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POOJA CHOUDHARY

POOJA CHOUDHARY

Communications Professional
Patna,Bihar

Summary

A profound & resourceful communications professional with over 5+ years of experience and expertise in making strategic marketing plans (both offline and online), PR campaigns, strengthening and scaling up CSR functions and corporate trusts in sync with the organization’s overall vision and business objectives with a proven and consistent track record from concept to complete execution. Skillful in handling all Digital & Conventional PR & marketing.

Participated in many projects related to brand building, campaign management, promotional events and exhibitions, retail visibility, vendor management & negotiations and other marketing activities. Skilled in Team Building, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, MarketingManagement and CSR.

Experience in building the company's archives and heritage gallery. Have worked with the communities, development sector, local administrations to make sustainable social impact. Strong administrative professional, highly committed, transparent with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Team Management - Work with Marketing & PR technical teams in order to implement the planned marketing strategies. Vendor development and management for all other marketing activities such as product photo shoot, motion graphic adverts, & fulfilling packaging material requirements.

Overview

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Certification
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years of professional experience

Work History

Brand Reviewer/Mystery Shopper

Louis Philippe/ Tanishq
Patna, Bihar
11.2020 - 05.2021

Tanishq & Louis Philippe:

· Worked as a brand auditor providing an analysis of brands such as Tanishq & Louis Phillippe outlet, its brand management and marketing effectiveness

· As a mystery shopper with brands such as Tanishq & Louis Philippe had observed, interacted and reported on other customers and store employees

· Travelled to assigned store location

· Worked discreetly with the brand & posed as a regular customer

· Interacted with employees over the phone in person to gauge customer service & other requirements

· Inspected & audited the store's environment to detect possible concerns and areas for improvement.

· Purchased random and specific items to assess product quality

· Retained receipts as proof of purchase for later reimbursement

· Completed and submitted a written report detailing the shopping experience after each store visit

· Shared competing interests, including prior loyalty to or dislike of particular stores or products

· Logging hours worked

· Storing copies of completed assignments

Freelance: Worked as a Content associate

Indian Intimate Fashion Week 2021

· Had the opportunity to be associated with India's largest & the finest fashion showcase dedicated to Intimate Fashion Industry

· Wrote clear marketing copy to promote the products/services

· Prepared well-structured drafts & Press Releases

· Proofread and edited blog posts before sharing with the Journo

· Coordinated with marketing and design teams to illustrate articles

· Conduct simple keyword research and used SEO guidelines to increase web traffic

· Promoted content on social media

Asst. Manager Public Affairs

Grundfos India Pvt Ltd.
Chennai , Tamil Nadu
08.2019 - 02.2020
  • Mastered the understanding of the complex relationships, processes, laws, issues and history which defined and governed the political/legislative governmental institutions at the central and local levels. Top-line understanding of pump industry and pricing principles.
  • Owned and managed the interactions with external stakeholders and helped in developing strategies for meaningful partnerships.
  • Converted complex information related to the pump industry into easily understood themes that were consistent with the overall message of Grundfos and helped in internal and external information flow easily.
  • Contributed to strategic development of brand-related policy projects and helped in building strategies and executed national action plans.
  • Supported the higher Management of Grundfos india in industry associations, government forums and media with the aim of positively shaping the external business environment and company’s image.
  • Helped in building strong internal relationships that fostered open communications and an understanding of the employees needs through various channels like CSR activities participation, HR collaborations etc
  • Acted as a pro-active thinker by proposing innovative communication actions to optimize our message and the flow of information to the various stakeholders involved
  • Established and maintained smooth relationship network with key media. Developed a strong professional relationship with the external PR & Digital agencies
  • Drove product and pipeline programs in the market – implemented marketing programs through the development of communications and PR strategies and tactics to effectively reach and influence key audiences
  • Adapted and implemented international action plans to local needs to support the development and the successful implementation of SDG 6 &13 of the UN policy and strategies with respect to brand-related activities & supporting the underprivileged through CSR
  • Worked across internal functions and departments to ensure consistent approach to the management of issues, external relationships. Assembled, mobilized and participated in internal cross-functional teams to develop policy-based government affairs programs to address specific Grundfos India market issues
  • Coordinated and executed strategic communication input on issues that impacted the company’s reputation to help ensure a positive corporate image in media.
  • Handled the external communications,high-quality writing and editing support for event invitations, digital communications, talk points and digital and/or social media posts under tight deadlines.
  • Collaborated with the Marketing team for developing 'Years of establishment Heritage Video', Customer testimonials video and vintage pump video and other promotional material creation. The role reflected a strong belief that diversity & inclusion, CSR and business performance are inextricably linked.

