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Girish Hattikal

Turning Offline Reputation Into Online Authority | Authority-Led Personal Branding for Coaches & Consultants | 10M+ Views Generated.

Bengaluru

4+ years of work experience

Mad Briefs Media
Apr 20251 yr 7 mosPresent

Bengaluru

Mad Briefs Media as an independent brand consultancy, helping coaches, consultants, and MSME founders build clear brand systems and scalable content operations across LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. My core offering begins with deep brand foundation work. I create end-to-end Brand Books covering brand positioning, audience research (persona, demographics, psychographics), messaging logic, visual identity, color psychology, icon systems, profile optimization, keywords, and platform-specific content guidelines. I design all brand assets and write the complete documentation myself. Beyond brand foundations, I design content SOPs and content management systems, and actively execute content for clients. This includes writing carousel copy, long-form LinkedIn posts, articles, reel scripts, and managing platform workflows while coordinating with designers and video editors where required. My work focuses on building consistency, engagement, and long-term content clarity rather than short-term posting.
NxtJob.ai
Aug 20246 mosJan 2025

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Worked as a freelance Account Manager supporting experienced working professionals (10+ years of experience) navigating job transitions. I managed ~51 client accounts, serving as the primary point of contact across the NxtJob.ai platform. My role involved onboarding clients, guiding them through tool navigation, explaining the course structure, and ensuring steady progress across defined milestones. I handled end-to-end coordination through email and WhatsApp, ensured participation in webinars, and collaborated closely with internal teams to resolve client issues and remove blockers. Through structured follow-ups, accountability check-ins, and consistent engagement, I maintained an ~85% course completion rate among active clients. During this period, 15–17 clients successfully secured new roles, supported through process guidance, progress tracking, and coordination. This engagement strengthened my experience in client success, account ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and outcome-driven account management within a career-transition environment at NxtJob.ai.
Mudita
Mar 20246 mosAug 2024

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Worked as a freelance Account Manager supporting early-stage coaches and consultants using Mudita’s coaching systems. I managed 50+ active client accounts, acting as an accountability partner and primary point of contact throughout their program journey — from onboarding to completion. My role focused on ensuring consistency, engagement, and progress through structured follow-ups via calls, messages, emails, and weekly webinar reminders. I owned client turnout for live sessions and online programs, maintaining 30–45 attendees per session across assigned accounts. Across my portfolio, I achieved a 76–80% course completion rate, helping coaches move from beginner stage to successful program completion. In addition to client success, I supported revenue growth through upselling. I personally converted 20–23 clients from online programs to high-ticket offline live events and contributed to a team close rate of 80%+. I also supported offline event execution, managing 120+ clients on-ground, coordinating with coaches and internal teams to ensure smooth operations and a strong participant experience. This 6-month engagement strengthened my experience in client success, account ownership, engagement strategy, and high-ticket program execution in the coaching ecosystem.
MyCaptain
Jul 20238 mosFeb 2024

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Worked as a Content & Copywriter supporting social media, content marketing, and growth initiatives in a fast-paced edtech environment. I focused on improving engagement and content performance across platforms by analyzing audience behavior and platform trends, and writing high-retention scripts for Instagram Reels. This contributed to a 30% increase in followers (to ~400K) and an engagement lift from ~7% to ~12%. I also helped build and scale a high-traffic content platform by applying SEO best practices, conducting keyword research, and maintaining editorial quality. These efforts supported a 15% increase in organic traffic within two months. To improve content discoverability, I strengthened blog structures and on-page clarity, contributing to a 5% rise in organic lead generation. Additionally, I worked on conversion-focused content, including landing pages and webinar communication. By executing targeted drip-email campaigns, I helped increase webinar attendance by 23% and improve email open rates from ~10% to ~15%. I also created structured, visually clear webinar decks using Canva and collaborated closely with marketing and design teams to support campaign execution and launches.
Nagshanti Group
May 20221 yr 3 mosJul 2023

Belgaum, Karnataka, India

Worked on building and scaling the digital presence for automobile dealerships under the Nagshanti Group. When the business relied heavily on offline channels, I trained and guided a team of 4 to execute structured digital marketing initiatives. Through Meta Ads and social media campaigns, we shifted lead generation online, driving ~30% of monthly leads digitally. To improve local visibility, I created short-form automotive product videos and location-focused content, which resulted in an 80% increase in local online engagement. I also handled content and ad copywriting aligned with official automobile brand guidelines. These campaigns delivered 500 leads in 4 weeks, achieving a 30% conversion rate for dealership-level promotions. Alongside paid campaigns, I managed and optimized 6+ social media accounts, improving engagement consistency and strengthening the group’s overall digital and brand presence.
Nagshanti Group
May 20221 yr 3 mosJul 2023

Multi-brand lifestyle and automotive retail group (Worked with Brands like- Hyundai, Renault, Hero Motocorp). Led the digital strategy to shift automobile dealership lead generation online for a team of 4. Drove 30% of monthly leads through Meta Ads and social media campaigns. Created short-form automotive product videos and location-focused content. Lifted local online engagement by 80%. Ran paid social campaigns that generated 500 leads in 4 weeks at 30% conversion rate, within official brand guidelines.

Girish’s AI Stack

claude
claude
gemini
gemini
notebooklm
notebooklm
Canva Magic Studio
Canva Magic Studio
ChatGPT
ChatGPT
ChatGPT Images
ChatGPT Images

Education

Mycaptain

Content and copywriting, Marketing

Mycaptain

20232023

Digital marketing

Cubiccode Digital Media LLP, Belgaum

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Headline

Turning Offline Reputation Into Online Authority | Authority-Led Personal Branding for Coaches & Consultants | 10M+ Views Generated.

About

I’m a Personal Branding Strategist & Content Creator based in Bengaluru, working with coaches, consultants & founders build stronger online brands through positioning, storytelling & strategic content. 𝙈𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙖𝙧 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙙𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙪𝙥 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚. They’ve built expertise. Client results. Credibility. But their online presence often fails to reflect the level they actually operate at. Because expertise alone doesn’t automatically translate into visibility, trust, or a memorable online brand. That’s where I come in. I work across 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻, 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 & 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲 to turn expertise into clear positioning, stronger visibility, and content people remember. Over the last few years, I’ve worked across personal branding, storytelling, content strategy & digital marketing, generating 10M+ views through structured content and consistent brand communication. 𝗠𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀: • building personal brands across LinkedIn, Instagram & YouTube • creating brand books & positioning systems for MSMEs • reviving inactive profiles through stronger positioning • increasing inbound visibility, engagement & DMs • building repeatable content systems for experts & founders I’ve also worked on marketing and content projects involving brands such as 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝘁𝗺, 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 & 𝗕𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 during my early learning phase in marketing & copywriting. During my time at Nagshanti Group, I worked on digital marketing activities connected to automotive brands including 𝗛𝘆𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗶, 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘁 & 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽. The goal isn’t internet fame. It’s becoming known in the right rooms by the right people. If your offline expertise deserves stronger online authority, 𝗹𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude

gemini

notebooklm

Canva Magic Studio

ChatGPT

ChatGPT Images

Work experience

Creative strategist Lead at Mad Briefs Media, Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos, Bengaluru, Mad Briefs Media as an independent brand consultancy, helping coaches, consultants, and MSME founders build clear brand systems and scalable content operations across LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. My core offering begins with deep brand foundation work. I create end-to-end Brand Books covering brand positioning, audience research (persona, demographics, psychographics), messaging logic, visual identity, color psychology, icon systems, profile optimization, keywords, and platform-specific content guidelines. I design all brand assets and write the complete documentation myself. Beyond brand foundations, I design content SOPs and content management systems, and actively execute content for clients. This includes writing carousel copy, long-form LinkedIn posts, articles, reel scripts, and managing platform workflows while coordinating with designers and video editors where required. My work focuses on building consistency, engagement, and long-term content clarity rather than short-term posting.

