Hi, I’m Leah Allen—a creative content specialist with 5+ years’ experience in social media management, content creation, and digital strategy. I’m skilled at crafting trend-led, personality-driven campaigns across TikTok and Instagram for beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and homeware brands. Whether freelance or in-house, I combine creative direction, hands-on production, and community management to deliver content that engages audiences and converts. From concept to publishing, I build end-to-end campaigns and collaborate across marketing, design, and product teams to ensure brand consistency and measurable impact.

Leah Allen

Hi, I’m Leah Allen—a creative content specialist with 5+ years’ experience in social media management, content creation, and digital strategy. I’m skilled at crafting trend-led, personality-driven campaigns across TikTok and Instagram for beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and homeware brands. Whether freelance or in-house, I combine creative direction, hands-on production, and community management to deliver content that engages audiences and converts. From concept to publishing, I build end-to-end campaigns and collaborate across marketing, design, and product teams to ensure brand consistency and measurable impact.

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Hi, I’m Leah Allen—a creative content specialist with 5+ years’ experience in social media management, content creation, and digital strategy. I’m skilled at crafting trend-led, personality-driven campaigns across TikTok and Instagram for beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and homeware brands. Whether freelance or in-house, I combine creative direction, hands-on production, and community management to deliver content that engages audiences and converts.

From concept to publishing, I build end-to-end campaigns and collaborate across marketing, design, and product teams to ensure brand consistency and measurable impact.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Social Video Editor at Marie Claire Magazine
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Edited and produced social video content, adapting stories for platform formats and optimizing for engagement.
Social Video Editor at Marie Claire Magazine
January 1, 2023 - Present
Edited video content for social platforms, enhancing storytelling and visual appeal; produced social-ready video assets.
Social Video Editor at Marie Claire Magazine
January 1, 2023 - Present
Edited social video content to enhance storytelling and visual appeal, aligning with brand aesthetics.
Freelance Content Creator & Social Media Manager at TJX Europe (TK Maxx & HomeSense)
April 1, 2022 - November 10, 2025
End-to-end content creation (video, stills, copy); social media scheduling, strategy, and community engagement; video production & editing for Reels, TikTok, and UGC ads; trend spotting and brand storytelling; creative direction and styling.
Freelance Content Creator & Social Media Manager at Freelance / Self-Employed
April 1, 2022 - Present
Concepted, filmed, edited, and published end-to-end campaigns for TikTok and Instagram. Managed scheduling, strategy, and community engagement; produced trend-led content and brand storytelling. Collaborated with Nike, JD, Gymshark, and BO+TEE on campaigns.
Content Creator, Freelance Content Creator & Social Media Manager at TJX Europe (TK Maxx & HomeSense)
April 1, 2022 - Present
Lead end-to-end content creation and social media strategy across platforms, including TikTok and Instagram. Concepts, filming, editing, and publishing. Developed trend-led campaigns for beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and homeware brands; collaborated with cross-functional teams on storytelling and performance.
Social Content Coordinator at Jimmy Choo
March 31, 2022 - March 31, 2022
Coordinated social content planning and execution, aligned with brand aesthetics; produced assets and supported campaigns.
Social Content Coordinator at Jimmy Choo
March 31, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Coordinated social content for the brand, contributing to calendars and cross-channel storytelling.
Social Content Coordinator at Jimmy Choo
March 1, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Coordinated social content planning and execution for a luxury brand; aligned content with brand direction; cross-department collaboration to ensure consistency.
Social Content Coordinator at RENSkinCare
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Managed social content calendars, scheduling, and strategy; supported cross-functional campaigns; community engagement and reporting.
Social Content Coordinator at REN Skincare
December 31, 2021 - October 13, 2025
Oversaw social content planning and scheduling, community engagement, reporting, and strategy development.
Social Content Coordinator at REN Skincare
December 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025
Developed and executed the social content calendar; scheduling; reporting; community management; supported marketing campaigns and analytics across skincare brand.
Content Creator at Self-Branded Instagram
March 1, 2019 - November 10, 2025
Content creator for a self-branded Instagram with 100k+ followers; managed content calendar and cross-platform strategy; collaborated with brands and influencers; built audience and engagement; end-to-end production from concept to publish.
Content Creator (Self-Branded Instagram – 100k+ followers) at Self-Branded Instagram
March 1, 2019 - Present
Created and managed content for a personal brand across fashion, beauty, and homeware. Built an organic audience of 100k+ on Instagram. Solely managed the content calendar, strategically developing content across multiple platforms and coordinating with brands for campaigns.
Content Creator at Self-Branded Instagram
March 1, 2019 - Present
Created and managed organic content across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle; grew and engaged an audience, coordinating with brands for collaborations.

Education

BA Fashion Art Direction: First Class Honours at Bristol School of Art
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017
Art Foundation at North Bristol Post 16 Centre
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
A Levels at Cotham School
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2014
GCSEs (A*-C) at Cotham School
September 1, 2009 - June 1, 2011
BA Fashion Art Direction (First Class Honours) at Manchester School of Art
September 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Art Foundation at North Bristol Post 16 Centre
September 1, 2014 - June 1, 2016
A Levels: Photography, Media Studies, English Lit at Cotham School
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2014
GCSEs (14 subjects, A*-C) at Cotham School
September 1, 2009 - June 1, 2014
BA Fashion Art Direction at Manchester School of Art
September 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
Art Foundation at Bristol School of Art
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017
Art Foundation at North Bristol Post 16 Centre
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
GCSEs (A* - C) at Cotham School
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014
A Levels at Cotham School
January 11, 2030 - November 10, 2025

Qualifications

A Levels
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2014
GCSEs (A*-C)
September 1, 2009 - June 1, 2011

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Software & Internet, Education, Consumer Goods, Professional Services