Nishita Devanand Email & Phone Number

Nigeria

Lagos State, Nigeria

Savoir Creative Agency, under Nishita's guidance, excels in delivering digital marketing solutions to hospitality businesses. With a laser focus on brand enhancement, social media management, and content production, the agency empowers establishments to thrive in the digital landscape.SAVOIR's client portfolio includes International Brands such as Hard Rock Café, Shiro, Maison Eric Kayser, Leila Min Lebnen, and Coca Cola Hellenic. Other clients include top rated restaurants in Lagos… Show more Savoir Creative Agency, under Nishita's guidance, excels in delivering digital marketing solutions to hospitality businesses. With a laser focus on brand enhancement, social media management, and content production, the agency empowers establishments to thrive in the digital landscape.SAVOIR's client portfolio includes International Brands such as Hard Rock Café, Shiro, Maison Eric Kayser, Leila Min Lebnen, and Coca Cola Hellenic. Other clients include top rated restaurants in Lagos, such as Z Kitchen, Ziya, Kaly, RSVP annd more. Show less

Lagos, Nigeria

NAVI Africa, with its NAVI App technology platform, is designed for travelers and locals seeking authentic experiences in tourist destinations across Africa. We also have a creative agency dedicated to boosting hospitality businesses and helping them leverage their brands through social media marketing, content marketing & branding solutions.My experiences inspired the idea to fill the information gap to provide centralized information, about dining, entertainment, events and community… Show more NAVI Africa, with its NAVI App technology platform, is designed for travelers and locals seeking authentic experiences in tourist destinations across Africa. We also have a creative agency dedicated to boosting hospitality businesses and helping them leverage their brands through social media marketing, content marketing & branding solutions.My experiences inspired the idea to fill the information gap to provide centralized information, about dining, entertainment, events and community activities for tourist hubs across Africa using Lagos as a launchpad. Since inception, NAVI has become the focal point for how the tourism industry in Africa can leverage technology to drive sustainable tourism and economic development for tourist destinations. Show less

Lagos, Nigeria

Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria

- Provided career and academic counseling, planned, and advised potential students; assisted students in the development and completion of their applications through seminars and workshops, and coordinated them- Participated in the development of student recruitment and retention plans, strategies, and written materials.- Visited middle schools, high schools, and colleges, spoke to groups and individual students, and met with school counselors to promote outreach activities; coordinated… Show more - Provided career and academic counseling, planned, and advised potential students; assisted students in the development and completion of their applications through seminars and workshops, and coordinated them- Participated in the development of student recruitment and retention plans, strategies, and written materials.- Visited middle schools, high schools, and colleges, spoke to groups and individual students, and met with school counselors to promote outreach activities; coordinated community workshops and arranged visits to the campuses in Switzerland for prospective students and parents.- Served as a liaison to develop partnerships between the university and local school systems throughout the state.- Used The Salesforce software as a database and to manage prospective and current candidates in the state.- Created and distributed marketing material- Prepared reports and proposals - Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Show less

Lagos, Nigeria

I went through a Human Resources department rotation and talent management training at TGI Group, working directly with the Global Group Talent Development Director at the TGI head office as well as with top HR Business Partners across the country. I assisted with the below roles and more:Talent acquisition- Designed, planned and executed employer branding activities- Reviewed employment applications- Determined HR and recruiting KPIs- Planned procedures for improving… Show more I went through a Human Resources department rotation and talent management training at TGI Group, working directly with the Global Group Talent Development Director at the TGI head office as well as with top HR Business Partners across the country. I assisted with the below roles and more:Talent acquisition- Designed, planned and executed employer branding activities- Reviewed employment applications- Determined HR and recruiting KPIs- Planned procedures for improving the candidate experience- Participated in recruitment panels and assisted in recruitment interviewsLearning & development- Learnt to prepare and implement learning strategies and programs- Learnt to review organizational development needs- Organized e-learning workshopsPerformance management- Understood and studied the performance management system that is being used by the company- Assisted in creating KPI's and Balanced Score Cards- Learnt how to analyze appraisals and communicate performance outcomesOther:- Was the Executive Assistant for WACOT & WASIL Companys' CEOs (Chief Exec. Officers). I helped them prepare and execute a 3-year organizational strategy plan using the McKinsey 7s Framework.- Designed and developed a Career-Website for TGI Group.- Was in charge of designing and creating content for TGI Group's employee newsletter. Show less

Lagos, Nigeria

- Contacted potential high net-worth clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings- Planned and oversaw new marketing initiatives.- Researched organizations and individuals to find new opportunities- Increased the value of current customers while attracting new ones- Attended conferences, meetings, and industry events to network- Developed goals for the team for business growth and ensured they were met.- Trained personnel and helped team members develop their… Show more - Contacted potential high net-worth clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings- Planned and oversaw new marketing initiatives.- Researched organizations and individuals to find new opportunities- Increased the value of current customers while attracting new ones- Attended conferences, meetings, and industry events to network- Developed goals for the team for business growth and ensured they were met.- Trained personnel and helped team members develop their customer relationship skills.- Prepared reports and proposals Show less

Lagos Nigeria

- Learned how to develop business leads and worked side by side with the head Sales manager of Nestle Professional- Built a relationship with current & potential customers- Sold products or services to those customers- Managed clients portfolio.- Identified new sales development channels.- Followed-up sales.- Promoted the company and its products/services.

Lagos Nigeria

- Planned, designed and produced events while managing all project delivery elements within time limits- Liaised with clients to identify their needs and to ensure customer satisfaction- Provided feedback and periodic reports to clients and company managers- Proposed ideas to improve provided services and event quality- Organized facilities and manage all event’s details such as decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment… Show more - Planned, designed and produced events while managing all project delivery elements within time limits- Liaised with clients to identify their needs and to ensure customer satisfaction- Provided feedback and periodic reports to clients and company managers- Proposed ideas to improve provided services and event quality- Organized facilities and manage all event’s details such as decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material etc- Ensured compliance with health and safety obligations- Specified staff requirements and coordinated their activities- Proactively handled any arising issues and troubleshooted any emerging problems on the event day- Conducted pre and post event evaluations and reports on outcomes Show less

St Louis, Usa

- Registered guests and assigned rooms. Accommodated special requests whenever possible- Preregistered and blocked rooms for reservations- Coordinated room status updates with housekeeping- Processed guest checkouts- Learned telephone etiquette- Helped VIP guest manager with managing special guests- Learned how to use the Opera Software for front desk management- Successfully rotated in all rooms division departments (Front Desk, Housekeeping, Concierge etc)

Bangalore, India

- Developed Serving & Sommelier skills - Rotated in the F&B Department- Was chosen to serve the Indian President of 2009, Pratibha Patel, at a presidential dinner- Improved on my communication and organization skills and my team-work abilities

Certificate In Leadership Principals, International Business, Complete

Leadership Principles is a program from Harvard Business School. Leadership Principles is designed to help individuals thrive as leaders.

Higher Diploma In Hospitality & Events Management

Activities and Societies: SHMS International Day, Participated and Leader of the performance group for India. Participated in 2 class.

Igcse & As Level

Activities and Societies: Represented High school in various activities, sports and seminars such as: Talent shows Inter House Dance.