I am a multidisciplinary Creative Strategist and Social Media & Brand Specialist with experience across luxury hospitality, lifestyle, fashion, wellness and culture. My work combines brand strategy, creative direction, social media leadership, content production, and performance-driven growth. Over the last decade, I have worked with brands including Martinhal Hotels & Resorts, O Beach Ibiza, Gunpowder Restaurants, Stone & Cloud, Sisley Iberia, Happy Mammoth, and Cupra Portugal. At Martinhal Hotels & Resorts, I led the brand’s digital presence across multiple platforms; redefining its creative direction and building a cohesive luxury-family positioning while independently managing strategy, content, partnerships, analytics, and community. I also specialize in building brands from the ground up. For Stone & Cloud Silks and Stone & Cloud Diamonds, I led positioning, visual identity, tone of voice, and AI-enhanced creative production; creating campaign-level visuals and storytelling systems without traditional agency infrastructure. With an international background spanning Spain, Switzerland, New York, and Lisbon, I bring both creative instinct and strategic thinking, alongside a strong understanding of global audiences and modern digital brand building. I would love the opportunity to bring my experience, creativity, and strategic approach to your team.

Gabriela Barrios

I am a multidisciplinary Creative Strategist and Social Media & Brand Specialist with experience across luxury hospitality, lifestyle, fashion, wellness and culture. My work combines brand strategy, creative direction, social media leadership, content production, and performance-driven growth. Over the last decade, I have worked with brands including Martinhal Hotels & Resorts, O Beach Ibiza, Gunpowder Restaurants, Stone & Cloud, Sisley Iberia, Happy Mammoth, and Cupra Portugal. At Martinhal Hotels & Resorts, I led the brand’s digital presence across multiple platforms; redefining its creative direction and building a cohesive luxury-family positioning while independently managing strategy, content, partnerships, analytics, and community. I also specialize in building brands from the ground up. For Stone & Cloud Silks and Stone & Cloud Diamonds, I led positioning, visual identity, tone of voice, and AI-enhanced creative production; creating campaign-level visuals and storytelling systems without traditional agency infrastructure. With an international background spanning Spain, Switzerland, New York, and Lisbon, I bring both creative instinct and strategic thinking, alongside a strong understanding of global audiences and modern digital brand building. I would love the opportunity to bring my experience, creativity, and strategic approach to your team.

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I am a multidisciplinary Creative Strategist and Social Media & Brand Specialist with experience across luxury hospitality, lifestyle, fashion, wellness and culture.

My work combines brand strategy, creative direction, social media leadership, content production, and performance-driven growth. Over the last decade, I have worked with brands including Martinhal Hotels & Resorts, O Beach Ibiza, Gunpowder Restaurants, Stone & Cloud, Sisley Iberia, Happy Mammoth, and Cupra Portugal.

At Martinhal Hotels & Resorts, I led the brand’s digital presence across multiple platforms; redefining its creative direction and building a cohesive luxury-family positioning while independently managing strategy, content, partnerships, analytics, and community.

I also specialize in building brands from the ground up. For Stone & Cloud Silks and Stone & Cloud Diamonds, I led positioning, visual identity, tone of voice, and AI-enhanced creative production; creating campaign-level visuals and storytelling systems without traditional agency infrastructure.

With an international background spanning Spain, Switzerland, New York, and Lisbon, I bring both creative instinct and strategic thinking, alongside a strong understanding of global audiences and modern digital brand building.

I would love the opportunity to bring my experience, creativity, and strategic approach to your team.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Advanced
Italian
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Head of Social Media & Creative Lead at Martin Hall Hotels & Resorts
September 1, 2023 - February 1, 2026
Led the brand's digital presence end-to-end; combining strategy, creative direction, content production, influencer partnerships, analytics and community management across all platforms. Repositioned the brand through a full creative reset, building a cohesive luxury-family identity and platform-specific content ecosystem across Instagram, Facebook & TikTok.
Social Media Manager & Creative Lead at O Beach Ibiza
January 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Owned the complete digital presence of one of Europe’s most recognized beach club brands. 7-days-a-week live Story strategy, high-volume content creation, daily publishing, community management and end-to-end coordination of high-profile brand partnerships with Grey Goose and SHEIN.
Creative Consultant at Gunpowder Restaurants
January 1, 2022 - Present
Built social media definitions and brand voice; led ongoing creative direction and strategic asset production; managed brand collaborations and live content across London & Lisbon.
Brand Strategist & Creative Director at Stone & Cloud
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led the complete digital presence and creative direction of its main luxury ceramics brand; built and launched two new sub-brands, Stone & Cloud Silks and Stone & Cloud Diamonds; shaped positioning, visual identity and tone of voice, and content ecosystem for the luxury hospitality market; led strategy, creative direction, and AI-enabled production; produced campaign-quality visuals, hyper-realistic renders and editorial assets.
Senior Producer at Komodo Spain
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Senior Producer for Komodo Spain, managing production for campaigns and delivering high-impact creative outputs.
Talent Coordinator at Movistar
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Coordinated talent and production for campaigns; liaised with partners; supported production of on-air and digital assets.
Communications Executive at Cognizant
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Led campaign visuals and paid social strategy for brands including Sisley Iberia; monthly content strategy and creative asset production for a fast-scaling DTC health & wellness brand; event-led production for automotive campaigns (Cupra Portugal).

Education

BA in Marketing Communications at Marist College, New York
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
IB Programme at St. George's School, Switzerland
September 20, 2005 - May 22, 2009

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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