I am a Social Media & Content Strategist with over 10 years of experience building digital campaigns, online communities, and multiplatform content for brands and personal projects. I utilize a people-centric, data-driven approach combined with creativity and leadership to deliver measurable results and authentic engagement. My expertise focuses strongly on short-form video, TikTok, YouTube, and on-camera presenting. I am purpose-driven, organized, and calm under pressure, continually mentoring clients and students on best practices and emerging platform trends to help them grow engagement and audience reach effectively.

Vanessa Amaral

I am a Social Media & Content Strategist with over 10 years of experience building digital campaigns, online communities, and multiplatform content for brands and personal projects. I utilize a people-centric, data-driven approach combined with creativity and leadership to deliver measurable results and authentic engagement. My expertise focuses strongly on short-form video, TikTok, YouTube, and on-camera presenting. I am purpose-driven, organized, and calm under pressure, continually mentoring clients and students on best practices and emerging platform trends to help them grow engagement and audience reach effectively.

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I am a Social Media & Content Strategist with over 10 years of experience building digital campaigns, online communities, and multiplatform content for brands and personal projects. I utilize a people-centric, data-driven approach combined with creativity and leadership to deliver measurable results and authentic engagement. My expertise focuses strongly on short-form video, TikTok, YouTube, and on-camera presenting.

I am purpose-driven, organized, and calm under pressure, continually mentoring clients and students on best practices and emerging platform trends to help them grow engagement and audience reach effectively.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Social Media & Content Creation Consultant, Business Owner at Vanessa Amaral Social Media Studio
January 1, 2021 - Present
Developed and executed social media strategies for brands and solopreneurs, covering content, community management, paid campaigns, and analytics. Mentored clients on best practices and platform trends, delivering measurable growth in engagement and reach. Clients include Partido Socialista, Madremedia, The Next Big Idea, Sapo24, 3101, Humankind Works, Sanitop, Cereal Games, Ambience.
Marketing Lead at Synergy Games
January 1, 2024 - September 3, 2025
Led social media, content, and community strategy for the relaunch of Synergy Land (now Realms of Alurya) across web3 gaming platforms. Built influencer partnerships, managed NFT sales campaigns, and coordinated digital/physical events including GDC and Gamescom. Oversaw website content, newsletters, and PR, driving audience growth and engagement.
Head of Social Media at Flux Academy
January 1, 2021 - September 3, 2025
Led social media and content strategy across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and launched TikTok. Coordinated creative teams and managed blog content, SEO, and YouTube channel. Developed new workflows for content production and community management, boosting engagement and brand consistency.
Head of Social Media & Content at Worten
January 1, 2020 - Present
Directed multi-platform social media strategy (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitch). Managed a multidisciplinary team and launched influencer campaigns, live events, and community initiatives. Implemented data-driven content planning and reporting, increasing engagement and brand loyalty.

Education

Postgraduate in Digital Marketing at IPAM - Instituto Português de Administração de Marketing
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
BSc in Business Management at Faculdade de Economia e Gestão - Universidade dos Açores
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

Digital Woman Award
January 1, 2021 - September 3, 2025
Best Real-Time Digital Action – “Fortnite All Night” (Worten) Award
January 1, 2020 - September 3, 2025
Esports Portugal Awards – Commercial Partner Recognition
January 1, 2019 - September 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Professional Services, Retail, Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Telecommunications