Shruti Patwal

Social Media & Brand Strategist | Ex-YSL Beauty at Publicis Luxe | Co-Founder, Project Meraki | Dior x UNESCO Dream For Change Winner 2024

Salary / Daily rate

Paris, France

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Can come onsite

Skills

Branding StrategyCommunity ManagementSEOGoogle AnalyticsData Analysis

About me

Intro

I’m a Social Media & Brand Strategist with 5+ years of international experience in luxury, beauty, and lifestyle. I specialize in crafting content ecosystems, building engaged global communities, and creating digital strategies that combine aesthetics with measurable impact. I’ve helped brands scale their social presence globally, developing storytelling frameworks, leading content production, managing influencer partnerships, and overseeing multi-platform activations across Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Snapchat, and emerging channels. My approach blends creative direction with data-driven insights to ensure every campaign resonates emotionally and delivers business results. Beyond my work, I co-founded Project Meraki, a social entrepreneurship initiative supported by Dior and UNESCO. We empowered 500+ female artisans in rural India through creativity, digital tools, and mentorship. This project was recognized by Forbes, WWD, and Christian Dior Couture and continues to inspire my approach to purpose-led storytelling. At my core, I’m endlessly curious about the intersection of neuroscience and marketing; how storytelling lights up the brain, builds memory, and creates desire in a digital-first world. This fascination informs my work, helping me design strategies that don’t just perform, they connect on a human level. When I’m not strategizing for brands, you’ll find me exploring Parisian cafés, creating content for my own TikTok and YouTube, or diving into books on consumer psychology, abundance mindset, and emotional branding. ✨ Let’s connect if you’re building a brand with heart, vision, and global ambition.

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Work experience

Social Media Manager

Beyond LuxuryFreelance

Jan 2026 - Present

10 months

Paris, France

Executed multi-platform social strategy for Beyond Luxury Group, Podcast, and Founder’s personal brand across LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, delivering 30+ monthly posts per channel with custom messaging frameworks Designed founder positioning and content strategy, developing content pillars and platform-specific calendars with end-to-end copywriting and creative direction Drove community engagement across 4 platforms through daily audience interaction, comment management, and brand consistency aligned with luxury market standards

Co-Founder

Project Meraki

Sep 2023 - Jul 2025

1 year 11 months

Women at Dior x UNESCO project- Dream for Change 2024 Winner Women at Dior is a global initiative launched by Christian Dior Couture in 2017 to promote women's empowerment, leadership, and creativity. Project Meraki is a sustainable business incubator program dedicated to empowering small scale women artisans in India as socio- economically empowered entrepreneurs. *Empowered Over 450 Artisans within the span of 8 months: Led initiatives providing socio-economic empowerment to over 450 female artisans across India through education, training, business development, and community collaboration. *Immersive Training Sessions: Trained female artisans through 16 hours of immersive sessions, resulting in a 10k-strong social media presence. *Workshops and Collaborations: Facilitated 10+ workshops, fostering 5+ collaborations, and achieving a remarkable 20% increase in participants' skills. *Sustainability and Cultural Preservation: Championed sustainability by preserving traditional handicrafts and promoting eco-friendly practices, aligning with the mission to nurture entrepreneurship. *International Recognition: Contributed to the Women at Dior x UNESCO project, showcasing entrepreneurial skills on an international platform and winning the prestigious Women@Dior Dream for Change competition.

Social Media Manager

SAINT CHAFFRAYFreelance

Apr 2025 - Jul 2025

4 months

Showroom Coordinator Assistant

NanushkaFreelance

Jan 2025 - Jan 2025

1 month

Paris, France

Showroom Coordination: Ensured seamless management of the showroom by overseeing schedules, welcoming guests, and maintaining an organized and inspiring environment for buyers and visitors. Buyer Coordination: Collaborated closely with buyers to provide detailed insights into the upcoming collection, fostering strong relationships and ensuring their needs were met during the event. Styling Assistance: Supported models by assisting with outfit selection and styling from the upcoming collection, ensuring every look reflected the brand’s vision. Event Setup: Played a key role in arranging and refining the showroom setup to align with Nanushka's aesthetic and create an impactful presentation space. Dynamic Problem Solving: Adapted to the fast-paced environment, managing last-minute changes with creativity and poise to ensure a flawless experience for all attendees.

