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Bharath Kumar M

@bharathkumarm

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Experienced Brand Strategist and Creative Director with 16+ years in marketing.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters creativity, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for strategic growth and innovation.

I am a seasoned Brand Strategist and Creative Director with over 16 years of experience in integrated marketing, communication design, and digital portfolio transformation. My career has been dedicated to developing impactful campaigns that not only improve ROI but also maintain brand consistency across various sectors including IT, Real Estate, Healthcare, and Government. I have a proven track record of leading creative teams to deliver measurable results, streamline operations, and effectively manage complex projects.

As the Co-founder and Brand Communications Lead at JungleSquare, I successfully scaled the agency's revenue by 200% within six months through strategic client onboarding and service diversification. I have directed over 25 integrated campaigns for high-value clients such as PWC and Oracle, achieving significant increases in brand engagement and lead conversions. My experience also includes optimizing internal workflows and managing high-impact government projects, ensuring timely execution and efficiency.

Throughout my career, I have partnered with numerous clients to craft lead-generation strategies and enhance creative production. My leadership has consistently driven growth in client project hours and improved campaign efficiency. I am passionate about leveraging data-driven decision-making to achieve outstanding results and am committed to fostering collaborative environments that inspire creativity and innovation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Co-founder & Brand Communications Lead

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JungleSquare

Jan 2017 - Jul 2024 (7 years 6 months)

Founded and scaled an integrated creative agency, managing branding, content, and digital communication strategies for over 40 clients across sectors. Scaled agency revenue by 200% within 6 months through strategic client onboarding and service diversification. Directed 25+ integrated campaigns for high value clients including PWC, Oracle, Byju’s, and Government of Karnataka, resulting in up to 40

Branding Content Strategy Digital Communication Client Management Campaign Management Workflow Optimization Team Leadership Project Management

Partner, Creative Operations

Pezzo Marketing LLP

Oct 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 2 months)

Partnered with 30+ cross-sector clients to craft lead-generation strategies, increasing campaign efficiency by up to 35% and driving a 25% uplift in qualified leads. Streamlined content workflows using AI tools and marketing automation, improving content delivery speed by 40% and expanding digital reach by over 50%. Enhanced creative production, contributing to a 15% growth in client project hours

Lead Generation Marketing Automation AI Tools Digital Reach Creative Production Client Management

Assistant Manager – Creative Services

Pearson India

Oct 2007 - Oct 2014 (7 years)

Led a cross-functional team of 12+ designers, copywriters, and developers to deliver 50+ high-impact multimedia campaigns aligned with business goals. Acted as single point of contact (SPOC) for major education brands like Edurite, Manipal, and TutorVista, ensuring 100% brand consistency across all deliverables. Executed national-level branding and admission campaigns, resulting in a 30% increase

Team Leadership Branding

Visualizer

Mudra Communications

Sep 2006 - Oct 2007 (1 year 1 month)

Conceptualized and delivered 20+ high-impact ad campaigns for leading brands including Prestige and Future Group, achieving an average CTR improvement of 28%. Developed 30+ client pitch decks in collaboration with strategy and account teams, contributing to a 40% increase in successful client acquisitions over 12 months. Represented the agency at GOA Fest, actively participating in national benchm

Campaigns Client Pitch Decks Account Management Benchmarking Campaign Strategy

Studio Artist

LOWE

Aug 2005 - Sep 2006 (1 year 1 month)

Designed and delivered over 100+ print-ready creatives for marquee clients including Tanishq, Wipro Corporate, Britannia, and Sonata, ensuring 100% brand guideline adherence. Spearheaded last-mile artwork production under tight timelines, contributing to a 25% reduction in turnaround time for high-stakes campaign submissions. Handpicked for on-site creative execution at Wipro campus, ensuring qual

Print Design Creative Production Corporate Brand Guidelines Quality Control On Time Delivery