Arjun Purkayastha

Arjun Purkayastha

Account Executive

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Marketing & Communications Manager

  • Education

    • Symbiosis Distance Learning Center

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      MBA; B.A. degree Industrial Relations and Personnel Management
    • Army Public School

      2001 - 2013
      High School Commerce
    • BrainStation

      2021 -
      Digital Marketing
    • DeGroote School of Business - McMaster University

      2022 -
      Essential Leadership Skills Executive Management Program
    • University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies

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      Leadership Win with Strategy
  • Experience

    • Mullen Lowe Group

      Jul 2006 - Feb 2007
      Account Executive

      Trainee on LG Electronics India Ltd.

    • McCann Worldgroup

      Feb 2007 - Jun 2010
      Account Manager

      Group Account Manager for Coca-Cola, Metlife and Dabur

    • Havas Worldwide

      Jun 2010 - Jan 2013
      Marketing & Advertising Specialist

      Account Director for Reckitt Benckiser: Veet, Airwick, Mortein, Strepsils and Gaviscon

    • J. Walter Thompson Worldwide

      Jan 2013 - Nov 2015
      Marketing & Advertising Supervisor

      Client Services Director for GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), AIA Group and ApolloMunich Health Insurance

    • AV Communications Inc.

      Jan 2016 - Jun 2019
      Account Manager

      Account Manager for BMO, Western Union, Randstad, World Vision and Arbor Memorial

    • Arbor Memorial Inc.

      Jun 2019 - now

      • Lead and manage a team of marketing specialists to plan, develop, and execute comprehensive marketing strategies and initiatives.• Direct the team in implementing regional and tactical marketing plans, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and assignment of key performance indicators (KPIs).• Oversee media planning and buying for both corporate and tactical marketing campaigns.• Drive the delivery of Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs) through specified channels, as outlined in the business plan, while maintaining accurate lead tracking reports.• Lead the measurement and review of marketing campaign performance, ensuring KPI achievements are reported to the Senior Leadership Team.• Spearhead multicultural marketing initiatives by developing, executing, and analyzing strategic and tactical brand-building and promotional campaigns tailored to diverse audiences. Show less Marketing & Communications lead, responsible for the developing strategic direction, planning and execution for Arbor Memorial Inc. and its 140 locations. Providing strategic guidance to prepare annual and seasonal Marketing plans for corporate branding and local branches nationwide by building and reinforcing brand awareness, generating leads and providing exceptional service to our internal and external customers.Core areas of focus include: Brand strategy, market research, media planning, media relations, digital Marketing, social media management, Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Content and Video strategy, mobile and technology, and Customer Relationship Management. Show less

      • Marketing Manager

        Sept 2023 - now
      • Marketing Communications Supervisor

        Jun 2019 - Aug 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Getting Things Done - to increase focus and reach peak performance

      Crucial Learning
      Jan 2024
    • Certified in Standard First Aid & CPR/AED

      Canadian Red Cross
      May 2023
    • Crucial Conversations - skills for resolving performance problems, strengthening trust and reliability, and eliminating inconsistency.

      Crucial Learning
      Feb 2024
    • Google Analytics Certification

      Google
      Jun 2020
    • IAB Digital Marketing and Media Foundations Certification

      IAB
      May 2020
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    • Project Management and Portfolio Management certification

      The Knowledge Academy
      Nov 2025
    • Media Monitoring

      Meltwater
      Apr 2024
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Judge

      Issued by Canadian Marketing Association
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    • Committee Member

      Issued by Arbor Memorial Inc.
      Arbor Memorial Inc.Associated with Arjun Purkayastha
    • Committee Member

      Issued by Arbor Memorial Inc.
      Arbor Memorial Inc.Associated with Arjun Purkayastha
    • Member

      Issued by Association of National Advertisers
      Association of National AdvertisersAssociated with Arjun Purkayastha
    • Board of Directors

      Issued by EcoSpark on Jan 2020
      EcoSparkAssociated with Arjun Purkayastha