Hi, I’m Tessa Schwartz, a Charlotte-based freelance social media manager who helps brands grow awareness, engagement, and conversions across Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, and LinkedIn. I specialize in developing practical content calendars, producing engaging posts and short-form videos, and building authentic relationships with followers, partners, and influencers. I thrive in nonprofit and education-focused environments where mission-driven storytelling and community engagement make a measurable impact. Whether coordinating cross-functional teams for fundraising campaigns or delivering accessible digital resources, I bring a collaborative, audience-first approach and a knack for turning ideas into compelling visuals and videos that resonate with audiences and stakeholders.

Tessa Schwartz

Hi, I’m Tessa Schwartz, a Charlotte-based freelance social media manager who helps brands grow awareness, engagement, and conversions across Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, and LinkedIn. I specialize in developing practical content calendars, producing engaging posts and short-form videos, and building authentic relationships with followers, partners, and influencers. I thrive in nonprofit and education-focused environments where mission-driven storytelling and community engagement make a measurable impact. Whether coordinating cross-functional teams for fundraising campaigns or delivering accessible digital resources, I bring a collaborative, audience-first approach and a knack for turning ideas into compelling visuals and videos that resonate with audiences and stakeholders.

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Hi, I’m Tessa Schwartz, a Charlotte-based freelance social media manager who helps brands grow awareness, engagement, and conversions across Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, and LinkedIn. I specialize in developing practical content calendars, producing engaging posts and short-form videos, and building authentic relationships with followers, partners, and influencers. I thrive in nonprofit and education-focused environments where mission-driven storytelling and community engagement make a measurable impact.

Whether coordinating cross-functional teams for fundraising campaigns or delivering accessible digital resources, I bring a collaborative, audience-first approach and a knack for turning ideas into compelling visuals and videos that resonate with audiences and stakeholders.

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Work Experience

Social Media Manager at Freelance
February 1, 2025 - Present
Developed and executed social media strategies to grow brand awareness, engagement, and conversions across Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, and LinkedIn; created and managed content calendars with posts, stories, and short-form videos; monitored community engagement and fostered relationships with followers, influencers, and partners; tracked performance metrics and prepared reports to optimize campaigns.
Marketing Coordinator at Canines for Disabled Kids
May 1, 2022 - February 1, 2025
Managed social media platforms, including content creation, design, and scheduling to engage and educate target audience; designed marketing assets using Canva, Adobe Elements, Adobe Premiere Pro, and CapCut for campaigns, events, and fundraising; served as primary point of contact for internal marketing communications and project coordination; managed multiple projects across departments and executed nonprofit outreach that generated $18,000 in donations.
Educator at Knox County Schools
March 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Collaborated with cross-functional teams, parents, and administrators to support student success and communication initiatives; coordinated schedules, documentation, and logistics for school activities and events; developed engaging learning materials and adapted communication strategies for diverse audiences.
Educator at Crosby Kindergarten Center
July 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Designed educational curriculum and digital learning resources for diverse learning environments; provided mentorship and individualized support to improve student performance and engagement; coordinated communication and meetings with parents, administrators, and educators; served on committees to support school culture and staff engagement.
Service Coordinator & Case Manager at Bay Area Rehabilitation Center
August 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020
Coordinated services and maintained communication with over 30 families weekly to ensure client needs were met; managed changing priorities and schedules in fast-paced environments; facilitated ongoing communication with service providers, school districts, and families through verbal and written correspondence.

Education

Master of Business Administration at Lamar University
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
BS in Child Development at Appalachian State University
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
Associate of Liberal Arts at Forsyth Technical Community College
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026

Qualifications

Copywriting Bootcamp: Master Copywriting for 2023 & Beyond
October 4, 2023 - October 4, 2023
Digital Marketing Simternship
April 26, 2023 - April 26, 2023
This certificate signifies experience: • Strategically selecting, prioritizing, and • Effectively allocating a budget to maximize optimizing keywords profits • Interpreting vanity metrics (impressions and clicks) when evaluating the value of a • Optimizing landing pages • Utilizing digital tools and tactics to improve campaign campaign performance • Calculating and using KPIs, including ROI, and knowing when to prioritize these metrics • Effectively organizing, creating, and optimizing search, display (interest-based, remarketing), • Performing A/B testing to identify the best and shopping ads
The Complete Copywriting Course: Write to Sell Like a Pro
October 9, 2023 - October 9, 2023

Industry Experience

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