Harshad
JAHAGIRDAR
23 YEARS EXPERIENCE | LEADERSHIP | BRANDING | MARKETING | CROSS-PLATFORM CONTENT | EVENTS | VIDEOS
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PORTFOLIO www.Harshads.com |-Ph/WA/Botim UAE (- | IND Ph/WA (-
Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | UAE Golden Resident Visa
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With over 23 years of extensive business expertise, I am a versatile Branding and Marketing
Professional recognized for my accomplishments across multiple domains. My track record includes
successfully blending Creativity, Technology, and Marketing to create a portfolio of both B2B and B2C
brands, earning accolades along the way.
My proficiency extends to crafting Industry 4.0-ready solutions that encompass a 360-degree approach.
This includes expertise in Cross-platform Content Generation, Data Analytics, IoT-driven Customer
Engagement, AR and VR experiences, workflow automation, predictive analytics, CRM implementation,
digital asset management, and social media monitoring tools.
I have led significant brand transformation projects, consistently delivering a competitive edge,
increasing revenue streams, and fostering international collaborations. Additionally, I have streamlined
marketing and communication functions by establishing high-performance Marcom Departments,
reducing overhead costs.
My entrepreneurial journey includes steering the entire agency, where I've overseen all aspects of
creative, marketing, and commercial operations. I bring international experience gained from on-site
projects in Japan, Singapore, and Vietnam, as well as project management expertise spanning the
USA, Canada, UK, Italy, and Australia.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Combination of Creative, Technical & Strategic Leadership roles managing Complex Industry 4.0
Projects involving AI-driven creativity and data-driven funnels for high-performance marketing
Delivered Multi-lateral formats in 360-sphere of Graphic, Web, AV, Social, Print and Events.
Integration of Digital Technologies, Automation, Data Analytics, and the IoT Internet of Things.
GTM Strategies, Brand Development and Launch skills for B2C Brands.
Independent Digital Marketing, Performance Marketing, paid campaigns across various platforms.
On-ground Marketing, Presentation skills, Client interaction, and Relationship Management.
Commercial documentation, proposal drafting, budgeting, project management, team management
Skills in UI/UX development for specialised ERP, Touch Controls, Engineering SPM Applications.
Experienced in over 15 industry verticals in B2B & B2C - Private, Public & Government sectors.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VIRTUOSITY, UAE Director, Branding & Marketing: January 2011 - Present
● 23 years has prepared me for the creative, management, technical and financial aspects of
the agency’s smooth function & multifold growth.
● Creative Entrepreneurial Mindset to lead the agency with ownership and business sense to
manage large to mid-range UAE/GCC Accounts.
● Enabled partnership with UAE Freezone Authorities to offer multi-lateral services to clients
contributing to overall growth.
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Experienced in delivering Branding & Marketing solutions involving industry 4.0 tools
Develop Internal & External Branding, Cross-Platform Marketing Communications
Capable of forming multicultural teams and vendors for any type of project across various
platforms in both digital and print formats.
Spearhead Client Acquisition process and Account Management.
Project Management of multiple accounts, monitoring the health of various projects
Created profit centres and value-added services for the agency.
Worked on Private, Public and Government Projects valued over $10M.
Conduct Power Meetings and Hi-impact Presentations to influence key decision-makers.
Skilled in mapping scope and drafting detailed professional proposals.
Creating strategic partnerships, collaborations for sponsorships
Develop a culture of innovation to drive creativity in the organisation.
Develop new concepts for acquiring retainer contracts for consistent long-term revenues to
build the agency’s growth.
INDEPENDENT, Branding & Marketing Specialist: October 2003 - December 2010
● Project Case Studies & References furnished on portfolio www.Harshads.com
● Worked with multi-lateral clients from a range of B2B and B2C industries.
● Creating & implementing Go-To-Market GTM strategies for their Brands and launch events.
● Create Cross-Platform Content for their Marketing.
● Developed integrated Branding and Marketing solutions in the 360 sphere.
● Extensively worked in Web, Graphics, Social Media, Campaigns, Videos, Events,
Offset-Digital Print and Packaging.
● Skilled in large-scale video production for corporate videos, & promos
● Skilled in Commercial Photography, conducted fashion, lifestyle, cosmetics, FMCG, and
industrial photoshoots.