Marketing and Digital Media Specialist- STATION F

My Paris ConciergeFreelance

Aug 2024 - Dec 2024

5 months

-Developed and executed tailored social media strategies, boosting brand awareness and engagement. -Built partnerships with prestigious brands like Visa, Olympics, five-star and boutique hotels like Norman Hotel, Relais Christine etc -Led site visits and collaboration initiatives to strengthen partnerships and expand business opportunities. -Managed website implementation, optimizing user experience while ensuring luxury brand alignment. -Oversaw social media growth and content creation, aligning with luxury brand guidelines and driving engagement. -Monitor SEO and user engagement, providing data-driven insights and actionable recommendations for content optimization.

Social Media Manager

JoiellryFreelance

Mar 2024 - May 2024

3 months

Social Media Assistant

Publicis Luxe

Jul 2023 - Dec 2023

6 months

Paris, France

* Coordinated YSL Beauty's Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok accounts to enhance brand presence and engagement. *Utilized Sprinklr to efficiently schedule and publish captivating content across multiple social media platforms. *Helped in the creation and development of engaging digital content, including storyboards and posting plans, aligning with brand guidelines and marketing objectives. *Worked with Social media Head to identify emerging social trends & brief designer on content with brand voice to animate non-launch/in-market products *Conducted competitive and benchmark analysis to identify trends, insights, and growth opportunities for the social media strategy. *Prepared detailed monthly performance reports, tracking key metrics, and delivering actionable insights for continuous improvement. *Successfully managed various social media projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution and timely delivery.

Social Media Manager

Travel Influencer Freelance

Sep 2021 - Dec 2022

1 year 4 months

Assisted Indian Travel Influencer with over 100k followers. Managed and grew social media platforms, achieving a 20% increase in followers and a boost in average post engagement through strategic content creation and optimization. Maintained a focus on achieving strong return on investment (ROI) through cost-effective social media campaigns. Benchmarking trend and analysis in Indian market, handles the social media account independently.

Marketing Analyst

Clarivate

Oct 2020 - Oct 2022

2 years 1 month

In charge of tracking all the communications and deadlines associated with patent and trademark applications during the entire prosecution, which included docketing deadlines, sending follow-ups to the clients Prepare various documents related to the filing of patents in various countries, sending reminder letters to clients, seeking instructions for foreign filing, etc. Handling Quality Analysis of the work and client data and understanding info accurately. To review risk escalations, review the progress of mitigation plans, and review controls put in place Planning and conducting audits, and for reporting results, and maintaining records are defined in a documented procedure Ensure an up to date, realistic, holistic understanding of CPA Global’s critical risks and how they relate to the company’s strategic objectives

Analyst

CPA Global

May 2020 - Oct 2022

2 years 6 months

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Social Media Manager

The Summer House Freelance

Jun 2020 - May 2021

1 year

Developed and implemented a dynamic content strategy that reflects Summer House's commitment to traditional craftsmanship, ethical practices, and sustainable fashion. Planned and executed impactful social media campaigns, contributing to increased brand awareness and user engagement. Successfully managed and cultivated a thriving online community, increasing brand loyalty and engagement on Instagram, where followers grew to 108k followers


Education

NEOMA Business School

Master of Science - MS , Marketing

2022 - 2024

1 year 11 months

Banasthali University

B.com, commerce

2014 - 2018

5 years


Licenses & certifications

Group Representative in Explorica (2015-2016)

Issued: Nov 2025

Certified by Banasthali Vidyapith

CMO FACTORY- CRACKING THE MARKETING CASE WORKSHOP

Issued: Nov 2025

Certified by Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Excel Boot Camp

Issued: Jan 2023

Certified by LinkedIn

Creating a Positive Customer Experience

Issued: Jan 2023

Certified by LinkedIn

INSIDE LVMH

Issued: Oct 2022

Certified by LVMH

Fashion Systems

Issued: Feb 2022

Certified by Parsons School of Design - The New School

Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

Issued: Apr 2021

Certified by Google

Digital Marketing Course

Issued: Apr 2021

Certified by MyCaptain

Brand Management- Aligning Business, Brand and Behaviour

Issued: Jul 2020

Certified by London Business School

Operations Case Study Competition 2016

Issued: Mar 2020

Certified by Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

Luxury Branding

Issued: Mar 2020

Certified by Udemy

Introduction to Psychology

Issued: Mar 2020

Certified by Yale University

Creating a social media marketing campaign

Issued: Mar 2020

Certified by University of Leeds

Child rights and why they matter

Issued: Mar 2020

Certified by UNICEF

Nielsen: Market Research

Issued: Aug 2016

Certified by Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Internship

Issued: Jun 2016

Certified by FXB India Suraksha

Appocalype Case Study Competiton

Issued: Apr 2015

Certified by Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

Portfolio

YSL Beauty – MYSLF Perfume Launch (Publicis Luxe × L’Oréal)study

Maathi Resort Wear — Digital Pre-Launch Case Study

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