I'm a content creator and social media specialist with more than a decade of experience building online audiences for fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands. Based in Dubai, I started in Amsterdam and have partnered with international and local brands to drive growth through creative content, social strategy and engaging storytelling. I excel at producing video content, developing brand campaigns and elevating online presence for e-commerce and retail businesses.

Pola Bur

I'm a content creator and social media specialist with more than a decade of experience building online audiences for fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands. Based in Dubai, I started in Amsterdam and have partnered with international and local brands to drive growth through creative content, social strategy and engaging storytelling. I excel at producing video content, developing brand campaigns and elevating online presence for e-commerce and retail businesses.

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I’m a content creator and social media specialist with more than a decade of experience building online audiences for fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands. Based in Dubai, I started in Amsterdam and have partnered with international and local brands to drive growth through creative content, social strategy and engaging storytelling. I excel at producing video content, developing brand campaigns and elevating online presence for e-commerce and retail businesses.

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Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Dutch
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Content Creator & Business Owner at Pola Bur / Polaberry (Amsterdam)
January 1, 2014 - Present
Built an Instagram presence @polabur with 292k followers; partnered with international and local brands on campaigns, product launches, and sponsorships; supported small lifestyle businesses with social media strategy, content creation, and video production; founded and operated a successful physical retail business in Amsterdam, managing marketing, sales, day-to-day operations, HR and finance.
E-commerce Intern at Tommy Hilfiger
December 1, 2013 - May 31, 2014
E-commerce intern contributing to online store operations for the brand.
Social Media Manager at Benefit Cosmetics (LVMH)
February 1, 2015 - October 31, 2015
Ensured product information, images, and placements were correct and consistent across the website; gained hands-on experience in digital retail operations with a leading international fashion brand.
Content Creator & Brand Owner at Pola Bur / Pola Berry
January 1, 2014 - Present
Built and grew an Instagram account to ~292k followers; partnered with international and local brands on campaigns, product launches and sponsorships; supported small lifestyle businesses with social media strategy, content creation and video production; founded and operated a successful physical retail business in Amsterdam; managed marketing, sales, day-to-day operations, HR and finance.
Social Media Manager at Benefit Cosmetics, LVMH
December 1, 2013 - May 1, 2014
Managed social media presence; ensured product information, images and placements were correct across the website; gained hands-on experience in digital retail operations.
Social Media Manager at Benefit Cosmetics, LVMH
February 1, 2015 - October 1, 2015
Managed social media campaigns and day-to-day activities; supported marketing with content planning and execution across digital channels.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics at University of Amsterdam
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Master's degree in Business Studies at Utrecht University
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Economics
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026
Master's in Business Studies
January 11, 2030 - May 18, 2026

Industry Experience

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