Hi, I’m Ernest Markus, a results-driven Social Media Manager, Content Strategist, and AI Content Creator based in Youngstown, Ohio. I help brands grow on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube by crafting engaging, data-driven content that builds communities. In my current role, I built and managed Ekingsdigitals, growing the platform to over 10,000 followers and delivering content across multiple platforms. I love blending storytelling with AI tools—ChatGPT, MidJourney, ElevenLabs, Canva, CapCut—to create high-performing content. My approach emphasizes audience growth, engagement, and storytelling, with documented results like 300,000+ views and 10,000+ likes on top-performing posts.

Ernest Markus

Hi, I’m Ernest Markus, a results-driven Social Media Manager, Content Strategist, and AI Content Creator based in Youngstown, Ohio. I help brands grow on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube by crafting engaging, data-driven content that builds communities. In my current role, I built and managed Ekingsdigitals, growing the platform to over 10,000 followers and delivering content across multiple platforms. I love blending storytelling with AI tools—ChatGPT, MidJourney, ElevenLabs, Canva, CapCut—to create high-performing content. My approach emphasizes audience growth, engagement, and storytelling, with documented results like 300,000+ views and 10,000+ likes on top-performing posts.

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Hi, I’m Ernest Markus, a results-driven Social Media Manager, Content Strategist, and AI Content Creator based in Youngstown, Ohio. I help brands grow on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube by crafting engaging, data-driven content that builds communities. In my current role, I built and managed Ekingsdigitals, growing the platform to over 10,000 followers and delivering content across multiple platforms.

I love blending storytelling with AI tools—ChatGPT, MidJourney, ElevenLabs, Canva, CapCut—to create high-performing content. My approach emphasizes audience growth, engagement, and storytelling, with documented results like 300,000+ views and 10,000+ likes on top-performing posts.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Social Media Manager & AI Content Creator at Ekingsdigitals & The Markus Family
January 1, 2023 - Present
Built and managed Ekingsdigitals, growing the platform to over 10,000 followers. Created short-form content focused on history, leadership, motivation, career development, and storytelling. Produced content across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts. Utilized ChatGPT, MidJourney, Vidu, ElevenLabs, Canva, and CapCut. Developed content strategies focused on audience growth and engagement. Achieved 300,000+ views and 10,000+ likes on high-performing content.
Ambassador, Environmental Community Development Service Outreach at National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Supported environmental cleaning and sanitation, promoted community awareness on environmental health, and managed social media communications among ambassadors and support staff.
Record Management Officer at Union Bank PLC
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Reviewed data and corrected discrepancies; utilized computers for communications, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; contributed to continuous improvement and ensured data integrity and security policies.
Planning Officer at Ministry of Land and Housing
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Processed paperwork, contributed to problem solving within teams, applied planning tools to deliver results per planning scheme, and collected field data to inform map design.

Education

Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-Commerce at Google Coursera
January 1, 2023 - May 16, 2026
Higher National Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning at Federal Polytechnic Bida, Niger State
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
National Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning at Niger State Polytechnic Zungeru, Niger State
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Senior Secondary School Certificate at Day Secondary School Erene, Niger State
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2011
First Leaving School Certificate at Kampala Nur. / Pry School, Niger State
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2006
Certificate at Electromech Systems Nig. Ltd.
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Certificate in Computer Applications
January 11, 2030 - May 16, 2026
Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-Commerce (Google Coursera)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Certificate in Computer Applications
January 11, 2030 - May 16, 2026
Certificate, Electromech Systems Nig. Ltd.
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Industry Experience

Government, Financial Services, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet