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Priyadarshini Balamurugan

Seeking a Content Writer position in the Digital Marketing industry to leverage expertise in SEO, content marketing, and creative writing to craft engaging, high-impact content that drives traffic, boosts brand visibility, and supports business objectives.
  • Role

    Content Marketing strategist & Manager

  • Years of Experience

    8.6 years

Skillsets

  • Keyword Research
  • Mossaic
  • Sendgrid
  • Search Console
  • Figma
  • CMS
  • Canva
  • Asana
  • Wordpress
  • Marketing Automation
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Google Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • CRM
  • Content Strategy
  • Copywriting
  • SEO
  • Content Marketing - 4 Years
  • Social Media Marketing

Professional Summary

8.6Years
  • Dec, 2024 - Present1 yr 3 months

    Content Marketing Manager

    CARS24 Financial Services
  • Oct, 2022 - Dec, 20242 yr 2 months

    Senior SEO Content Strategist

    Commitbiz-Digilabs
  • Mar, 2021 - Sep, 20221 yr 6 months

    Content Editor & Strategist

    Embibe-Indiavidual
  • Aug, 2019 - Mar, 2020 7 months

    Teacher & Content Writer

    Velammal International School
  • Mar, 2020 - Aug, 2020 5 months

    Guest Lecturer and Site Supervisor in Keeladi Archaeological Excavation

    Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology
  • Aug, 2020 - Mar, 2021 7 months

    Content Writer

    YaClass
  • Jan, 2017 - Aug, 20192 yr 7 months

    Field Archaeologist

    Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology

Applications & Tools Known

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    WordPress

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    Drupal

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    Google Analytics

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    SEO

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    SEM

Work History

8.6Years

Content Marketing Manager

CARS24 Financial Services
Dec, 2024 - Present1 yr 3 months
    Responsible for developing and executing the overall content strategy at CARS24 Financial Services. Led content creation, SEO optimization, social media marketing, and performance analysis to drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and lead generation. Developed and executed a content marketing strategy aligned with business goals, focusing on driving brand awareness and lead generation within the financial services sector. Created and managed a content calendar for diverse platforms, including blogs, social media, and email, ensuring consistent publishing and audience engagement. Collaborated with creative teams, including writers, designers, and videographers, to produce highquality, SEOfriendly content across multiple formats. Implemented SEO best practices to improve organic traffic, enhance search rankings, and increase website visibility. Utilized analytics tools to monitor content performance, track key metrics, and refine strategies to optimize reach and engagement. Collaborated with marketing, sales, and product teams to ensure content alignment with overall business objectives and marketing campaigns. Maintained content compliance with legal, regulatory, and brand guidelines, upholding brand image and consistency. Achievements: Led the development and execution of the 'MoneyFest' event, a monthlong campaign promoting loan products, which increased loan applications. Strategized and executed over 60 CRM campaigns, including WhatsApp, SMS, push notifications, and email communications, effectively reaching a large audience and driving event engagement. Collaborated with the design team to create and refine over 15 banner copies for the company website and app, optimizing visibility and driving traffic to loan product pages. Developed a comprehensive Product & Offer sheet for MoneyFest, effectively communicating loan product features, benefits, and promotional offers to potential customers. Managed endtoend internal branding initiatives for MoneyFest, including designing and distributing standees, calendars, diaries, and stickers across all hubs (Pan India), ensuring brand consistency and event visibility.

Senior SEO Content Strategist

Commitbiz-Digilabs
Oct, 2022 - Dec, 20242 yr 2 months
    Responsible for developing and implementing strategic SEO content initiatives to enhance brand visibility, drive traffic, and support lead generation efforts for a leading digital marketing company. Developed and executed innovative advertising copy for various campaigns across digital platforms, ensuring brand consistency and alignment with client objectives. Collaborated with crossfunctional teams, including design and marketing, to maintain brand voice and ensure campaign effectiveness. Interpreted creative briefs to produce persuasive ad copy that resonated with target audiences and drove conversions. Conducted indepth audience research, identified content gaps, and developed tailored content strategies to maximize engagement and reach. Created and implemented comprehensive content calendars and inventories, ensuring efficient content production, distribution, and optimization. Crafted highquality content, including blog posts, articles, whitepapers, case studies, and engaging social media content. Edited and proofread all content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to brand guidelines, upholding a consistent brand voice. Optimized content for both search engines (SEO) and user experience (UX), leveraging best practices to increase organic traffic and improve website visibility.

