Digital Marketing Strategist with 7+ years of experience leading social media strategy, multi-brand content management, and end-to-end creative production across fashion and wine industries. I own the full content lifecycle—from editorial strategy and creative briefing to agency coordination, production oversight, and performance analysis—ensuring consistency and quality across multiple brands. I’m currently integrating Branding, Neuromarketing, and Generative AI into my workflows, using tools like Claude, ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Nano Banana Pro to streamline research, briefing, and content validation. I’m seeking a senior strategic role in a globally-minded organization.

Milena Santos

Digital Marketing Strategist with 7+ years of experience leading social media strategy, multi-brand content management, and end-to-end creative production across fashion and wine industries. I own the full content lifecycle—from editorial strategy and creative briefing to agency coordination, production oversight, and performance analysis—ensuring consistency and quality across multiple brands. I’m currently integrating Branding, Neuromarketing, and Generative AI into my workflows, using tools like Claude, ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Nano Banana Pro to streamline research, briefing, and content validation. I’m seeking a senior strategic role in a globally-minded organization.

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Digital Marketing Strategist with 7+ years of experience leading social media strategy, multi-brand content management, and end-to-end creative production across fashion and wine industries. I own the full content lifecycle—from editorial strategy and creative briefing to agency coordination, production oversight, and performance analysis—ensuring consistency and quality across multiple brands.

I’m currently integrating Branding, Neuromarketing, and Generative AI into my workflows, using tools like Claude, ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Nano Banana Pro to streamline research, briefing, and content validation. I’m seeking a senior strategic role in a globally-minded organization.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Digital Content Specialist at Sogrape
July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026
Managed digital content quality and production workflows across a portfolio of 10 wine brands within the same group, acting as the primary quality control layer between external agencies and brand managers. Assessed content needs per brand based on communication pillars and structured deliverables by format. Coordinated production planning and end-to-end agency communication via Trello, and supervised photo/video production sessions to ensure alignment with brand guidelines. Served as the first approval layer for content before escalation to brand managers, maintaining consistency and quality across the portfolio. Contributed to revising and updating content guidelines for key brands. Evaluated and onboarded new agency partners to reduce error margins and deepen brand knowledge. Participated in quarterly performance reviews with agencies, and led a cross-functional project to restructure the internal DAM (Digital Asset Management), including auditing the platform and defining new organ
Social Media & Content Manager at Grupo Cães de Pedra – Lion of Porches
August 1, 2019 - July 1, 2024
Owned end-to-end management of the brand’s Instagram presence, driving content strategy, execution, and performance analysis. Developed and implemented monthly content strategies using competitive benchmarking and editorial pillar definitions. Conducted bi-weekly fashion trend analysis to continuously refine editorial direction. Planned the editorial calendar for feed and stories with distinct communication logic per format. Briefed and collaborated with copywriting and photography teams on product and still life shoot concepts, including moodboards. Led influencer identification, outreach, and relationship management across Portugal and Spain. Produced monthly organic performance reports tracking KPIs such as reach, engagement rate, and audience growth. Supported international partners by aligning social strategies with local market needs, and contributed to creative brainstorming for fashion editorials and marketing campaigns. Reported directly to the Marketing Director as sole own
Social Media Manager & Co-Founder at Creative Ink – Digital Agency
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Co-founded and led a digital agency specialising in social media strategy and content production for multi-sector clients. Developed and executed cross-platform content strategies aligned with each client’s brand identity and business objectives. Built and managed content calendars to ensure consistent publishing and alignment with campaign timelines. Adapted tone, messaging, and content formats to match different brand identities and target audiences. Created and presented strategic proposals and content ideas to clients, ensuring platform-specific relevance across multiple channels.
Marketing Manager at KEEP – Digital & Advertising Agency
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Contributed to the creation of marketing plans aligned with client objectives and target audience insights. Conducted market research and audience analysis to inform campaign strategy. Supported planning and execution of online and offline marketing campaigns.

Education

BSc in Applied Communication — Marketing, Public Relations & Advertising at Universidade Lusófona do Porto
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014
Digital Marketing (IAB Accredited) — in progress until 2017 at Atelier Digital Google
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

Completed AI Applied to Content Marketing (Bootcamp) — FLAG
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Influencer Marketing & Digital Community — Lisbon Digital School
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Big Social Data — Lisbon Digital School
June 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines — WSET
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Digital Marketing (IAB Accredited) — Atelier Digital Google
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Branding – Marketing, Comunicação e Gestão — ESPM Brazil (in progress)
August 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026
Marketing Potenciado com Neuromarketing e Inteligência Artificial — ESPM Brazil (in progress)
September 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026
Gestão de Marcas de Luxo e Consumo Aspiracional — ESPM Brazil (in progress)
September 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026
Generative AI Applied to Digital Marketing — EDIT Portugal (in progress)
October 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Other