Nov 2016 – Jun 2024 · 7 yrs 7 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

• Strategic leadership of the Internal Communications function
• Storytelling that drove pride and purpose
• Communications partnership and counsel to senior management
• Crisis Comms
• Strategic events and campaigns
• Fostering an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging
• Establishing internal comms as a crucial thought partner to company leadership, scaling the function to meet the needs of a rapidly growing organization: 2,000 to 10,000+ Googlers over just 6 years, bringing strategic focus to internal comms, evolving our internal comms channel mix to be effective in the new, digital-first, hybrid workplace, establishing the India team as an innovation nerve centre among the global comms team, delivering complex, integrated campaigns, setting DEI and culture initiatives up for success through effective communications.

Jan 2015 – Oct 2016 · 1 yr 9 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

• Employer branding at Amdocs India, as part of which I:
• Conceptualized and executed strategic programs to cement Amdocs' position as an employer of choice;
• Collaborated with advertising and social media agencies to develop, implement and measure high-quality internal and external employer branding campaigns;
• Directed Amdocs' participation in industry and academia forums;
• Managed and consistently improved internal properties like the Amdocs India eShop (online branded merchandise store for employees) and DoxCafe (in-house video channel);
• Drove all communications for strategic corporate programs like Innovation, Leadership Development, People Engagement and CSR.

Mar 2012 – Jan 2014 · 1 yr 10 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• For close to two years, I managed the Retail Education program at the TRRAIN Foundation, overseeing Product Development, Marketing, Communications and Business Development.
• I was responsible for driving revenues and making this not-for-profit program self-sustainable. Developing marketing communications with the help of advertising, PR and social media agencies and securing high-impact media partnerships was also a key aspect of the job. I extensively interfaced with stakeholders in retail, in order to gain insight into their work environment and lifestyles and constantly evolve our training programs to meet their dynamic needs.
• I also supported the organization's initiatives for training and placing People with Disabilities in the retail sector.

Jun 2008 – Mar 2012 · 3 yrs 9 mos

• Ensuring high-quality delivery of the advertising & communications management courses at the EMDI Institute of Media and Communication.
• Communication with key stakeholders- faculty members, the advertising community, students and alumni.
• Maintaining relations with the advertising fraternity, inviting respected professionals to come on board as visiting faculty, establishing the institute as their preferred source of new talent.

Nov 2006 – Jun 2008 · 1 yr 7 mos

• Creating opportunities for brands to engage with films as a promotional medium, primarily in the form of in-film placement, cross-promotional campaigns and branded content.

Jun 2005 – Oct 2006 · 1 yr 4 mos

• Helped create and manage public relations initiatives for brands like Lifebuoy, Dove and McDonald’s.