I'm Mercedes Thomas, a content, copywriter, and UX/UI creative with a background in international journalism and digital marketing. I craft engaging content that connects with diverse audiences through strong writing, visual storytelling, and a global perspective. As a creator and strategist, I've collaborated with brands like Elemis, GetYourGuide, and Luxury Escapes, leveraging journalism, photography, social media marketing, and generative AI to deliver travel, lifestyle, beauty, and fashion content, build partnerships, and drive brand storytelling.

Mercedes Thomas

I'm Mercedes Thomas, a content, copywriter, and UX/UI creative with a background in international journalism and digital marketing. I craft engaging content that connects with diverse audiences through strong writing, visual storytelling, and a global perspective. As a creator and strategist, I've collaborated with brands like Elemis, GetYourGuide, and Luxury Escapes, leveraging journalism, photography, social media marketing, and generative AI to deliver travel, lifestyle, beauty, and fashion content, build partnerships, and drive brand storytelling.

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I’m Mercedes Thomas, a content, copywriter, and UX/UI creative with a background in international journalism and digital marketing. I craft engaging content that connects with diverse audiences through strong writing, visual storytelling, and a global perspective.

As a creator and strategist, I’ve collaborated with brands like Elemis, GetYourGuide, and Luxury Escapes, leveraging journalism, photography, social media marketing, and generative AI to deliver travel, lifestyle, beauty, and fashion content, build partnerships, and drive brand storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Chinese
Advanced
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Social Media Manager & Digital Content Creator
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Created tailored, platform-specific content and managed social media accounts for brands and startups. Focused on growing online presence, improving engagement, and translating brand identity into compelling digital storytelling.
Content Creator / UGC Content Creator at CareerFoundry
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Specializing in travel, lifestyle, beauty, and fashion. Leveraging a background in journalism, photography, social media marketing, and generative AI to create engaging content and successful brand partnerships with clients including Elemis, GetYourGuide, and Luxury Escapes.
AI Prompt Engineer at IBM
January 1, 2025 - Present

Education

International Journalism at University of Central Lancashire
September 1, 2011 - July 31, 2014
MA Magazine Journalism at University of Central Lancashire
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2016
MA Magazine Journalism at University of Central Lancashire
January 1, 2016 - June 5, 2026
BA International Journalism at University of Central Lancashire
January 1, 2014 - June 5, 2026

Qualifications

UX Design
March 31, 2022
AI Prompt Engineer
January 1, 2025 - June 5, 2026

Industry Experience

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