Communications specialist, PR practitioner with 20 years of combined media & corporate communications experience. Flair for writing combined with strategic thinking and integrated communications has helped me to implement many new ideas successfully.Having started early in life, intense learning & hard work over the years has enabled me to spruce my talent & contribute significantly in various jobs. I have had wonderful experience working for all my employer organizations. I am thankful to all my seniors & employer organisations for sharing with me several opportunities to grow as a professional.I have worked with leading & most respected organizations & brands in India and globally. As a journalist worked for a long time with The Economic Times (The Times of India group) & later moved on to Thomson Reuters. I was privileged to work with well-known & highly respected senior editors & journalists of our country. Passion for excellence & hard work combined with integrity & simplicity were some of the attributes passed on by my seniors during my journalism days. As a Communications professional, I have been able to add value & innovative approach to my work. Proactively look out for opportunities for building brand visibility, leader connect, thought leadership. I partner with management to create a well-rounded communication plan that consistently articulates the company’s goals and objectives.Some corporate jobs have compelled me to have an entrepreneurial attitude of working independently while also being a team player. From setting agenda, goals and priorities to creating and executing on plans, monitoring performance & tracking results. Specialties: Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Strategic Planning, PR Campaigns, Branding, Media Relations, Communication Planning, Content Development, Team Management, Training & Development.