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Focusing on strengthening key media and education client relationships and own the P&L for the portfolio. Helping clients pivot to the new digital economy while maximizing their returns from existing investments in people, process and technologies. This entails understanding the client's industry, business and organizational landscape and supporting their initiatives to increase topline and favorably impact the bottom line.

Led client relationships in Media and Entertainment

Business Development Manager - Retail, Consumer Products and Logistics •Created and managed multi-million sales opportunities for new account openings •Established strong relationships with clients based on trust and understanding•Desgined deal structures for 'big deals' to create value proposition beyond cost and efficiency benefits•Led negotiations for legal, commercial and operational terms for short and long term contracts•Helped client evaluate overseas delivery locations •Identified opportunities and built solutions/ offerings around client's challenges and IT gaps •Collaborated closely with the IT teams to create a BPO value proposition for specific client needs and challenges•Generated sales leads from cold calling, competitive analysis, industry events and conferences.•Built startegic sales plan for named account openings and growth•Conducted road shows for clients, industry partners and analysts to demonstrate our capabilities and offerings.•Steered dynamic teams of functional and industry consultants to develop solutions for RFPs and proactive opportunity development.•Led internal initiatives to evaluate investment opportunities for growth and enhancement of existing basket of offerings.Solution Design and Implementation - Head, Media and Entertainment•Built the media solution design team from the ground up.•Spearheaded development of innovative platform and non-platform solutions for various functional areas•Developed media production house alliance to create post production solutions•Led pre-sales efforts to identify client challenges in processes or technology and then customize existing service offerings to address these needs•Transitioned & centralized client processes from various locations to lesser cost economies•Hosted client evaluation visits to comprehensively project strengths and understanding of client business•Led client due diligence and operations discovery engagements to develop a value proposition

•Worked as the chief development officer for this grass root non-profit for education. •Grew the West Coast Chapters >MM contribution •Raised funds from corporate foundations, high networth individuals and small & medium businesses•Authored grant proposals for foundations elaborating program plans, objectives, strategy and key metrics•Identified high networth individuals in the ethnic and corporate community with philanthropic objectives and helped them understand Pratham's agenda and growth plans.•Represented Pratham at corporate and community events to recruit volunteers and solicit pledges•Led efforts to develop marketing plans and collaterals •Liasoned with multiple non-profits to create events and opportunities to grow Pratham's awareness•Generated donor leads through cold calling and network marketing.

•Spearheaded marketing communication strategy team for key studio release including advertising plan, television and print creatives, promo materials and merchandise tie-up. •Coordinated marketing plans for all major studio releases on DVD.•Managed marketing relationship with major retail chains like Wal-Mart, Best Buy to enhance institutional buys.•Coordinated multiple projects to launch new titles on DVD including decisions on positioning, packaging, and promos.•Managed alliances with Tier 2 studios for indie film title acquistions.•Spearheaded marketing and research team for documentary acquisitions.•Recommended marketing strategies to top management based on theatrical performance and syndicated reports.•Provided regular analysis of title sales and marketing activity and communicated results and recommendations.

•Managed advertising for strategic national clients in beverage and confectionery •Assisted client in brand management through research, strategy planning and regular liaison.•Planned major advertising campaigns on mass, outdoor and interactive media.•Organized sponsorship and marketing of events synergistic with the brand image. Planned youth events around the Annual Bangalore Derby sponsored by Kingfisher. Organized extensive advertising campaign press, radio, billboards, television local news, posters, banners, and pub announcements.