Experienced social and influencer marketing leader with over 12 years driving creator partnerships and community growth for sports nutrition brands.

About

Experienced social and influencer marketing leader with over 12 years driving creator partnerships and community growth for sports nutrition brands. I specialize in community and talent management, affiliate programs, UGC campaigns, and multi-platform social strategy. I’ve worked with high-profile athletes and creators to build authentic connections and deliver strong engagement and growth. Passionate about strategic, relationship-driven marketing that actually performs.

  • Joined June 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Consumer Goods
  • Healthcare
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Projects · 1

MuscleTech Peptide 185 Global Launch – Case Study (2024)

Role: Associate Director, Influencer Relations & Community Engagement
I led strategy, copywriting, PR execution, and creator partnerships for the global launch of MuscleTech’s flagship innovation, Peptide 185 (powered by patented DL-185™ dileucine) — the first commercial dipeptide product of its kind.

Project Overview
Launched in early 2024, Peptide 185 was positioned as a science-first evolution beyond traditional leucine and BCAAs. It targeted serious lifters and bodybuilders with a premium, authoritative tone focused on clinical differentiation and superior absorption. Key messaging I developed included “immediately elevate protein synthesis” and “forcing your muscle into an anabolic state.” The product later became the cornerstone of MuscleTech’s broader Peptide Series platform.

My Contributions
Copywriting & On-Site Experience: I wrote the full product page and dedicated landing page copy, including mechanism explanations, clinical study breakdowns, usage guidance, and premium positioning.
→ https://www.muscletech.com/pages/dl-185

PR & Hype Activation: I designed and facilitated a custom “top secret briefcase” PR kit seeded to 25 key creators and industry partners. This drove authentic pre-launch content and built significant hype through Reels and TikToks.

Creator & Influencer Program: I managed end-to-end partnerships with creators (including Che Rush) and supplement industry reviewers, coordinating educational + hype content that balanced science with excitement.





Key 2024 Content & Assets
Official Landing Page: https://www.muscletech.com/pages/dl-185
PricePlow In-Depth Article: https://blog.priceplow.com/supplement-news/muscletech-peptide-185
NutraIngredients Launch Coverage: https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2024/01/17/MuscleTech-introduces-novel-muscle-building-product/
Stack3d Launch Preview: https://www.stack3d.com/2024/01/muscletech-peptide-185/
PricePlow Podcast – Raza Bashir & Shawn Wells:
Example Launch TikTok:

Results
10 million views on launch content within the first month
Immediate sell-out of the SKU on MuscleTech.com within 25 minutes of going live
Strong sustained demand with multiple restocks and successful integration into the larger Peptide Series platform

This launch demonstrated how strong science-backed positioning, targeted creator seeding, and premium PR execution can drive immediate sell-outs and long-term platform momentum for a novel ingredient.

  • Influencer Marketing Manager
  • Social Media Manager

Work experience· 6 roles

Associate Director - Influencer Relations / Community Engagement · Iovate Health Sciences International, Inc.Jun 2025 – May 2026 · 1 yr

Led influencer relations, community engagement, and strategic partnerships for Iovate's sports nutrition portfolio, including Muscle Tech, Six Star, Hydroxycut, and Purely Inspired.

Senior Marketing Communications Manager · Iovate Health Sciences International, Inc.Mar 2024 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

Led social media strategy and integrated campaign execution for Muscle Tech, Six Star, and Hydroxycut. Spearheaded the launch of Muscle Tech's first oral peptide (Peptide 185), which became the #1 selling peptide on TikTok Shop with consistent sell-outs in 2025. Revamped SIX STAR's athlete and creator strategy, securing partnerships with NFL linebacker TJ Watt and tennis star Ana Frey while executing agency-led creator campaigns.

Marketing Communications Manager · Iovate Health Sciences International, Inc.Mar 2022 – Mar 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Led global social media strategy for Muscle Tech and built and managed high-profile athlete and creator partnerships across key regions including UK, Australia, Mexico, and MEA; led Muscle Tech’s first-ever collaborations with Chef Rush, Blessing Awodibu, Ms. Olympia Maureen Blanquisco, Ana Cozar, Joshua Manoi, and others; led major trade shows and experiential marketing post-Covid-19 to re-ignite the brand in specialty retail.

Brand Manager · Iovate Health Sciences International, Inc.Feb 2019 – May 2022 · 3 yrs 4 mos
Senior Campaign Specialist · Iovate Health Sciences International, Inc.Sep 2018 – Jan 2019 · 5 mos
Marketing Manager · Iovate Health Sciences International, Inc.May 2007 – Feb 2011 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Education

Certificate in Social Media Marketing · George Brown College2015 – 2017
Diploma in Advertising and Marketing Communications · Durham College2005 – 2007
Certificate in Advertising Administration · Durham College1994 – 1996

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