As the founder of Santulan Creative (a creative agency + production company focused on championing BIPOC & Queer creatives within music forward visual production) and senior agent at WIB Agency, I have worked on developing cohesive brand identities, creating engaging visual content, and building 360 campaigns for independent artists across their digital platforms. My background includes building creative from the ground-up for BIPOC artists, collaborating closely with independent record labels/ PR companies alike to Empire, TDE & Orienteer US, and curating live experiences.

Ashvini Navaratnam

As the founder of Santulan Creative (a creative agency + production company focused on championing BIPOC & Queer creatives within music forward visual production) and senior agent at WIB Agency, I have worked on developing cohesive brand identities, creating engaging visual content, and building 360 campaigns for independent artists across their digital platforms. My background includes building creative from the ground-up for BIPOC artists, collaborating closely with independent record labels/ PR companies alike to Empire, TDE & Orienteer US, and curating live experiences.

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As the founder of Santulan Creative (a creative agency + production company focused on championing BIPOC & Queer creatives within music forward visual production) and senior agent at WIB Agency, I have worked on developing cohesive brand identities, creating engaging visual content, and building 360 campaigns for independent artists across their digital platforms. My background includes building creative from the ground-up for BIPOC artists, collaborating closely with independent record labels/ PR companies alike to Empire, TDE & Orienteer US, and curating live experiences.

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Work Experience

Agent & Marketing Manager at WiB Agency
September 1, 2022 - Present
Represent and manage a curated roster of top-tier photographers, stylists, and 3D/CGI artists in beauty and fashion; negotiate job estimates and align project scope with client needs; advocate for talent throughout production for campaigns with Sol de Janeiro, MAC Cosmetics, Interparfums Inc., Glossier, TRESemmé, Oribe, and Caldera + Lab; cultivate relationships with producers, creative directors, and brand teams to pitch talent for high-impact commercial photo & video opportunities; oversee outbound marketing and digital presence for the agency including social media, roster highlights, email campaigns, website updates, and direct client pitches.
Founder & Creative Producer at Santulan Creative
August 1, 2022 - Present
Lead NYC- and LA-based creative agency + print publication with a network of 200+ BIPOC and queer creatives; produce and manage shoots; Editor-in-Chief of Santulan Magazine overseeing editorial pipeline and cross-functional teams; manage the Substack and weekly content; drive publication launches and community workshop series; manage brand partnerships and timelines; full-time manager for musician Shreea Kaul, securing partnerships and developing marketing content.
Marketing & Photo Production Intern at Farrynheight
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Managed social media for celebrity/brand clients; created content, engaged daily, and handled outreach for partnerships; scaled Mayple TikTok growth with viral campaigns and collaborations.
Social Media Marketing Intern at ShoeDazzle, TechStyle Fashion Group
October 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Managed social media content for Instagram and Facebook; assisted on photo and commercial shoots with brand influencers; oversaw production logistics and tracked shoot progress.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television Production at Loyola Marymount University
January 11, 2030 - July 6, 2026
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing at Loyola Marymount University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022

Qualifications

Certified Kanban Expert
January 11, 2030 - July 6, 2026
Certified Talent Agent & Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - July 6, 2026
Project Management Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 6, 2026
Inbound Marketing Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other