Account Manager at NxtJob.ai, Aug 2024 - Jan 2025 · 6 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Worked as a freelance Account Manager supporting experienced working professionals (10+ years of experience) navigating job transitions. I managed ~51 client accounts, serving as the primary point of contact across the NxtJob.ai platform. My role involved onboarding clients, guiding them through tool navigation, explaining the course structure, and ensuring steady progress across defined milestones. I handled end-to-end coordination through email and WhatsApp, ensured participation in webinars, and collaborated closely with internal teams to resolve client issues and remove blockers. Through structured follow-ups, accountability check-ins, and consistent engagement, I maintained an ~85% course completion rate among active clients. During this period, 15–17 clients successfully secured new roles, supported through process guidance, progress tracking, and coordination. This engagement strengthened my experience in client success, account ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and outcome-driven account management within a career-transition environment at NxtJob.ai.

Account Manager at Mudita, Mar 2024 - Aug 2024 · 6 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Worked as a freelance Account Manager supporting early-stage coaches and consultants using Mudita’s coaching systems. I managed 50+ active client accounts, acting as an accountability partner and primary point of contact throughout their program journey — from onboarding to completion. My role focused on ensuring consistency, engagement, and progress through structured follow-ups via calls, messages, emails, and weekly webinar reminders. I owned client turnout for live sessions and online programs, maintaining 30–45 attendees per session across assigned accounts. Across my portfolio, I achieved a 76–80% course completion rate, helping coaches move from beginner stage to successful program completion. In addition to client success, I supported revenue growth through upselling. I personally converted 20–23 clients from online programs to high-ticket offline live events and contributed to a team close rate of 80%+. I also supported offline event execution, managing 120+ clients on-ground, coordinating with coaches and internal teams to ensure smooth operations and a strong participant experience. This 6-month engagement strengthened my experience in client success, account ownership, engagement strategy, and high-ticket program execution in the coaching ecosystem.

Content and Copywriter at MyCaptain, Jul 2023 - Feb 2024 · 8 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Worked as a Content & Copywriter supporting social media, content marketing, and growth initiatives in a fast-paced edtech environment. I focused on improving engagement and content performance across platforms by analyzing audience behavior and platform trends, and writing high-retention scripts for Instagram Reels. This contributed to a 30% increase in followers (to ~400K) and an engagement lift from ~7% to ~12%. I also helped build and scale a high-traffic content platform by applying SEO best practices, conducting keyword research, and maintaining editorial quality. These efforts supported a 15% increase in organic traffic within two months. To improve content discoverability, I strengthened blog structures and on-page clarity, contributing to a 5% rise in organic lead generation. Additionally, I worked on conversion-focused content, including landing pages and webinar communication. By executing targeted drip-email campaigns, I helped increase webinar attendance by 23% and improve email open rates from ~10% to ~15%. I also created structured, visually clear webinar decks using Canva and collaborated closely with marketing and design teams to support campaign execution and launches.

Digital Marketing Manager at Nagshanti Group, May 2022 - Jul 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos, Belgaum, Karnataka, India, Worked on building and scaling the digital presence for automobile dealerships under the Nagshanti Group. When the business relied heavily on offline channels, I trained and guided a team of 4 to execute structured digital marketing initiatives. Through Meta Ads and social media campaigns, we shifted lead generation online, driving ~30% of monthly leads digitally. To improve local visibility, I created short-form automotive product videos and location-focused content, which resulted in an 80% increase in local online engagement. I also handled content and ad copywriting aligned with official automobile brand guidelines. These campaigns delivered 500 leads in 4 weeks, achieving a 30% conversion rate for dealership-level promotions. Alongside paid campaigns, I managed and optimized 6+ social media accounts, improving engagement consistency and strengthening the group’s overall digital and brand presence.

Digital Marketing Executive at Nagshanti Group, May 2022 - Jul 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos, Multi-brand lifestyle and automotive retail group (Worked with Brands like- Hyundai, Renault, Hero Motocorp). Led the digital strategy to shift automobile dealership lead generation online for a team of 4. Drove 30% of monthly leads through Meta Ads and social media campaigns. Created short-form automotive product videos and location-focused content. Lifted local online engagement by 80%. Ran paid social campaigns that generated 500 leads in 4 weeks at 30% conversion rate, within official brand guidelines.

Education

Content and copywriting, Marketing, Mycaptain

Digital marketing, Cubiccode Digital Media LLP, Belgaum

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