Reena Ram Email & Phone Number

Bengaluru Area, India

Engrossed with philanthropy, experimentation, on the path towards Self-realization, pursuing higher studies and intense research from India and abroad(multiple nations), traveling to the Himalayan Belts & meditating in caves to playing musical instruments, vocal (Hindustani classical riyaz) & dancing in my "Divine Disco", taught select few people privately. Miraculously escaped death multiple times. I am scripting a MASTERPIECE FILLED WITH MIRACULOUS TESTIMONIES OF MY UNIQUE JOURNEY(I AM AN… Show more Engrossed with philanthropy, experimentation, on the path towards Self-realization, pursuing higher studies and intense research from India and abroad(multiple nations), traveling to the Himalayan Belts & meditating in caves to playing musical instruments, vocal (Hindustani classical riyaz) & dancing in my "Divine Disco", taught select few people privately. Miraculously escaped death multiple times. I am scripting a MASTERPIECE FILLED WITH MIRACULOUS TESTIMONIES OF MY UNIQUE JOURNEY(I AM AN EAGLE THAT TOOK THE PATH LESS TRODDEN, SO THE STORY IS UNIQUE AND NOT MASS-CENTRIC) AND CREATING A MAGICAL SET OF OFFERINGS AS A RESULT OF A VERSATILE JOURNEY of 44 years . I will be available professionally(in my NEW CAREER) once I have launched my MISSION PUBLICLY (WITH A GLOBAL REACH).The formal launch of THE LIVE THE EAGLE SPIRIT MISSION (the journey towards ideation, conceptualizing,scripting and acting towards it all, has gone through very rich periods of transition).It will be revealed when the time is right ! This will occur-post completion of my higher education, experiments, creation phase, pre-launch brand initiatives, developmental phase etc . My LinkedIn profile and other pertinent Social Media profiles will be revamped ( to align with MY NEW AVATAR) prior to the launch. Also, people in my network(known from the distant past) are requested to learn to disconnect with my PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL AVATAR and be open & adaptable to MY NEW VERSION & PATH & if you can't feel free to exit my network. In the meantime, only if it is important/urgent, do send me a personal message. You will receive a response(if not immediately but at the earliest). I will be OPEN TO NEW FOLKS (POST-LAUNCH). WHAT THIS MISSION IS ABOUT, AND IS EVOLVING INTO? WHAT RIGOROUS PREPARATION HAS GONE INTO IT, CAN REMAIN A "MYSTERY" FOR NOW! ALL WILL BE REVEALED AT "THE OPPORTUNE TIME"! NOTE : THERE ARE SEVERAL UPDATES TO BE MADE TO THIS PROFILE - IT WILL BE REVAMPED PRIOR TO LAUNCH. Show less

Bengaluru Area, India

In a leadership role was responsible for setting up and building the Marketing Practice with a focus on : 'International Marketing' and 'Brand Building & Management'. Also led the 'Communications Excellence Initiative'Key Professional Highlights1. Provided a strategic direction, by educating the Management team on the depth of the Marketing function as this was a newly explored Function for this 23 year old organization2. Conceptualized, Designed and Developed a… Show more In a leadership role was responsible for setting up and building the Marketing Practice with a focus on : 'International Marketing' and 'Brand Building & Management'. Also led the 'Communications Excellence Initiative'Key Professional Highlights1. Provided a strategic direction, by educating the Management team on the depth of the Marketing function as this was a newly explored Function for this 23 year old organization2. Conceptualized, Designed and Developed a ‘Two-year Marketing Roadmap’ and a Marketing Organization Structure (3 to 5 year plan)3. Initiated the Brand Transformation Exercise and created the ‘IonIdea Brand Book’ which was well accepted by the organization4. Proposed the Inbound Marketing Strategy as part of the 'Sales Excellence Initiative'5. Provided modifications to the:‘Overall IonIdea Induction Program’ and proposed the ‘New Brand Induction Program’6. Reviewed the existing state of the ‘Social Media Platforms’ used by the organization and provided strategic inputs through corrective measures to be taken to improve the quality and online visibility on these platforms. This also included propositions of 'Offline Corrective Measures' to be taken in the long-run to sustain 'Online Brand Reputation'7. Refined important collaterals such as IONCUDOS Brochure which is a 'Curriculum Design for Outcome based Education', 'Educational Project Flyers' to promote IonIdea in Engineering Institutes and a couple of internal material for the 'Go-to-Market Sales Kit' meant for Sales Folks8. Successfully led the 'Communications Excellence Initiative', as part of the firmwide ‘Excellence Initiatives’ and this was known to be one of the top two progressive 'Corporate Excellence Drives' in the organization9. Training & Development as an additional initiative: Proposed a descriptive ‘Soft-Skills and Sales Training Program Map’ at the Leadership, Managerial & Individual Contributor level. Show less

