Help non-profits improve their capabilities in the areas of education, economic development, community development, and health. Using my professional experience to assist non-profits in making the most of their current infrastructure.

Teach Marketing & Strategy

Independent Business Consultant. Fractional CEO/ COO/ CBO/ CMO• Consult largely in strategy, marketing, sales and operationsAdvising businesses with foci on business strategy, marketing, sales/ retail, and operations. Engaged with B2B, FMCG, ECommerce, Retail, QSR & Healthcare clients.

Developing high-quality business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectivesLeading and motivating team to advance employee engagement and develop a high-performing managerial teamOverseeing all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy and mission

Consulting/ advising businesses with foci on business strategy, marketing, sales/ retail and operations. B2C and B2B. Leveraging the multiple experiences to provide an actionable direction. Engaged with B2B, FMCG, ECommerce, Retail/ QSR & Healthcare clients.

Kylie's - The Bao Shop. A QSR in downtown Bangalore and Indiranagar

Pet food and treats under the brand - Bob's Kitchen.www.lovebobskitchen.com

USPL is an organization which deals in celebrity commerce.Responsible for all operations across various businesses:a) Memorabiliab) Licensed merchandisec) Ethnic weard) Western wear

New businesses/ products/ categories/ brands/ avenues & revenue streamsAirline Retail OperationsOn board retail management of food, beverage and merchandise Managing the P & LResponsible for aspects like Operations, F&B, Planning, HR, etc.Maximize the performance with strong focus on leadership, employee management and effective team collaboration Previous responsibilitiesMarketing & Sales of the Luxury ResortsE-businessMerchandiseNew Brands/ BusinessesAnalyzing new business opportunities Ancillary RevenueEbusinessRunning the e-commerce initiative and responsible for the businessIntegrated online - offline play Responsible for working on strategy, marketing/sales plans, procurement plans, vendor development.Should work on product placements and market penetrationsMerchandiseOverall Ownership of the following: P&L, pricing, promotion, stock management, product development etc. Running the private and manufacturer label business ranging from coffee powders, confectionery, crockery, beverages to savoriesDeveloping new categories & brands. Category extension/ new product developmentStrategic Marketing Alliances/ Ancillary RevenueTreated as a separate P&LResponsible for defining & leading strategic alliances that affect the company's ability to execute on strategic goals and meet customer and stakeholder needs. Developing and evaluating new alliances strategically and financially, and managing existing alliances on an ongoing basis. Cultivating diverse cross-functional relationships and utilize consumer research, industry evaluation, and strategic analyses to provide significant, long-term value for partners.Contributes to development of target alliance pipeline and sourcing and evaluation of opportunities for expanded business relationships with existing partners.

Strategic Initiatives across the groupMerchandise, Alliances, Airline Catering and Luxury ResortsAirline CateringManaging the P & LResponsible for aspects like Operations, F&B, Planning, HR, etc.Marketing & SalesHeading Marketing & Sales for the Luxury Resorts Develop & implement the positioning strategies of the brand to exceed market expectations Develop & implement customer relationship programMerchandisingDevelop a range of products for retail in resorts Identification & implementation of sales & distribution systems, pricing strategies etc.

Implement the marketing plans and programs Managing ATL and BTL activities for the Central brand of seamless malls across India.Monitor the performance and progress of marketing initiatives versus prescribed goals stipulated in the approved marketing plans and within specified budgets.Coordinate with operations and brand relationship teams to check on the progress of any advertising and promotional campaigns aimed at generating footfalls & thereby generating sales.Contract independent 3rd party market research and survey firms to assess the success or failure of promotional and advertising campaign.Conduct focus group discussions with invited customers, sales agents and marketing people to explore ways to improve products and services.Provide marketing performance reports to higher management.

Managing strategic initiatives to increase PC penetration in new markets

Was responsible forRetail operations managing 55 stores (company and franchisee owned) across the country,Marketing - advertising, public relations, CRM, Loyalty programsVisual merchandisingRelationships with key licensors like Walt Disney and Warner Bros.Significant milestones and team achievementsWas a core member of the team which doubled the turnover in 2 yearsRepositioned the brandsResponsible for the new retail identityLaunched ToonworldDeveloped, launched and managed the loyalty programs.

Part of the ebusiness consulting team- Working with various businesses to enable their online forayDesigning business plans and strategyWas also managing the Planetasia brand

Handling sales of edible oil brands - Sampoorn Soya, Prime Life Sunflower and Gopal Vanaspati in Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh.Managing a team of 10 members across the states.