Hi, I’m Kelly Burns—freelance social media and design specialist based in San Diego. I help brands grow their online presence with on-brand video content, graphics, and strategic social media ideas across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Pinterest. I thrive when creating cohesive visuals and engaging narratives that resonate with audiences and drive growth. When I’m not crafting content, I enjoy exploring fashion, styling, and storytelling to keep my creativity fresh.

Kelly Burns

Hi, I’m Kelly Burns—freelance social media and design specialist based in San Diego. I help brands grow their online presence with on-brand video content, graphics, and strategic social media ideas across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Pinterest. I thrive when creating cohesive visuals and engaging narratives that resonate with audiences and drive growth. When I’m not crafting content, I enjoy exploring fashion, styling, and storytelling to keep my creativity fresh.

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Hi, I’m Kelly Burns—freelance social media and design specialist based in San Diego. I help brands grow their online presence with on-brand video content, graphics, and strategic social media ideas across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Pinterest.

I thrive when creating cohesive visuals and engaging narratives that resonate with audiences and drive growth. When I’m not crafting content, I enjoy exploring fashion, styling, and storytelling to keep my creativity fresh.

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Work Experience

Freelance Social Media Specialist at Kelly Burns Freelancing
February 1, 2023 - Present
Create video content generating 253K+ views across Instagram and TikTok; design on-brand Instagram story graphics for product launches and influencer collaborations; manage LTK (Like2Shop) content and graphics; oversee 2x weekly posting for client accounts and compose monthly newsletters for 500+ subscribers. Also design LTK graphics and manage client LTK accounts with strong follower engagement.
Fashion Media & Styling Intern at Milk Makeup
February 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Compiled market and trend research used by Zanna Roberts Rassi for high-profile events (NYFW, The Met Gala, The Kentucky Derby); assisted in social media content creation for Milk Makeup, fashion styling, and award-show red carpet recap coverage with broad reach.
Social Media Intern at Hello Sunshine
June 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Researched social trends on Instagram/TikTok for Reese Witherspoon, Hello Sunshine, and Reese’s Book Club; contributed to community management on Instagram (1.3M followers) and TikTok; developed a database of 100+ influencers and a social content calendar with key posting dates; supported wardrobe styling and prop direction for a Reese Witherspoon feature.

Education

B.S. in Experience Industry Management at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Fashion Styling Fundamentals Certificate at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Fashion Styling Fundamentals Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail