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COFOUNDER
Professional Summary

Versatile business leader bringing 10 years of experience as a successful Founder. Strategic problem solver, change manager and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail & excellent organizational skills. Key expertise in Events Services, Marketing & Business Development.

Skills
  • Business Acumen
  • Strategic Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Leadership
  • Decision Making
  • Networking
  • Creativity
  • Staff Management
  • Supply Chain Coordination
  • Relationship Building
Work History
12/2010 to CurrentCofounder Company Name | City, State
  • We curate shopping experiences by organizing fashion and lifestyle exhibitions.
  • Worked with 1500+ retailers & hosted over 75 exhibitions across 5 cities in India in the last decade.
  • Pioneered new ideas & business models
  • - organically grew small pop ups from a residence leading into exhibitions with 100 + labels at large convention halls & 5 star hotels.
  • - included international luxury brands
  • - hosted a show in association with a large charity organization.
  • - the first to collaborate with another show and host joint events thereby doubling the footfall,revenue and sales.
  • Carefully curated each show by establishing a screening process ensuring the final selection of designers is in sync with the culture of the city, potential buyers, seasonality, timing and market trends.
  • Collected & analyzed data to understand spending patterns, efficacy of various marketing techniques, scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Identified new and innovative ways to promote each event by attaching themes, creating special editions & spearheading various collaborations to drive strategic growth.
  • Furthered brand awareness & increased visitor walk in's through Social Media Campaigns, Influencer Marketing, Guest listing, Newspaper Advertisements, Media Coverage, SMS shootouts, Press kits & invitations and billboards.
  • Oversaw all administrative operations including accounting, taxation, licenses, contracts, sales bookings, revenue cost structures, staff management, hiring and coordination with vendors.
  • Investigated and addressed all setup & display related challenges & exhibitor related issues to proactively mitigate problems & ensure the event goes off smoothly.
  • Maintained social relations with regular clients, influencers,fashionistas,socialites, shopaholics and all those that are key to a business of such nature.
02/2018 to CurrentMicro InfluencerCompany Name | City, State
  • Produced relevant product content to reach target customers via photoshoots, videos and social media campaigns such as contests & giveaways.
  • Monitored and built a following on Instagram by maintaining solid online presence via community engagement.
  • Built relationships with other brand ambassadors and influencers to assist in social media strategy.
  • Hosted promotional events & store launches for several International & Indian brands including Moet & Chandon, Kiehls, Ester Lauder & many more
  • Conducted interviews with subject matter experts and celebrities to keep the audience engaged during the Pandemic.
10/2007 to 02/2015DirectorCompany Name | City, State
  • The company was engaged in the supply & maintainence of telecom & security products to government agencies,the Defense forces and system integrators.
  • Worked closely with the sales team to understand key customer accounts, draft bids & quotes for tenders, proofread contracts, attend price negotiation and product demonstration meetings with clients who were at the highest level in the Military, Police and other Government Telecom & Communications departments.
  • Reduced or eliminated different types of financial discrepancies by improving documentation and reporting accuracy for budget and operational controls.
  • Built and deepened relationships with internal and external personnel to enhance client retention and growth plans.
  • Oversaw business operations by consistently seeking methods to improve profitability through cost containment, efficiency improvements and revenue generation.
  • Improved productivity while reducing staffing, excess spending and operational costs.
  • Dealing with the banks and organizing paperwork for credit limits, bank guarantees, company assets, negotiations & settlements, foreign remittances & compliances
  • Experience in dealing with tax consultants and tax authorities to resolve pending matters, appeals, dues, registrations & filing of taxes.
04/2013 to 10/2014Founder Company Name | City, State
  • First of its kind company to introduce high end traditional fragrances made from essential oils to a younger audience.
  • Conceptualized & created the brand: logo, look & feel and presentation.
  • Conducted research on traditional perfumery & incense sticks
  • Identified key suppliers/vendors for the product and its bottling, label printing & packaging.
  • Identified retail channels - individual stores + collaborations with wedding planners & other key merchants.
  • Participated in various exhibitions
Education
Master of Science | Economics & FinanceWarwick University, City
Bachelor of Arts | EconomicsJesus & Mary College, Delhi University , City
High School DiplomaModern School, Barakhamba Road, City
Accomplishments & Courses
  • Management of Fashion & Luxury Companies- Bocconi University (Online via Coursera) 6 Weeks - Sep 2020
  • Viral Marketing & How to craft Contagious Content- Wharton, University of Pennsyl (Online via Coursera) 4 weeks - Mar 2020
  • NewsX Women of Steel Award for Women Achievers - NewsX is a national news channel in India - Oct 2018
  • Featured in various publications in India including Vogue, Cosmopolitan, L'Officiel & several newspapers.
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School Attended

  • Warwick University
  • Jesus & Mary College, Delhi University
  • Modern School, Barakhamba Road

Job Titles Held:

  • Cofounder
  • Micro Influencer
  • Director
  • Founder

Degrees

  • Master of Science | Economics & Finance
    Bachelor of Arts | Economics
    High School Diploma

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