Art-minded traveler turned social media and brand manager with a strong focus on sustainable, handmade homeware branding. Experienced in building engaging online and offline community interactions and enhancing brand presence through visual storytelling. Proficient in video editing and photography, with a community-first approach to content curation. Dedicated to meaningful connections and consistent brand communication across campaigns and travel-based content.

Shubhadi Nikulkarni

Art-minded traveler turned social media and brand manager with a strong focus on sustainable, handmade homeware branding. Experienced in building engaging online and offline community interactions and enhancing brand presence through visual storytelling. Proficient in video editing and photography, with a community-first approach to content curation. Dedicated to meaningful connections and consistent brand communication across campaigns and travel-based content.

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Art-minded traveler turned social media and brand manager with a strong focus on sustainable, handmade homeware branding. Experienced in building engaging online and offline community interactions and enhancing brand presence through visual storytelling.

Proficient in video editing and photography, with a community-first approach to content curation. Dedicated to meaningful connections and consistent brand communication across campaigns and travel-based content.

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Language

English
Advanced
Hindi
Advanced
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Advanced

Work Experience

Web Designer (Freelance) at Roots (brand)
January 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Designed website visuals and supported online presence for Roots, contributing to a cohesive brand look and improved user-facing media presentation.
Community & Social Media Manager / Brand Manager (content, community, brand presence) at Sunya India
June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
Managed community engagement and social media/brand content for travel and lifestyle initiatives under Sunya India. Curated trips and planned content to support founders and brand storytelling, focusing on consistent posting and audience interaction.
Community & Social Media / Content Creator (properties/travel brand shoots) at YHAI
April 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Contributed to hostel and travel-based brand content, including content curation and media support. Also supported creative tasks related to shoots and guest/community interactions.
Creative / Video Editing & Event Photography (Freelance) at ArcAid SPVTLTD / AA Studio Architects (as internship)
January 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Internship experience supporting product/visual documentation and creative workflows. Worked on photography/product design tasks and supported media creation for studio/architectural outputs.
Co-founder (Internship/Community content) at Travelghorn / Roots / Shun ee
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Curated trips and created/managed travel content for the founder of Travelghorn at ro otbyshub. Supported ongoing community engagement through social media and content management.
Co-founder (Social Media/Brand/Content) at Ro ot by Shubhadiniku l Karn i / Shun ee.s tore
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Co-founded and supported a brand/store and its content/brand presence, with a focus on sustainable, handmade homeware and community engagement through shared experiences and social media content.
Co-founder (Travel & Store Brand) at Shun ee.s to re
January 1, 2023 - Present
Co-founded and supported operations for a brand/store; contributed to brand content creation and social media presence as part of ongoing product/travel-led storytelling.
Content & Social Media (co-founder support) at Shunee.s store
June 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025
Worked with 10+ small brands over multiple years. Supported brand/content creation and curation for an emerging retail/community store, including photography/video support and social media management.
Community & Social Media Manager / Brand Manager / Content Creator (Intern/Coordinator) at Shun ya India (and associated travel content roles)
June 1, 2022 - May 31, 2025
Worked across multiple stints and curated travel trips/content. Developed and managed social/community presence for properties and travel initiatives, supporting brand visibility through content creation and community engagement.
Community & Social Media Manager at Roots (by Shun ee) / Founder-led projects
June 1, 2022 - May 31, 2025
Managed community and social media/brand presence for multiple travel and hostel-based programs. Curated trips and content, supported brand storytelling and audience engagement, and contributed to photography/video deliverables for founder-led initiatives.
Co-founder / Founder media support (content and curation) at Traveling Horn / Roots / Shunee
April 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025
Curated trips and created media content for the Traveling Horn founder, including photography and video editing support to maintain brand storytelling and social presence.
Web Designer (Freelance) at Roots
April 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Designed and managed web presence for brand needs; supported website design/management activities.
Content Designer / Product Design / Photography (Freelance) at Roots
April 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Freelance product design and photography support for roots branding/content needs; contributed visual assets and editing to strengthen brand presentation.
Video Editor / Event Photography (Freelance) at Various (freelance)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Provided freelance video editing and event photography services, enhancing brand and event communication through visual storytelling.
Website Designer (Freelance)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Freelance website design support, contributing to layout/branding and digital presence for small brands.
Video Editor / Event Photography (Freelance)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Freelance video editing and event photography, enhancing event coverage with curated visuals and social-ready content.
Intern - Studio/Architecture (Product Design / Photography for Roots Website) at Internships: Arc aid s pvt. ltd; AA studio architects
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Completed internships with exposure to studio workflows. Contributed to product design/photography for Roots website and gained experience supporting creative/visual deliverables.
Head of Photography (College Magazine) / Student Council Activity Head
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Led photography responsibilities for college magazine and managed student council activities. Coordinated creative work and campus communication through visual content.
Professional Basketball Player
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2022
Played basketball professionally between 2010 and 2022.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture at RTMNU
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Architecture at R T M N U
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Architecture at RTMNU
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Qualifications

Professional Portfolio / Photography Leadership (College Magazine - Head of Photography)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Architecture Project Award - Best Joint Studio Project (The Light Museum)
January 1, 2022 - August 25, 2026
Bachelor of Architecture (attended)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Education, Professional Services