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VIJAY ANANDRAO KATE

UK
VIJAY ANANDRAO KATE

Summary

I am Hospitality graduate with 22 years of experience in the multiple industries. My constant endeavor would be to deliver quality with innovation and creativity. The purpose of every action and job I do would be to achieve customer satisfaction. I strongly believe that teamwork, commitment and integrity are values that would lead me to success. I am energetic Marketing manager with versatile team management and sales skills. Offers wealth of experience in product launches and strategic planning. Driven and willing to go above and beyond to deliver results. I believe in data-driven approach to marketing campaign management and strategy. Skilled at driving brand awareness through cost-effective ideas and concepts.

Overview

12
years of professional experience

Work history

AV Global Overseas Education UK ltd
London, England

Regional marketing manager
01.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Spearheaded rebranding initiatives to boost brand awareness and realign marketing collateral with client values and mission.
  • Liaised with board members and stakeholders to discuss budgetary and operational needs and goals.
  • Developed strategy for social media marketing with cohesive messaging across multiple platforms.
  • Reported on departmental challenges and collaborated with cross-functional teams to mitigate friction.
  • Leveraged SEO best practices to optimise website content, resulting in increased organic traffic and rise in keyword rankings.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of emerging marketing trends and technologies, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance strategies.
  • Supervised team and provided ongoing feedback and annual performance reviews to reconcile areas of underperformance.

AV GLOBAL OVERSEAS EDUCATION
Mumbai, India

Marketing manager
04.2021 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Analyzed student data and campaign performance to drive more leads.
  • Developed targeted Facebook and Google Ads campaigns.
  • Conducted market research to better understand key customer segments and reach target audience by physical marketing..
  • Developed impactful brand and style guides.
  • re-brand company policies and re structured entire operation for satisfying end customer service experience..
  • Launched new products and expanded into new markets with exceptional project planning.
  • Supervised all marketing and planning activities to achieve company goals.
  • Leveraged industry trends to identify growth opportunities.

CrowdSpring International general trading LLC
Dubai, UAE

Marketing executive
11.2018 - 09.2020

Job overview

  • Negotiated contracts with clients, influencers, and ambassadors, resulting in mutually favourable partnerships and increased growth.
  • Delivered top-quality marketing strategy and consultative services with consistently high client satisfaction scores.
  • Developed strategy for social media marketing with cohesive messaging across multiple platforms.
  • Reviewed and incorporated performance data and client feedback to inform continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Identified new customer segments and target audiences to expand reach.

Compass group Wimbledon

HEAD CHEF /LEAD CHEF FMC
06.2014 - 07.2018

Job overview

  • Wimbledon Tennis, Chelsea, and Twickenham stadium.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Trained junior chefs in required culinary techniques, improving overall kitchen productivity and performance.

First European Games Baku Azerbaijan
BAKU, Azerbaijan

Head of logistics
06.2015 - 08.2015

Job overview

  • Athlete Village
  • OTW
  • Cultivated and maintained robust relationships with third-party logistics partners for seamless collaboration.
  • Formulated comprehensive and sustainable fleet strategy, encompassing various final mile solutions to meet business objectives.

SUGAR & SPICE
Glasgow, Scotland

Area manager
02.2012 - 05.2015

Job overview

  • Drove revenue increases and team morale by developing and deploying incentivized sales contests for the 4 Restaurants sites.
  • Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures, increasing team performance.
  • Increased sales 25% by rolling out new promotional strategies across the chain.
  • Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
  • Managed inventory and reduced shrinkage by 20% through detailed monitoring of daily operations and stock.

Education

UCL - University College London
London

MBA from Marketing
04.2001 - /2006

University overview

Somaiya College
Mumbai

Bachelor of commerce from Accounting and Banking

University overview

I.H.M.C.T & A.N
Mumbai

Diploma of Higher Education from HOTEL MANAGEMENT
04.2001

University overview

Google Marketing
Uk

from Digital Marketing

University overview

Advanced food and hygiene level 3. Scotland

University overview

COSSH & Fire Fighting, First Aid, Scotland, UK HACCP, USPH, Crowd Management with Carnival Cruise Lines

University overview

PVG Protecting Vulnerable Group - Disclosure Scotland
2024

University overview

Scottish licensing board
scotland

Personal Licence Holder.
04.2001

University overview

Swami Vivekananda College

Allergen certificate - Food Allergy & Intolerance training
01.2024

University overview

Skills

  • Sales strategies
  • Natural leader
  • ROI analysis
  • Multivariate testing
  • Performance metrics
  • Creative and innovative
  • Relationship building
  • Digital marketing
  • Strategic marketing
  • Marketing plan development
  • Budget development and management
  • Accomplished manager
  • Product lifecycle management
  • Strong time management
  • Promotions
  • Prospect targeting
  • Strategic thinker
  • E-commerce
  • Social media marketing
  • Organised and efficient
  • Direct marketing campaigns

Interests

Interests
HOBBIES: , Cooking, music, sightseeing. SPORTS: Football, cricket, swimming, cycling.

Languages

English
Fluent
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Timeline

Swami Vivekananda College
Allergen certificate - Food Allergy & Intolerance training
01.2024
Regional marketing manager
AV Global Overseas Education UK ltd
01.2023 - Current
Marketing manager
AV GLOBAL OVERSEAS EDUCATION
04.2021 - 12.2022
Marketing executive
CrowdSpring International general trading LLC
11.2018 - 09.2020
Head of logistics
First European Games Baku Azerbaijan
06.2015 - 08.2015
HEAD CHEF /LEAD CHEF FMC
Compass group Wimbledon
06.2014 - 07.2018
Area manager
SUGAR & SPICE
02.2012 - 05.2015
UCL - University College London
MBA from Marketing
04.2001 - /2006
I.H.M.C.T & A.N
Diploma of Higher Education from HOTEL MANAGEMENT
04.2001
Scottish licensing board
Personal Licence Holder.
04.2001
Somaiya College
Bachelor of commerce from Accounting and Banking
/2003
Google Marketing
from Digital Marketing
/2020
Advanced food and hygiene level 3. Scotland
COSSH & Fire Fighting, First Aid, Scotland, UK HACCP, USPH, Crowd Management with Carnival Cruise Lines
PVG Protecting Vulnerable Group - Disclosure Scotland
VIJAY ANANDRAO KATE