Hi, I’m Sheila Hayes—an on-site UGC & travel content creator and videographer based in Tampa, FL. I specialize in short-form video storytelling for TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook Reels, capturing scroll-stopping moments in travel, food, and lifestyle while highlighting the people and places that make local businesses shine.…

Sheila Hayes

Hi, I’m Sheila Hayes—an on-site UGC & travel content creator and videographer based in Tampa, FL. I specialize in short-form video storytelling for TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook Reels, capturing scroll-stopping moments in travel, food, and lifestyle while highlighting the people and places that make local businesses shine.…

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Hi, I’m Sheila Hayes—an on-site UGC & travel content creator and videographer based in Tampa, FL. I specialize in short-form video storytelling for TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook Reels, capturing scroll-stopping moments in travel, food, and lifestyle while highlighting the people and places that make local businesses shine.

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Work Experience

Content Creator at CrowdRiff Creators
March 1, 2025 - Present
Produced photography and UGC for local tourism boards and businesses as a visual content platform creator. Delivered authentic destination and attraction visuals that also spotlight small businesses, ensuring engaging, on-brand content for social distribution.
Travel Advisor at Fora Travel
January 1, 2023 - Present
Designed customized travel itineraries and destination storytelling for clients. Created content assets highlighting local food, hotels, and cultural experiences, blending trip planning with narrative-driven recommendations.
English Second Language Instructor at VIPKid
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Developed engaging digital content for international learners, supporting language practice through interactive storytelling and communication-focused materials.
Founder & Content Creator at SheMamaMaps
January 1, 2014 - Present
Built a family travel and lifestyle content brand creating UGC, short-form videos, and blogs with millions of views across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Partnered with hotels, restaurants, cruise lines, and tourism boards to produce authentic travel and food content. Produced multi-platform campaigns combining photography, video, and SEO blog distribution to drive visibility and engagement.
Content Writer at Basement Systems, Inc.
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Produced SEO-optimized blog posts and web content to improve national brand visibility, supporting search performance through content-focused writing.

Education

B.A. Geography & Tourism at Central Connecticut State University
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2026

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Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Education