I am Sébastian Ballim, an international social media and influencer marketing professional with experience across luxury hospitality, beauty, lifestyle, and digital content in Europe and Asia. My background combines strategic social media management with hands-on creative production, allowing me to develop engaging content while maintaining a strong focus on brand positioning, audience growth, and performance. In my most recent role at Badrutt’s Palace in St. Moritz, I managed social media channels, content strategy, creator and influencer partnerships, and digital campaigns, helping grow the hotel’s Instagram community to over 100,000 followers. I have also worked on collaborations and activations with international beauty and luxury brands, including Dior Beauty. With a professional background in filmmaking and experience in Japan, I bring a strong understanding of visual storytelling, short-form video, international audiences, and digital culture. I am particularly passionate about social media, beauty, Asian markets, and creator-driven communities, and enjoy combining creative ideas with data-driven strategies to build meaningful, engaging, and results-driven brand presence.…

Sébastian Ballim

I am Sébastian Ballim, an international social media and influencer marketing professional with experience across luxury hospitality, beauty, lifestyle, and digital content in Europe and Asia. My background combines strategic social media management with hands-on creative production, allowing me to develop engaging content while maintaining a strong focus on brand positioning, audience growth, and performance. In my most recent role at Badrutt’s Palace in St. Moritz, I managed social media channels, content strategy, creator and influencer partnerships, and digital campaigns, helping grow the hotel’s Instagram community to over 100,000 followers. I have also worked on collaborations and activations with international beauty and luxury brands, including Dior Beauty. With a professional background in filmmaking and experience in Japan, I bring a strong understanding of visual storytelling, short-form video, international audiences, and digital culture. I am particularly passionate about social media, beauty, Asian markets, and creator-driven communities, and enjoy combining creative ideas with data-driven strategies to build meaningful, engaging, and results-driven brand presence.…

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I am Sébastian Ballim, an international social media and influencer marketing professional with experience across luxury hospitality, beauty, lifestyle, and digital content in Europe and Asia. My background combines strategic social media management with hands-on creative production, allowing me to develop engaging content while maintaining a strong focus on brand positioning, audience growth, and performance.

In my most recent role at Badrutt’s Palace in St. Moritz, I managed social media channels, content strategy, creator and influencer partnerships, and digital campaigns, helping grow the hotel’s Instagram community to over 100,000 followers. I have also worked on collaborations and activations with international beauty and luxury brands, including Dior Beauty.

With a professional background in filmmaking and experience in Japan, I bring a strong understanding of visual storytelling, short-form video, international audiences, and digital culture. I am particularly passionate about social media, beauty, Asian markets, and creator-driven communities, and enjoy combining creative ideas with data-driven strategies to build meaningful, engaging, and results-driven brand presence.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
Japanese
Intermediate
German
Intermediate
Korean
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Social Media Coordinator at Badutt's Palace Hotel St. Moritz
October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Managed multi-platform social media strategy and content execution across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn, aligning luxury brand voice and visual identity with commercial and global marketing goals. Produced and directed platform-native short-form video content (Reels/TikTok), planned always-on and campaign content calendars, and grew Instagram community by 100,000+ followers through storytelling, creator collaborations, and audience-focused content. Handled daily community interactions (comments and DMs) while maintaining brand tone and quality. Led end-to-end content production workflows including shooting coordination, editing, approvals, asset management, and quality control across outputs; also produced F&B content and supported culinary seasonal activations and promotional shoots. Oversaw influencer/KOL/VIP partnerships and managed collaborations end-to-end (creator selection through follow-up), including logistics and on-site experience planning for luxury creator stay
Operational Support (Swiss Pontifical Guard) at Swiss Pontifical Guard
January 1, 2020 - August 1, 2023
Operated in a high-security, diplomatic, and protocol-driven environment requiring discretion, precision, and intercultural awareness. Supported official events, state visits, and VIP guest experiences with protocol and coordination assistance. Contributed to institutional communications by supporting photography, visual documentation, and content selection for the Swiss Guard’s official Instagram account, strengthening organizational skills, teamwork, and the ability to perform under international pressure. Assisted with image/documentation tasks using AI-assisted image and video tools.
Communication & Content (Swiss Armed Forces / Long Service - Rescue Battalion) at Swiss Armed Forces
May 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Completed national service with emphasis on teamwork, tactical strategy, and crisis management, developing resilience, rapid decision-making, and leadership under pressure.
First Assistant Director (Toho Film Studio) at Toho Film Studios
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Supported film productions from pre-production planning through on-set execution and post-production coordination. Managed communication between directors, talent, and production teams to support smooth creative execution and assisted talent direction and story decisions with audience engagement and visual impact in mind. Built experience in content production, visual storytelling, and creative workflows.
Freelance Camera Operator & Video Editor at Bear Bunny Film Studios
March 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Filmed and edited short-form video content for commercial use under director guidance. Edited branded content for Fusalp Skis, optimizing outputs for social media marketing campaigns.

Education

Bachelor's degree (Honours) in Cinematography and Film/Video Production at University of the West of England
September 1, 2015 - May 1, 2018
Media Studies (Art & Design) (A Levels) at Wycliffe College
September 1, 2013 - May 1, 2015
Compulsory Education Certificate at Collège Champittet
September 1, 2002 - May 1, 2013

Qualifications

Advanced First Aid & CPR (Swiss Pontifical Guard)
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2026
Diplomacy Training (Swiss Pontifical Guard)
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2026
Management Strategy Seminar (Swiss Pontifical Guard)
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2026
C PR Swiss Pontifical Guard (training)
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2026
Courtesy & Etiquette Swiss Pontifical Guard (training)
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2026
Swiss Pontifical Guard Management Strategy Seminar / Management training (Schmidhauser & Partner AG)
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2026
Social Media Analytics Certificate & Training
January 11, 2030 - September 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services