Bangalore

At this juncture, after this rejuvenating 'Business career break', I am ready to resume my Business career in the near future, with a new and versatile career opportunity.Hence, I've commenced exploring and evaluating new career opportunitiesAfter over 10 years of professional experience in my 'Business Career', I decided to move on to pursue some of my important 'Creative Goals' in the last few months. Apart from my creative pursuits, I worked at 'Re-skilling as far as my Business and… Show more At this juncture, after this rejuvenating 'Business career break', I am ready to resume my Business career in the near future, with a new and versatile career opportunity.Hence, I've commenced exploring and evaluating new career opportunitiesAfter over 10 years of professional experience in my 'Business Career', I decided to move on to pursue some of my important 'Creative Goals' in the last few months. Apart from my creative pursuits, I worked at 'Re-skilling as far as my Business and Marketing career' is concerned. The prime purpose is to merge, 'Creativity with Business' in the long-run.Activities involved in so far:1. Re-skilling in the field of Marketing- Pursuing an intensive program in 'Digital Marketing Management'.Currently working on projects to master this skill.2. Authoring my 1st book which is on a non-fiction based theme2. I've been trained for over 16 years in the spheres of Hindustanic Classical ( vocal) and Tabla- pursuing these forms of art further, through intense and advanced levels of learning from prominent musicians. Worked towards attaining prestigious national and international certifications and revived live performances3. Travelled to the woods and the mountains to bask in 'Nature's Glory'' 4. Engaging with youth on sessions on 'Living one's life purpose'5. Have been researching and studying extensively on varied subjects: Business, Sociology, Psychology.Neuroscience and Therapy, Law, Human Rights, English Literature, Quantum Physics and Metaphysics, Women's Studies, Films and Writing, Theosophy and much more Show less

Bangalore And Gurgaon(6 Months)

Positions heldSept’10-Jul'12- Manager – Markets Nov’06-Aug’10-Assistant Manager– Markets During my close to 6 years stint with the firm, I’ve had the opportunity to delve into multiple roles. For 3.5 years, I was part of the National Accounts Program Management team and thereafter, for over 2 years, I contributed to the Strategic Marketing Program Initiatives of the firm. In a nutshell, during this tenure, I enhanced my skills in the areas of Business Analysis, Priority Accounts… Show more Positions heldSept’10-Jul'12- Manager – Markets Nov’06-Aug’10-Assistant Manager– Markets During my close to 6 years stint with the firm, I’ve had the opportunity to delve into multiple roles. For 3.5 years, I was part of the National Accounts Program Management team and thereafter, for over 2 years, I contributed to the Strategic Marketing Program Initiatives of the firm. In a nutshell, during this tenure, I enhanced my skills in the areas of Business Analysis, Priority Accounts Program Management, Strategic Marketing, Brand Management and briefly in Business DevelopmentKey Professional Highlights1.Implemented Strategic Marketing Initiatives of the EMEIA program (Europe, Middle East, India and Africa) in India: The CFO Program, Entrepreneurial driven programs such as the Family Business Program, Exceptional magazine initiative, EMEIA Assurance Marketing initiatives in India, The Strategic Growth Forum, IPO Program in collaboration with the EMEIA SGM (Strategic Growth Markets) team.2.Built strategic business partnerships with significant industry bodies, CFO Forums and with the Media. 3.Led the Marketing and Deployment of Global Thought Leadership (TL)in India - Was instrumental in developing the TL, ‘Opportunities in Adversity’ for the India Market4.Ideated and developed the ‘Markets Homepage’, a robust and broad intranet platform5.Drove the EMEIA Wave 2 Sales Campaign Reporting on the theme ‘Opportunities in adversity’. Other client campaigns- ‘Planning for growth’, ‘Competing for growth’ 6.Produced ‘Monthly Progressions Report’ which fostered strategic decisions at multiple business levels such as the Accounts Program, Service Lines, Sector Practices, IPO and Private Equity Programs 7.Bi-monthly performance updates for Global Tax Advisory Services, Business and Risk Advisory Services, that provided strategic direction in propelling business growth8.Key clients: All Cargo, Avantha Group, GMR Group, Murugappa Group, Nu Hospitals Show less

