Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Internship
Languages
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
Hobbies and interests
Certification
Timeline
Generic
Ruchita Baania

Ruchita Baania

Thane

Summary

Digital Marketing & Marketing Professional

Creative and results-driven professional with 9+ years of experience in the retail and manufacturing industries. Proven expertise in digital marketing strategies, including social media management, SEO, paid ads, and branding, driving increased website traffic and engagement. Skilled in event management, market research, and delivering measurable outcomes. A detail-oriented team player dedicated to continuous growth in the dynamic digital marketing landscape.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager - Corporate communications

Aarti Industries Limited
Mumbai
05.2025 - Current
  • Supported the successful publishing of AIL’s first Integrated Annual Report through end-to-end coordination, proofreading, stakeholder alignment, and timely closure of feedback cycles under tight timelines.
  • Played a key role in the corporate website revamp by coordinating with internal teams and external vendors, conducting detailed QA reviews, improving content accuracy, and enhancing overall user experience across desktop and mobile platforms.
  • Managed corporate LinkedIn communications through strategic content planning, publishing, and engagement initiatives, contributing to 16% YoY follower growth and achieving an average monthly engagement of 36,500.
  • Executed and managed “Aarti Insights,” AIL’s internal employee newsletter, by coordinating cross-location content collection, restructuring articles, organising assets, and ensuring timely publishing and stakeholder alignment.
  • Supported website SEO and digital marketing initiatives during the migration to the new corporate website, contributing to growth from approximately 50,000 to 114,000 website visitors through SEO optimisation and content improvements.
  • Led branding and communication support for corporate exhibitions and events, ensuring impactful stall communication, brand consistency, and seamless on-ground execution.
  • Managed internal and external branding requirements across multiple business initiatives, ensuring consistent brand language and effective communication across all touchpoints.
  • Coordinated communication activities for a large-scale internal digitalisation and manufacturing optimisation initiative in collaboration with a Big Four consulting firm, driving employee awareness and internal engagement through structured communication updates.
  • Streamlined internal communication workflows and organised SOPs, improving turnaround time for social media creatives, branding collaterals, and communication deliverables.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional stakeholders including HR, IT, agencies, developers, and vendors to ensure timely execution of strategic communication and branding projects.
  • Assisted in improving operational efficiency within Corporate Communications by streamlining payment tracking, vendor coordination processes, and aligning with SAP transition requirements.
  • Demonstrated strong ownership, multitasking, stakeholder management, and attention to detail while handling multiple high-priority projects simultaneously under aggressive timelines.

Sr. Manager - Marketing

Avlock International India Private Limited
India
01.2021 - 04.2025

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing content.
  • Creating Branding materials including creatives, brochures, leaflets, and banners.
  • Manage paid social media campaigns and SEO for the website.
  • Handle the Sales-Marketing lead funnel.
  • Organize international and national exhibitions/seminars.
  • Conduct market research to better understand the target audience.
  • Develop and maintain CRM for sales, inside sales, dispatch, and management.
  • Lead a team of 2 members.

Achievements:

  • Increased inquiries by 42% through effective marketing campaigns.
  • Grew the database by 132% through targeted marketing.
  • Increased website traffic by 40% and improved SEO performance.
  • Expanded social media reach by 107%.
  • Organized exhibitions that led to an 80% increase in inquiries.
  • Increased social media engagement by 150%.
  • Streamlined processes with CRM, cutting admin work, improving quotation conversion, ensuring real-time updates, and fostering departmental transparency.

Sr. Executive - Digital Marketing

West Pioneer Properties (India) Pvt. Ltd
India
04.2017 - 10.2020

Duties:

  • Oversaw social media marketing strategies for in-house brands: Metro Junction Mall, Zingeria, Metro Grande, and Metro Plaza.
  • Formulated and implemented content strategies for social media, SMS, email campaigns, and SEO.
  • Collaborated with digital agencies and mall retailers to execute campaigns and contests.
  • Directed Online Reputation Management (ORM) and generated monthly performance reports.
  • Evaluated web metrics and communicated insights to management.

Accomplishments:

  • Grew Facebook followers by 20% and Instagram followers by 120% in 2019.
  • Partnered with local influencers to elevate brand visibility.
  • Coordinated impactful mall events connected to social media campaigns.

Research Analyst

Effectus Solutions Pvt. Ltd
India
01.2015 - 07.2016

Responsibilities:

  • Developed and executed online marketing strategies.
  • Managed Google Ads and multiple online platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, SlideShare, Tumblr, and Google Business.
  • Oversaw website development and testing to ensure optimal functionality and user experience.

Achievements:

  • Grew Facebook fanbase by 400% and Twitter followers by 89%.
  • Designed infographics using Photoshop and CorelDRAW for blog content.
  • Improved Google rankings and boosted website traffic through SEO optimization.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Bachelor of Mass Media
VPM's Joshi-Bedekar College
2012

Master of Arts (M.A) in Communication & Journalism - Mass Communication

Mumbai University
Mumbai University
01-2014

Skills

  • Google & Meta Certified Digital Marketer
  • Branding
  • Internal and External Communication
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Email Marketing
  • International Exhibition Management
  • Content Strategy Formulation
  • Data Analysis
  • Google AdWords
  • Photoshop / Illustrator
  • Corel Draw
  • Video Editing Software
  • CRM software proficiency
  • Pay-Per-Click campaigns
  • Proficient in excel
  • Graphic design
  • Email marketing tools
  • Budgeting and financial analysis
  • Presentations and proposals
  • Creative thinking
  • Hiring and training management
  • SEO optimization
  • Campaign management
  • Corporate communications

Internship

Navbharat Times Mumbai, Intern, 01/2014 - 07/2014

One of the India's largest circulated as well as largest readership Hindi newspapers. 

  • Worked on education, Political and business beat.
  • Created various articles, took interviews, assisted Sr. Reporter, translated given press release from English / Marathi to Hindi

Languages

English Proficient
Upper Intermediate
B2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate
B2
Marathi
Intermediate
B1
French Beginner
Beginner
A1

Websites, Portfolios and Profiles

  • LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruchita-baania
  • Email : ruchitabaania@gmail.com

Hobbies and interests

  • Travelling
  • Cooking
  • Reading

Certification

  • Google Certified Foundation Course on Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
  • Meta Certified Course on Marketing Analytics

Timeline

Assistant Manager - Corporate communications

Aarti Industries Limited
05.2025 - Current

Sr. Manager - Marketing

Avlock International India Private Limited
01.2021 - 04.2025

Sr. Executive - Digital Marketing

West Pioneer Properties (India) Pvt. Ltd
04.2017 - 10.2020

Research Analyst

Effectus Solutions Pvt. Ltd
01.2015 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Bachelor of Mass Media

Master of Arts (M.A) in Communication & Journalism - Mass Communication

Mumbai University
Ruchita Baania