Yoga
KANIKA THAKUR
Program Manager
GURGAON,HARYANA
Summary
Detail-oriented Program Manager with six years of leadership experience to work with independent contributors. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Program Manager
AAKASH BYJUS
DELHI
02.2021 - Current
- Currently heading two verticals : Aakash EduTV & Aakash PrimeClass to support the strategic direction of the organization
- Pitched and built new programming strategies to bring Aakash EduTV to two platforms which Airtel DTH & JioTV
- Maintained tight production timetables and quality standards to give students exceptional offerings.
- Increased 10x subscribers on TV Channel & 80K subscribers on YouTube Channel via Live streaming MasterClasses
- Oversaw 10+ projects each year from concept through final delivery.
- Overlooked onboarding, legal & Operations for the New age satellite technology School Integrated programme which is Aakash PrimeClass
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members & Faculty
Event Research and Business Development Manager
Chime
Gurgaon, Haryana
08.2019 - 02.2021
- · Worked on heavy database of ICCA world conferences to approach upcoming conferences in India
- · Responsible for operations in FBN World Summit, Udaipur with FICCI.
- · Delivered smooth event execution for a Dutch consulting firm by coordinating seminar function, including site selection, scheduling, marketing, comedy stand-up, reservations, materials, event management and follow-up.
- · Attended ICPB India Conclave 2019, Kochi to promote services and build relationships with prospective vendors.
- · Strategically planning and executing large scale budget & high-end events across the country.
- · Producing detailed proposals for event time lines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets.
- · Finding suitable and commercially viable venues for events.
- · Working with marketing teams to publicize events and sourcing high quality hosts/entertainers.
- · Defining sales, revenue targets and performance objectives.
- · Building strong, loyal customer relationships at a senior level within key customers.
Area Business Incharge
Mahindra Finance
Karnal, Haryana
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Directed day-to-day operations focused on attainment of key business metrics, continuous improvement initiatives and 11 member management team with related direct reports by implementing workflow rules, approval processes, and validations.
- Created business insights from the company's data about potential customers, thereby increasing business revenue by 12% for the financial year 2018-19.
- Analyzed monthly and quarterly reports of territory to establish plans and strategies for business development and expansion of the market, resulting in increase of market share to 12% within a year.
- Successful in establishing Trade Agreement with the collaborators which helped to reduce TAT, thereby improving market share by 10% in six months.
- Event Coordinator for the direct marketing fair held for 2 days showcasing all vehicle brands and sole financier for the event which led to an increase in enquiry generation by 25%
- Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels by 4%.
- Cultivated strong business relationships with Mahindra dealership to increase overall experience, satisfaction and retention rates.
Management Trainee
Mahindra Finance
Karnal, Haryana
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Networked and built strong presence with peers to facilitate daily and weekly goals
- Established open and professional relationships with team members which facilitated communication, quickly resolving issues and conflicts.
- Shouldered management responsibilities during absence of manager.
- Developed analytical frameworks and coordinated with customers to measure the impact and efficiency of products and business processes.
- Identified new and potential services, market, and advertising policies by focusing upon strengths and opportunities in the region to explore new market and alternate channels.
- Analyzed daily performance reporting, investigated discrepancies, and prepared resolution reports for the competitive mapping and customer segmentation.
- Contributed to various firm level initiatives like Think Tank 2016, Idea box
- Responded to customer concerns swiftly to maintain satisfaction
Management Trainee
JLL ( Jones Lang LaSalle)
Chandigarh, Punjab
05.2015 - 07.2016
- Planned and executed the summer gala at ELANTE and marketing programs, producing thrice times goal of qualified leads.
- Collected qualitative data using exploratory design Primary data analysis method to broaden results and optimize marketing strategies.
- Studied demographic data to determine optimal targets, competitor offerings and tactics for persuasion.
- Assisted in creation of pre-season marketing plans to support department and divisional strategies.
- Helped with planning and hosting of summer festival and marketing events.
- Increased brand recognition in target audience through creative promotions and marketing campaigns.
Education
MBA - Retail Management
UIAMS
Panjab University Chandigarh 06.2014 - 06.2016
B.Tech - Electronics And Communication
Chandigarh University
Mohali 08.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Stakeholder management
Portfolio ManagementContent Development
Strategic planning
Team leadership and direction
Policy and procedure improvements
Accomplishments
- Best performing employee of Marketing Team in 3rd Quarter'21
- Executed 10 Live projects simultaneously within a span of 8 months
- Launched on a new vertical by completing yearly sales target within 3 months time
- Handled operations for Family Business Network Global Summit in 2019 with CII
- Ranked among Top 25 Performing ABI’s in business numbers PAN India for festival season FYOct’18- Nov’18
Timeline
Program Manager
AAKASH BYJUS
02.2021 - Current
Event Research and Business Development Manager
Chime
08.2019 - 02.2021
Area Business Incharge
Mahindra Finance
01.2017 - 05.2019
Management Trainee
Mahindra Finance
07.2016 - 12.2016
Management Trainee
JLL ( Jones Lang LaSalle)
05.2015 - 07.2016
MBA - Retail Management
UIAMS
06.2014 - 06.2016
B.Tech - Electronics And Communication
Chandigarh University
08.2010 - 05.2014
Interests
Listening to music
Documentaries
Personal Details
DOB : 13/02/1992
Status : Single
Personal Details
DOB : 13/02/1992
Status : Single