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Singing, Writing, Writing Puns, Curious about Human Psychology
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SAEE TAKALKAR

SAEE TAKALKAR

Product Management & Development in Advertising
Mumbai

Summary

Experienced in product/ brand development, with a strong background in leading campaigns, managing brand strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Skilled in user research, content development, and campaign execution for top brands - Prominently Mondelez India

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2035
2035
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Client Services Director

Ogilvy & Mather
11.2019 - Current

Brands: Mondelez - Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk, Cadbury Dark Milk, Cadbury Bournville, Cadbury Purple Room, Cadbury Celebrations.


  • Leading Biggest Campaigns Execution for the Brand: Drive the end-to-end development and execution of impactful marketing campaigns, ensuring seamless alignment with brand strategy and audience engagement.
  • Managing Microsite Development: Oversee the creation, optimization, and continuous improvement of the brand’s microsite to boost user engagement and maintain a strong digital presence.
  • Enhancing User Experience: Collaborate closely with design, tech, and marketing teams to refine the user experience, ensuring the microsite and campaigns are both intuitive and visually compelling.
  • Shaping Brand Positioning Strategy: Actively contribute to the ongoing evolution of the brand’s positioning strategy, ensuring it resonates deeply with our target audience.
  • Conducting Consumer Surveys & Analyzing Feedback: Lead user surveys to gather insights and convert feedback into strategies for product and campaign improvement.
  • Collaborating with Stakeholders: Collaborate with teams and partners to align on brand goals, timelines, and deliverables for smooth campaign execution.
  • Monitoring & Optimizing Campaign Performance:Track and analyze campaign performance, using data to optimize strategies and enhance results.
  • Conducting Market & Consumer Research: Stay ahead of industry trends, monitor competitors, and analyze consumer behavior to provide valuable insights that inform campaign and product development strategies.

Group Account Manager

Scarecrow M&C Saatchi
10.2014 - 10.2019

Brands: Zee Learn, Viacom18 Nickelodeon, Living Foodz, Spykar Lifestyles, Only Vimal, QuikSilver, Sheth Developers, Radio City, Quikr.com


  • Led Brand Communications for Viacom18 Brands (Nick, Nick Jr., Nick HD+): Managed communication for key shows like Rudra & Gattu Battu, Motu Patlu, Shiva, and Kids' Choice Awards, ensuring impactful brand messaging and engagement.
  • Executed Key Campaigns for Major Launches: Led campaigns for high-profile events like the Rudra movie launch and Together for Good CSR Campaign, ensuring brand consistency from concept to execution.
  • Brand Strategy for Zee Learn Brands: Led communication for educational brands like Kidzee, Mount Litera Zee School, and ZICA, creating campaigns to boost brand presence and engagement.
  • Seasonal Campaign Management for Spykar Lifestyles: Managed seasonal campaigns (SS'17, SS'18, AW'17, AW'18) for Spykar, driving brand impact and boosting sales.
  • Led Only Vimal Campaign - New Age Entrepreneurs: Developed the Celebrating the Spirit of New Age Entrepreneurs campaign, partnering with real-life entrepreneurs to create authentic brand messaging.
  • Contributed to Launch of Living Foodz Channel: Played a key role in the Living Foodz launch, managing brand communication and celebrity chef photoshoots to align with the marketing strategy.

Brand Planning & Communications Internship

DDB Mudra Group
04.2013 - 09.2013

Brands: Johnson & Johnson - Clean & Clear and Neutrogena


  • Participated in Teen Consumer Studies: Assisted in internal studies on teen behavior, delivering insights for the brands.
  • Supported Brand Strategy for Johnson & Johnson: Assisted the strategy team with competitive analysis and helped develop brand strategies to align products with consumer needs.
  • Handled Daily Brand Operations: Managed day-to-day tasks to ensure smooth execution of brand initiatives and campaigns.

Copywriting Internship

Greysell
01.2013 - 03.2013

Brands: ICICI Bank, IndiaCast, Zodhita


  • Contributed to Brand Ideation & Copywriting: Contributed to brainstorming, ideation, and copywriting to shape brand narratives.
  • Worked on Creative Development: Led proactive internal creative exercises to develop concepts that enhanced brand identity and aligned with audience needs and goals.

Copywriting Internship

Agency Oberoi IBC
12.2011 - 05.2012

Brands: Priyagold, Sumeet Jewellers, Goldiee


  • Led Ideation & Copywriting for Brand Campaigns: Contributed ideas and developed copy for brand initiatives, creating compelling narratives for the target audience.
  • Created Print Ad Copy for Client Campaigns: Wrote copy for two print ads published in Dainik Bhaskar (Raipur), earning client praise for impact and quality.

Production Executive

Fetise.com
06.2011 - 09.2011

E-Commerce Content & Brand Management


  • Content Writing for E-Commerce Website: Led content creation for the website, ensuring alignment with brand tone and customer engagement.
  • Managed Daily Website Updates & Events: Managed daily updates of events, promotions, and product content to drive sales and customer engagement.
  • Enhanced User Experience through Content Strategy: Crafted persuasive copy to enhance user experience and drive conversions.

Education

Hindustani Classical Vocal Training

Personal Trainer
04.2001 - Current

Bachelor of Management Studies - Marketing

Mumbai University
Mumbai, India
04-2011

Skills

Customer relationship building

Client relationship building

Analytical mindset

Teamwork and collaboration

Computer skills

Process improvement

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 2ⁿᵈ August 1990

Singing, Writing, Writing Puns, Curious about Human Psychology

I am a trained Hindustani Classical vocalist and continue to hone my skills. 

Passionate about creative writing, I specialize in crafting puns and witty content. 

I have a deep curiosity for Human Behavioral Psychology, always exploring how people think and act.

Timeline

Client Services Director

Ogilvy & Mather
11.2019 - Current

Group Account Manager

Scarecrow M&C Saatchi
10.2014 - 10.2019

Brand Planning & Communications Internship

DDB Mudra Group
04.2013 - 09.2013

Copywriting Internship

Greysell
01.2013 - 03.2013

Copywriting Internship

Agency Oberoi IBC
12.2011 - 05.2012

Production Executive

Fetise.com
06.2011 - 09.2011

Hindustani Classical Vocal Training

Personal Trainer
04.2001 - Current

Bachelor of Management Studies - Marketing

Mumbai University
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