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Varun Gogia

Varun Gogia

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  • About me

    Account Director | Client Relations | Tech Lover | Helping brands tell their stories through experiences

  • Education

    • ICFAI University

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Advertising & Communication

    • Agnel Polytechnic

      2000 - 2005
      Diploma in Fabrication Technology & Erection Engineering Fabrication Technology & Erection Engineering

    • National Institute of Event Management - India

      2006 - 2007
      Post Graduate Diploma Advertising, Media and Events

  • Experience

    • MSLGROUP India

      May 2007 - Oct 2010
      Senior Executive

      Integral part of the event team overseeing ground-breaking events like Mumbai International Boat Show and India on Canvas (India/UAE)Worked on major events for corporate giants from various sectors such as Khushii, Pioneer Alternative Investments, UL, L'Oréal, Star CJ Alive, Morgan Stanley, Lodha, Cadbury, Binani, Kirloskar, Diebold, DP World and many more

    • Playstar India Private Limited

      Oct 2010 - Oct 2011
      Manager

      Strategized and planned all marketing activities for the flagship product PLAYBOY Energy Drink such as the website, social media marketing, POS merchandise and branding Used creative thinking and guerrilla marketing techniques to devise highly dynamic activities and ensure the right amount of noise in the market

    • Seventy Seven Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. Mumbai

      Jan 2012 - Jun 2019
      Group Account Senior Manager – Client Servicing and Business Development

      Led the client servicing and business development team and managed multiple projects across India, Norway, Hungary, Switzerland, Russia, Malaysia, Thailand, UAE, and Egypt for clients such as: BNP Paribas, ŠKODA, Audi, VW, Abbott, Sanofi, J.P. Morgan, Sun Pharma, JSW, Nomura, Danone Nutricia, Marico, Credit Suisse, Allergan and many more.Planned and executed large format conferences, product launches, brand activations, experiential marketing activities, awards functions, sports events and galas for audiences up to 3500 people.Developed a complete and in depth understanding of the project planning process – From Brief to Pitch to Execution.Provided administrative support across various teams including: Data capture (CRM) and liaised with suppliers and internal departments to ensure prompt and accurate service to all clients.Received the “Long Service Award” for outstanding work ethic, targets achieved and exceptional dedication; earned multiple promotions.Experienced in handling projects with billings in excess of C$1M. Responsible for creating estimates, negotiating, invoicing, collection and tracking of these payments. Show less

    • Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group

      Sept 2019 - Nov 2019
      VIP Experience Team

      Provided on-site assistance with event executionLiaised with internal teams to ensure clients’ needs are met and exceededWorked both independently as well as part of a team

    • S & P Data

      Jun 2020 - Oct 2020
      Customer Account Services Specialist

    • Balmoral Multicultural Marketing

      Nov 2020 - now
      Group Account Director

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Essentials of AV Technology

      AVIXA
      Jun 2020

    • Quick start to the AV industry online

      AVIXA
      Apr 2020

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Faculty Lecturer

      Issued by EMDI Institute of Media and Communication on Jun 2017
      EMDI Institute of Media and CommunicationAssociated with Varun Gogia