Varun Dharmapurikar

Experience

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  CBD Mediaworks

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2017

  Co-Founder and Writer

  CBD Mediaworks is a brainchild of like minded people who are passionate about storytelling and film making. I pursue this as my hobby and started this with writing and directing short films. I worked for CBD as a Writer and Director and worked on two short films.

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  Deloitte India (Offices of the US)

  Jun 2017 - Oct 2019

  Analyst, Global Knowledge Services

  Analyst • Global Nerve Centre• Successfully delivered 25+ research requests for internal clients providing information to develop client service strategy and pursuit support, resulted in winning 4 projects• Supported project leaders to connect with industry specialists to constitute project team through industry networks and support teamsAnalyst • Content Services• Supported in writing, editing and refining project case studies viz. Qualifications• Collaborated with various industry and sector leaders across the globe for knowledge sharing activities and publishing on internal databases• Supported in automating project information submission process resulting in TAT reduction to 1 day from 3 days and database entry time from 15 min (manually) to 3 min (automated)• Trained and mentored new hires on the process, resulting in 2 FTEs being exempt from content quality check within 6 months since joining Show less

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  Associated Advertising Private Ltd

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

  Account Manager

  • Successfully formulated, implemented & executed social media & offline marketing campaigns for clients from Healthcare & BFSI industry• Devised & executed social media, google display & search marketing strategy to increase National Payment System subscription on client's website• Ideated & delivered social media as well as offline marketing creatives for billboards, internal branding, leaflets, etc. exceeding client expectations

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  Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited (Formerly known as SKS Microfinance Limited)

  Mar 2020 - Dec 2021

  Manager

  • Instituted Social Media presence along with the content & brand strategy for Bharat Money Store, a Banking & Financial Services platform, on platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, etc., resulting in increased follower count to 1100+ across platforms organically • Working along with CXOs, formulated & implemented offline & online marketing campaigns (Television, newspaper & social media) to generate brand awareness for Bharat Money Store• Designed & established the internal communications process with partner merchants, resulting in a 7% increase in loan bookings in 6 states• Increased website traffic by writing SEO optimised blogs & articles for the Bharat Money Store website and social media channels Show less

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  WTW

  Dec 2021 - now

  Industry Knowledge Manager - Strategic Sales and Industry

  • Knowledge Manager for Manufacturing, Leisure & Hospitality, Retail, and Technology, Media andTelecom industries• Worked directly with industry and sales leaders, to produce thought leadership content, market research reports, and account planning & management• Supported client retention activities and identified cross-sell opportunities using internal andexternal data, while also pinpointing new prospects.• Built communities for industry-specific knowledge sharing using internal platforms• Developed and managed intranet sites and newsletters for internal knowledge sharing.• Built a PowerApps-based platform to facilitate information on industry and sector risks, and to evaluate and understand enterprise risks.• Created a platform using PowerApps and SharePoint lists to capture and promote new wins• Managed a team of 3 in IC roles, reviewing work, allocating special projects, and providingfeedback.• Served on the interview panel for APAC Knowledge Manager roles.• Led the Employee Experience Committee, and organized first Team Rewards & Recognitionevent. Show less