Pranit Das

Experience

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  Viacom18 Media Private Limited

  Jul 2011 - Sept 2011

  Marketing Intern

  Coming under the umbrella of Viacom18, one of India's largest entertainment networks, is MTv, a channel targeting the urban youth of India. As a Marketing Intern, my key responsibility was: • Understanding the marketing needs for various TV shows, and co-ordinating the on-air and on-ground marketing activities. My biggest takeaway from this project, was the exposure to what happens behind the scenes of many of the country's most popular TV shows.

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  Red Bull

  Jul 2011 - Sept 2011

  Student Brand Manager

  Based out of Austria, Red Bull is the market leader in the energy drink segment.As a Student Brand Manager, my key responsibility was:• Integrating Red Bull's activities and events with that of Jai Hind College and increasing the presence of the brand within the campus.My biggest takeaway from this project was the development of my problem solving ability and ability to identify new opportunities to improve brand image.

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  Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. (Times Group)

  Sept 2012 - Oct 2012

  Editorial Intern

  Published by the Times Group, 'Time 'N Style' is a niche luxury magazine featuring watches, jewellery, accessories and more. As an Editorial Intern, my key responsibility was: • Writing and editing articles covering luxury brand cars, watches, bags, shoes, cosmetics, etc.My biggest takeaway from this project was the honing of my writing and editing skills. I was also introduced to the basics of Adobe Photoshop.

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  KRA Mastership

  Dec 2012 - Jan 2013

  Operations Assistant

  KRA Mastership is a firm offering effective communication, business and related soft-skills training in Bombay and Pune. As an Operations Assistant, my key responsibilities included: • Sourcing trainers and potential trainees through social media• Assisting with creation & continuous development of training material and program evaluations• Researching current trends in the professional development industryMy biggest takeaway from this project was the advancement of my own skill set as far as business development, effective communication and Microsoft Office are concerned. Show less

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  Post Foods

  May 2014 - Jul 2014

  Human Resources Intern

  Post Foods Canada Inc. is a breakfast cereal manufacturer, most famous for its 'Shreddies' line.As a Human Resources Intern, my key responsibilities included: • Managing the attendance, training, benefits and vacation databases• Interview scheduling, pre-screening and ranking & selecting candidates• Assisting with the development of Health & Safety policies and Risk Management initiatives• Managing the monthly wellness initiative, semi-annual newsletter and Safety communicationsMy biggest takeaway from this project was the understanding I gained of all the different facets of HR; all the more so because 3 people managed a unionized facility of nearly 200 employees. Again, my skill working with Microsoft Office was expanded, specifically with Access and Publisher. Show less

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  Sofitel Luxury Hotels and Resorts

  Jul 2015 - Oct 2016

  Talent & Culture Executive

  Sofitel Mumbai BKC is the brand's flagship property in India.As a Talent & Culture Executive, my key responsibilities included: • Mediclaim insurance coverage for employees (GPA/GMC)• Employee engagement and CSR initiatives• All employee communication, be it the monthly newsletter, posters for various engagement events, or the General Ambassador Meeting (Townhall) presentations• Organizing Task Force and Mission visits (International as well as domestic visits for staff visiting Sofitel Mumbai BKC from other AccorHotels properties and vice versa, for operational purposes)This task list is a dynamic one, offering a good blend of traditional HR work such as handling insurance, task force & missions, and other administrative tasks, along with the engagement and communications segment that allows me to exploit my creative bent of mind, while demonstrating the paradigm shift from HR to Talent & Culture.Previously, my portfolio revolved around the following:• Recruiting for all positions except senior management, across departments in the hotel • On-boarding of all new Ambassadors• Filing all related personnel documentsMy biggest takeaways from this position thus far, have been the immense learning about the industry and the relationships I have established as a result of my interactions with both, candidates and Ambassadors. Going forward, I am keen on creating a strong network that enhances my ability to carry out my responsibilities more effectively. Show less

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  Bayside Media Private Limited

  Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

  Manager Outreach - Campus

  Bayside Media Pvt. Ltd. is a start-up that is, as the name suggests, a media company at the helm of it. "The Bayside Journal", a one-of-its-kind online space for human interest stories, is primarily what Bayside Media is about. Alongside, there are also various projects that the company is pioneering under the flag of Bayside First.In my role at Bayside, my key responsibilities included:• Delivered effective seminars in colleges across Mumbai driving students towards various programs and internships offered by Bayside• Managed a team of upto 10 Campus Outreach Associates• Managed multiple teams of interns responsible for sales• Assisted with meeting sales targets on mutliple occasions• Simultaneously overlooked HR operations in the absence of an HR headMy biggest takeaway from this role has been the rich exposure I have had into various functions of the business, which has helped me become a more versatile and adaptable professional. Moreover, owing to the many opportunities afforded to me in this short span of time, I have greatly enhanced the soft skills already possessed by me. Show less

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  NEXT School, Mumbai

  Jul 2017 - Jun 2019

  Advisor

  NEXT School is India's first Big Picture school. We're aiming at a complete overhaul of the education system and thereby revolutionizing the way our children learn.As an Advisor, my responsibilities included:• Built an individual relationship with each child, observing and encouraging their growth, as well as maintaining a personalized learning plan • Understood each child, their needs, passions and motivators while working one-on-one on creating a unique “Passion Project” • Helped learners decode their own experiences to gain an understanding of the world around them and build a bridge to real-world learning • Incorporated technology into the classroom environment to boost child involvement as well as increase familiarity • Documented progress, created reports, maintained attendance records as well as formed a steady flow of updates and information for parents My biggest takeaway from this experience has undoubtedly been the sheer joy working with such young children. The energy, the innocence but, most importantly, the fulfilment it brought about is something I will always cherish. It also was a hardcore lesson in patience! Show less

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  Lululemon

  Aug 2019 - now

  Lead Quality Assurance Analyst

  lululemon is one of, if not the world's biggest brand specializing in technical athletic clothes for yoga, running, working out, and most other sweaty pursuits.Leading QA and delivery on multiple Enterprise level projects, previously having lead the Post-Purchase product team and an e-Commerce hosting migration project, I have worked with the entire gamut of feature testing for the web platform. My KRAs• Identify & implement the most efficient testing strategy & workflow • Estimate effort & prioritize work for the team• Running & managing UAT efforts• Utilize my understanding of the website architecture & the downstream systems to foresee issues & expedite the fix• Create & monitor test suites for for manual & automated testingThings I Enjoy Doing• Host team bonding sessions• Create & maintain training content for future QA onboarding• Unblock other QA team members as & when I canBragging Rights• Ensured timely delivery of my projects despite developmental delays & environmental issues• Demonstrated a short turnaround time in minimizing testing redundancy & saving QA effort Show less