Raji Thomas

Raji Thomas

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location of Raji ThomasBengaluru, Karnataka, India

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  • Timeline

  • Skills

    Academics
    Administration
    Admissions
    Brand Management
    Business Development
    Business Strategy
    Campus Placement
    Campus Placements
    Corporate Communications
    Director level
    Domain Trainings
    Educational Outreach
    Employee Engagement
    Higher Education
    Industry Academia Interface
    Interpersonal Skills
    Management
    Marketing
    Marketing Strategy
    Market Research
    Negotiation
    New Business Development
    Performance Metrics
    Recruiting
    Sales
    Sales Management
    Soft Skills
    Teaching
    Team Management
    Training
  • About me

    With over two decades of experience in higher education leadership, corporate relations, and brand management, I have dedicated my career to building meaningful bridges between academia and industry. As the Chief Branding Officer at Alliance University, Bengaluru, I lead the strategic positioning of the university’s Career Advancement & Networking (CAN) Department, focusing on corporate relations, campus placements, and brand partnerships that empower students to become industry-ready professionals. My professional journey has been shaped by an unwavering belief that education, when connected with real-world opportunities, becomes a powerful catalyst for transformation. I take pride in designing and executing initiatives that enhance institutional visibility, strengthen recruiter relationships, and elevate employability outcomes for students. Previously, I’ve had the privilege of leading brand and placement initiatives at one of Pune’s most reputed educational groups — contributing to national-level summits, corporate alliances, and student success stories that continue to inspire. Passionate about strategic communication, employer branding, and student empowerment, I’m committed to driving excellence through collaboration, creativity, and consistent value creation. 💡 Always open to conversations on: 🎯 Higher Education Branding 🤝 Industry–Academia Partnerships 🌐 Talent Acquisition & Campus Engagement 📈 Institutional Strategy & Brand Growth

  • Education

    • Indian School of Business

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      Digital Marketing and Analytics Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
    • Savitribai Phule Pune University

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      Masters in Marketing Management (MMM) Marketing
    • Savitribai Phule Pune University

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      Masters in Business Administration (MBA) Accounting and Finance
    • Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

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      Communicating Corporate Reputation Business/Corporate Communications
  • Experience

    • INDIRA GROUP OF INSTITUTES, PUNE

      Apr 2008 - now
      • Chief Outreach Officer (COO)

        Sept 2023 - now
      • Director of Corporate Relations

        Apr 2008 - Sept 2023
    • INDIRA GROUP OF INSTITUTES, PUNE

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      Chief Outreach Officer (COO)
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Digital Marketing Specialist

      Simplilearn
      Dec 2021
    • Digital Marketing and Analytics

      Indian School of Business
      Sept 2021
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