CMMSoft, Senior Graphic Designer: October 2000 - September 2003
● Created HTML websites for various clients using Dreamweaver.
● Created interactive audio-visual presentations for various clients using Flash & Director.
● Designed for comprehensive GUI of 1500 screens and over 500 icons for complex
engineering software reducing the user interaction time and smooth flow of user operations
to control precision movements in the CMM machines.
CMMSoft, Junior Graphic Designer: August 1999 - September 2000
● Learning new client's requirements and developing creative ideas for the website.
● Prepare graphic content and assist senior graphic designers in creating websites.
● Researching various engineering software and its GUI requirements.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
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UAE Golden Resident Awardee
CNN IBN Entrepreneurship Excellence.
Best Branding Services Award
BBN Award promoting SMEs.
Young Achievers Award
Keynote speaker at the Third International Conference on Industry Issues
EDUCATION
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Accredited Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training and certification, Amsterdam
Project Management Skills for Leaders: Project Management Institute Inc. USA
Marketing to Humans: Project Management Institute Inc. USA
Amazon Trained eCommerce Specialist ATES, USA
Certification in B2B Import-Export, India
Executive Program: Building Global Enterprises: Harvard Business School. Boston USA
Certification in 2D Animation - Arena Multimedia, India
Certification in Web Designing - Insight Technologies, India
Web Technologies - Brilliant Technologies CDAC, India
Mechanical Engineering - Sinhgad Institute, India
Software Skills & Knowhow
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Digital Asset Management: Adobe Platform, Photoshop, Illustrator, AI Design using FireFly
Additional Design Software such as Corel Draw, Canva
Video Editing: Adobe Premier, FCPx pro editing skills with colour correction
Website Designing & Content Management System: Wix, WordPress
eCommerce & White Label Dropshipping Integration: Shopify, Alibaba, Amazon, Itsy,
Social Media Planning, Management & Publishing: Hootsuite
CRM & Automation Work Flows: Zoho, Hubspot, Zapier
Project Management Tools: TeamWorks, Asana, Slack
Data Analytics & AI: applied Google Analytics for websites
IoT and Customer Engagement: applied Particle for eBikes, ThinkSpeak for AG Tech
AR and VR: Used Snapchat Lens Studio
Fastpaced learning and implementing new technologies based on project requirements
Affiliations
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Mentor on iAngels UAE, Startup India, Singapore SG, Founder Institute, Sydney Accelerator
CASE STUDIES: Please check video testimonials
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Organic: A Japanese Premium Herbal Cosmetics, Onsite project, Spearheaded Creative and
strategic Brand Development and launch in Japan, followed by dealer acquisition in Vietnam.
https://www.harshads.com/orgaunic
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Microfilt: Brand Tranformation of a 40-year-old Healthcare Tech Company with 7500 clients. Acted
as a CMO to manage the entire Brand Transformation creating a seamless wow-worthy digital
experience for their B2B Buyers who are Scientists and Doctors. Developed internal and external
branding and marketing communication. https://www.harshads.com/microfilt
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Baker Gauges: Brand Transformation of a Precision Engineering Brand with a portfolio of over
500 products. Re-engineered the techno-commercial content, product & technology photography,
created comprehensive technical catalogues, digital-interactive catalogues, corporate website with
CMS and corporate videos. https://www.harshads.com/baker-gauges
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SpruceUp: Instrumental in launching a startup from the ground-up specialising in Street Cleaning
Technlogy. Creating revenues of $4M in first 12 months, technology now working in 50 cities over 5
countries collecting over 16000 MT of waste, creating employment and socio-economic
transformation. Featured on Forbes https://www.harshads.com/spruce-up
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Armstrong: Instrumental in Transforming Brand of an Automation and conveyors Brand, revenues
over $100M valued at $600M attracted foreign collaboration. harshads.com/armstrong-conveyors
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Boston Acoustics: US Car Speaker Brand, I was integral in designing packaging for 16 speaker
sets with product photography. harshads.com/boston-acoustics
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Zensar: International IT Company, led the development of the entire marketing collaterals.
harshads.com/zensar
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Mahindra Automotive: Led the development of an eLearning Platform for training 5000 Service
Engineers delivering 1500 pages of Technical Content with interactive animations.
