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KANIKA THAKUR

KANIKA THAKUR

Program Manager
GURGAON,HARYANA

Summary

Detail-oriented Program Manager with six years of leadership experience to work with independent contributors. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Program Manager

AAKASH BYJUS
DELHI
02.2021 - Current
  • Currently heading two verticals : Aakash EduTV & Aakash PrimeClass to support the strategic direction of the organization
  • Pitched and built new programming strategies to bring Aakash EduTV to two platforms which Airtel DTH & JioTV
  • Maintained tight production timetables and quality standards to give students exceptional offerings.
  • Increased 10x subscribers on TV Channel & 80K subscribers on YouTube Channel via Live streaming MasterClasses
  • Oversaw 10+ projects each year from concept through final delivery.
  • Overlooked onboarding, legal & Operations for the New age satellite technology School Integrated programme which is Aakash PrimeClass
  • Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
  • Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members & Faculty

Event Research and Business Development Manager

Chime
Gurgaon, Haryana
08.2019 - 02.2021
  • · Worked on heavy database of ICCA world conferences to approach upcoming conferences in India
  • · Responsible for operations in FBN World Summit, Udaipur with FICCI.
  • · Delivered smooth event execution for a Dutch consulting firm by coordinating seminar function, including site selection, scheduling, marketing, comedy stand-up, reservations, materials, event management and follow-up.
  • · Attended ICPB India Conclave 2019, Kochi to promote services and build relationships with prospective vendors.
  • · Strategically planning and executing large scale budget & high-end events across the country.
  • · Producing detailed proposals for event time lines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets.
  • · Finding suitable and commercially viable venues for events.
  • · Working with marketing teams to publicize events and sourcing high quality hosts/entertainers.
  • · Defining sales, revenue targets and performance objectives.
  • · Building strong, loyal customer relationships at a senior level within key customers.

Area Business Incharge

Mahindra Finance
Karnal, Haryana
01.2017 - 05.2019
  • Directed day-to-day operations focused on attainment of key business metrics, continuous improvement initiatives and 11 member management team with related direct reports by implementing workflow rules, approval processes, and validations.
  • Created business insights from the company's data about potential customers, thereby increasing business revenue by 12% for the financial year 2018-19.
  • Analyzed monthly and quarterly reports of territory to establish plans and strategies for business development and expansion of the market, resulting in increase of market share to 12% within a year.
  • Successful in establishing Trade Agreement with the collaborators which helped to reduce TAT, thereby improving market share by 10% in six months.
  • Event Coordinator for the direct marketing fair held for 2 days showcasing all vehicle brands and sole financier for the event which led to an increase in enquiry generation by 25%
  • Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels by 4%.
  • Cultivated strong business relationships with Mahindra dealership to increase overall experience, satisfaction and retention rates.


Management Trainee

Mahindra Finance
Karnal, Haryana
07.2016 - 12.2016
  • Networked and built strong presence with peers to facilitate daily and weekly goals
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members which facilitated communication, quickly resolving issues and conflicts.
  • Shouldered management responsibilities during absence of manager.
  • Developed analytical frameworks and coordinated with customers to measure the impact and efficiency of products and business processes.
  • Identified new and potential services, market, and advertising policies by focusing upon strengths and opportunities in the region to explore new market and alternate channels.
  • Analyzed daily performance reporting, investigated discrepancies, and prepared resolution reports for the competitive mapping and customer segmentation.
  • Contributed to various firm level initiatives like Think Tank 2016, Idea box
  • Responded to customer concerns swiftly to maintain satisfaction

Management Trainee

JLL ( Jones Lang LaSalle)
Chandigarh, Punjab
05.2015 - 07.2016
  • Planned and executed the summer gala at ELANTE and marketing programs, producing thrice times goal of qualified leads.
  • Collected qualitative data using exploratory design Primary data analysis method to broaden results and optimize marketing strategies.
  • Studied demographic data to determine optimal targets, competitor offerings and tactics for persuasion.
  • Assisted in creation of pre-season marketing plans to support department and divisional strategies.
  • Helped with planning and hosting of summer festival and marketing events.
  • Increased brand recognition in target audience through creative promotions and marketing campaigns.

Education

MBA - Retail Management

UIAMS
Panjab University Chandigarh
06.2014 - 06.2016

B.Tech - Electronics And Communication

Chandigarh University
Mohali
08.2010 - 05.2014

Skills

Stakeholder management

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Accomplishments

  • Best performing employee of Marketing Team in 3rd Quarter'21
  • Executed 10 Live projects simultaneously within a span of 8 months
  • Launched on a new vertical by completing yearly sales target within 3 months time
  • Handled operations for Family Business Network Global Summit in 2019 with CII
  • Ranked among Top 25 Performing ABI’s in business numbers PAN India for festival season FYOct’18- Nov’18

Timeline

Program Manager

AAKASH BYJUS
02.2021 - Current

Event Research and Business Development Manager

Chime
08.2019 - 02.2021

Area Business Incharge

Mahindra Finance
01.2017 - 05.2019

Management Trainee

Mahindra Finance
07.2016 - 12.2016

Management Trainee

JLL ( Jones Lang LaSalle)
05.2015 - 07.2016

MBA - Retail Management

UIAMS
06.2014 - 06.2016

B.Tech - Electronics And Communication

Chandigarh University
08.2010 - 05.2014

Interests

Yoga

Listening to music

Documentaries

Personal Details

DOB : 13/02/1992

Status : Single

Personal Details

DOB : 13/02/1992

Status : Single

KANIKA THAKURProgram Manager