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DURGA GOKUL

Content & Copywriting | Marketing | Social Media Content Creator
Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic storyteller and social media strategist, I bring 6+ years of experience in crafting, editing, and marketing diverse content across various platforms. Proficient in researching and creating engaging, authoritative, and error-free copy with minimal input. Strong communication and collaboration skills, proven in remote environments. Background includes significant experience in sales, marketing, and social media management for multiple brands.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Content & Social Media Manager

AnitaB.org
02.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong corporate image and identity in DEIB tech landscape.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to highlight company culture, boosting engagement by 30%.
  • Organized events increasing brand exposure and customer acquisition by 25%.
  • Managed social media presence, increasing followers by 50%.
  • Coordinated crisis management with PR team, mitigating reputational risks.
  • Curated third-party content to add value, reducing original content needs by 40%.
  • Enhanced community engagement with interactive content (polls, quizzes, contests).
  • Utilized analytics tools to track and optimize campaign success.
  • Created comprehensive content library for efficient future sourcing.
  • Created marketing content including blogs, promotional materials, and ads.
  • Implemented systems for monitoring media coverage

Senior Marketing Copywriter

IncNut Digital
06.2021 - 01.2024
  • Created website and ad copy for Vedix India & Vedix International (US, UK, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Canada)
  • Creative Ad Copies for Facebook & Google Ads contributing to 2%+ conversions
  • Established powerful sales campaigns & promotional content with high CTR.
  • Synthesize cross-team feedback to implement improved copy
  • Conducted research to identify audience demographics, incorporating collected data into future copy
  • Developed short and long-term media outreach strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Edited content produced by senior executives, modifying text to conform to company-wide branding standards and publication guidelines
  • Improved click conversion rates with strategic creation of online advertisements
  • Improved search result rankings with targeted SEO strategy
  • Monitored performance of copywriting campaigns and analyzed data to identify areas of improvement.

Freelancer Content Writer

Multiple
05.2016 - 10.2021
  • The IBNII, Coorg- Senior Content Strategist

Planned executed and analyzed content campaigns with a focus on driving conversions, meeting KPIs, and improving overall ROI

  • Orpheus Brand Communications- Content Developer and Social Media Manager for multiple luxury brands.

Managed a diverse portfolio of clients, adapting writing style to suit their unique needs and preferences

  • Amoha Prints- Content Strategist & Social Media Consultant
  • TIMS- Magazine Writer

Content Writer & Social Media Executive

ZB Ventures
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Managing on-page and off-page content US-based brands.
  • Creating wireframes for amazon products of brands.
  • Copywriting for LI's and EBC's for over 100 US-based Amazon Products.
  • Creative Content for ad jingles and social media sales adverts.
  • Manage social media with creativity and relevance.
  • Creating ad copies and sales ads- content marketing.
  • Executed successful hashtag campaigns that encouraged user-generated content submissions while boosting brand recognition

Content Writer & Editor

Learntech Edu Solutions Pvt Ltd
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • Developed high-quality descriptions of 50+ academic courses for reputed graduate and post-graduate colleges of India.
  • Managed competing deadlines with ease & efficiency.

Retail & Operations Executive

Encrustd
05.2018 - 06.2019
  • CONTENT- Creator, Writer & Style Curator- Managed and curated in-store and outdoor events.
  • Retail Operations and Marketing Executive -Content writing for Encrustd and parent company Pret Interpret.
  • In-store visual merchandising, Social Media Management
  • Dealt efficiently with PR, media companies, & ad agencies.
  • Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs
  • Managed over 60 clients each month

Styling Assistant

The Verandah by Neetu Gupta
03.2018 - 05.2018
  • Provided design ideas to Head Designer.
  • Supervised designs and production process.
  • Set appointments for approximately 4-5 clients per day

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) - Marketing

St. Joseph’s College Of Commerce.
Bangalore
04.2014 - 05.2021

Diploma - Fashion Design and Marketing

JD INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY
Bangalore
04.2016 - 04.2017

Junior College - Statistics, Mathematics, Business, And Accountancy

Mount Carmel PU College (Bangalore University), PU College
Bangalore
06.2012 - 05.2014

High School Diploma -

Cluny Convent High School
Bangalore
06.2001 - 04.2012

Skills

Ideation & Research

Accomplishments

  • Helped re-invent the packaging and listing images of several brands in the company for better sales.
  • Analyzed social media drawbacks and resolved them with creativity.
  • Collaborated with team of 7 in the development of launching a new sales platform.
  • Awarded Best Retail Design Award in JD Annual Design Awards 2017

Certification

Hubspot Social Media Marketing Certification- 5 hours

Interests

Yoga, Swimming, Meditation, Journaling, Traveling, and Cooking

Timeline

Content & Social Media Manager

AnitaB.org
02.2024 - Current

DEIB Training

02-2024

Google Digital Marketing - 40 Hours

01-2022

Senior Marketing Copywriter

IncNut Digital
06.2021 - 01.2024

Hubspot Social Media Marketing Certification- 5 hours

10-2020

Hubspot Content Marketing Certification - 7 hours

10-2020

Content Writer & Social Media Executive

ZB Ventures
08.2020 - 08.2021

Content Writer & Editor

Learntech Edu Solutions Pvt Ltd
04.2020 - 08.2020

Retail & Operations Executive

Encrustd
05.2018 - 06.2019

Styling Assistant

The Verandah by Neetu Gupta
03.2018 - 05.2018

Freelancer Content Writer

Multiple
05.2016 - 10.2021

Diploma - Fashion Design and Marketing

JD INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY
04.2016 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) - Marketing

St. Joseph’s College Of Commerce.
04.2014 - 05.2021

Junior College - Statistics, Mathematics, Business, And Accountancy

Mount Carmel PU College (Bangalore University), PU College
06.2012 - 05.2014

High School Diploma -

Cluny Convent High School
06.2001 - 04.2012
DURGA GOKULContent & Copywriting | Marketing | Social Media Content Creator