Hi, I’m Uğur Tanilkan, a Dubai-based Social Media Manager and Strategist who specializes in content creation, short-form video, and influencer partnerships for lifestyle and luxury brands. I’ve built and led end-to-end social programs that grow audiences, drive engagement, and elevate brand visibility across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. My approach blends data-driven planning with creative execution to deliver scalable, mass-audience content while maintaining a relatable brand voice. I founded Dubai Society, growing it from 0 to 65K+ followers in three months and generating 45M+ organic views across major platforms. I’m passionate about leveraging AI tools, analytics, and cross-channel collaboration to craft compelling narratives and sustainable growth for premium brands in the UAE and beyond.

UĞUR TANILKAN

Hi, I’m Uğur Tanilkan, a Dubai-based Social Media Manager and Strategist who specializes in content creation, short-form video, and influencer partnerships for lifestyle and luxury brands. I’ve built and led end-to-end social programs that grow audiences, drive engagement, and elevate brand visibility across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. My approach blends data-driven planning with creative execution to deliver scalable, mass-audience content while maintaining a relatable brand voice. I founded Dubai Society, growing it from 0 to 65K+ followers in three months and generating 45M+ organic views across major platforms. I’m passionate about leveraging AI tools, analytics, and cross-channel collaboration to craft compelling narratives and sustainable growth for premium brands in the UAE and beyond.

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Hi, I’m Uğur Tanilkan, a Dubai-based Social Media Manager and Strategist who specializes in content creation, short-form video, and influencer partnerships for lifestyle and luxury brands. I’ve built and led end-to-end social programs that grow audiences, drive engagement, and elevate brand visibility across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. My approach blends data-driven planning with creative execution to deliver scalable, mass-audience content while maintaining a relatable brand voice.

I founded Dubai Society, growing it from 0 to 65K+ followers in three months and generating 45M+ organic views across major platforms. I’m passionate about leveraging AI tools, analytics, and cross-channel collaboration to craft compelling narratives and sustainable growth for premium brands in the UAE and beyond.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced
Russian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder & Content Creator at Dubai Society
January 1, 2020 - Present
Founder of a lifestyle brand in the UAE digital space; grew Dubai Society from 0 to 65K+ followers in 3 months, reached 207K+ followers organically across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and produced 45M+ organic views in 3 months; produced a single viral video that reached 58M+ views; led end-to-end content creation across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Social Media Manager & Strategist at Pella Dynamics PR & Pella Global Marketing Agency
February 1, 2020 - Present
Managed social media strategies for 20+ brand clients across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube; contributed to campaigns reaching 10M+ combined views via short-form video and organic content; produced and managed content calendars; collaborated with influencers and brands on paid and organic campaigns; leveraged AI tools to optimize content performance; supported brand visibility growth through data-informed planning and execution.
Social Media Strategist & Content Creator at Cleopatra Ink
March 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Managed 140+ social media accounts across multiple platforms; produced viral short-form content reaching 5M+ and 2M+ views across American lifestyle and culture verticals; executed influencer and brand partnerships focused on organic reach and audience growth.
Social Media Manager at Cosmos VR
March 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Managed social media accounts across Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube; developed content strategies to increase engagement and reach; analyzed performance metrics and optimized campaigns using data-driven insights.

Education

Public Relations and Advertising at Anadolu University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations and Advertising at Anadolu University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Travel & Hospitality