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NIKHIL SHANDILYA

@nikhilshandilya

Assistant Manager at Octro Inc.

Delhi, India

OCTRO INC.MICA University

Nikhil Shandilya is a creative thinker with 5 years of experience, specializing in data-driven strategies and AI trends. He has managed over 32 clients and executed 500+ campaigns, handling ad spends exceeding 10 Cr. His expertise lies in enhancing productivity and developing comprehensive digital strategies.

Experience

ASSISTANT MANAGER- DIGITAL MARKETING

OCTRO INC.

•Nov 2023 - Present

Creative Strategy: Developed creative strategies for flagship products in RMG and social gaming, specifically PlayRummy and Teenpatti. Performance Marketing: Managed performance-led campaigns with a cumulative budget exceeding 10 crore, resulting in an estimated 75% improvement in ROI. Campaign Management: Developed digital strategies to optimise and scale campaigns, leading to a 3x increase in ARPU for new users and a 1.75x increase for returning users. Brand Development and Engagement: Oversaw organic marketing channels, including social media, Telegram, and WhatsApp, with a cumulative follower base of 800K. Team Collaboration: Worked with various teams such as CRM, product, data science and design to curate and execute campaigns. Agency Management: Led collaborations with external agencies and media partners to plan and execute campaigns. Regular Reporting: Provided detailed marketing updates and insights to stakeholders.

LEAD - DIGITAL STRATEGY

HODM PVT LTD

•Jan 2023 - Oct 2023

MANAGER- DIGITAL STRATEGY

GARAGE PRODUCTIONS PVT LTD

•Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

Creative Strategy: Developed creative strategy for 12+ clients by identifying & building communication narratives. Client Acquisition: Collaborated with 12+ brands in India, providing end-to-end Digital Strategic Consulting Solutions, enhancing their virtual presence and personal brand with a cumulative ticket size of 1.4+ Cr. Team Handling: Managed a team of 11 resources, ensuring smooth and quality delivery on all accounts, setting KPIs for each service, and achieving an 83% client retention rate. Strategic Consulting: Customised offerings for clients by understanding their challenges, interpreting market conditions, and uplifting their digital presence, resulting in up to 50% reduction in operational costs for branding, lead generation, and digital asset creation. Regular reporting to internal and external stakeholders on the campaign progress, optimization, competitor landscape analysis, overall trend analysis, organic and paid impression development, online reputation metrics, progress in terms of traffic, CTR, CTL, CPA and revenue generated.

ASSOCIATE - DIGITAL STRATEGY

EVERYMEDIA TECHNOLOGIES

•Jan 2020 - Mar 2021

Social Media Management: Designed and executed social media strategy for HYUNDAI INDIA and increased their followers by 53% in 15 months. Client Communication: Worked closely with the global teams to ensure positive ROI through digital channels. Advertising: Promoted various campaigns included haq hain hamara (Brand Anthem with Mr Shah Rukh Khan) that crossed 125+ Million views across social media. Media planning budget of INR 10Cr+ (per quarter).

ASSOCIATE - SOCIAL MEDIA

ONEDIRECT

•Jan 2019 - Sep 2019

Acknowledging user on social media via comment and DM. Escalating concerns & feedback to client. Analysing customer sentiments. Contest Management for brand like Domino's, Pizza hut, PVR & more.

Education

MICA University

PG Certification in Digital Marketing and Communication

Digital Marketing and Communication

Jan 2020

Widened skill set by learning Brand Communication, Performance marketing, SEO, SMM and more.

Delhi University

Bachelor in Commerce

Commerce (Economics, Accounts, Business, Finance)

Jan 2018

Widened skill set by pursuing grad in Economics, Accounts, Business, Finance.

YMCA

Diploma in International Business

International Marketing & Finance

Jan 2017

Widened skill set by pursuing diploma in International Marketing & Finance.

Licenses & Certifications

PG Certification in Digital Marketing and Communication

MICA University

Issued: Jan 2020

Diploma in International Business

YMCA

Issued: Jan 2017

Skills

Advertising
Campaign Management
Communication Strategy
Community Building
Performance Marketing
Market Research
Growth Strategy
Social Media
Organic Content
AI Automation