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Justine Sebastian

Experienced and self-motivated Manager bringing forth valuable industry experience and a passion for management. Specialized in identification, recruitment and training of Human Resource. Results oriented with a proven track record of working collaboratively with team members to achieve goals. Experienced in both retail and culinary settings, and adept at effectively managing all operations. Passionate start up enthusiast, trainer, consultant and mentor.

Key Skills

General Management
Problem Solving Skills
HR Management
Multi Tasking
Business Forecasting
Business Analysis
Managing Training
Presentation skills
Communication skills
Advertising Strategy And Management.

Professional Experience

Jul 2019
Present
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
YBR Fashion LLP Wayanad, IN
45000 Sq. Ft large Wedding Centre with the brand name Lulu Wedding Centre with over 400 staff
  • Identified, interviewed, trained and manned over 400 staffs including managers in HR, Finance, Operations and Marketing. 
  • Encouraged employees to do their best, and increased store productivity immensely by including target based employee gratification system.
  • Identified and maximized sales opportunities, and increased customer retention rates by assuring customers of full refund if quality not as per expectations.
  • Successfully handled visual merchandising, and worked to promote company vision by constantly implementing customer feedback into store visuals and product placement.
  • Set all new SOP (standard operating procedures) and positioned in such a manner that "we sell quality service" fine clothing and accessories are consumers right.
Oct 2014
Jan 2016
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Brevity Brand Services Dubai, AE
An initiative by a group of UAE expats in the category of brand developments, advertisement and business & asset management consultancy services.
  • Had key clients like RTA, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Silicon Oasis.
  • Conceptualized the world's first ever CSR initiative by 100, 000 school children by name "The Responsible Driver".
  • Conceptualized and set wire frame for TLW (The learning Window) an online education platform for grade 5 to 12 
  • Assisted with payroll and distributed paychecks to employees. 
Oct 2014
Jan 2016
Marketing Manager
KENZ Qatar Doha, QA
  • Responsible for setting the marketing plan and strategy implementation.
  • Achieve marketing objectives of the company in line with annual business plan.
  • Manage commercial target and lead the team to achieve them.
  • Identified and developed key clients for the social and digital media business. 
Jun 2011
Apr 2014
Business Head
Hygge Concierges Bangalore Urban, IN
  • Manage Sales Marketing and Operations team.
  • Lead new business development and B2B contract agreements.
  • Key accounts management.
  • Operations and Quality control overview.
  • Create new partner alliances.
  • Support directors on new business initiatives. 
Jun 2011
Apr 2014
Head Marketing & Sales
HighPepper Creative Procedures Cochin, IN
  • Had been part of the Volvo Ocean Race in Leg II
  • Successfully launched a couple of brands including Club FM, World Space Satellite Radio, Uninor, Aircel etc.
  • Carried out several events and sales promotional campaigns for top brands within the region of South India.
May 1999
Mar 2004
Business Head
Wings Brand Activations Bangalore Urban, IN
World's biggest brand activation company at the moment with over 10000 employees.
  • Joined as business development executive and secured a certification an brand activation and event management.
  • Been part of several product launches pan India, including Amaron batteries, Goodlife milk, various brands from HLL, TATA, GE, MK, Nestle India Ltd, Hutchinson Max, Birla 3M, Tetra pack India Ltd, PlayWin and many more.
  • Within 4 years of carrier had a steady career growth from BDE to Branch Manager, Overseer and resigned as Country Manager for Brand Activation. 

Education

Nov 1999
Nov 2002
Master of Business Administration in Ramaiah College
Bangalore University
Apr 1997
Oct 1999
Bachelor of Arts in Marthoma College
Calicut

Certifications

2015
Certified Associate in Project Management
Belasia PMC
2010
Corporate Trainer
Redbee Consortium

Achievements

2001
"Youngest Millionaire"
Was the youngest to sign a pan India brand activation campaign for "Play Win" online lottery.
Have won several such rewards in the very first job at Wings Brand activation.

2002
"Best Campaign Concept"
Initiated a new strategic planning process called "Retail Tracker" which helped the Product managers with stock position of their product across India at selected stores. This was for Tetra Pack India Ltd. and the campaign was a big success.

Quote

One who grooms the brain to actively listen and spontaneously speak could religiously manage any situation.

Sholay Forest

Hobbies & Interests

  • Badminton
  • Trekking
  • Listening Music
  • Bike Riding
  • Watching Football
  • Watching Documentaries

Languages

English
(Native)
Hindi
(Fluent)
Tamil
(Fluent)
Kannada
(Basic)
Malayalam
(Fluent)

Career Aspiration

To gain a Business Consultant position in a progressive organization where brilliant management and leadership skills will be demonstrated in setting industry standards and highly sought after work culture with captivating profiting pedigree

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