I'm Ela Papa, a Marketing and PR communications professional who loves building brands people actually notice. I’ve shifted from hands-on campaign execution to steering long-term strategy and budget planning for local and international brands. My approach centers on a 360-degree marketing framework that delivers real impact and sustainable growth by turning data into action, aligning cross-functional teams, and creating meaningful partnerships through PR, influencer collaborations, and integrated campaigns.

I'm Ela Papa, a Marketing and PR communications professional who loves building brands people actually notice. I’ve shifted from hands-on campaign execution to steering long-term strategy and budget planning for local and international brands. My approach centers on a 360-degree marketing framework that delivers real impact and sustainable growth by turning data into action, aligning cross-functional teams, and creating meaningful partnerships through PR, influencer collaborations, and integrated campaigns.

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I’m Ela Papa, a Marketing and PR communications professional who loves building brands people actually notice. I’ve shifted from hands-on campaign execution to steering long-term strategy and budget planning for local and international brands.

My approach centers on a 360-degree marketing framework that delivers real impact and sustainable growth by turning data into action, aligning cross-functional teams, and creating meaningful partnerships through PR, influencer collaborations, and integrated campaigns.

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Language

English
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Digital Marketing Consultant at Hobdari Pharmacy
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Scaled digital presence through Meta Ads, video content creation, and detailed market research and budget optimization.
Freelance Digital Marketing Consultant at Best Solar Albania
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Developed blog content and Instagram campaigns, utilizing A/B testing and audience segmentation to improve lead quality.
Freelance Digital Marketing Consultant at Mér Care
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Built a CRM-focused social strategy centered on Meta Ads and data-driven performance reporting and content creation and CRM.
Marketing Supervisor at Fashion Group Albania
September 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Strategic Planning: Developed and executed comprehensive 6-month marketing roadmaps, integrating social media, paid advertising, PR and influencer collaborations, OOH for the FGA brand portfolio. Budget and Optimization: Created and executed budget projections, aligning marketing spend with long-term business goals and ROI targets. Market Research & Analysis, Media, PR & Influencer Management, Performance Marketing, Analytics & Reporting, Event Coordination, CSR Initiatives.
Marketing Specialist at Fashion Group Albania
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Managed end-to-end digital campaigns across Meta Ads, focusing on SEO/SEM and email marketing to drive consistent ROAS. Monitored GA4 and CRM analytics to track performance and implemented content-driven campaigns with influencers. Supported brand events for Mango, Geox, Aldo, Parfois; produced seasonal marketing reports.
Communication Specialist in Public Relations at General Directorate of Road Transport Services
September 1, 2020 - November 1, 2022
Media Relations, corporate messaging, press releases, speeches, thought-leadership articles; managed official social media channels and provided real-time responses to public inquiries.
Office Coordinator and Social Media Marketing Specialist at Dev Information Real Estate
November 1, 2012 - December 1, 2019
Project leadership for CRM system development; end-to-end listing lifecycle coordination; produced high-engagement video content and managed Meta/Instagram ads to generate leads.
Assistant Coordinator at J K N — International Cultural Week
June 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Coordinated third-party collaborations for large-scale events; Public Communication: tracking media reach and public engagement.

Education

M.A. in Public Administration at University of Economy
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
B.A. in Communication at European University of Tirana
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
B.A. in Social Work at University of Social Science
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026

Qualifications

Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce (Professional Certificate)
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Google Ad Display
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Other