Growth-focused digital marketing professional with 5+ years of hands-on experience across market research, audience acquisition, paid media, SEO, and conversion optimization. Proven ability to translate customer insights and data into high-performing campaigns across hospitality, consumer services, and content-led businesses. A strong communicator with a consultative approach to stakeholder management, client relationships, and customer experience. Experienced working independently in fast-moving environments and well-suited for remote, cross-functional teams.

Dhananjay Iyer

Growth-focused digital marketing professional with 5+ years of hands-on experience across market research, audience acquisition, paid media, SEO, and conversion optimization. Proven ability to translate customer insights and data into high-performing campaigns across hospitality, consumer services, and content-led businesses. A strong communicator with a consultative approach to stakeholder management, client relationships, and customer experience. Experienced working independently in fast-moving environments and well-suited for remote, cross-functional teams.

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Growth-focused digital marketing professional with 5+ years of hands-on experience across market research, audience acquisition, paid media, SEO, and conversion optimization. Proven ability to translate customer insights and data into high-performing campaigns across hospitality, consumer services, and content-led businesses.

A strong communicator with a consultative approach to stakeholder management, client relationships, and customer experience. Experienced working independently in fast-moving environments and well-suited for remote, cross-functional teams.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Tamil
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Growth Lead at Hornbill Retreat, Hyderabad
June 1, 2022 - Present
Organic retreat near Hyderabad, scaled occupancy from 40% to over 85% using digital marketing strategies—SEO, SEM, funnel optimization; designed touchpoints, conducted keyword research, content creation and ads on Google and Facebook; consulted with customers and partners on digital experiences and booking journeys, incorporating feedback to improve conversions and customer satisfaction.
Interior Designer (Client-Facing) at Design Café Hyderabad
February 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Led client consultations, space planning, concept development, and oversaw project execution—from design ideation to final handover; collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver a seamless client experience.
Intern at Sangath - Vastu Shilpa Consultants, Ahmedabad
June 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Assisted in design development and preparation of detailed working drawings for institutional and educational projects; contributed to schematic layouts for IIM Udaipur, Nalanda University, Gram Bharati, and rural design concepts; gained hands-on experience under the guidance of architect B.V. Doshi, focusing on contextual design and architectural detailing.

Education

B.Arch at Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal
June 1, 2013 - May 1, 2018
Certificate in Digital Marketing at Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad
January 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025

Qualifications

ISB Professional Certificate in Digital Marketing
January 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Google Digital Marketing Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025
SEMrush SEO Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Software & Internet