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RICHA PADTE

Thane (West)

Summary

Manager with over 14 years of diverse experience across Media, Advertising, Non-profits, Education, and CSR. Expertise in client relationship management and business development, consistently delivering engaging content. Proven ability to lead teams and implement effective solutions that enhance client satisfaction and drive organizational success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MANAGER - Institution Alliance

IMS Learning Resources Pvt. Ltd
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Moderated and hosted Webinars on the latest and trending topics in the education sector for top B Schools (India & International) UG, and Law schools with their HODs and Deans
  • Marketing and Client Servicing - Managing clients end-to-end with daily operations and campaigns, including promotions across various platforms, planning and executing virtual and live events for B Schools, UG, and Law Institutes in the country and abroad
  • Lead Generation and Content Management – Strategizing, creating content and communication for Digital and social media promotions, Lead Generation, and publicity of the clients using various channels
  • Webinar and Panel discussions - Conceptualizing, implementing, and moderating Live webinars, and panel discussions on wide-ranging subjects with students, faculty of various educational institutions

Co-Founder

The Wordship – Content Writing and Solutions
06.2019 - 01.2022
  • Established a platform providing valuable content and branding solutions to SMEs for their website, company brochures, social media posts, etc.

Assistant Manager – Corporate Networking

Kotak Education Foundation – Kotak Unnati
04.2015 - 07.2018
  • Spearhead the Skill Development program for low-income students from Mumbai colleges with 90% successful placements
  • Collaboration and Networking - Established strong networks and built relationships with corporates across sectors. Generated and implemented new leads for placements and on-the-job training and created multiple career advancement opportunities for the beneficiaries.
  • Coaching and Mentoring - Coached, counseled and mentored students and alumni along with conducting live sessions on personality development, spoken English, life skills, interpersonal skills and career advancement.
  • Center and Database Management – Managing Center training teams, addressing their concerns/queries, and planning and evaluating the center's progress. Monitored and handled content development and database management processes for the project.

Communication and Resource Manager

Muktangan – Paragon Charitable Trust
09.2013 - 02.2015
  • Led a team to strategize and execute Muktangan’s representation in the Standard Charter Mumbai Marathon in 2014
  • Resource and Marketing - Headed the volunteering function for corporates, schools, colleges, and individuals. Worked closely with fundraising and donor management teams. Independently handled the Indian operation for Muktangan UK Trust.
  • Communication and Event management – Independently handled content creation for print, online, and social media communication along with PR, and corporate research. Strategy, logistics, and execution for events, NGO exhibitions, and promotions.

Client Servicing & Marketing Executive

Better Communications Pvt. Ltd.
10.2009 - 08.2013
  • Headed a four-member team the marketing communications for the launch HSBC Invest Direct
  • Marketing Campaigns and Collaterals – Developing and executing campaigns, strategic plans and managing projects from inception to completion. Understanding client briefs and developing creative concepts and content for various Above-the-line (ATL) and Below-the-line (BTL) marketing communications.
  • Team Management - Independently managing a team of copy, design, and art and day-to-day account management responsibilities of project delivery, timelines, quality of output, adherence to brand guidelines, and control of bills payable.
  • Business Development and Account Pitches – Working on new account pitches, competition and category analysis, devising custom-made communication strategies for new business development.
  • Marketing Communications and Proposals - Developing new marketing communications material, collateral and marketing tools in print and digital formats. Coordinating and preparing proposals, service level agreements and maintaining timely reports
  • Clients Managed & Serviced - HSBC InvestDirect, HSBC Bank, Dhanlaxmi Bank, Star TV and VISA India.

Production Consultant

Network 18 Ltd. – IBN Lokmat
11.2008 - 09.2009
  • Reported and covered various live news events and stories in Mumbai city
  • Content Producer – For a weekly youth-based show "Youth Tube" on IBN Lokmat news channel. Primary responsibilities were conceptualizing, scripting, researching, and assisting in editing for the show. Also worked closely with day-to-day logistics, shoot coordination, PR, and celebrity management.

Associate Image Executive

Perfect Relations Ltd.
05.2008 - 10.2008
  • Assisted in the launch of Fiat 500 in India as part of Fiat’s 50th anniversary celebration globally
  • Public Relations – Strategizing and implementing PR activities, media interactions, and events for clients. Drafting press releases, statements, briefs, and story ideation for media. Handling day-to-day client management, media interactions, and celebrity coordination.
  • Clients Managed & Serviced – Godrej Consumer Products Ltd., Godrej Nature’s Basket, Mattel Inc., Fiat India.

Education

Master of Arts - Sociology

Mumbai University
Mumbai
05-2027

Bachelor’s degree - Mass Media [BMM], Journalism

Vivekanand Education Society (VES), Chembur. Mumbai University
Mumbai
06.2007

Skills

  • Corporate networking and stakeholder engagement
  • Client servicing and relationship building
  • Lead generation
  • Marketing strategy
  • Content development and communication
  • Student mentoring and career guidance
  • Soft skills and life skills training
  • Webinar and panel moderation

Certification

Certified Soft Skill Trainer, National Institute of Skills Training, 06/25

Volunteer Experience

The Lighthouse Project, Mentor, 07/21 to 03/22

Timeline

MANAGER - Institution Alliance

IMS Learning Resources Pvt. Ltd
01.2022 - 05.2023

Co-Founder

The Wordship – Content Writing and Solutions
06.2019 - 01.2022

Assistant Manager – Corporate Networking

Kotak Education Foundation – Kotak Unnati
04.2015 - 07.2018

Communication and Resource Manager

Muktangan – Paragon Charitable Trust
09.2013 - 02.2015

Client Servicing & Marketing Executive

Better Communications Pvt. Ltd.
10.2009 - 08.2013

Production Consultant

Network 18 Ltd. – IBN Lokmat
11.2008 - 09.2009

Associate Image Executive

Perfect Relations Ltd.
05.2008 - 10.2008

Master of Arts - Sociology

Mumbai University

Bachelor’s degree - Mass Media [BMM], Journalism

Vivekanand Education Society (VES), Chembur. Mumbai University

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