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Work History
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Performance case studies
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HARIHARAN A

HARIHARAN A

Chennai

Summary

Seasoned Performance Marketing Lead with background in developing and implementing comprehensive digital marketing strategies. Brought innovative solutions to previous roles, achieving significant growth in customer acquisition and retention. Strengths include data-driven decision making, strategic planning, and team leadership. Demonstrated ability to drive brand awareness and conversion rates across multiple channels.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Performance Marketing

The Pixelate
Chennai
03.2021 - 05.2024

Performance Marketing:

  • Generated leads for Pixelate from meta advertising initiatives, achieving a remarkable 3x ROAS from the Chennai market.
  • Engineered lead generation campaigns for branding and performance marketing clients, leveraging advanced CRM tools and digital strategies. Increased lead conversion rate by 40%, and reduced client acquisition cost by 25%.

Brand Strategy:

  • Engineered comprehensive digital marketing campaigns for 15+ clients at Pixelate, increasing social media engagement by 40% and driving a 25% boost in client revenue within six months
  • Collaborated with the Business Development team and top management on impactful pitches, including successful engagements with Wheels India, Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers, and Equitas Small Finance Bank.

Team Leadership:

  • Directed a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative environment; achieved a 50% increase in productivity, and a 30% reduction in campaign turnaround time.
  • Provided leadership, mentorship, and guidance to the team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
  • Led efforts in social media page growth, lead generation, performance marketing campaigns, and organic content initiatives.

Business Development Support:

  • Worked closely with the business development team to generate leads for Pixelate from the Chennai and Bangalore markets.
  • Analyzed competitor tactics for client presentations, producing detailed reports and actionable insights that contributed to a 30% improvement in pitch success rate and client retention.

Cross-functional collaboration:

  • Collaborated closely with the development team and external vendors to build high-converting landing pages. Increased conversion rates by 30% through effective wireframe development and UX optimization.
  • Contributed to various industries including F&B, FMCG, Manufacturing, Apparel, Logistics, Hospitality, Clothing, and Automobile sectors.
  • Facilitated communication and coordination between internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and consistency in project execution; resulted in a 25% improvement in project delivery timelines.
  • Leveraged MailChimp and AWeber to implement and monitor email campaigns, achieving a 20% increase in open rates and a 15% increase in click-through rates through targeted email marketing efforts.

Digital Marketing Specialist

Sim Technologies Pvt Ltd
Chennai
10.2019 - 01.2021
  • Developed creative multimedia assets for digital advertising, resulting in a 25% increase in click-through rates and a 20% boost in conversions
  • Collaborated with sales teams to align email marketing efforts with overall business goals and drive lead generation
  • Organized and conducted targeted webinars, enhancing engagement by 50% and increasing attendee conversion rates by 35%
  • Managed pre and post-digital marketing activities for free webinars, including emailer campaigns to maximize attendance and engagement
  • Managed pre and post-digital marketing activities for webinars, maximizing attendance and client engagement.

Education

BBA - Business Administration And Management

St Thomas Arts & Science
Chennai
03-2016

Skills

  • Semrush
  • SimilarWeb
  • Google Analytics
  • Hotjar
  • Zapier
  • Mailchimp
  • Sendinblue
  • ChatGPT
  • Quilbot
  • Beautiful AI
  • Presentation AI
  • Canva
  • Keyword planner
  • Grammarly
  • WordPress
  • Integromat
  • MS Office
  • Time Management
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Google Analytics expertise
  • Pay-per-click advertising
  • Email marketing campaigns
  • Competitive Positioning
  • Campaign Planning
  • Testing and Optimization
  • KPI Management
  • Team Leadership

Accomplishments

  • Received the R&R (Reward & Recognition) in June 2023 for consistently exceeding expectations and delivering exceptional performance.
  • Promoted to Head of Digital Strategy Team in April 2023 in lieu of my consistent hard work and demonstration of leadership skills.
  • In one year of assuming a leadership role, I've inspired my team to achieve outstanding results, resulting in 60% of the team receiving recognition for top performance through R&R (Reward & Recognition).

Performance case studies

  • 60Lakhs of Ad spending in LinkedIn in 6 months and generated 200 Marketing qualified leads monthly and 500 Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs) in 6 months.
  • Grown Instagram followers from 350+ to 4.5K. Obtained 900-1000 leads at Rs11.50 CPL in Instagram, Opening a new market for smaller alloy wheels.
  • Achieved exceptional sales performance in IG and delivered impressive results of 77 pairs sold with Rs. 156 CPA and ROAS of 13x enhancing Toni Rossi's market presence in key metropolitan markets.
  • Achieved a significant 28% reduction in the cost per acquisition (CPA) and witnessed a 20% increase in enrollment numbers

Timeline

Head of Performance Marketing

The Pixelate
03.2021 - 05.2024

Digital Marketing Specialist

Sim Technologies Pvt Ltd
10.2019 - 01.2021

BBA - Business Administration And Management

St Thomas Arts & Science
HARIHARAN A