Suraj Punjabi

Create and implement marketing strategies that align with the restaurant's international expansion goals. Conduct market research and analyze trends to identify target markets and customer segments in India, UAE, Canada and USA Oversee digital marketing efforts, including website management, social media marketing, email campaigns, and online advertising.

Marketing and Communications Head (India | Dubai | Canada | USA) at Maheshwari Foods & Hospitality - Maharaja Bhog (2023-09 – Present)

• Create and implement marketing strategies that align with the restaurant's international expansion goals.
• Conduct market research and analyze trends to identify target markets and customer segments in India, UAE, Canada and USA
• Oversee digital marketing efforts, including website management, social media marketing, email campaigns, and online advertising.
• Coordinate offline marketing initiatives such as events, partnerships, and traditional advertising including ATL and BTL activities

Marketing and Communications Manager at Hilton Hotels and Resorts (2022-05 – 2023-09)

• Responsible for the publicity and promotion of all products of the hotel, including but not limited to rooms, catering, banquets, etc.
• Maintain effective control of Sales and Marketing budget and expenses.
• Coordinate and implement communication plans for hotel activities and promotions (sales, catering, Front office, F&B etc.) with all operating departments of the hotel.
• Assist the relevant departments to achieve the revenue targets and related tasks set by the hotel
• Successfully achieved the highest revenue in last 20 years of the Hotel

Marketing and Public Relations Head at Bits & Pixels PVT LTD (2020-02 – 2022-05)

• Maintaining client servicing Building direct media relations
• Creating press releases and pitch notes. Media tracking and monitoring
• Organizing press conferences and other media events
• Creating monthly reports, PR presentations, PR dossiers and other documentation for clients Social Media Management

Public Relations Executive at The Other Circle (2018-06 – 2020-01)

• Organized 10+ press conferences and media events, leading to a 30% increase in client visibility and engagement.
• Established and nurtured direct relationships with 25 key media contacts, securing a 25% increase in media coverage.
• Produced and managed 20+ press releases and PR presentations, facilitating a 35% improvement in communication strategy implementation.
• Collaborated with clients across various sectors including multinational corporations, hospitality, travel, retail, interior design, and architecture, as well as educational platforms, driving cross-functional projects to enhance client engagement and satisfaction.

Account Executive at Communicate India (2017-11 – 2018-06)

• Planning and implementing public relations strategies.
• Promoting and maintaining the public's perception of our brand through media coverage and sponsorship opportunities.
• Managing and preventing reputational risk to our brand.
• Drafting written, verbal, and visual content that will promote the public image of the business.
• Developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Public Relations Intern at Stratton Communications (2017-03 – 2017-06)

Assistant Manager Sales and Client servicing at DC Garments (2014-10 – 2016-06)

Post-Graduation in Integrated Marketing & Communication – SVKM'S Harkisan Mehta Institute of Media, Research and Analysis (2016-08 – 2018-05)

Bachelor in Commerce – MMK College of Commerce and Economics (2011-06 – 2014-05)