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Hi, I'm Minako Nakaima, founder of Minako Media. I partner with small businesses and entrepreneurs in Houston to build tailored social media strategies, shoot and edit compelling content, and launch original series to boost engagement and brand visibility across Instagram, TikTok, and beyond. With a background in sociology and a passion for storytelling, I translate client goals into authentic, data-driven content that resonates with target audiences. I thrive in fast-paced environments, continuously adapting services to current digital trends and helping brands grow awareness, community, and revenue.…Hi, I'm Minako Nakaima, founder of Minako Media. I partner with small businesses and entrepreneurs in Houston to build tailored social media strategies, shoot and edit compelling content, and launch original series to boost engagement and brand visibility across Instagram, TikTok, and beyond. With a background in sociology and a passion for storytelling, I translate client goals into authentic, data-driven content that resonates with target audiences. I thrive in fast-paced environments, continuously adapting services to current digital trends and helping brands grow awareness, community, and revenue.

Minako Nakaima

Content Creator, Video Editor, Graphic Designer, +2

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Hi, I'm Minako Nakaima, founder of Minako Media. I partner with small businesses and entrepreneurs in Houston to build tailored social media strategies, shoot and edit compelling content, and launch original series to boost engagement and brand visibility across Instagram, TikTok, and beyond. With a background in sociology and a passion for storytelling, I translate client goals into authentic, data-driven content that resonates with target audiences. I thrive in fast-paced environments, continuously adapting services to current digital trends and helping brands grow awareness, community, and revenue.…Hi, I'm Minako Nakaima, founder of Minako Media. I partner with small businesses and entrepreneurs in Houston to build tailored social media strategies, shoot and edit compelling content, and launch original series to boost engagement and brand visibility across Instagram, TikTok, and beyond. With a background in sociology and a passion for storytelling, I translate client goals into authentic, data-driven content that resonates with target audiences. I thrive in fast-paced environments, continuously adapting services to current digital trends and helping brands grow awareness, community, and revenue.

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Hi, I’m Minako Nakaima, founder of Minako Media. I partner with small businesses and entrepreneurs in Houston to build tailored social media strategies, shoot and edit compelling content, and launch original series to boost engagement and brand visibility across Instagram, TikTok, and beyond.

With a background in sociology and a passion for storytelling, I translate client goals into authentic, data-driven content that resonates with target audiences. I thrive in fast-paced environments, continuously adapting services to current digital trends and helping brands grow awareness, community, and revenue.

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English

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Work Experience

Social Media Manager at Houston Grazing Tables

March 1, 2022 - October 29, 2025

Lead social media strategy and content creation for a boutique catering company, growing organic audience across platforms from 19K to 51K+ over three years. Conceptualize and produce original content series to strengthen brand storytelling and engagement. Design branded graphics for events, holidays, and campaigns. Manage paid ad placements to support awareness and targeted reach. Monitor performance metrics and deliver monthly analytics reports to guide future strategy.

Social Media Intern at Lidavi Social

February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022

Supported social media efforts across a diverse client portfolio, assisting with day-to-day content management. Crafted compelling, on-brand captions and copy tailored to each platform and audience.

Social Media Manager at Atelier Isabelle Rose

July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021

Managed social media presence for multiple stylists within a boutique salon setting. Shot, edited, and scheduled content designed to reflect each stylist’s unique aesthetic and services. Developed copy that balanced brand voice, message clarity, and social media trends. Tracked analytics and delivered performance updates to support content planning.

Founder & Principal Consultant | Social Media Strategist & Content Editor at Minako Media

January 1, 2021 - October 29, 2025

Founded Minako Media to partner with small businesses and entrepreneurs in Houston to design and execute tailored social media strategies. Lead end-to-end content production, shooting and editing across Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms; curate original series to boost engagement and brand visibility; develop viral short-form videos (4M+ views) to raise awareness among target audiences. Write and proofread all social copy to ensure clarity and consistent brand voice. Manage client analytics with monthly performance reports, guiding content direction and improvements. Successfully led multi-day, out-of-state shoots (e.g., Washington, D.C.) collaborating on-site to meet deliverables. Built strong client relationships, contracts, and timelines across multiple industries; continuously adapt services to evolving digital trends and client goals.