Mercedes Thomas

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I'm Mercedes Thomas, a content, copywriter, and UX/UI creative with a background in international journalism and digital marketing.

About

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.

  • Joined January 2024

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • ChineseAdvanced
  • GermanBeginner

Industry experience

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

Projects · 4

Digital illustration I made myself with Procreate illustrator designer digitalart digital procreate

  • Artworker
  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • +2

Digital illustration I made myself with Procreate illustrator designer digitalart digital procreate

  • Artworker
  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • +4

Digital illustration I made myself with Procreate illustrator designer digitalart digital procreate

  • Artworker
  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • +3

Digital illustration I made myself with Procreate illustrator designer digitalart digital procreate bookillustrator

  • UI Designer
  • UX Designer
  • Writer

Work experience

AI Prompt Engineer · IBMJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos
Content Creator / UGC Content Creator · CareerFoundryJan 2023 – Dec 2025 · 3 yrs

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.

Social Media Manager & Digital Content CreatorJan 2018 – Dec 2022 · 5 yrs

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.

Education

International Journalism · University of Central Lancashire2011 – 2014
MA Magazine Journalism · University of Central Lancashire2015 – 2016
MA Magazine Journalism · University of Central Lancashire2016 – 2026
BA International Journalism · University of Central Lancashire2014 – 2026

Certifications and awards

UX Design2022
AI Prompt Engineer2025 – 2026

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