Hi, I’m Yatee Upadhyay — a creative and analytical Social Media Strategist and Performance Marketer with 5+ years of experience building engaging digital brands through content, paid media, and community growth. I specialize in short-form video and trend-driven storytelling, consistently delivering campaigns with millions of views and measurable impact. I love turning audience insights into content that drives engagement and conversions, using data to inform content strategy, audience segmentation, and full-funnel optimization. Whether it’s scaling communities, launching live shows, or crafting cross-platform campaigns, I bring energy, curiosity, and collaboration to every project.

Yatee Upadhyay

Hi, I’m Yatee Upadhyay — a creative and analytical Social Media Strategist and Performance Marketer with 5+ years of experience building engaging digital brands through content, paid media, and community growth. I specialize in short-form video and trend-driven storytelling, consistently delivering campaigns with millions of views and measurable impact. I love turning audience insights into content that drives engagement and conversions, using data to inform content strategy, audience segmentation, and full-funnel optimization. Whether it’s scaling communities, launching live shows, or crafting cross-platform campaigns, I bring energy, curiosity, and collaboration to every project.

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Hi, I’m Yatee Upadhyay — a creative and analytical Social Media Strategist and Performance Marketer with 5+ years of experience building engaging digital brands through content, paid media, and community growth. I specialize in short-form video and trend-driven storytelling, consistently delivering campaigns with millions of views and measurable impact.

I love turning audience insights into content that drives engagement and conversions, using data to inform content strategy, audience segmentation, and full-funnel optimization. Whether it’s scaling communities, launching live shows, or crafting cross-platform campaigns, I bring energy, curiosity, and collaboration to every project.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Hindi
Fluent
Gujarati
Fluent

