1. PRATHIMA PINDI @ Manager – Advertising
Ahmedabad, India
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CAREER SNAPSHOT
A creative and talented Filmmaker with over 10 years of experience in brand
management, event planning, marketing engagement & communications,
strategic marketing communications with PLC, social media management,
social responsibility activities, advertising, script / screenplay writing and
directing short films
Successfully worked for industries like Destination-Tourism, Film
Tourism, Destination-Weddings & MICE, Advertising, Events & Carnivals
Worked relentlessly on Marketing 4Ps Promotions through Advertising,
Sales promotions (Media – OOH, Print, Electronic- radio, TV & Digital)
with PLC’s parameters.
Successfully designed Market Engagement strategies and executed with
impressive communication strategies for Concept like Ramoji Film City,
the world’s Largest Film city – Gunnies Records for their Branding,
Events & Carnivals
Successfully carried Research on Consumer Behavior to market &
promote the Film City
Successfully designed a Event Calendar – events, workshops to create
interest in the consumer
Proven competency in building and executing strategic plans,
administering budgets, and managing projects from inception to
successful completion
Skillful in introducing innovative marketing and advertising strategies
for products and concepts to increase customer acquisition and revenue
Successfully directed and acted as a screenwriter for four short films
Exceptional knowledge of film production, direction and artistic vision
cinematography and technical aspects
Hands on experience in planning and directing locations, shots, and
pacing, acting styles
Proficient in editing process on a holistic level, cut film and tape and
integrated pieces into the final product
Exceptional in handling multiple projects simultaneously with strong
problem solving, & follow-through capabilities
Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate cohesive teams that
achieve results
Conversant with ERP, MS Windows 2000 (Millennium) and Power point
GLOBAL EXPOSURE
Worked with Global Marketing Consultants from Singapore, US & Australia
Communicated with clients and senior managers from several parts of
the world including Switzerland and Australia
CORE COMPETENCIES
Creative Marketing Management
Creative & Promotional Writing
Strategic analysis & planning of
promotions & communications
with PLC intact
Script & Screenplay Writing
Market Research
Consumer Behavior Research
Competitive Analysis
Team Leadership & Supervision
High Profile Event Panning &
Management
Budget Management
Cost Controls
Editorial Functions
Media Placement
Exploring Innovative Media
opportunities
Advertising
Agency Management
Public Relations
PERSONALITY STRAITS
Team Player
Task Master and Risk Taker
Highly motivated and Creative
LINGUISTIC PROFICIENCY
Fluent in English and Hindi
Proficient in Telugu
Wish to learn French & Spanish
Scored overall 7 bands in IELTS
NOTEWORTHY ACCOLADES
Built & headed the department “ Market Engagement & Communications” and planned & executed robust
strategies to promote Carnivals & events in Ramoji Film city, Hyderabad (2000 acre, World’s Largest Film City)
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2. Prathima Pindi | Manager − Advertisements
Research & analysis on new markets, explored overseas markets & designed communication strategies to promote
Club O7 in America, Canada, London & Australia
Acted as Media and Creative Partner for several projects and led the team
Planning on 360 degree promotions, print, electronic, OOH media, finalizing collaterals (Flyers, Banners, Print Ads
and Books), Web Advertising, corporate films etc.
Worked on the success stories of nearly 50 MNC’s across the world, in interviews, story building etc.,
Handled prestigious accounts viz., Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd., Gujarat Tourism, Hubtown, Hongkong & Mumbai
based (launched in Gujarat) Aarvee Denims & Exports Ltd. & Chiripal Group (Denim makers and Textile giants)
Designed, written and presented a management show “Channel AIMS’ on the name of AIMS college
Created an print advertisement for Gujarat Tourism for Germany’s International festival of tourism, Berlin, and
was exhibited all over Germany; Got published in Incredible India, Traveler, Traveler’s Outlook
Accredited for BSNL, ‘Students Plan 100’ and ‘Earn and Learn’ promotions in Surat
Bagged huge success at Sobhagya in designing Social responsibility advertisements for BSNL during Flood in Surat
VIBRANT GUJARAT, Global Summit
Played a lead role as creative and Media partner in the mission for Gujarat Government’s mega Business
Investment event “Vibrant Gujarat” 2007, Global Summit attended by industry majors' from all over the world
Involved in the promotion of Gujarat’s 33 Special Economic Zones which resulted in signing of 675 MOUs worth
USD 152 billion
FREELANCING FILMMAKING EXPERIENCE
Institute of Moving Images − Film Making, India Jan 2008 – April 2008
Responsibilities:
Worked on Film Making viz., Concept development, scripting, dialogues, direction and Screenplay and created
Four short films
Written a Screenplay “Miracles Happen” / “Windfall” a feature film – participated in International Screenplay
Competition Scriptapalooza, Acclaim Scripts Contest(got script registered with American writers Association)
Registered with IMDbPro, Inktip, Screenwriters and Utopia etc.
Developed ShowScript for a Film Festival
Ad Film scripts for Nirma Shudh Namak, Regent Tiles, OCM Suitings, Swastik Tiles etc.
