AMIT BHANDARKAR

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PROFILE SNAPSHOT

Innovative & meticulous Advertising & Branding Professional with 18+ years of success in Project Management, Graphic Design, Strategy Development, Video Production, Leadership, Time Management and Mentorship. Leverages expertise in creating innovative ideas and generating creative concepts with exceptional relationship-building skills. Excellence in performing dynamic & multifaceted role working on projects including Advertising & Branding. Strong background in conceiving and executing creative concepts, understanding client requirements, suggest strategic plans as per the targeted revenue. Conversant with software like Coral Draw, Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Premiere and After Effects. Demonstrated good judgment while working with the team members and clients, with an ability to strategize/manage multiple projects.Industry exposure: Worked across the entire media spectrum involving Print, Ads, Film, TV Commercials, Posters, Documentaries, Brouchers, Corporate films, User Manual and Mailers.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Functional Skills:

Advertising & Branding Project Management Strategy Development Concept Development Multimedia Presentations Exhibition Stall Designing Client Interactions Social & Digital Media Marketing and Designing

Technical Skills:

Coral Draw Photoshop Indesign Illustrator PowerPoint Premiere After Effects

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Diploma in Fine Arts (Applied Arts) from R V Shah College of Fine Arts, India, 1998

CAREER CONTOUR

Owner/Creative Director@ Communication Hub Mar 2017 – Till Date

Shouldering various responsibilities and spearheading the operations & maintenance of a rapidly growing advertising and branding firm

Proactive participation in developing, organizing and executing innovative ideas, campaigns and social media strategies

Effectively building & maintaining vendor relationships through networking and referrals

Handling/motivating a team of 10 artists and developing a strong customer base of new/existing clients by maintaining customer satisfaction & quality

Actively managing/working on multiple projects and meeting deadlines without jeopardizing the quality of work

Conceptualizing plans/ideas as per requirement in adherence to the branding guidelines and maintaining consistency throughout the project

Collaborating with clients, agencies and vendors to set up processes and ensuring smooth flow of project

Creative Head @ Publicity Parlour (Oman Inc) Jul 2003 – Mar 2005 / Aug 2005 – Oct 2016

Worked as a Creative Head and led a team of advertising personals

Steered and drove large/complex creative campaigns, brand identity strategies and promotions of all projects

Delivered regular updates regards the large-scale issues to the advertiser-facing teams, along with ensuring appropriate messages being conveyed to the advertisers

PRECEDING EMPLOYMENT

Creative Head @ One Advertising Mar 2005 – Aug 2005