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Overview
Work History
Education
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Fitness Enthusiast, Ardent Reader , Experimental Cookingl
Certification
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Richa Sharma

Richa Sharma

Marketing Professional
Bengaluru

Summary

Experienced Brand & Marketing Strategist | Consumer Insights Expert | Creative Marketing Leader. Marketing Professional with proven tracks record of result delivering marketing initiatives.

13+ Years of Experience in Media and Brand Marketing.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
7
7
Certificates

Work History

Vice President Integrated Media for Lenovo

I Prospect (dentsu India)
09.2024 - Current

· Brand Positioning & Strategy: Lead integrated media strategies that articulate brand positioning for product launches and annual operating plans, focusing on audience segmentation, consumer behavior, and trend identification.

· Consumer Insights & Campaign Execution: Decode consumer insights through data analysis and leveraging it to develop targeted marketing strategies. Oversee the execution of Digital, ATL, and BTL campaigns across multiple channels, ensuring brand consistency and audience engagement.

· Creative Leadership: Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to generate innovative campaign ideas and ensure effective execution aligned with brand positioning.

· Monitoring ROI: Implement metrics for measuring brand performance, including ROI, KPIs, and campaign impact

Associate Director Digital Media For J&J (Kenvue)

Interactive Avenues (IPG)
04.2022 - 09.2024

· Brand Communication Strategy: Develop brand positioning and strategies to drive consumer engagement, aligning digital media plans with overall brand vision.

· Consumer Insights & Innovation: Conduct ongoing consumer research and leverage insights to develop innovative marketing strategies that drive brand love and increase customer retention.

· Campaign Leadership & Measurement: Lead the execution of digital and ATL campaigns across multiple categories, including performance tracking, ROI assessments, and real-time optimization.

· Creative Partnerships: Work closely with in-house creative teams and external agencies to produce compelling creative content that resonates with target audiences.

Sr. Marketing Manager

Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd
04.2016 - 08.2022

· Brand Vision & Communication: Shape and execute brand strategies across linear and digital platforms, ensuring consistent brand messaging for new IPs

· Creative Concept Development: Lead brainstorming and creative sessions with internal and external stakeholders to develop innovative brand campaigns and activations.

· Consumer & Market Research: Utilize consumer insights and market research to optimize branding strategies and improve consumer engagement.

Account Manager (Media Strategy) For Marico

Madison Media Pvt. Ltd
04.2013 - 03.2016

Marketing & Media Strategy of Hair Oil Portfolio of Marico

Brand Executive for Castrol India

Group M Media Pvt. Ltd
02.2011 - 04.2013

Handling Global Media Mandate of Castrol India and British Petroleum

Education

PGP in Data Sc & Big Data Analytics - Business Analytics

Great Learning (Great Lakes Management + Univers
Mum
04.2001 -

MBA - Marketing

Balaji Institute of International Business
Pune, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Marketing Strategy

Accomplishments

· Awards: Won 2 IDMA & 1 Maddies for J&J after a 2-year hiatus.

· Fem Care Growth: Drove double-digit growth for J&J Fem Care with dynamic planning.

· Employee Recognition: Awarded Employee of the Quarter three times at Viacom18

· Analytics Projects: Voluntarily enhanced Viacom18 Kids' channel with predictive models for new IP investment.

· Brand Growth: Increased Parachute Coconut Oil's SOR by 50 bps and retention by 2% over 2 years.

· IMC Campaign: Boosted Parachute Advansed local standing in Kerala with the "Malayali Manka" campaign, improving mind-metrics by 200 bps.

· Product Launches: Managed successful brand launches for Aroma Therapy and Nihar Shanti Sarson Kesh Tel for Marico at Madison & Lenovo Aura Launch at i Prospect

Fitness Enthusiast, Ardent Reader , Experimental Cookingl

As a passionate working mother, I hold the belief that a harmonious mind and soul are nurtured within a vibrant and well-cared-for body. With this philosophy, I indulge in crafting exquisite, soul-satisfying dishes, all while embracing fitness routines that invigorate my spirit, allowing me to relish every precious moment with my little one. Furthermore, the art of reading continuously stimulates my intellect, enabling me to approach both personal and professional challenges with grace and mindfulness, responding with purpose rather than reacting impulsively.

Certification

Google Ads Certification

Timeline

Predictive Growth Analytics

12-2024

Certification on Brand Culture, Audience & Signals

12-2024

Certification on Consumer Pathway Innovation

11-2024

Storytelling

11-2024

Vice President Integrated Media for Lenovo

I Prospect (dentsu India)
09.2024 - Current

Google Ads Certification

01-2024

Associate Director Digital Media For J&J (Kenvue)

Interactive Avenues (IPG)
04.2022 - 09.2024

Twitter Ads Certification

01-2022

Facebook Blue Print

01-2022

Sr. Marketing Manager

Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd
04.2016 - 08.2022

Account Manager (Media Strategy) For Marico

Madison Media Pvt. Ltd
04.2013 - 03.2016

Brand Executive for Castrol India

Group M Media Pvt. Ltd
02.2011 - 04.2013

PGP in Data Sc & Big Data Analytics - Business Analytics

Great Learning (Great Lakes Management + Univers
04.2001 -

MBA - Marketing

Balaji Institute of International Business
04.2001 -
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