Shweta Pednekar, Digital Marketing and PR Consultant

Shweta Pednekar

Digital Marketing and PR Consultant

Various

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Bachelor's degree, Commerce
Experience
6 years, 2 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :6 years, 2 Months

Digital Marketing and PR Consultant at Various
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • August 2014 to September 2015

• Plan and execute all web, SEO/SEM, marketing database, email, social media and online advertising campaigns.

• Set up and optimize Google AdWords campaigns.

• Design, build and maintain social media presence.

• Utilize strong analytical ability to identify trends and insights, and optimize spend and performance based on the insights

• Measure and report performance of all digital marketing campaigns using web analytics tools and assess against goals (ROI and KPIs)

• Devise and execute content marketing strategy using web, email and other platforms.

• Design and execute influencer outreach programs.

• Generate regular media coverage using well established media contacts in the MENA region and internationally.

Marketing and Communications Executive at Seawings
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • April 2012 to April 2014

• Plan, develop and implement PR and Marketing strategies.
• Manage sponsorship and advertising to increase brand awareness
• Identify potential partners for cross marketing activities
• Manage partnerships for promotional activities
• Build and maintain media contacts
• Ensure regular coverage in local and international media
• Ensure smooth operation of PR flights, VIP/celebrity flights and events
• Work with e-commerce team to build and distribute newsletters and e-flyers
• Identify ways to effectively enhance email marketing database through partnerships
• Manage newly launched Seawings Education Programme

Communications Consultant at Planworks Communications
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2012 to April 2012

• Conceptualized innovative & cost effective brand activation strategies for ITC Wills.
• Worked on PR plan for India Property Mart, an initiative of India Trade & Exhibition Centre m.e.
• Managed company profile & online presence
• Worked on promotional activities for Scion International
• Liaised effectively with the BTL department as part of company’s integrated communications approach.
• Developed sponsor proposals for events.

Sr. Corporate Communications Executive at Angel broking
  • India - Mumbai
  • October 2010 to September 2011

• Handled media relations for Angel Broking including maintaining contacts, preparing press releases, responding to media inquiries, crisis planning and response.
• Organized programs to maintain investor relations in various cities and managed media affairs for the same.
• Built a following of industry analysts and editorial contacts that led to the company being featured in the industry trade magazines and analysts reports.
• Acted as a primary contact for print and television.

Public Relations Executive at Spin Communique
  • India - Mumbai
  • June 2010 to October 2010

• Primary responsibilities included planning, developing and implementing PR strategies while researching, writing and distributing press releases to the media.
• Organized events including conferences, exhibitions
• Followed industry news and developed PR story ideas for clients.
• Developed and maintained media database for the company.
• Effectively used social media for managing online public relations

Online Public Relations Executive at Packt Publishing
  • India - Mumbai
  • June 2009 to April 2010

• Primary responsibility included strategically driving traffic to specific book pages on Packt’s website by managing the online marketing of Packt’s titles.
• Built and managed relationships with websites, user groups and reviewers.
• Worked with authors, editorial and content teams, reviewers to market Packt’s books.
• Worked on Press Releases, online contests and conferences.

Account PLanning Intern at Contract Advertising
  • India - Mumbai
  • January 2009 to June 2009

• Insight Mining and research for DNA, Tata Sky and Clorets.
• Concept cards for Godrej Vending Machines and Chlormint Freshfills.
• Worked on Asian Paints AOP and competitive analysis for K. Raheja

Education

Bachelor's degree, Commerce
  • at Mumbai University
  • May 2008

Specialties & Skills

Marketing Strategy
Google Adwords
Google Analytics
Digital Marketing
Adobe Photoshop
SEO/SEM
Wordpress
Content Writing
Digital Analysis

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Mastering Metrics, CIM (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2015
Google Analytics (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2015
Valid Until:
June 2017
Adobe Photoshop (Training)
Training Institute:
SitesPower
Date Attended:
March 2015
Marketing Strategy, CIM, UK (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2015
Google Adwords Certification (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2015
Valid Until:
October 2016
Communication in a Crisis by Kenyon International Emergency Services (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2013