Nidhi Khanolkar

With six years of expertise, I am a seasoned professional in every stage of media creation; from drawing up a treatment to organizing effective promotional campaigns. My journey is marked by a passion for impactful storytelling, proven marketing success, adept digital archival practices, and the creation of visually compelling designs. Thriving on innovation and a keen eye for detail, I bring a wealth of experience to every project, ensuring a seamless blend of creativity and strategic thinking.

Marketing Director & IT Specialist, Waldman Management Group (Oct 2023–Present)

• Lead marketing and IT operations for a property management company.
• Develop and execute marketing strategies; design brochures, emails, and branded collateral.
• Manage digital engagement; track and analyze performance metrics.
• Oversee IT support and digital systems to improve productivity and client communications.

Digital Archiver, California Academy of Sciences (Apr 2023–Oct 2023)

• Contracted to digitize 1 million herbarium specimens.
• Managed camera operations and Pixel software for rapid digitization.
• Featured in promotional campaigns highlighting preservation work.

Trends Designer & Communications Specialist, Serefina LLC (Oct 2022–Apr 2023)

• Developed brand style guide and social media presence.
• Designed trend decks, jewelry, and marketing collateral using Adobe Suite.
• Served as spokesperson and model; managed production workflow and delays.

Production Specialist, FastSigns (Mar–Jun 2022)

• Produced vinyl, full-color graphics, and signage using ZUND, laser cutters, and braille embedder.
• Handled layout, type, and production requirements for print materials.

Website Designer & Multimedia Marketer (Contract, Jul–Dec 2021)

• Built website and social media content for book promotion.
• Produced online “fireside chats” and marketing videos across platforms.

Audio Archiver & Lab Assistant, UCSB Davidson Library Special Collections (Nov 2018–Jun 2021)

• Organized archival donations; digitized Edison cylinders and cassette tapes using Python.
• Maintained audio quality and created a public database of recordings.
• Assisted with archival care and display for patrons and students.

BA in Communication (UCSB, 2021)

BA in Film And Media Studies (UCSB, 2021)

Accrued a cumulative GPA of 3.80 while working 2 jobs and managing 2 publication organizations.

Professional Certificate in Digital Transformation (Stanford Graduate Business School, 2024)