resume & folio of bhupesh dolas branding & mktg comm creative head
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Bhupesh Vasant DolasBranding & Marketing Communications, Creative Head
I don’t think I have passion for creative work, it just runs in my blood. Though I was a bit late to understand that fact. I did my degree in Mechanical. PASSED. Soon joined a jewelry manufacturing company as an ENGINEER, but didn’t take much time to understand that it wasn’t my cup of TEA. Soon got into the creative department. And now I own it. Thats right!! The company owns 3 brands and I handle all 3 of them.QUIET LITERALLY.
Firestar International (formerly Firestone Diamond) Andheri, MumbaiManager - Branding and Marketing Communications,Creative Head2003-present
Firestar International, a diamond jewelry manufacturer, supplies a full range of products from fashion styles to bridal sets, design to jewelry manufacturing and after sales support. Their markets include USA, Russia, Dubai, South America and Hong Kong.
My role:~ Consult with Sales person/Merchandiser on marketing and advertising goals~ Manage cross functional teams (photography, graphic design and product development) and ensure that projects are delivered on strategy and on time~ Spearhead marketing efforts, including ad designing, printing, content development & website designing
How I add value:~ Uncover compelling ideas and multi task to support creative, content development and designing ~ Creative proposals for every project
Selected contributions:~ “Tender Voices - ASPCA” for Zales, Reeds, Amazon, Walmart and Gordons.~ “The Shared Heart” for Zales~ “Expressions of Love” for NEX~ “Love Forever - Pink Diamonds” for Macys~ “Jessica Simpson Collection”
7-304, Raj Ratna Park, Opp. Swastik Park, Brahmand, GB Road, Thane-607.
profile
mobile 09819187701 email [email protected] dob 29-11-1981
photography branding packagingadvertising corporate presentationsPR research product development
A. JAFFE
Founded by Abraham Jaffe in 1892, A. JAFFE is distinguished by its rich heritage, benchmark quality, and an artisan team to craft personalized requests.It created some of the first luxury solitaire and multi-stone engagement rings in the US and is a leader in the continuous evolution of American engagement, wedding and anniversary rings.
My role:~ Online and Digital Marketing - Website designing, maintenance & update~ Spearhead the designing and printing team~ Manage the photography and graphic designing team~ Managing the entire social media marketing and monitoring of content for the Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest ~ Brand Management & Communication.~ Execution ATL, BTL Campaigns and marketing activities and BTL activations for the brand~ Development of iPad application~ Making of all marketing collaterals including half yearly price book, training presentation for sales person, OPT development and image updation on retailer websites.~ Ensuring that the website adheres to quality standards regarding appearance and content that would increase sales~ Monitoring and reviewing website visitor’s access patterns and trends, adjusting strategies and plans as appropriate.~ Working closely with programming, customer support, order processing, pricing, design and content teams to ensure site and social media meets marketing objectives.
How I add value:~ Support creative, content development and designing of artworks~ Social media marketing
Selected Contributions: ~ Forevermark collection
product design social mediamarket research graphicsvendor co-ordination brand development
Nirav Modi Jewelry
The Nirav Modi brand creates one of a kind jewelry with the combination of finest diamonds, world class design and excellent craftsmanship.
My role:~ Manage the photography and graphic designing team. ~ Brand development, marketing collaterals, client invites and presentations
Product Development, R & D
My Role:~ Initiate new projects, develop, execute and price~ Market Research & Analysis~ Budget preparation~ Adept at communicating with management, vendors, and internal departments to coordinate overall development efforts~ Play integral role in product development activities~ Team building
Selected Contributions:~ Received orders of 14,000 and 11,500 units in 2008-2010~ Achieved business goal of 55% orders for the year 2008 and 2009 of total orders received~ Projects successfully completed - Macys Dad flip ring, Glass pendants, bold gold, Electroforming, Engraving, Micro Pave, Stamping jewelry, Hot & Cold Enameling
~ Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, MS Power point presentations~ Photography
digital marketing printing websitesadvertising corporate presentations kiosk and stall designing
Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations from L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management in 2010
Bike riding, Listening to Indian Classical music, Western Rock music, Movies, Table Tennis and Cricket
~ Passed NID entrance exam twice, but failed in the interview~ Was ranked all India 30, in the IIT CEED exam
interests
other
~ Vicenza, ItalyVisited the “Fiera di Vicenza” Jewelry show in January 2008
~ Hong KongVisited the Hong Kong Jewelry Show in September 2009 and January 2010
~ Shenzhen, ChinaVisited the China International Jewelry Show in January 2010
~ New York, USAVisited the New York office in November 2011 in order to meet the sales and merchandising team and understand their requirements. Had also visited A. JAFFE stores and studied their in-store marketing
Passport with approved B1 US visa valid till December, 2021
~ B.E. Mechanical, First Class, Maharashtra State Board, June’03~ H.S.C., Distinction, Maharashtra State Board, June’99~ S.S.C., First Class, University of Mumbai, June’97
education
product design social mediamarket research graphicsvendor co-ordination brand development
Ms. Heena Daswani, GM Product Development & Merchandiser Firestar InternationalMobile 09820582215
Mr. Umesh Sawant, Sr. Manager - OperationsKBS JewelryMobile 09833701060
12 January, 2013Mumbai
Hindi, Marathi & English
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Logo & Branding
“Tender Voices” - ASPCA-Logo-Marketing collateral-Creative proposals
“The Shared Heart” -Logo-Creative proposal-Collaterals-Presentations
“Expressions of Love”-Logo-Half yearly brochure
“Jessica Simpson” Collection-Logo-Video presentations-Creative proposal-Collaterals
“American Bride”-Logo-Creative proposal
“Always Together”-Logo-Creative proposal
“Beautiful Beginnings”-Logo
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Creative Proposals
Selected Creative proposals for :
-Martha Stewart Collection
-Jessica Simpson Collection
-Cynthia Rowley Collection
-Faith Hill Collection
Website & Social media marketing
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Website designing, maintenance & update.
Social media marketing and monitoring of content for the Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest
iPad application
Support creative, content development
Forevermark collection
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Selected Collaterals & Digital Marketing for :
-Cynthia Rowley
-Tiara Collection
-Forevermark
-American Celebration
-Jessica Simpson
Collaterals & Digital Marketing
Nir
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Photography, graphic designing, brand development and marketing collaterals
Website designing for Nirav Modi Foundation
Nirav Modi Jewelry & Foundation
digital marketing printing websitesadvertising corporate presentations kiosk and stall designing
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Designing of the logo & kiosk, branding and all other marketing and printing requirements.
freelance
photography branding packagingadvertising corporate presentationsPR research product development
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Designing of the logo, branding and all other marketing and printing requirements.
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Designing of the logo, branding and all other marketing and printing requirements.
ACCURATE HELICAL SPRINGS
Designing of the logo, branding and all other marketing and printing requirements.
freelance
Fre
elan
ce Leo Club - Bombay Lake-side
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Samarth Design Studio
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Logo & Branding