring alignment between recruitment initiatives and organizational goals
• Coordinating with internal teams to align Digital Vidya’s training and certification programs with the skills demanded by industry professionals, ensuring a steady pipeline of qualified candidates
• Contributing to the development of customized training programs and workshops that address specific recruitment gaps, enhancing the employability of graduates and facilitating successful placements
• Regularly analyzing market trends and adjusting partnership strategies to meet the evolving demands of the digital marketing industry, helping brands stay competitive in a dynamic market landscape.

• Previously headed the end-to-end recruitment strategy for Digital Vidya Academy, ensuring alignment with the organization’s growth objectives and business goals
• Initiated and pioneered support initiatives for over 2,500 Google Partners agencies (previously known as Google Engage play), providing them with the tools, resources, and strategic guidance needed to enhance brand presence and achieve business growth through digital marketing
• Acted as the primary point of contact for high-budget and key clients, including top-tier brands such as Cadbury, Coca-Cola, Nestle, Kaun Banega Crorepati, MakeMyTrip, and more, ensuring that their digital advertising campaigns were effectively executed and optimized for maximum impact
• Collaborated closely with agencies to create tailored digital marketing strategies, helping them leverage Google’s advertising solutions to drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and sales
• Conducted training sessions, workshops, and webinars for agency partners, educating them on best practices, new tools, and Google’s advertising solutions to keep them updated with the latest trends in digital marketing
• Provided hands-on support to agencies in troubleshooting and resolving complex issues, ensuring smooth campaign execution and delivering exceptional client satisfaction
• Support in all the areas in terms of generating more leads while optimizing the campaign in an efficient manner to bring down the Cost per Acquisition
• High Priority Support in resolving their AdWords account escalation problems and with better optimization support also
• Providing the correct information about Google Engage and Client Center usage, GCP individual, and company certification.

Previously headed the end-to-end recruitment strategy for Digital Vidya Academy, ensuring alignment with the organization’s growth objectives and business goals.

• Spearheading talent acquisition initiatives for a wide range of digital marketing roles, including trainers, course designers, sales professionals, and support staff, focusing on identifying top-tier talent to meet the academy's evolving needs.
• Oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates to final selection and onboarding, ensuring a seamless and efficient hiring process.
• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies using digital platforms, job boards, social media, and industry networks to attract high-quality candidates.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders, including department heads, hiring managers, and industry leaders, to understand hiring needs and create customized recruitment plans.
• Collaborate with HR, Learning & Development, and other internal teams to align recruitment efforts with Digital Vidya Academy’s training programs and industry trends.