Bangalore

Positions HeldOct’06 - Nov’06-Assistant Manager-Corporate Advisory Services & Marketing Dec’04-Sep’06-Senior-Corporate Advisory Services & Marketing Jun’04 - Nov’04-Project Associate-Corporate Advisory Services & MarketingGrant Thornton is the 5th largest U.S Accounting and Business Consulting Firm after the Big 4 (Ernst & Young, KPMG, Deloitte and PwC). The firm specializes in providing Assurance, Tax and specialist advisory services to growth oriented, entrepreneurial… Show more Positions HeldOct’06 - Nov’06-Assistant Manager-Corporate Advisory Services & Marketing Dec’04-Sep’06-Senior-Corporate Advisory Services & Marketing Jun’04 - Nov’04-Project Associate-Corporate Advisory Services & MarketingGrant Thornton is the 5th largest U.S Accounting and Business Consulting Firm after the Big 4 (Ernst & Young, KPMG, Deloitte and PwC). The firm specializes in providing Assurance, Tax and specialist advisory services to growth oriented, entrepreneurial companies. As part of the Corporate Advisory Services (CAS) and Marketing team,I acquired exposure to varied areas of Business. My role encompassed, Market Research & Intelligence, Business Strategy, Business Development (BD), Strategic Marketing, Brand Management, Event Management, designing and developing Marketing collateral.Key Professional Highlights1.Prepared monthly thought leadership publications, reports on Mergers and Acquisitions and Private Equity deals.One such specialized survey report was- ‘Corporate India’s voice on: The M&A and Private Equity Scenario 2006’ as a part of Grant Thornton’s Dealtracker Team 2.Member of the CAS Team for a leading metal packaging company in India; provided strategic inputs for a joint venture with a globally renowned FMCG company in Belgium,consultant to Welsh Development Agency (WDA)3.As part of the CAS team and BD efforts, was actively engaged in preparing proposals and Expression of Interest ( EOIs) for raising capital for companies across sectors (such as Department of Community and Economic Development of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority). Involved in AIM and LSE listing related initiatives with clients4.Undertook Market research and Market Intelligence projects for Indian and International clients, to do with Joint Ventures and strategic alliances 5.Brand building through conceptualizing, organizing and managing events- CAS Conference, Transfer Pricing, FBT, SAS 70, M&A Show less

Bangalore

Successfully handled the following courses for the students of Wigan & Leigh College of Advertising & Graphic Design:1. Integrated Marketing Communications2. Strategic Marketing Management & Case Studies3. Professional Ethics and Social Responsibility of Corporates & Designers4. International Marketing

Bangalore

Inquest Foundation was an entrepreneurial initiative where I was the youngest Founder member(with the rest being above 30, 40 and 50) in the team. The firm endeavored to integrate Management Techniques, Psychological Techniques, Spiritual Techniques as part of the Soft Skills Training Program targeted at the Technology Faculty and Student fraternities.Key Professional Highlights1.Was instrumental in conceptualizing and establishing ‘Inquest Foundation’ as part of the… Show more Inquest Foundation was an entrepreneurial initiative where I was the youngest Founder member(with the rest being above 30, 40 and 50) in the team. The firm endeavored to integrate Management Techniques, Psychological Techniques, Spiritual Techniques as part of the Soft Skills Training Program targeted at the Technology Faculty and Student fraternities.Key Professional Highlights1.Was instrumental in conceptualizing and establishing ‘Inquest Foundation’ as part of the Founding team2.Created a new brand ‘Vidyarthi Vardhan’ for the technology student fraternities3.Conducted a workshop on ‘Interpersonal Skills’ by incorporating the Huthwaite’s SPIN technique for over 150 senior academicians, as the youngest facilitator to do so Show less

