Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Reading self-help and business books, digital experimentation & personal investing
Timeline
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Vidhu Vinodhanan

Vidhu Vinodhanan

Digital Marketing Executive
Manama

Summary

Aspiring Digital Marketer with hands-on training in SEO, Google Ads, Social Media Strategy, and WordPress through real-time projects at CDA Academy. Experienced in building a personal brand website, running test ad campaigns, and creating content marketing strategies. Passionate about business, finance, and lifelong self-learning with a strong foundation in BBA-Marketing. Currently exploring freelance and agency roles to apply and scale marketing skills.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Freelancer

01.2025 - Current
  • Built and managed personal website (connectvidhu.com) using WordPress, Elementor, and Rank Math SEO
  • Designed a personal content calendar strategy and published SEO-optimized blog structure
  • Ran a self-funded Google Ads campaign to experiment with keyword targeting, CTRs, and ROI
  • Set up yt-dlp with FFmpeg using command-line tools to automate Instagram reel downloads in high quality
  • Use AI tools like ChatGPT for content ideation, campaign scripts, and SEO planning

Digital Marketing Trainee

CDA Academy
10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Worked on SEO audits, Keyword Research, Google Ads mock campaigns, and on-page optimization
  • Tracked live project performance using Google Analytics and Search Console
  • Participated in community mentorship calls, campaign critiques, and peer projects

Education

BBA - Marketing

Jain Deemed-to-be University
Online
04.2001 -

CDA Academy
Calicut, Kerala
04.2001 -

Skills

Digital Tools: WordPress, Google Ads, Search Console, Analytics, Tag Manager, Canva, yt-dlp, FFmpeg

Certification

Fundamentals of Digital Marketing - Google

Accomplishments

  • Created and optimized connectvidhu.com as a live personal brand portfolio
  • Built a Notion dashboard for financial, productivity, and goal tracking
  • Completed 10+ globally recognized certifications across SEO, Ads, and content marketing
  • Invest ₹10,700/month in a structured portfolio (US stocks, mutual funds, gold, Indian stocks)
  • Developed custom automation scripts for content access using command-line tools
  • Completed personal development books like Rich Dad Poor Dad, Goals, Eat that Frog and Cash Flow Quadrant

Reading self-help and business books, digital experimentation & personal investing

  • Regularly read self-help and business classics such as Rich Dad Poor Dad, Goals, Think & Grow Rich, and The Personal MBA to improve mindset, money skills, and goal-setting
  • Explore digital tools through experimentation—e.g., setting up yt-dlp and FFmpeg via command-line to automate high-quality downloads, optimizing browser workflows, and streamlining productivity systems
  • Apply investment knowledge by managing a diversified personal portfolio including mutual funds, US stocks, and gold with structured SIPs

Timeline

Freelancer

01.2025 - Current

Born on Instagram – Meta

01-2025

Google Analytics, Google Ads Search, Display, and Video – Google Skillshop

12-2024

Fundamentals of Digital Marketing - Google

11-2024

SEO Fundamentals – Semrush

11-2024

Content Marketing – HubSpot

11-2024

Digital Marketing Trainee

CDA Academy
10.2024 - 01.2025

AI & Prompt Engineering – Udemy

10-2023

BBA - Marketing

Jain Deemed-to-be University
04.2001 -

CDA Academy
04.2001 -
Vidhu VinodhananDigital Marketing Executive