Corporate Communications Professional : Resume CV

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DIVYA DWIVEDI
E-mail : divyadwivedi AT hotmail.com

OBJECTIVE :
Seeking a senior level position in the field of Communication and International Relationship Management in a global organization

PROFILE SUMMARY :
Adept leader and an ambitious executive with over 10 years of experience in mass communication coupled with strong domain expertise in strategic relation management and an MBA from Indian School Business (ISB).
Having worked in India and the UK and having been involved in lobbying for innovative policy initiations, international strategy formulations and geocentric exchange initiatives, I have developed an exceptional nature to work in multi-cultural and geographically diverse environments. Am able to focus on organizational goals, strategize critically, develop and lead world-class teams and deliver exceptional results in the most complex situations.
A continuous learner, my approach to leadership and teamwork is based on 4C’s – Commonalities, Connectivity, Communication and Collaboration. This enables me to take on management and strategic positions involving interactions at all levels both with internal and external stakeholders with relative ease.
Backed by the right experience, skills set and right attitude I am keen to take on the opportunity that lies ahead to function as a keystone in bridging opportunities between business stakeholders, customers and in ever changing political, economic, investment & business environment during the key globalization phase of various geocentric markets.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE :
London India Office August 2007–April 2009
Chief Representative, London Development Agency and Mayor of London’s Office :
- Working as London India Office Strategic head have successfully set up the office in Delhi while ensuring that this office delivers clear and shared messages about London and ensure that London’s big opportunities are fully promoted among its various stakeholders most importantly – Government departments; policy makers, opinion leaders, national and international trade associations, business community, academia, media etc.
- Official Spokesperson for the LDA and the Mayor’s Office in India
- Responsible for strategically designing and developing stakeholder management plan to detail, inform, and influence stakeholders and their decisions to establish mutually beneficial relationship between London and India.
- Developed extensive business plan for the London India Office with view of delivering 100 per cent accountability.
- Maximise the promotional and business opportunities of London 2012 and Delhi 2010 Commonwealth games
- On target to propagate brand image of London and the London India Office devise strategic alignments/alliances for enhancing London’s image in 4 focus areas – Trade, Investment, Academia and Tourism

Accomplishment :
- Delivered the City–to-City Partnership agreement between London and Delhi - 2007
- Principal speaker at the SME trade mission conference - “International Gateway 4 Suppliers” held in Delhi in April 2008 and “Business Opportunities for MSME in the global scenario – November 2008”
- Planned and organized for the Mayor of London’s diplomatic trip to India to mark the launch of London India Office
- Delivered key conferences in Delhi and Mumbai positioning London as a partner in globalisation
- Strategised and Initiated Executive Exchange Programme with IIM – Ahmedabad.
- Facilitated the signing of a MoU between Commonwealth Organising Committee 2010 and LOGOC.
The Practice (PR agency) April 2006–March 2007

Account Director :
- Spearheading the Delhi office worked to develop a strategic plan to address client related issues, improve their corporate perceptions and awareness and articulated promotional messaging to promote services of clients
- Handle various marketing PR projects for multinationals, government and corporate clients.
- Essayed a major role in helping the agency win its first Public Affairs project from the international market – Europe
- Research new business opportunities, and formulated strategies for risk management.

Accomplishments :
- Helped the agency win its first international Public Affairs project from the government of Catalonia.
- Set up a client management system complete with market survey, front end assessment, competitor analysis and performance review – ‘Metrics of Success’ to boost business development initiatives.
- Set up an online internal communications system for knowledge management.
- Stabilised agency’s employee turnover rate by almost 60% in a period of 6 months.

UK Trade & Investment May 2005–March 2006
Marketing and Communications & Press Officer :
- On target to propagate brand image of UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), devised media plans for enhancing its corporate image and Trade minister’s initiatives to propagate trade and investment in the foreign markets and UK respectively.
- Develop and sustain regular working relationship with embassy officials, international trade officers and regional industry experts for data sharing and co-ordinated international promotion efforts during minister’s overseas trips, trade missions etc.
- Devise strategic plans for the publicity and promotion of different UK regions, UK based smes and industry sectors while continuously co-ordinating and consulting with different sectors and regional teams/ departments to maximize exposure.

Accomplishments :
- Planned media strategy for Ian Pearson’s (Minister of Trade - United Kingdom) to cover his diplomatic trip to Russia and Ukraine in 2006.
- Developed and implemented an online internal communications system for maximum employee visibility throughout the UK Trade & Investment (national, regional & overseas officials) community.
- Provided strategic input in revamping the corporate website of UKTI.
- Editor of the internal trade newsletter.

Prowse & Co November 2004–April 2005
PR Consultant :
- Primarily associated with UK Trade & Investment for co-ordinating PR efforts in fields of media relations, sector plans, marketing collaterals and client interactions.
- Streamline Indian contacts to generate excellent coverage for UK Trade & Investment in relevant media.
- Create and develop national and trade media plan for UK Trade & Investment

Accomplishments :
- Wrote and published 64 export success case studies for UKTI
- Prepared an industry wise export success (industry wise) report for the Secretary of Trade & Investment, to be used during the Parliament’s Q&A session.
- Published stories, articles and case studies about UKTI and its success in the overseas markets in important trade and specialized media in the UK.

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. February 2001-June 2004
PR Officer :
- Reporting to the President – HMIL and Executive Director (Marketing) was responsible for developing strategic media and publicity plans for increased brand visibility.
- Develop & sustain extensive relations with national, regional and trade media for corporate image enhancement.
- Initiate various Corporate Social Responsibility activities to enhance corporate image
- Prepare the annual PR plan and annual budget for the PR department. Manage annual budgets and expenditure for the press office
- Lead internal communications activities, coordinating employee service programs, writing newsletters and creating internal promotional events.

Accomplishments :
- Handled 7 car launches and 8 long lead test drives besides organising several corporate and publicity events, press conferences, one-on-one interviews, media visits
- Helped achieve 10% growth in media coverage at Hyundai Motor India.
- Revamped and edited consumer newsletter for HMIL
- Conceptualized and developed the new corporate Web site to streamline customer service operations.
- Represented Hyundai Motor India at the International PR conference in Sydney in 2004.

eLexicon June 1999–February 2001
PR Executive :
- Regular interaction with clients to analyse their media requirements for proper implementation of their corporate communication goals, managed media relations for the assigned clients and handled several corporate events (press conferences, product launches, publicity events etc.) for the clients
- Compiled industry analysis and brand analysis report for the clients on a monthly basis to help monitor individual client’s corporate image, for the likes of Timex, Siemens, LML, United Airlines, IEC, Mt. Shivalik Breweries

EDUCATION :
MBA 2010 Indian School of Business, Hyderabad
PGDPR & Advertising 1999 YMCA, Delhi 73%
Bachelor of Science 1997 St. John’s College, Agra 81%
Class XII 1994 Carmel School, Durgapur 83%
Class X 1992 Carmel School, Durgapur 86%

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS :
- Major in Strategy/Leadership, MBA
- First runner up (team initiative, ISB) at the national level GE competition – Genesis 2009
- Lead a team of 3 members on an ELP project (ISB initiative) to prepare a marketing promotion program for the Nalanda, Rajgir region in collaboration with Central, State, Regional and Nalanda (deemed university).
- Institute topper for the PG Diploma
- College topper all 3 years nominated for the gold medal

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ANJU N (MHRM)
Email : anjun.53 AT gmail.com

Objective :
To obtain challenging and responsible position in an organization wherein I contribute to the successful growth of an organization using my abilities and knowledge

HIGHLIGHTS PROFILE :
Positive approach
Handling Public issues
Helping mentality
Extensive computer Skills.
Completed Master Degree in HUMAN RESOURCES (waiting for result)
Quick learner
Good inter personal skills and ability to work under pressure
Ability to build team environment
Hardworking and
Self confidence

Computer Skills :
- Computer Basics
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Well versed with internet
- Tally

Academic qualification :
- Two-Year Full Time Postgraduate course in HUMAN RESOURCES (MHRM) from De Paul Institute of Science and Technology under Mahatma Gandhi University(2011) (waiting for result)
- B.A(ECONOMICS) from Nirmala college of Mahatma Gandhi University
In the year (2009)
- 12th(Commerce) from St. Mary’s HSS School, Kaliar (Kerala)
- 10th from St. Sebasian HSS from Muvattupuzha (Kerala)

Project Undertaken :
1. ORGANIZATIONAL STUDY successfully completed Organizational Study in the areas Of Human Resources, Marketing, accounting and overall structure in LUNAR RUBBERS PVT LTD. THODUPUZHA, IDUKKI, KERALA
2. MAIN PROJECT Now I am completed my Summer Project study under the topic of HRD CLIMATE in ROOTS INDUSTRIES LTD, COIAMBATORE, TAMILNADU

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