Marketing Communications Manager

18th Parallel
Pune, Maharashtra
06.2016 - 07.2019
  • Planned & developed concise communications planning and execution aligned with Company's strategy
  • Managed organizational and executive communications (e.g., chat speeches, panel discussion talk points for CEO, internal videos, presentations & other multimedia materials)
  • Helped in building content for communication channels – Podcasts, Blogs , Vlogs, with the teams.
  • Created presence on LinkedIn for different campaigns run to promote 18th Parallel, initiate SEO if required – developing content and ensure regular posting and end to end management (Social Media Strategy)
  • Initiated Industry affiliation opportunities like participation in Tech Forums, Tech Events like Convergence India , Hackathons, White papers, Gaming forums and awards etc
  • Manage & interact with Vendor Partners – Digital Agency, Design Agency , Print vendors, merchandise vendors. Manage Vendors, budgeting, logistics and invoicing
  • Drive standardized Merchandise requirements and manage Corporate Identity formats
  • Planned & assisted in successful brand communications roll-out of sales meets conferences / initiating strategic partnerships
  • Worked on OTT brands like Netflix, Hungama, Voot, Alt Balaji for content partnerships.
  • Built and cultivated strong media relations with the relevant Tech/ Entertainment/Business journalists across the nation..
  • Worked as CEO office communications & Creative Communications

Manager Client Relations

HDFC
Pune, Maharashtra
02.2015 - 05.2016

· Client servicing and meeting all financial & banking requirements of the Clients.

· Enhancement of the relationship by cross-selling the products and services as per the profile and need of the customers.

· Achieved the highest in the year for breaking the sales record in Mutual funds of Motilal Oswal funds. Insurance targets met.

· Worked with a lot of exchange brokers and traders to enhance the business.

· Have a fair knowledge about the market exchange, currencies.

· Had a degree certificate in NISM & IRDA

· Helped in deepening the size of the relationship of the financial business

· Typically had to retain the customers by providing the best possible services and being the dedicated point of contact for these customers.

Sales: -

Acquiring

Enhancing

Deepening

PR Executive

ITC Grand Central Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
04.2014 - 12.2021

· Handled the Food & Beverage department & ideated the Marketing Strategies and various campaigns

· Prepared Traditional PR plans for the Restaurants like K&K, Shanghai Club, Dublin, and Hornby’s Pavilion.

· Prepared Press lists for the outlets and Press Releases.

· The Press lists got coverage in DNA, Midday and other leading publications

· Prepared overall strategy for Chef’s Story to be featured in Magazines like Foodservice, Upper Crust, Outlook, and Ambrosia.

· Handled internal communications (Employer branding).

· Adopted a strategic approach to employer branding along with the help of the HR team like planning, engaging and retaining talent.

· Employee benefits discussions and perks with the Management, facilitating the Events with work, Community support, producing newsletters, managing events like Annual Events, every week gaming awards distribution and competition, Categorization & gaining corporate visibility, female employee (Chefs, housekeeping, Finance, F&B, HR departments) perks for maternity & promoting employee equality in the organization.

· Generated Marketing concepts for the restaurants.

· Prepared social media strategy for all the restaurants.

· Promoted the restaurants through digital fliers, posters, and digital invitation.

· Handled Trip Advisor particularly to increase the ranking of the restaurants and crisis management strategies were also created in advance

· Write-ups and media clippings were handled and managed

· Food Bloggers engagement programme and invitations were prepared

· Promotion of authentic recipes and dishes were promoted on social media forums on a regular basis.

