I’m Toni Okelana, a beauty and lifestyle social media leader with 7+ years of experience turning brand strategy into measurable growth. I’ve driven 65M+ video views, $650K in event-driven sales, and 111% YoY increases by crafting global content strategies, nurturing influencer relations, and leading cross-functional teams. I’m passionate about translating consumer insights into engaging, data-driven campaigns that elevate brand voice and performance. I thrive in collaborative environments, partnering with creators, agencies, and internal teams to deliver storytelling that resonates with target audiences. I love turning complex briefs into clear, actionable plans—from content calendars and shot lists to performance reporting—while maintaining a focus on community-building and brand consistency across platforms.

Olutoni ‘Toni’ Okelana

I’m Toni Okelana, a beauty and lifestyle social media leader with 7+ years of experience turning brand strategy into measurable growth. I’ve driven 65M+ video views, $650K in event-driven sales, and 111% YoY increases by crafting global content strategies, nurturing influencer relations, and leading cross-functional teams. I’m passionate about translating consumer insights into engaging, data-driven campaigns that elevate brand voice and performance. I thrive in collaborative environments, partnering with creators, agencies, and internal teams to deliver storytelling that resonates with target audiences. I love turning complex briefs into clear, actionable plans—from content calendars and shot lists to performance reporting—while maintaining a focus on community-building and brand consistency across platforms.

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I’m Toni Okelana, a beauty and lifestyle social media leader with 7+ years of experience turning brand strategy into measurable growth. I’ve driven 65M+ video views, $650K in event-driven sales, and 111% YoY increases by crafting global content strategies, nurturing influencer relations, and leading cross-functional teams. I’m passionate about translating consumer insights into engaging, data-driven campaigns that elevate brand voice and performance.

I thrive in collaborative environments, partnering with creators, agencies, and internal teams to deliver storytelling that resonates with target audiences. I love turning complex briefs into clear, actionable plans—from content calendars and shot lists to performance reporting—while maintaining a focus on community-building and brand consistency across platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Global Social Content Manager at Laura Mercier
January 1, 2026 - Present
Developed social media strategy supporting key initiatives and brand goals, elevated brand voice through consumer insights, managed the content calendar, and oversaw creator relationships including sourcing, briefs, and content reviews. Led monthly performance reporting with Dash Social, identified opportunities and competitor insights, and supported the creative team with content design using Canva and CapCut. Directed cross-functional, cross-agency collaboration and oversaw community management to align with brand voice, achieving a 111% increase in Impressions YoY and a 137.5% rise in comments since joining.
Social Media Manager at TALA Activewear
February 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Led and executed a data-driven social media strategy aligned with brand vision and business objectives. Built and owned a KPI-driven social media calendar, collaborated cross-functionally with influencer, design, customer service, content creation, and creative teams, and coached in-house content creation. Managed production of photoshoots, wrote copy, and oversaw community management across platforms.
Global Social Media and Content Manager at TULA Skincare (a Procter & Gamble company)
December 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024
Led social media campaigns for brand priorities, promotions, events, and launches to drive awareness and conversions. Conceptualized and produced dynamic video content for organic and paid channels; owned social media reporting with insights on content performance, consumer behavior, and competitor benchmarking. Managed analytics using Dash Social and collaborated with cross-functional partners to evolve strategy.
Social Media Influencer and Community Manager at Artisan Council
November 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022
Created and standardized the agency’s influencer and content creator process used across clients (e.g., NYX, Essie, Redken, Kiehl’s, CeraVe). Negotiated contracts, led creator sourcing, and managed creator communications. Oversaw community management across social platforms and directed the creative and digital design team to align with client requests, utilizing Trello, Sprinklr, and Sprout Social.

Education

Certification in Luxury Brand Management at Università Bocconi
January 1, 2020 - May 14, 2026
Bachelor of Arts at The College of William and Mary
August 1, 2014 - December 1, 2018

Qualifications

Certification in Luxury Brand Management
January 1, 2020 - May 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Professional Services, Education