Manav Arora

Hi. I'm a creative professional with 12 years of experience in performance, corporate training, production and hosting events and content.

I'm looking to join Agencies and Boutique studios to manage operations, share my expertise in production of content and brand strategies, as well as manage end to end production of content for Studios and Production houses.

Actor & Brand Ambassador at Commercial Film Productions (2016-01 – Present)

• Worked as an actor across 120+ ad productions — maintaining clear communication and fast turnaround across all departments.
• Operated across time-pressured shoots — consistently ready on cue after extended holding periods, executing briefs with minimal takes and fast director feedback loops.
• Serving as digital brand ambassador for AMFI's 'Mutual Funds Sahi Hai' campaign from 2017–present; acted in 70+ individual ad films. First campaign ad has crossed 32 million views; most recent release (June 2025) has 6+ million views across 8 regional language versions.
• The latest Kissan Chutney campaign (February 2026) has crossed 250 million views, demonstrating consistent delivery on high-visibility national campaigns.
• Represented brands across BFSI, F&B, FMCG, Telecom, Auto, Sports, Tech and Media — including WWE, The Hindu, KFC, PepprFry, Airtel, CEAT Tyres, HE Facewash, LENOVO, Haldiram's, Cadbury, OLA, STAR SPORTS, Prime Video and more.

Performer & Production Contributor at Theatre — Mumbai (2014-01 – Present)

• Performed in 80+ shows of 18 theatrical plays.
• Participated in devising scenes, production planning, and show execution — operating simultaneously as performer and production contributor in small, multi-role teams.
• Performed in 150+ corporate theatre shows for Mahindra Group, Pernod Ricard, CIBIL, and Jeep Motors across Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Gurgaon, Delhi, and Chennai.

Lead Trainer & Facilitator at Bank of America, Credit Suisse, VFS Global (2022-01 – 2026-12)

• Led communication and soft-skills training bootcamps of 2–8 hours and multi-day formats, independently facilitating sessions for 4,000+ employees across freshers and mid-level executives.
• Managed pre-session logistics, participant communications, material preparation, and post-session follow-ups with client POCs.
• Covered domains including Impactful Communication, Executive Presence, Diversity & Inclusion, Bias Awareness, and Workplace Conduct.

Contingent Leader & Festival Coordinator at S.K. Somaiya College (2011-01 – 2014-12)

• Led the college's inter-collegiate festival contingent across all three years of BMM — managing participant team formation, event submissions, social media promotion, and logistics for multiple concurrent competitions.
• Core team member of the college Movie Club: curated film screenings and organised panel discussions post-screening.
• Headed college festival committee: designed events and themes, supervised all communications with contingent leaders, sponsors, judges, and partners; oversaw operations end-to-end.

Bachelor of Mass Media in Advertising Specialisation – S.K. Somaiya College, Mumbai University (2011-2014)