Hi, I’m Joel Tom Skaria, a professional with a passion for serving others. I believe that “ordinary turns extraordinary when one is willing to serve others.” This has been the guiding principle of my journey so far, a journey of learning, growth, & impact.In the span of 5 yrs of experience I have given exposure in the aspects of project management, including people management, deliverable management, and primary & secondary research. I have also gained exposure to email marketing & lead generation activities, which sparked my interest in the marketing domain.I began my career in 2016 as a research associate at CIMIGO, right after earning my bachelor’s degree. During my association with the organisation I gained exposure to both primary & secondary, developed skills in data analysis, report writing, & insight generation.In 2018, I decided to pursue higher education as I wanted to deepen my knowledge. However, the global pandemic disrupted my plans & delayed my graduation by a year. Despite this challenge, I did not lose hope or motivation. I used the opportunity to completed several online courses. Further discovered my passion for marketing & realized that I wanted to pursue a career in this field.In 2021, I graduated with my master’s degree & ready for the next chapter my career. Last year, I joined Kantar, as a full-time researcher. There, I have been involved in the entire research process.My journey has taken me through diverse domains, including Automotive, Aviation, Fin-tech, Consumer Healthcare, Consumer Durables, BPC, Tourism, and Hospitality.Service to others has always been a cornerstone of my journey. I have been actively involved in various volunteer and extracurricular activities, such as Enactus, Student placement committee, College Fest Committee, Member of Student Council, and Anti-Tobacco Club.I have been recognized and rewarded for my performance & achievements. I have received awards such as Student of the Year (MBA), Trailblazer (BBA), and Performer of the Month (August 2021) at TB.These experiences have helped me develop my soft skills which a greatly value, such as adaptability, integrity, effective communication, open-mindedness, teamwork, empathy, problem solving, critical thinking and willingness to learn.I am always eager to learn new things & take on new challenges. I have a strong desire to work in the marketing domain and continuously develop my knowledge in the areas of branding, communication, digital marketing, social media marketing, SEO, product marketing, account-based marketing, product management.