I'm a Creative Director & Social Media Specialist with 5+ years of experience producing high-performing content for national brands and agency clients.

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I’m a Creative Director & Social Media Specialist with 5+ years of experience producing high-performing content for national brands and agency clients. I’m comfortable both on-camera and behind the scenes, with a strong ability to translate brand strategy into culturally relevant, engaging content. Proven track record of managing campaigns, leading creative direction, and building authentic audience connections across TikTok and Instagram.

I earned a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Public Relations with a Minor in Digital Marketing from the University of Dayton, and I thrive in fast-paced teams that blend strategy with hands-on production to deliver compelling, platform-native content.

  • Joined March 2024

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Consumer Goods
  • Professional Services
  • Retail

Projects · 1

Work experience· 7 roles

Social Media Strategist / Brand Campaign Lead · Nestlé, Sanpellegrino & Maison PerrierFeb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos

Supported social content strategy, ideation, and creative direction for two international beverage brands with distinct brand pillars and audiences. Played a key role in the launch of Maison Perrier on TikTok, contributing to content that accumulated 40M+ views on the platform. Supported the launch and creative execution of four beverage product launches, translating brand positioning into platform-native social content. Helped grow Sanpellegrino’s social following by 20K+, supporting consistent audience growth and engagement. Balanced trend-driven content with brand storytelling to keep sparkling water culturally relevant across TikTok and Instagram. Served as both on-camera talent and behind-the-scenes creative, adapting content formats to align with platform trends and performance insights.

Social Content Strategist / Creative Director · Nestlé, San Pellegrino & Maison PerrierFeb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos

Supported social content strategy, ideation, and creative direction for two international beverage brands with distinct pillars and audiences. Played a key role in the Maison Perrier TikTok launch, contributing content that accumulated 40M+ views. Supported the launch and creative execution of four beverage product launches, translating brand positioning into platform-native content. Helped grow San Pellegrino's social following by 20K+ and maintained consistent audience engagement. Served as on-camera talent and behind-the-scenes creative, adapting formats to align with platform trends and performance insights.

Creative Director & Social Media Specialist · Real Good FoodsMay 2024 – Nov 2024 · 7 mos

Manage UGC for clients Real Good Foods (501k), Tonester Paints (929k), Ilthy (67k), and I’m From Cleveland (330k). Create and execute monthly social media calendars using Notion. Develop shot lists for video/photo shoots and ensure alignment with creative goals. Generate content ideas to support brand narratives. Lead video editing and collaborated with the creative director on projects. Act as the main client contact, translating needs into effective solutions.

UGC Manager · Catapult CreativeMay 2024 – Nov 2024 · 7 mos
Social Media Manager · Catapult CreativeMay 2022 – Aug 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos
Videographer / Video Editor · University of Dayton Men's BasketballNov 2021 – Apr 2022 · 6 mos
Video Editor / Videographer · University of Dayton MBBNov 2021 – Apr 2022 · 6 mos

Education

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Public Relations, Minor in Digital Marketing · University of Dayton2030 – 2026

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