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Merlin A.

Corporate Communications & Media Reputation Leader 9 yrs experience

Pune, Maharashtra · Profile MAPU0TNCNE2F

Experience9 yrs experience
EducationMBA
LocationPune
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Profile summary

Communications leader with 9 years of experience in corporate communications, media relations, crisis communication, media strategy, and stakeholder advisory across global markets. Proven expertise in shaping corporate narratives, building media monitoring frameworks, driving internal and external communications, managing public relations (PR) and press outreach, and developing robust crisis communication protocols. Trusted for calm judgment, measured decision-making, and proactive media intelligence to safeguard and strengthen brand reputation.

Key skills

Corporate CommunicationsPublic RelationsCompetitor & Narrative IntelligenceMediaPress Releases & OutreachMonitoringCrisis Communication & ManagementDigital MarketingSocial Media StrategyReputation SafeguardingAEO/GEOStakeholder Advisory

Languages

English · Hindi · Malayalam

Certifications

  • MBA / PGDM – Marketing (2017)
  • Enterprise Risk Management: Killer Risks – Columbia
  • St. Aloysius University, Mangalore — Grade: 71%
  • University
  • Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) (2015)
  • Agentic AI: Business Implications – LinkedIn Learning
  • Madras University, Chennai
  • Goal Setting: OKRs – LinkedIn Learning
  • PR: Media Crisis Communications – Udemy
  • Reputation Management in a Digital World – Curtin University
  • Expertise in Internet / Social Media Monitoring & Analysis –
  • Brand24
  • GEO, AEO, & Brand Management with Gen AI – Udemy
  • Impact Leadership (Coaching) – Atlas Copco & DDI