Worked on following Short Films :
o A Little Help : Social message documentary on Visually Impaired and street children (1 Minute)
o Go Bananas :technical film of simple event, viewed in 25 shots and angles, proving screenplay,
directional, cinematography skills
o Sambhalke Biddu : comedy short film on "Pick Pocket guys" (7 Minutes)
o Dum : Short film on young college going friends fighting for a social cause (36 Minutes)
EMPLOYMENT CHRONICLE
M/s. Suman Motels Ltd., India Senior Marketing Executive Apr 2000 – Aug 2000
Responsibilities:
Involved in product marketing by organizing promotional events / entertainment programs, advertising, New
Business Development Presentations, and Road shows
Maintained Direct public relations building Resort / club memberships, making business tie ups with restaurants,
Boutiques & shopping centers, designing promotional campaigns & value added services provider (VASP) concepts
Responsible for sourcing vendors, negotiating contracts and managing budgets
Ad Eternity Communications, India Assistant Manager – Advertising Mar 2004 – Jan 2005
Responsibilities:
Developed sales and marketing strategies presented concepts and advertisement plans
Organized events including Quiz Contests, Debates and other Competitions
Analyzed source reports and controlled advertising budget
3. Prathima Pindi | Manager − Advertisements
Wrote copy for promotional literature, brochures, press releases, and newsletters
Planned and directed various large-scale events with more than 500 guests in attendance
Sobhagya Advertising Service, India Senior Manager− Brand Communications May 2005 − Sep 2009
Responsibilities:
Handled complete brand management viz., conducted research, plan, strategize and execute branding,
positioning and brand communication exercises
Involved in strategizing pre−launch, launch & post−launch, and all ATL & BTL exercises
Understood clients, product and consumer behavior and designed concepts, headlines, copy / scripts accordingly
Also worked as a Manager – Client Servicing and involved in following operations:
o Developed POP material; Handled PR with leading Newspapers in Gujarat
o Responsible for brand management and brand promotion; Arranged press meets
o Conducted client’s brand specific research and strategy for specific market
o Led client servicing team and managing the creative team of 10 employees
o Handled Government & Private sectors giants viz., Telecom, tourism, Textiles
o Ads, Corporate films & Photo shoots
o Corporate films for Chiripal Group (Denims &Textile giants), Dynemic Products Ltd. (Food Colors)
Seven Leisure Private Ltd, India Manager − Project Co-Ordination Nov 2009 – Feb 2016
Responsibilities:
Acted as a Single point of contact for customer, management, board of directors & marketing department
Handled complete project marketing for branding viz., planning & executing promotional activities
o Responsible for ClubO7 brand management and brand promotions
o Coordinate with Ad agencies, event management agencies & designers in order to promote ClubO7
through advertisements & promotions in 360 degree channels; Organize campaign for marketing ClubO7
Sr. Manager – Brand Management, Marcomm, Events , MIS (Management Information systems) and managed
following operations:
Complete Brand Management of the group
Launched two Brands ClubO7, GrandO7 of the group
Complete Marketing Communications, Strategy of Sales promotion plans, Advertising Plans, Media Mix & Media
Planning
Event Calendar Planning and events planning & execution
Implementation of IDS new ERP Systems software across Club functions, Hotel operations Management consisting
Sales & Marketing, Database Mgt, F & B mgt, Operations tec.,
o Responsible for customer relations Management (CRM); Work with ERP ecube, IMS, Sharepoint application
o Supervise all the data and reports of all the marketing departments, events, promotions, Advertisements
(print. electronic, outdoor media)
o Develop & implement standardized MIS procedures across Marketing / Promotions / operations of all
depts. (co-ordinate, Integrate & organize data, reports of all depts.)
o Develop and maintain system plan including operational requirements, budget requirements and schedules
o Develop process improvements for increased efficiency and cost effectiveness through integrating &
analyze data and reports of marketing, sales, events, warehousing, logistics, HR and F&B departments
o Govern overall operations and maintain data / reports, which are useful in efficient decision making and
planning
o Involved in Corporate Communications, Social Media Management and Social Responsibility Activities
Ramoji Film City, India Asst. General Manager – Market Engagement & Communications Mar 2016 -
Responsibilities:
Built & headed the Department, “Market Engagement & Communications” to Promote Ramoji Film City as an
Ultimate Destination – Tourism, Destination – Film Production, Destination- MICE, Destination - Weddings
4. Prathima Pindi | Manager − Advertisements
Designed Communication strategies to market our film city Pan India & Abroad
Worked with our Overseas Consultants from America, Singapore, Australia on this process
Designed engagement & Communications plans & philosophy to promote our Carnivals, Festivals & Events
Designed Event Calendar to promote our Film City
Recommended some interesting & Innovative Events & Workshops to make the Film City Most Happening place in
the consumer’s view
Handled Consumer Research – Consumer Behavior, their attitude & motivation patterns study
Handled complete project marketing for branding viz., planning & executing promotional activities
o Coordinate with Ad agencies, Media agencies, event management agencies & designers in order to
promote Ramoji Film City as an Ultimate Destination Pan India & Abroad
Complete Marketing Communications, Strategy of Sales promotion plans, Advertising Plans, Media Mix & Media
Planning
EDUCATION
SAP ERP Systems (SD) Module, Lithan Genevote , Ahmedabad, India – 2014
Workshop on Film making, screenplay writing, directing , Institute of Moving Images − 2008
Export Management, NIEM, Chennai, India – 2003
Master of Business Administration, Alluri Institute of Management Sciences college, KU, Warangal, India – 1999
Master of Arts in English, Kakatiya University, Warangal, India −1997
ACADEMIC PROJECTS @MASTER’S
Project # 1: Promotional Strategies and Consumer Behavior towards Indian Airlines and Jet Airways
Studied and understood:
Marketing approach and strategies of Service Industry towards product life cycle crisis
Ways of keeping intact with consumer’s growing ever changing needs, tastes and demands considering
modifications and renovations' expenditure
What made Public and Private Airways share distinctive Market shares
Consumer Perceptions and Behavior towards Public and Private Airways
Project # 2: An attempt was made to analyze the market environment and formulate an entrepreneur’s marketing
strategies right from idea generation to branding, positioning, 4Ps, advertising, scripts for Advertisements films etc.
for the FMCG Food Industry product Soups
AVAILABILITY
Willing to relocate within 2 months and possess no bond with the current employer
Reference will be available upon request