· Produced media kit that demonstrated key marketing analytics and demographics for use in sales presentations. Efforts were credited as instrumental in closing numerous high- level deals

· Competitive Analysis - to understand the strengths and weaknesses of current and potential competitors

Market Research and Intelligence - evaluate the competition and industry trends and identify opportunities

· Managed Email Campaigns, Facebook Contest, LinkedIn and Twitter interactions, Trip Advisor reviews

· Content Development for advertorials for the clients

· Extend business by facilitating strategic alliances and partnerships that helped in market penetration

· Did some market research to understand the competition and buying behavior

· Developed marketing strategies to generate demand

· Designed digital and social media marketing to create awareness about the product

· Content development for brochures, newsletters, websites, posters, e-mailers

· Established and maintained new business relationships that helped in business development

· Planned, Executed and Managed advertising, promotional campaigns, and events.

· Participated in number of external & internal events that involved media interactions for the Hotel

Account Coordinator

Text 100-Archetype
Banglore, Karnataka
02.2014 - 05.2021

· Handled Clients on Technology, Automobile, like IBM, Lenovo, WindRiver, Analog Devices India, Thought Works, etc.

· Developed Social Media Strategies.

· Client servicing was a part of the profile

· Building Brand image.

· Handled Client Meetings and prepared PR proposals.

· Prepared minutes of the meeting.

· Handled tech clients mostly

Education

MBA -

Communicatio SIMC – Pune

Bachelor of Busines - Administration Science

Sinhgad College, Pune University

Higher Secondary - undefined

St Karens’ Secondary

12th - Commerce

10th - undefined

Church School

Associate of Arts - Creative Writing

Xaviers Institute of Communications
Mumbai
10.2016 - 12.2016

Skills

Public Relations

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Accomplishments

  • Building the PR strategy basis launch calendar.
  • Strengthen brand perception & increase brand recall value.
  • Promoting Brand and Digital Campaigns.
  • Positioning Tata Sky’s products and services.
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  • Liaison with the PR agency for achieving the defined deliverables.
  • Drafting articles, case studies, story angles etc; disseminate the right kind of info.
  • Push for timely coverage of information.
  • Media intelligence and participation in industry stories.
  • Liaise with various depts.
  • For news worthy information which can be leveraged in the media QUALIFICATION: Completed: MBA- Communication Management, Specialization Public Relations (2012-2014) from Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune, Achievements: -.
  • Academic Aptitude and Achievement Test (AAT) scored 99 percentiles in Social Science.
  • Achievements: Passed the IBPS Probationary Officer in Public Sector 2012.
  • Have done a Voluntary Project on Help age India.
  • Active Member of Alumni Relations Cell, SIMC.
  • Participated in ‘Mancom’ Fest for Branding and Marketing Strategies in Sinhgad College.
  • Completed a Project On ‘Govardhan’, MIDC Plant.
  • Created A Wikipedia Page on ‘Advertising Management’.
  • Connect with me on: +91.

Certification

Probationary officer

Work Availability

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Interests

Watching Movie marathon

Travelling

Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Brand Reviewer/Mystery Shopper

Louis Philippe/ Tanishq
11.2020 - 05.2021

Asst. Manager Public Affairs

Grundfos India Pvt Ltd.
08.2019 - 02.2020

Associate of Arts - Creative Writing

Xaviers Institute of Communications
10.2016 - 12.2016

Marketing Communications Manager

18th Parallel
06.2016 - 07.2019

Manager Client Relations

HDFC
02.2015 - 05.2016

PR Executive

ITC Grand Central Mumbai
04.2014 - 12.2021

Account Coordinator

Text 100-Archetype
02.2014 - 05.2021

Probationary officer

06-2013

10th - undefined

Church School

12th - Commerce

Higher Secondary - undefined

St Karens’ Secondary

Bachelor of Busines - Administration Science

Sinhgad College, Pune University

MBA -

Communicatio SIMC – Pune
POOJA CHOUDHARYCommunications Professional