Aditya Salvi

Experience

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  Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Sr. Executive - Events
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  Triton Communications

  Jun 2004 - Feb 2005

  Client Servicing

  Worked as account manager for a leading advertising & communications agency handling accounts of Gems & Jewelry Export Council (GJEPC) & Yes Bank.

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  Les Concierges life care services pvt. ltd.

  Mar 2005 - Jun 2007

  Branch Manager - Mumbai

  Managed the entire Mumbai Branch office Responsibilities include achieving set financial targets, ensuring brand recall, customer grievances, general Operations, Accounts, maintaining high employee morale.Overall administration of the Mumbai branch as well as the regional offices such as in Pune & AhmedabadDealing with vendors and government agencies for various travel and related servicesHandling all Corporate Sales, Marketing, Brand / Corporate Communications, Client Servicing & AlliancesLeading a team of over 60 employees.The number of clients doubled from 20 to over 50 during my tenure.Organized and managed special events & promotions, such as the 'Bru an evening to remember' campaign. Show less

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  Putumayo World Music

  Jul 2007 - Jun 2009

  Asia Sales & Marketing Manager - Indian Subcontinent

  Worked on expanding the non traditional distribution network, sales and marketing for Putumayo products.Worked closely with our distibutors, Times MusicHandled PR, corporate communication, press, etc.Worked on event tie-ups, and other BTL activities.

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  E-sense Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.

  Aug 2009 - Apr 2010

  Assistant General Manager

  Working to create new Event IP's and business development. Communicated with clients on a daily basis understanding their business needs and thereafter effectively implementing them into creative events & below the line activations. Handled several branding activities for clients like Zuventus pharma & LG.

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  Times Internet

  May 2010 - Mar 2013

  Regional Head (West) - Key Accounts, TimesCity.com, Times Food Guide

  Spearheading the business in the Western region and handling a 5 member teamWorking as Media planner and marketing media solutions of the Times GroupBusiness development for the Times Food Guide & Event marketing of the Times Food & Nightlife awardsDevised the best possible annual media campaigns for clients which included Online solutions on timescity.com, Print media in the form of editorial coverage, ads and event properties

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  Hotshops.in, Localistas.in

  Apr 2013 - Nov 2015

  Founder

  Hotshops.in is your one-stop shopping destination featuring the best shops from across India. Hotshops.in acts as curators of couture & retail wherein we handpick retailers and products that we would like to showcase - items that are unique, local and with a chic fashion sense. Localistas.in is a unique local discovery platform that helps promote local cultural experiences. As a localista one can share their local cultural experience be it in the form of curated art tours, heritage walks, home culinary dine-ins, cycling tours, treks, talks, etc. Aditya handles the online product, merchant alliances, online content, operations, logistics & social media. Show less

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  Percept Ltd

  Aug 2013 - Apr 2014

  General Manager (Consultant Special Projects) at Sunburn (Season 7)

  Part of the organization team for Sunburn, India's premier electronic dance music festival & brand. Oversaw the business of Sunburn Merchandise for Season 7, which included vendor tie ups, inventory management for different SKU's, innovative merch ideas, store set up, manpower and running the store. Worked on strategy for DJ Mag as well as Planet Sunburn loyalty program.

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  Brand Capital, India

  Nov 2015 - Feb 2017

  Chief Manager (Digital) - Brand Capital (Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.)

  Outlined the digital strategy for our 3 brands Doodlers, Native Haat and StrayDog. Aggregated consumers on different digital platforms with a focus on growing the digital footprint. Monitored consumer speak & moderated conversations through Social media. Ensuring an alignment with the emerging vision & overall brand strategy and further, manage relationships with Social media, SEO & Tech development agencies

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  Decotarium

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2019

  Head - Sales & Marketing

  Head of Sales & Marketing at Decotarium (Monde Art Technologies). Develop new concepts and different propositions for decor & space branding for workspaces, hotels, institutions, centers of excellence & client experience centers. Drive strategy on ways to grow the brands market share using a mix of online & offline tools. Work to identify new categories to market to, strikes alliances, increases market share, oversees digital marketing through SEM, social & other forms of media. Generated over INR 55 lacs worth of business in the first year. Show less

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  Baaya Design

  Jul 2019 - Mar 2020

  Chief Operating Officer

  Baaya Design is a leading Decor, Art, Craft & Interior Styling brand. Here I oversee Projects, Business development for retail customers as well as interior designers/architects, quotations, fulfilment, customer satisfaction, Retail operations – supervising the team and ensuring good merchandising, attractive display, customer experience, stock and sales control; Strategic Initiatives on growth strategies, Team management, Artisan Connect, Vendor negotiations, P&L management – preparing annual plans/budgets and meeting them, Marketing – coordination, ensuring that marketing is aligned to support the business. Show less

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  Firesyd.com

  Jul 2021 - now

  Founder & Ignitor

  Firesyd.com is a platform that helps users connect one on one with subject matter experts over a 'virtual fireside chat' globally. This platform is great for Coaches, Consultants, Doctors, Mentors, Wellness Experts, Trainers, Recruiters, Tutors, Developers, Journalists, Musicians & more. Founder at Artsobo.com, Art Sobo is an online art destination which celebrates Art from leading Contemporaries, Collectors, Curators, Digital Artists & Experimental Artists. ​Art Sobo derives its name from Art that's 'So Bohemian' as well as the awe inspiring old quarters of ‘South Bombay’ (fondly known as SOBO). The vast collection of landmarks, historical and architectural are awe inspiring in this part of the island city. The area is as artistic and vibrant as can be. The art here is a celebration of this bold & bohemian indulgence that stands out in any space be it a transient or a permanent one. Our artworks are curated such that they pair well with all types of interior design styles, be it Mid Century Modern, Scandinavian, Industrial, Minimal or Maximalist spaces.Marketing Consultant at Masters and Butler: Here I provide brand strategy, nomenclature (e g. WokandChops, GrabRolls) and guidance to the founding team on their upcoming hospitality brands. Show less

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  Artsobo.com

  Jan 2023 - now

  Founder and Curator

  Art Sobo is an online art destination which celebrates Art from leading Contemporaries, Collectors, Curators, Digital Artists & Experimental Artists. ​Art Sobo derives its name from Art that's 'So Bohemian' as well as the awe inspiring old quarters of ‘South Bombay’ (fondly known as SOBO). The vast collection of landmarks, historical and architectural are awe inspiring in this part of the island city. The area is as artistic and vibrant as can be. The art here is a celebration of this bold & bohemian indulgence that stands out in any space be it a transient or a permanent one. The Artsobo gallery is located at the Nirlon Knowledge Park, Goregaon (E), Mumbai. Show less

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  Artsobo.com

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  Founder and Curator