Kettlin Melo

Experience Level

Expert
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Intermediate
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Beginner
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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Social Media Strategist & Manager at Independent Contractor
July 1, 2022 - Present
Create and execute organic and paid social strategies across Instagram and Facebook. Design monthly content calendars aligned with client goals, increasing Instagram engagement by 40% in 3 months. Grow accounts from under 200 followers to 10K+ through content planning and targeting. Direct video production, reels scripting, and visual editing using tools like Captions, CapCut, Canva, Opus AI. Manage Meta Ads campaigns and budgets, optimizing for lead generation and conversions. Build automated email sequences using Mailchimp and Klaviyo integrated with social and website opt-ins. Track KPIs and adjust strategies monthly to maximize ROI.
Owner & Marketing Director at Hellokini LLC
May 1, 2018 - December 1, 2024
Founded and scaled a direct-to-consumer eCommerce brand, managing strategy, operations, and customer experience. Executed email, SMS, and social media campaigns, growing subscriber base and driving sales. Managed $1K–$3K monthly budgets for Meta Ads and influencer collaborations. Led a team of 3 in daily operations including inventory, fulfillment, and service. Increased traffic via SEO and product page optimization using Shopify and blogs.
Client Media Coordinator at Valassis
June 1, 2016 - December 1, 2017
Managed client campaigns, coordinated with designers and internal teams. Ensured accurate and timely campaign execution with performance reporting.
Comcast Account Executive at TECHUSA LLC
July 1, 2013 - December 1, 2015
Led recruitment efforts and client relations for the Comcast account. Conducted sourcing, interviews, and performance evaluations.
Medical Interpreter at Language Liaison
May 1, 2012 - June 1, 2013
Provided Portuguese-English medical interpretation for patients and providers.
Digital Marketing & Content Strategy Specialist (Contract)
July 1, 2022 - Present
Designed content and social media campaign strategies across Instagram and Facebook to support brand growth and lead generation. Planned and supported Meta Ads campaigns, focusing on audience targeting, messaging, and conversion goals. Developed content systems and monthly plans that improved engagement by ~40% within 90 days for select clients. Collaborated with creatives, tools, and platforms (Meta Ads, Notion, Trello, Klaviyo, Mailchimp) to streamline execution. Reviewed performance trends and refined strategy to improve lead flow and content effectiveness.
Account Executive at Tech USA
June 1, 2013 - December 1, 2016
Promoted from Recruiter to Account Executive within one year based on performance, client trust, and business impact. Served as lead account executive for a key national account, acting as the primary client contact and owning relationship management. Drove job intake and workforce planning by partnering with clients to understand hiring needs and bring in new requisitions. Led and supported a team of recruiters, setting priorities, aligning on client requirements, and ensuring timely candidate delivery. Balanced client expectations, recruiter capacity, and timelines to deliver consistent hiring outcomes in a high-volume environment.
Assistant Manager at Zara
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Customer-facing role in Philadelphia; responsibilities included store operations, sales, visual merchandising, and team leadership.
Store Manager at Colcci
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Customer-facing experience; managed store operations and sales in Brazil.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management at Wilmington University
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025
Associate of Science in Business Administration at Raritan Valley Community College
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Minor in HR at Wilmington University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Certified Digital Marketing Specialist – Coursera
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025
Certified Portuguese/English Medical Interpreter – Language Line University
January 11, 2030 - December 15, 2025
Digital Marketing & Content Strategy (course work and applied training)
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Meta Ads & Paid Media Strategy (certified and non-certified)
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Email Marketing & Automation (Klaviyo, Mailchimp)
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
E-commerce Marketing & Shopify Optimization
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Foundations of Digital Marketing & E-commerce (certified)
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education
    paper Social Media Clientsd

    I’ve worked with small businesses and service-based brands across industries such as wellness, home improvement, real estate, and local services, helping them grow their social presence through strategic content, short-form video, and consistent brand messaging. My focus is creating content that not only looks good, but supports business goals like lead generation, brand awareness, and audience growth.