Bangalore

Successfully handled the 'Marketing Management Course' for 1st year MBA students for a semester

Bangalore

People-one Consulting(currently Adecco India) was a JP Morgan funded venture. After Adecco( a world leader and leading Human Resource Workforce solutions provider) acquired the firm, it is presently known as Adecco India. The firm has been rated as one of the top 10 Human Resource Solutions firms in India and ranked in the Fortune Global 500 List. Key Professional Highlights and Achievements 1.Promoted the different business verticals and built a new premier client base across… Show more People-one Consulting(currently Adecco India) was a JP Morgan funded venture. After Adecco( a world leader and leading Human Resource Workforce solutions provider) acquired the firm, it is presently known as Adecco India. The firm has been rated as one of the top 10 Human Resource Solutions firms in India and ranked in the Fortune Global 500 List. Key Professional Highlights and Achievements 1.Promoted the different business verticals and built a new premier client base across different sectors2. Developed strategic business partnerships and empanelled with large ‘Corporate Giants’3. Successfully marketed and promoted the services of People-one Consulting (currently known as Adecco India) and positioned it as a one-stop platform for recruitment, flexi-staffing, corporate training solutions4. Handled several large and medium Indian and MNC clients 5.Key clients handled: Aurigene, Birla Sun Life, Siemens VDO, ITC Foods, Britannia, Akzo Nobel Coatings, ING Vysya, ICICI Bank, San Engineering, Personality Limited (Weekender), Madura Garments, Molex India Tooling Pvt. Ltd., Warner Lambert, Metro Cash & Carry, Fabmall Pvt. Ltd. Show less

Bangalore

ABP Ltd-Ananda Bazar Patrika Group is a large and renowned media group that publishes Businessworld which is India's No 1 selling business magazine. The magazine has substantially increased its lead in the top 8 metros. Over the years, it has been seen as the magazine that sets the agenda for the industry through pioneering reporting and analysis. The annual BW Awards are a key event in calendars of India Inc. The demographic profile of readers is the 'Top and Middle Management'.Key… Show more ABP Ltd-Ananda Bazar Patrika Group is a large and renowned media group that publishes Businessworld which is India's No 1 selling business magazine. The magazine has substantially increased its lead in the top 8 metros. Over the years, it has been seen as the magazine that sets the agenda for the industry through pioneering reporting and analysis. The annual BW Awards are a key event in calendars of India Inc. The demographic profile of readers is the 'Top and Middle Management'.Key Professsional Highlights and Achievements1.Effectively handled Feature Sales for the Businessworld Bangalore PLUS supplement, Placement Consultants Directory, Banking Feature, Logistics Feature, Executive Stress Busters, BWoman-Businessworld Women's Special, Power Sector Feature, Executive Education Feature and Executive Home Loans2.Successfully built clients across industry sectors (included private organizations and government organizations)3.Key clients handled: Mysore Sales International Limited (MSIL), Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL), Oysterbay, Tanishq, Corporation Bank, Canara Bank Show less

Pgdba(Mba), Marketing

Activities and Societies: 1) Participated and won in select national level inter B-School management events/competitions in the sphere.

Pgdgsm- Post Graduate Diploma In Global Sales & Marketing, Specialized In The Spin Selling® Sales Technique Of Huthwaite International, Uk

Bbm- Bachelors Degree In Business Management, Dual Specialization In Marketing & Finance

Activities and Societies: 1) Brought laurels by particiapting and winning in State and National level Inter Collegiate Buisness Management.

11Th And 12Th (Pre-University Education), Science (Physics, Chemistry, Maths And Statistics)

Activities and Societies: Active member of the SPIC MACAY Club. Have given a couple of Tabla performances and participated in Hindustani.

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Education record

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Education record

Certification Program, Digital Marketing Management

Currently pursuing this program