Vice President

BLUE OCEAN MEDIA PVT LTD

June 2012 to May 2013

Blue Ocean Media Pvt Ltd is a OOH media company , with head quartered in Mumbai. My assignment essentially involves marketing & sales of the entire media portfolio ( a mix bag of company?s media properties) in the regional and national level with the assistance of a regional sales team. The customer portfolio consists of corporate, SME?s and advertising/PR/Brand management agencies where our media portfolio?s /property are shared , pitched and marketed. The assignment also includes overseeing the operational function with assistance of an operation team ,ensuring effective after sales and customer service along with overall Delhi branch administration.

PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

THE PRIME AVENUE

January 2011 to Actually working here

The prime Avenue , located in New Delhi is a consultancy company that specializes in the following areas. - Overseas Business / Brand representation . - Media and Marketing representation. - Exhibition / Event/ Sponsorship marketing consultancy. - Media & Marketing consultancy. - Celebrity Management.

Director & Working Partner

Ultimate Exhibitions & Show Management

May 2008 to December 2010

SBU Management, Concept planning and execution of events and exhibition stands. Sponsorship marketing As working partner and director of the company, I am responsible to chalk out a strategic long and medium term vision of the enterprise and running its day to day activity with business sense. Business activity of the company involves to providing a one stop solution to the customer in areas of Exhibition management services and Event planning and Management for the corporate. The company offers the following services. - Exhibition services ( including of stand design , hostesses & BTL requirements) - Conference & Delegation management. - Recreational / entertainment/ adventure sports. - Product launch (trade/media), road shows, Mall & in store promotions. - Corporate Shows. SPONSORSHIP MARKETING ASSIGNMENTS : On Behalf of reputed organizations in UAE and GCC , the company had already undertaken the sponsorship sales drive for various projects on behalf of the following organizations. 1. Bahrain Exhibition Authority : Natural Health Products & Green Expo 09. 2. World Health & Healing Seminar 09 , Thailand. 3. Dubai Knowledge Village : For Various partnership development programmes. 4. Dubai Quality Group : Emirates Womens Award 2010. 5. Middle East Logistics Award 09. 6. Dubai Women?s Establishment : Arab Women Leadership Forum 2010. 7. IAA Events 2010. 8. Dubai Ladies Club Event Calander 09 9. India Club Dubai . Media Representation : Represents India Club Magazine , Dubai along with BTL opportunities/ Promotion in both in India Club and Dubai Ladies Club. The company also promotes celebrity management activities in GCC, targeting the leading brands and their marketing support requirement. All the activities lead to few simple business missions?.. Reaching breakeven, maintain profitable bottom line, providing customer satisfaction through value added service and maintain good reputation in the market.

Relationship Manager

Media One LLC

April 2006 to Actually working here

A part of Media One Group, the company represents more than 20 magazines and newspapers across the globe and generates advertisement sales in Middle East. As Relationship Manager ? Responsible for managing the advertising and PR agency segment for various media products offered by the company, ensuring meeting of advertisement revenue from this segment. ? Actively involved in spearheading new product launches in the market. Highlights: ? Distinction of generating sponsorship sales of US $ 100 000 for MELA; 06 USD 300 000 for MELA?07 (Middle East Logistics Award), an annual event to recognize and reward the performers in the Middle East logistics trade and professionals.

Business Development Manager

Max Media Fz LLC

October 2004 to April 2006

Responsible for managing marketing of events for corporate entities and public audience; generating sponsorship sales from various events including bollywood shows. One of key achievement was to sale the title sponsorship of Temptation '04 to one of the leading jeweler brand. Entrusted with the additional responsibility of managing the advertisement sales for Zee TV and Asianet TV, the leading channels for the South Indian Community in the Gulf.

Advertisement Sales Manager

The Edge Media

December 2002 to September 2004

Responsible for managing advertisement sales, barter deals and events and Media sales and marketing for "Beauty & Style", a premium lifestyle niche magazine for women; and "Attitude", a trendy, unisex monthly addressing young adults in the UAE

Sales and Marketing Manager

Winning Communications

January 2000 to November 2002

Responsible for managing the media marketing of "The International American", a powerful, socio-political magazine. Achievements: Successfully launched the high profile coffee-table reference book "The Middle East Registry of Business Specialists" featuring the region's top-notch entrepreneurs; and "The Middle East Registry of Doctors" featuring the region's top medical professionals. Instrumental role in the successful launch of "The Middle East and International Review", a strong political commentary on US-Arab dialogue. Organised press conferences and PR campaigns for corporate clients on behalf of the Corporate Communication Business Group of the company.

Marketing Communication Manager

Group 4 Securitas India Ltd

January 1996 to June 1999

Responsible for managing a wide gamut of functions towards building and maintaining the corporate image of the company which involves: - Advertisement, PR, Media Relations and Social Communication. - Organizing conferences and seminars. - Participating in major trade shows. - Handling overseas visitors and delegations.

Regional Manager North

Radio Network Pvt Ltd

Actually working here

Selling of Free Commercial Time to Brands/Agencies and event sponsorships.

Master of Business Administration; Dr. B

1983 to 1985

BA

1980 to 1983

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