Akshaya Krishnan

Experience

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  People First

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Intern
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  Pegasus Institute for Excellence

  Mar 2009 - May 2009

  Intern (L&D)

  Research and support to develop course content for a credit course to be offered at business schools, on leadership and team building. This content was proposed to also be converted to outbound learning programs, the core offering of Pegasus, for better understanding of leadership and team building.

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  Funademix

  Apr 2009 - Jul 2009

  Founder and Accelerated Learning Skills Coach

  Co-founded "FUNADEMIX", aimed at making learning fun for children through various activities.. Successfully conducted a "Mind-maps" workshop.. Developed a 7-week module called "Joy of Learning" for accelerated learning to be offered in schools to help improve academic performance and to make learning a fun process for students.. Designed Logo, Business card, and other marketing material for FUNADEMIX.

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  Indivibe Entertainment Pvt Ltd

  Oct 2009 - Mar 2010

  Content Manager

  - To keep in constant touch with Club owners or PR personnel for various clubs in 4 cities and get information from them about their weekly activities.- To ensure good relations with the PR agencies handling various clubs, so as to be able to obtain information required for the website on time.- To ensure content for each of the clubs handled by me is published on time and correctly.

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  Unplugged India

  Sept 2010 - Jun 2013

  • Managed key accounts including 2 big multi-national companies and was responsible for interfacing with the client on their requirements and project-managing a team of designers and developers.• Coordinated and brainstormed with copywriters and content writers to create marketing collaterals that reflected the client’s brand in the most appealing manner, driving a clear link with client’s commercial KPIs (views, footfalls, market visibility, lead generation).• Worked with the team to design and create ongoing social media campaigns. • Optimized cost per lead and increased online product enquiries for a home demo of a product for a client through usage of Google Adwords. Show less - Created compelling marketing collaterals such as annual reports, newsletters, emailers, presentations, brochures, posters and infographics, both in digital and print media, for leading technology companies- Safety Campaign - annual campaign on Health, Safety and Security in a fun and engaging manner through a series of locally-relevant posters (movie-stars of the south), impacting ~2000 staff.- Resilience Awareness Campaign – Responsible for art direction and design of the campaign, which was used internally for the Resilience Programme Module designed for staff across 6 centres globally, impacting ~11000 staff and contractors. Show less

  • Digital Media Strategist

    Sept 2011 - Jun 2013

  • Creative Visualizer

    Sept 2010 - Apr 2012
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  Unplugged India

  Mar 2014 - Dec 2015

  COO

  • Led, coached and mentored a cross-functional team to deliver high quality design solutions in a fast-paced environment, with a high commitment to deadlines.• Led periodic brainstorming/creative sessions to generate ideas and design solutions• Designed a lead generation platform, that specifically addressed client’s business challenges of collating and documenting leads data.• Instrumental in setting up a new business vertical specializing in UI/UX.• Handheld a travel company from idea to wireframes and design of application. Show less

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  MyTemple

  Feb 2016 - Oct 2016

  Design Consultant

  • Responsible for building the visual identity and visual language of brand MyTemple including designing all marketing collateral. Also responsible for the UI and UX design of mobile application and responsive website.• The overhaul of the UI resulted in increase in retention rate (30-day retention rate of 30.57%) and a big increase in user registrations (77%) and engagement rates (Avg. time spent by user on the app is 2.38 mins /day/user).• Created collaterals to promote MyTemple and showcase MyTemple’s vision to various stakeholders. This led to strategic partnerships with important religious trusts and dialogues with key influencers. Show less

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  Self

  Nov 2016 - Nov 2017

  Freelance Designer

  • Built my own brand, The Station Box, bringing my love for design and stationery together.The line aims to create social impact by sourcing/making the products at an NGO or through marginalised women groups. • Illustrated a book for a client based on a story provided by them.• Ideated, visualized and designed collaterals and infographics for a multi-national company• Created powerful corporate sales presentations, decks for conference speakers and designed product catalogs for an NGO.Clients included Shell, Bristlecone and Diya Innovations. Show less

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  Give

  Dec 2017 - Feb 2021

  User Experience and Brand Consultant

  • Creating powerful user experience through data-driven design strategy and powerful storytelling.• Responsible for creating compelling advertising campaigns, graphics, illustrations and UI for the subscription product, and also designing promotional material for fund-raising campaigns.• Ensuring smooth migration to the new brand and ensuring all communication adheres to the new GiveIndia brand, within the organization and outside.

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  Thought Labs

  Dec 2019 - Apr 2021

  Life Coach

  In my experience as a Life Coach at Thought Labs, I helped clients become more mindful of how language shapes their realities.The language we use with others, and ourselves (especially ourselves) determines so much of our experience of life.NLP explores how thoughts, language, and behavior patterns work together to shape our experiences. Through individual and group coaching sessions, including those within the NLP certification programs, I guided people in breaking limiting beliefs, boosting confidence, and reprogramming unhelpful mental patterns. The results they experience were incredible - from discovering new and powerful parts of themselves to breaking through deep rooted unresourceful beliefs. They were empowered to live more authentic lives and step into their full potential. Show less

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  Www.akshayakrishnan.com

  Mar 2020 - now

  Holistic Wellness Coach

  As a Holistic Wellness Coach, my main focus is on helping you heal, rest & renew through Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Embodied Yoga practices. My approach focuses on helping you build self-compassion and resilience in mind, body, and spirit.Through gentle guidance, I empower you to connect deeply with your body and uncover your inner wisdom.I work with clients of all levels, from beginners to those with established practices.Holistic Wellness Coaching is for you, if🚩 You are an overwhelmed and over stressed working mother, trying to balance work-home🚩 You are looking for ways to improve the quality of your rest, because it is limited🚩 You are fed up of being drained and tired all the time🚩 You are looking for effective ways to take care of your overall wellness, so that you can perform better at work and be fully present for your family at home🚩 You want to ensure your family's nutrition needs are met, while not having to cook separately for anyoneKey benefits of my offerings:🔹Yin Yoga: ✨Promotes flexibility in body & mind✨Encourages deep tissue release✨Cultivates inner stillness & mindfulness🔹Yoga Nidra: ✨Facilitates profound relaxation✨Reduces stress and anxiety✨Aids in all forms of healing🔹Embodied Yoga: ✨Builds body awareness✨Fosters emotional regulation✨Promotes a sense of groundedness & presenceI offer both regular group classes and individual sessions for a tailored approach.Work with me -Email : hi@akshayakrishnan.comExpress your interest : https://forms.gle/hqrBdVi7nLqL9E1Z8 Show less

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  Insight Coaching Solutions

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Creative Director & Facilitator