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Melanie Sherman

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Hello! I’m Melanie Sherman, a social strategist and content creator with 15+ years in marketing and social media.

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Hello! I’m Melanie Sherman, a social strategist and content creator with 15+ years in marketing and social media. I’ve partnered with in-house teams and award-winning agencies to grow brand awareness, engagement, and long-term value through targeted campaigns, creative storytelling, and data-driven optimisations.

Today I work as a freelance social media specialist and content creator, helping businesses across the UK and beyond. I love turning insights into platform-specific, visually compelling content that resonates with audiences and drives results.

  • 15 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Industry experience

  • Consumer Goods
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Software & Internet
  • Retail

Work experience· 9 roles

Freelance Social Media Specialist · Melon Head SocialJul 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

Plan and execute bespoke social media campaigns to grow brand awareness, drive engagement, and meet client KPIs. Create high-performing content calendars across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, X and Pinterest. Produce visually engaging content including animation, video, and graphics tailored by platform and leveraging social trends. Source and manage influencer talent, overseeing outreach, briefing, approvals, and performance tracking. Identify and book shoot locations and acting talent, coordinating content production from concept to delivery. Set up and manage social ad campaigns across Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, X and Pinterest Ads Manager. Deliver detailed social reporting, analysing performance and advising on data-led optimisations.

Senior Social Media Strategist · Mischievous WolfJun 2023 – Jul 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

Lead the strategy, development, and execution of B2C client social campaigns. Manage landscape analysis, competitor benchmarking and channel audits for client campaigns to inform optimisation strategies. Co-ordinate paid social campaigns including budget forecasting, A/B testing, advanced targeting, and segmentation techniques to deliver against KPIs. Lead in the planning and delivery of new business social pitches. Plan monthly social calendars for clients, producing content designed to grow following, increase engagement and build brand awareness. Create engaging social assets designed to generate buzz and drive conversations including, video, animation, and graphics.

Social Media Manager · Oakwood AgencyMay 2017 – May 2023 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Developing B2B and B2C social media strategies to enhance brand visibility and lead generation. Manage PPC campaigns across various platforms including Google Ads, LinkedIn, Meta and Twitter - optimising for ROAS. Conduct in-depth competitor analysis and market research to inform strategic decisions and campaign adjustments. Utilise social pixels and Google Analytics to track website traffic, analyse user behaviour, and measure conversion rates. Implement advanced targeting and retargeting strategies to maximise ad reach and efficiency. Monitor and report on campaign performance metrics, adjusting tactics to meet KPIs and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to align social media efforts with broader business objectives and campaigns.

Social Media Manager · Oakwood AgencyApr 2016 – May 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos
Social Media Manager · Speed CommunicationsApr 2016 – May 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos
Social Media Manager · Speed CommunicationsMar 2014 – Mar 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Social Media and Community Manager · TrunkiMar 2014 – Mar 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Social Media and Community Manager · TrunkiJun 2011 – Mar 2014 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Education· 9

CAM Diploma in Digital Marketing (Web analytics and Social Media Monitoring) · Chartered Institute of Marketing2030 – 2025
Master’s Degree in Animation · University of the West of England (UWE)2030 – 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Critical Fine Art Practice · University of Brighton2030 – 2025
CAM Diploma in Digital Marketing (Web analytics and Social Media Monitoring) · Chartered Institute of Marketing2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 6

CAM Diploma in Digital Marketing (Web analytics and Social Media Monitoring)2030 – 2025
Master’s Degree in Animation2030 – 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Critical Fine Art Practice2030 – 2025
CAM Diploma in Digital Marketing (Web analytics and Social Media Monitoring)2030 – 2026

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