Vishnu Vardhan Korukonda
Dubai
+971 5 299 74 299
vishnuvardhan_22@yahoo.com
About 6 years of International (UAE,Africa,India,UK) Exposure in Sales & Marketing Operations, Project Management
Summary:
? Offering about 6 years of Business Development, Sales & Marketing Operations experience.
? Worked in: India, United Kingdom, Cameroon (Africa) & U.A.E (Middle East).
? Industry exposure: Information Technology, Consumer Goods & Education
? Masters’ in Business Management & Marketing. Engineering in Information Technology.
? Dissertation Thesis titled “Service Evaluation in Retail Environment” published as a book.
? Fluent in languages: English, Hindi and Telugu.
? Have a valid UAE driving license. Available for relocation.
Growth Path
Business Development Manager Nov 2013 – Present
Brand Manager Jan 2013 – Oct 2013
Business Analyst Dec 2011 – Dec 2012
Business Development Executive Dec 2010 – June 2011
Sep 2015 – Present Net Solutions Group, Dubai, UAE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Jan 2016- Present: Net Solutions FZ LLC (HR NET- HR Management Software Specialist)
? Maintained a clear understanding and competitive positioning of customers’ unique business capabilities/requirements.
? Developed & executed strategic account management plans (Account Based Planning) for new accounts and preparing the Total Cost of Ownership in accounts.
? Managed Online Marketing activities processes by adopting company’s policies, utilizing CRM systems and adhering to sales processes for pre-sales and implementation.
Sep 2015 – Dec 2015: i3iSAM specializes is Information Security, Agility & Mobility Services.
? Developed sales strategies for promoting business solutions (Integrated Sales, Collections and Channel Management) targeting Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector.
? Built trusting relationships with customers at C-Level (CEO, COO, CTO, CIO etc) as an on-going source of thought-leadership.
Nov’2013 – July’2015 Knowledge Hub, Dubai, UAE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
? Established and maintained effective on-going relationships with key contacts in K-12 schools and higher education institutions, joint ventures and external entities.
? Liaised with Ministry of Education (MOE) and Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) on training and development programs.
? Developed and implemented learning and development solutions for functional areas to support business goals.
Project Management (Education Coordinator / Learning & Development / Training):
Project planning; tracking key milestones; monitoring efforts on a regular basis; identifying resource needs; performing quality reviews and escalating functional, quality and timeline issues appropriately and adjusting plans and/or resources.
Key Achievements:
? Developed training delivery model, user, and facilitator & trainee modules of blended learning content comprising of E-Learning modules and presentations valued at 300,000 AED.
? Presented customized solutions in the implementation of Courseware for the delivery of academic courses in schools with classroom content supplementation on the Learning Management System
? Working closely with the web developer and graphic designers for design and delivery of online and offline marketing campaigns. Overseeing various aspects of social media, digital marketing and event and exhibition activities.
Jan’2013 – Oct’2013 New Foods, Cameroon, Africa BRAND MANAGER
Represented Fokou Group’s New Foods to customer and own the complete responsibility for managing customer relationship, generating new opportunities and ensuring revenue growth for the assigned accounts.
Key Achievements:
? Achieved 200% growth in customer base, increased profitability by 25% for confectionery business.
? Planned, delegated, monitored and controlled promotional activities concerning marketing communication campaigns and PR.
? Recruited & Trained Brand Managers with focus on Customer Relationship Management.
Dec’2011 – Dec’2012 iOOLA Technologies, Bangalore , India BUSINESS ANALYST
Developed and managed online marketing campaigns, presentations and collateral with the purpose of brand development and sales opportunity generation.
Key Achievements:
? Handled key marketing/PR events and campaigns.
? Presented Marketing Reports by performing market research based on the customer feedback and data; suggested improvements to the marketing plan.
? Reported directly to the sales manager, provided effective sales and marketing support.
Dec’2010 –Jun’2011 ETM Marketing, Leeds, U.K BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
Working Part time I created a new market niche for the company by leading the marketing department; generate new customer leads and developing individualized marketing mix/strategies.
Key Achievements:
? Increased the brand awareness by 300% in Greater Manchester area.
Dec’2009-May’2010 iSteps Solutions, Hyderabad, India GRADUATE TRAINEE
Group internship titled “Authentication by Typing Pattern Recognition” (developed using Java).
At the end of the internship I had a deeper understanding of the processes and methodologies used by software firms in performing operations/tasks by utilizing minimum resources.
Jun’2009-Aug’2009 InMage Systems, Hyderabad, India GRADUATE TRAINEE
A three month full time summer internship on the project titled “Patching Systems” (developed using Java). The internship was resourceful as it provided the ideal opportunity to comprehend the real world process of software development.
Jun’2008-Aug’2008 V.B Engineering, Hyderabad, India GRADUATE TRAINEE
? Order taking from clients; negotiate with them and third-party service providers.
? Administering the delivery of machinery in accordance with customer specifications and ensuring deadlines are met.
PERSONAL PROFILE:
Name : Vishnu Vardhan Korukonda
Father’s Name : Surendra Kumar Korukonda
Date of Birth : 19th March, 1989
Nationality : Indian
Hobbies : Running, Reading and Networking