Work Experience

Web3 Social Media Strategist (Contract) at Goldie City
January 1, 2026 - March 1, 2026
Scaled the community from zero via targeted X (Twitter) strategy, growing an engaged Web3 audience through consistent thought leadership content, live event threads, and real-time analytics-driven posting adjustments. Produced on-the-ground live event coverage translating in-person energy into shareable short-form assets, driving measurable spikes in followers and post impressions.
Marketing Specialist at Goldie City (Crypto/Web3 Platform)
January 1, 2026 - March 1, 2026
Built and engaged a Web3 audience via X strategy, live event coverage and real-time analytics.
Brand Ambassador & Content Creator at CreativeOptics (Remote)
April 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Launched a 3-part cinematic UGC campaign featuring storytelling, professional voiceovers, and lifestyle product demonstrations; shot and edited unboxing, testimonial, and outdoor lifestyle content; integrated product benefits into authentic everyday scenarios to drive purchase intent; delivered campaign assets on schedule with polished production quality, increasing brand engagement and social visibility.
Performance Marketing & Social Media Strategist (Freelance) at NoFinishFC (Toronto Sports Brand)
January 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Managed a $2,500 USD Meta Ads budget delivering 35% MoM online sales growth through carousel and video ads, rigorous audience segmentation, and continuous A/B testing that improved CTR by 15%. Produced and edited 80+ Reels using CapCut & Runway AI, consistently achieving 2M+ views per post by pairing trend-driven audio with branded storytelling formats that increased organic reach 25%. Analyzed CPC, CTR, and CPA on a rolling basis, reallocating budget toward top-performing ad sets to maximize ROAS and consistently hit client KPIs within spend constraints.
Performance Marketing Consultant at NoFinishFC
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Planned and executed paid social campaigns in Meta Ads Manager for multiple local brands (boosted and conversion campaigns). Improved engagement by 25% and CTR by 15% through segmented targeting and creative A/B testing on Instagram Reels and TikTok ads. Analysed CPC, CTR, CPA and applied data-driven optimizations to maximise ad spend efficiency & hit client KPIs. Collaborated with founders & creative teams, UGC & landing pages with campaign objectives & personas.
Social Media Manager at BarksNRec (Toronto Dog Daycare)
March 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Developed the brand's first formal content calendar across Instagram and TikTok, establishing a consistent visual identity and posting cadence that drove a measurable increase in profile visits within the first month. Produced and edited short-form video ads using CapCut, leveraging trending audio and pet-focused storytelling to grow organic reach and generate new client booking inquiries. Implemented geo-targeted hashtag strategies and location-based consent to attract local Toronto pet community engagement DMs, comments, and reviews to strengthen client retention.
Social Media Lead & Marketing Executive at LoveCaravan (Vancouver NPO)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Grew Instagram engagement 38% in 3 months by overhauling cadence and content mix while launching a YouTube live show with a recurring weekly audience. Scripted, hosted and edited 10 live YouTube episodes, increasing channel subscribers by 25%. Executed cross-platform campaigns across Instagram, YouTube, and email with consistent messaging via Meta Business Suite.
Social Media Lead & Marketing Executive at LoveCaravan
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Grew Instagram engagement 38% in 3 months by overhauling posting cadence, content mix, and format targeting while simultaneously launching a YouTube live show that attracted a recurring weekly audience. Hosted, scripted, and edited 10 live YouTube podcast episodes end-to-end managing guest outreach, bookings, and live chat moderation, resulting in a 25% increase in channel subscribers. Ran fully integrated cross-platform campaigns across Instagram, YouTube, and email, coordinating assets and scheduling in Meta Business Suite to ensure message consistency.
Marketing & PR Executive at LoveCaravan
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Led integrated social and performance strategy for a YouTube live show, increasing Instagram engagement by 38% in 3 months via schedule, content mix and targeting improvements. Managed a 2.5K USD-equivalent Meta budget that delivered 35% MoM online sales growth for a retail client via targeted carousel and video ads. Managed content calendars in Meta Business Suite (Reels, Stories, countdowns, teasers) and optimised using Instagram and YouTube Analytics.
Digital Marketing & PR Specialist at Lovecaravan – Boundary Breakers Live YouTube Series (Remote)
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Promoted weekly livestream episodes through multi-platform campaigns, achieving 10K+ monthly impressions and steady viewership growth; hosted and produced 10+ YouTube podcast episodes, coordinating guests and managing technical setup; edited promotional videos with CapCut and Runway AI; scheduled cross-platform content via Instagram collaborations to maximize visibility.
Social Media & Content Strategist at Barks N Rec Dog Daycare & Boarding, Mississauga, ON
January 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Created 50+ engaging reels using Runway AI and CapCut; implemented trending audio and viral formats to boost engagement by 65% and grow follower base by 40%; developed platform-specific content calendars with SEO-optimized captions and strategic hashtag research; designed branded graphics with Canva Pro to maintain a consistent brand identity across posts.
Social Media Creative at WaffleToGo
September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Produced trend-driven short-form video content aligned with brand identity, consistently achieving 2M+ views per video. Leveraged viral formats and relatable storytelling to drive measurable increases in customer engagement and foot traffic.
Social Media Actor & Creative at Waffle to Go, Toronto, ON
September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Performed in and produced TikTok-style Reels focused on product appeal, brand personality, and trend-based storytelling; collaborated with marketing to brainstorm and execute seasonal video campaigns; delivered on-camera performances that authentically represented brand voice and connected with target food industry audience.
Social Media Influencer & Content Creator at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2023 - Present
Created 100+ short-form videos (Reels, TikToks, YouTube Shorts) generating over 40K views and 12% average engagement; collaborated with lifestyle, food, and beauty brands to produce relatable UGC content; boosted follower growth by 25% in 3 months; maintained consistent aesthetic feed using Canva and Adobe Express; used Meta Business Suite for scheduling, increasing post retention by 30%; improved reach by 35% month-over-month through data-backed posting and audience engagement optimization.
Founder at YK Creative Lab
January 1, 2021 - Present
Founded and scaled an Etsy store with 350+ listings; managed SEO, paid ads, and full creative production pipeline. Built ongoing influencer & brand collaborations across restaurants, retail, and media to drive brand awareness and trust.
E-commerce & Performance Marketing at YK Creative Lab (Etsy)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Built and scaled a 350+ listing e-commerce brand, owning paid acquisition, SEO strategy & creative production independently.

Education

User Experience Design at Humber College
September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025
Interactive Media Management at Humber College
September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024
Bachelor of Computer Science at Mithibai College, University of Mumbai, India
April 1, 2020 - May 31, 2023
User Experience Design at Humber College
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Interactive Media Management at Humber College
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Computer Science (CGPA: 8.7/10) at Mithibai College, University of Mumbai, India
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Postgraduate Certificate, User Experience Design at Humber College
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Postgraduate Certificate, Interactive Media Management at Humber College
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
B.Sc. Computer Science (CGPA: 8.7/10) at University of Mumbai
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Postgraduate Certificate, User Experience Design at Humber College, Toronto, ON
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Postgraduate Certificate, Interactive Media Management at Humber College, Toronto, ON
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
B.Sc. Computer Science (CGPA: 8.7/10) at University of Mumbai, India
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Education