I've turned my passion for visual creation and digital strategy into a career where every project becomes a new way to tell a story. Specialized in video and visual storytelling, I design unique, modern, and inclusive content crafted to engage and inspire. Since 2020 I’ve worked as a Freelance Social Media Manager, delivering complete brand revamps, visual identities, social media strategies, analytics, and editorial calendars; producing videos for TikTok and Reels, organizing photo and video shoots, developing editorial lines according to platform evolution and audience targets, and managing communities with moderation and contests.

Laura Cortes

I've turned my passion for visual creation and digital strategy into a career where every project becomes a new way to tell a story. Specialized in video and visual storytelling, I design unique, modern, and inclusive content crafted to engage and inspire. Since 2020 I’ve worked as a Freelance Social Media Manager, delivering complete brand revamps, visual identities, social media strategies, analytics, and editorial calendars; producing videos for TikTok and Reels, organizing photo and video shoots, developing editorial lines according to platform evolution and audience targets, and managing communities with moderation and contests.

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I’ve turned my passion for visual creation and digital strategy into a career where every project becomes a new way to tell a story. Specialized in video and visual storytelling, I design unique, modern, and inclusive content crafted to engage and inspire.

Since 2020 I’ve worked as a Freelance Social Media Manager, delivering complete brand revamps, visual identities, social media strategies, analytics, and editorial calendars; producing videos for TikTok and Reels, organizing photo and video shoots, developing editorial lines according to platform evolution and audience targets, and managing communities with moderation and contests.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Professeur certifiée Lettres Modernes
January 1, 2022 - October 18, 2025
Taught modern literature, designed curricula and assessment; developed inclusive teaching materials and engaged students.
Social Media Manager at Hawkswell Studios
January 1, 2020 - Present
Built social media ecosystems, created and managed content calendars, produced and edited video content, and led online community engagement across platforms.
Community Manager / Chargée Événementiel
January 1, 2023 - October 18, 2025
Video editing for TV, Reels, and TikTok; event coverage; collaborated with graphic design teams; production lead for shoots, exhibitions, and events; SEO optimization; client data collection; global content analysis and strategic advice for client content.
Motion Designer at Hawkswell Studios
January 1, 2024 - Present
Motion design work including 2D/3D animation, video editing, music integration, and team coordination.
Certified Teacher of Modern Literature
December 31, 2022 - October 18, 2025
Taught Modern Literature and developed engaging curricula; early career foundation before expanding into visual storytelling and social media management.
Social Media Manager at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Complete brand revamp: visual identity, social media strategy, analytics, editorial calendar creation; video specialization for TikTok & Reels; organization of photo and video shoots; editorial line development; community management.
Community Manager & Events Lead at Du Dernier Bar à la Fin du Monde
December 31, 2023 - October 18, 2025
Video editing for TV, Reels, and TikTok; event coverage (tradeshows, conventions, exhibitions); lead the graphic design team; production lead for shoots, exhibitions, and events; SEO optimization; client data collection; reach improvement; global content analysis and strategic advice.
Motion Designer & Social Media Manager at Hawkswell Studios
December 31, 2025 - October 18, 2025
Storyboard creation and validation; directing based on 3D layouts; 2D animation design and integration; video editing with music integration; team coordination (2D/3D graphic designers, sound designers).

Education

Capes in Modern Literature at Stendhal Grenoble II University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Master’s Degree in Modern Literature (MEEF) at Lumière Lyon University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Master’s Degree in Performing Arts and Education (MES) at Stendhal Grenoble II University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Double Bachelor's Degree in Modern Literature & Performing Arts at Stendhal Grenoble II University
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025
Certificate in SEO Web Writing & HTML at Formalis
January 1, 2021 - October 18, 2025
CAPES in Modern Literature at Lumière Lyon 2 University
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Master’s Degree in Performing Arts and Education (MES) at Stendhal Grenoble II University
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Double Bachelor's Degree in Modern Literature & Performing Arts at Stendhal Grenoble II University
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Certificate in SEO Web Writing & HTML at FORMALIS
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor in 2D/3D Motion Design at STUDI
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024

Qualifications

Capes in Modern Literature
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Master’s Degree in Performing Arts and Education (MES)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Certificate in SEO Web Writing & HTML
January 1, 2021 - October 18, 2025
CAPES in Modern Literature
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Master’s Degree in Performing Arts and Education (MES)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Double Bachelor’s Degree in Modern Literature & Performing Arts
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Certificate in SEO Web Writing & HTML
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor in 2D/3D Motion Design
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services