Darshan Rangnath

Professional Experience

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ZenithMedia

Integrated Media Planner | September 2011 to Present

Brands:

JPMorgan Chase Corporate

Initiatives:

Chase Community Giving: Social, Community Outreach
The Way Forward / Global Corporate: Corporate Branding
Asset Management / Global Institutional: Niche Targeted Branding, Acquisition
100,000 Jobs Mission: Veteran Focused Branding

Mindshare

Associate Digital Media Planner | June 2010 to September 2011

Brands:

Sprint Pre-Paid Group: Telecommunications
Nature Made: Pharmaceutical & Consumer Packaged Goods
Bandai Toys: Toys & Retail
Saban Capital Group: Entertainment

Duties:

Work with the client, creative, and partner teams to tactically plan and determine best approach of fulfilling client objectives
Develop effective media strategies around direct response, brand, social media, blogger outreach, sweepstakes, and tune-in campaigns
Actively manage and optimize campaigns based on data and analysis to ensure successful initiatives
Provide clients with weekly and end of campaign analytics which include highlights in overall performance and optimization recommendations based on learnings
Continuously evaluate new media opportunities by working with partners to develop strategies and executions for business growth
Responsible for developing and presenting updates in trends and technology to clients and internal executives

Union Bank

Sales Officer | November 2006 to April 2009

Duties:

Engaged in outbound efforts to encourage sales of financial instruments
Worked with marketing team to advertise new products and services
Identified customer needs and provided financial advice
Assisted Department Manager with employee training and campaign development

Kumba Entertainment

Event Coordinator | January 2000 to May 2006

Duties

Organized public and private events nationwide
Developed and maintained in-depth schedules prior to and during each event
Created financial budgets within customer constraints
Managed a multi-person staff during each event

KBeach Radio

Business Operations Director | August 2001 to December 2002

Duties:

Managed monthly financial reports
Redesigned marketing techniques with a website, flyers, and other promotional tools
Gave quarterly presentations before staff regarding business strategies

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Leadership Experience

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Brown Bag Bunch

Co-Founder | 2008 to Present

Mission - Grassroots organization aimed at serving brown bag lunches to the hungry

Coordinate social media campaigns directed at raising funds and awareness of the organization
Organize preparation and distribution of lunches to shelters and various organizations
Continuously update webpage, blog and social media profiles to garner donor and volunteer interest
Served over 2,000 people with over 30 volunteers at each event

Economics On The Move

Treasurer & Director of Media | 2008 to Present

Mission - Non-profit organization dedicated to promoting financial literacy to at-risk youth through educational tours

Implement and maintain brand presence through advertising material and online support
Administer letter-writing campaigns to attain corporate sponsors
Manage financial reports

Lance Armstrong Foundation

LIVESTRONG Challenge Cyclist & Supporter | 2009 to Present

Planned and produced events directed at raising funds and awareness of the foundation and it’s initatives
Raised over $2,000

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Education

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California State University, Long Beach

Bachelor of Arts, Business Economics

Leadership & Recognition:

Associated Students, Incorporated: Secretary for Campus Diversity
Long Beach State Cultural Council: ASI Representative
Delta Sigma Pi: Senior Vice President & Vice President of Pledge Education
Leadership Academy: Outstanding Achievement Recipient

References

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“Darshan’s upbeat and outgoing personality makes him a perfect employee for the kind of work we do at the Sales Center – hands-on sales and customer service. His approach is one that combines a friendly understanding with the assertion needed to close the sale.”

Brina A. Schnars

Relationship Manager, AVP

Union Bank

“In my opinion, Darshan is a hard-working self-starter who invariably understands exactly what a project is all about. I had the pleasure of volunteering for Brown Bag during its inception back in December 2008. Darshan did an amazing job at coordinating and managing this grassroots organization in which I see a lot of potential for future success. He is a true role model that both inspire and bursting with creativity. I feel very safe in highly recommending him to anyone.”

Deana Ilagan

Senior Accountant

Wind & Stern, LLP

“Darshanproved to be an outstanding student in both the theoretical and practical aspects of the course. He worked exceptionally well with his peers during lab and contributed valuable information and insights during lecture and class discussions.”

Daniel T. Barkley

Executive Director

Economics On The Move

“Darshan’s leadership brought our multicultural programming to a new level. He was able to work collaboratively with a number of student organizations and student leaders to bring a true festival to CSULB. With a campus our size it was impressive to see the how Darshan reached out across a broad spectrum of the university and not just the usual groups. It really appeared that everything Darshan was involved with turned out to be successfull. He truly is impressive and would be an asset to any team and/or company. I enjoyed working with him and look forward to him returning to CSULB to inspire future generations of leaders with his wisdom.”

Jeffrey Klaus

Director

California State University, Long Beach

“Darshan is a leader with impeccable traits. He is an exceptional communicator and strong coordinator - two very important skills for anyone in leadership. Darshan also has tremendous personal attributes that adds to his ability to lead. He is personable, relatable, caring and compassionate. He exhibited all his fine qualities while serving as a Vice President of Pledge Education for Delta Sigma Pi - a business fraternity and as Secretary for Campus Diversity for ASI at CSULB. He believes in a greater purpose and will commit to causes.”

Daniel Ham

Faculty Advisor | Associated Business Students Organizations Council

California State University, Long Beach

“Darshan covered many positions and responsibilities during his time with the company. He was an invaluable member and fit in well on any team or group he was needed for. He brings knowledge, energy, and results to everything he is associated with.”

Matthew Davis

Staff Auditor

American Honda Finance Corporation

“As part of a growing student organization, Darshan’s role as a Business Operations Director helped determine the needs of what our radio station. He provided input on equipment, his enthusiasm in presenting ideas helped with programming, and his commitment to help out in diverse areas projected his well-rounded work ethic.”

Melody Velasco

General Manager

KBeach Radio

Contact

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D@DarshanRangnath.com

714.904.9644