Content Editor & Strategist

Embibe-Indiavidual
Mar, 2021 - Sep, 20221 yr 6 months
    Responsible for content development, editorial oversight, and strategic content planning to support the online educational platform's marketing and engagement goals. Developed and executed content strategies tailored to achieve business objectives, focusing on engaging target audiences and driving online presence. Managed content and editorial calendars, ensuring timely creation, optimization, and distribution of highquality content across multiple channels. Collaborated with teams to produce diverse content formats, including blog posts, white papers, case studies, and engaging social media updates. Edited and proofread all content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to brand guidelines, maintaining a consistent and professional brand voice. Contributed to the development of multimedia content, including scripting and storyboarding, enhancing the visual appeal and engagement of digital materials. Conducted user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure content usability and optimize the online user experience for various platforms and devices.

Content Writer

YaClass
Aug, 2020 - Mar, 2021 7 months
    Responsible for creating compelling and SEOoptimized content to support website marketing, engage target audiences, and enhance overall brand visibility. Crafted engaging website copy, informative articles, and persuasive marketing materials tailored to specific target audiences. Optimized all written content for search engines (SEO) using industry best practices, improving organic traffic and website visibility. Developed and implemented content strategies designed to increase brand awareness, online engagement, and lead generation. Managed multiple concurrent content projects, prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and consistently delivering highquality work.

Guest Lecturer and Site Supervisor in Keeladi Archaeological Excavation

Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology
Mar, 2020 - Aug, 2020 5 months
    Served as a Guest Lecturer and Site Supervisor at the Keeladi Archaeological Excavation, contributing to both educational programs and active field research. Delivered engaging Social Science lectures, adapting content for college students and fostering understanding of archaeology and history. Developed educational materials on archaeology and history for public engagement initiatives, promoting cultural heritage awareness. Conducted field research, including meticulous documentation and interpretation of archaeological findings at the Keeladi excavation site. Supervised and mentored students and volunteers in archaeological excavation techniques, fostering practical skills development. Authored and published research findings in archaeological journals, contributing to the advancement of knowledge within the field.

Teacher & Content Writer

Velammal International School
Aug, 2019 - Mar, 2020 7 months
    Responsible for developing and delivering engaging Social Science curriculum, creating supplementary educational content, and fostering a positive learning environment for students. Designed and delivered engaging Social Science lesson plans, incorporating diverse teaching methods to promote student learning, critical thinking, and knowledge retention. Created and curated supplementary educational content, including presentations, handouts, and interactive multimedia resources, to enhance student engagement and comprehension. Conducted interviews with subject matter experts and repurposed existing materials to develop fresh, relevant, and informative educational content for Social Science curriculum.

Field Archaeologist

Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology
Jan, 2017 - Aug, 20192 yr 7 months
    Instrumental in the execution of archaeological fieldwork, artifact analysis, and research dissemination, contributing to the preservation and understanding of cultural heritage. Conducted archaeological field research, including surveying, excavating, documenting, and analyzing a variety of sites and artifacts. Examined and meticulously classified artifacts, contributing to a deeper understanding of past cultures, technologies, and societal practices. Prepared detailed reports and presentations based on archaeological findings, effectively communicating research data and interpretations to stakeholders and peers. Published research articles in peerreviewed archaeological journals, advancing knowledge and contributing to the broader field of archaeological study.

Achievements

  • Guest Lecturer and Site Supervisor at Keeladi Archaeological Excavation, contributing to education and research.
  • Published research findings in the field of Archaeology, demonstrating expertise and knowledge.
  • Guest Lecturer and Site Supervisor at Keeladi Archaeological Excavation
  • Published research findings in the field of Archaeology
  • MoneyFest Event SOP & T&C Finalization
  • CRM Campaigns
  • App & Website Banners
  • Product USPs & Offers
  • Internal Branding Initiatives
  • Social Media Execution
  • Winner Announcement Process

Major Projects

1Projects

MoneyFest

    MoneyFest is a monthlong promotional campaign designed to drive loan applications and increase customer engagement. Developed and implemented SOPs and finalized T&Cs, ensuring smooth operation and legal compliance. Conceptualized and executed over 60 CRM campaigns across WhatsApp, SMS, push notifications, and email, collaborating with marketing and design teams to create banners and product collateral.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts: History

    Holy Cross College, Tiruchirapalli (2013)
  • Master of Arts: Archaeology

    University of Madras, Chennai (2016)
  • PG Diploma in Epigraphy & Archaeology

    Tamil Nadu Archaeology Dept, Chennai (2017)

Certifications

  • Digital marketing masters (iim skills - present)

  • Advanced digital marketing (henry harwin - 2023)

  • Product management (great learning - 2023)

  • Product management

  • Advanced digital marketing

  • Digital marketing masters