Stephen Padulsky

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Hi, I’m Stephen Padulsky. I’m a senior social media leader with 10+ years of experience building organic-first strategies for B2B, B2C, and emerging tech brands.

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Hi, I’m Stephen Padulsky. I’m a senior social media leader with 10+ years of experience building organic-first strategies for B2B, B2C, and emerging tech brands. I meet audiences where they are, translating complex narratives into platform-native storytelling that amplifies brand relevance and drives growth.

I blend strategic rigor with adaptability—pulling performance insights, community signals, and creative instinct to evolve social into a high-impact marketing channel. I thrive collaborating across Marketing, Product, and HR to translate science and product innovation into clear, engaging social narratives.

  • 8 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Life Sciences
  • Software & Internet
  • Financial Services
  • Real Estate & Construction

Work experience· 7 roles

Senior Social Media Manager · Cell Signaling TechnologyDec 2023 – Present · 3 yrs

Own and lead organic-first, omni-channel social strategy across LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Meta for a global life sciences brand serving biopharma and academic audiences. Drive 52% YoY LinkedIn follower growth (20K → 30K) through platform-native storytelling, audience-first content frameworks, and targeted paid amplification. Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, and HR to translate complex research and product innovation into clear social narratives. Establish KPIs, reporting, and performance benchmarks to inform content optimization, platform prioritization, and quarterly planning decisions. Own LinkedIn paid social strategy, achieving 1.7x ROAS and over $300K in attributed annual revenue.

Head of Social Media · ParclMay 2022 – Aug 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos

Built and scaled social strategy during Parcl’s early growth stage, positioning the brand as a trusted voice in DeFi and on-chain real estate trading. Developed and executed content strategies that drove +223% user growth and +150% increase in open interest. Led a team of four community managers, overseeing content creation, publishing, and real-time engagement. Designed and executed community-led activations including trading competitions, AMAs, digital and IRL events, and product launches. Actively monitor Web3 trends and partnered with DeFi projects and creators to drive co-marketing and audience expansion.

Director, Social & Content Strategy · Whale Rock IndustriesJan 2021 – May 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

Led end-to-end social and content strategy for major entertainment, retail, and lifestyle brands, aligning audience research, creative direction, and performance insights to business goals. Directed designers and video teams to deliver high-performing, platform-native content across paid and organic channels. Conducted brand audits and market assessments to identify growth opportunities and optimize ongoing strategies.

Senior Manager, Social & Content Strategy - SiriusXM · SiriusXMJan 2019 – Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Senior Manager, Social & Content Strategy · SiriusXM / Whale Rock IndustriesJan 2019 – Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Manager, Social & Content Strategy - CMT · Whale Rock IndustriesJan 2018 – Jan 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo
Manager, Social & Content Strategy · CMT / Whale Rock IndustriesJan 2018 – Jan 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communications & English · Boston College2008 – 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Communication & English · Boston College2008 – 2012

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