I build creative strategies grounded in analytics — I base my creativity on numbers, not assumptions.

Valeria Zhirnova

I build creative strategies grounded in analytics — I base my creativity on numbers, not assumptions.

Available to hire

I build creative strategies grounded in analytics — I base my creativity on numbers, not assumptions.

Language

English
Fluent
Dutch
Intermediate
Russian
Advanced

Work Experience

Digital Marketing Manager & SMM Specialist at Travel Design
June 1, 2025 - Present
Created and executed content strategy for an account with 3.5K+ followers; led paid social campaigns that generated 7K+ new followers and boosted overall engagement. Developed audience-tailored content through segmentation and insights, improving relevance, reach, and campaign performance.
Co-founder & AI Content Creator at Senza.Senso
January 1, 2026 - Present
Market research, strategy and production studio coming soon; selected projects already included in portfolio.
Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer at WeTalkFinance
March 1, 2024 - Present
Democratized recruitment in finance; produced high-quality YouTube and Instagram content in collaboration with industry leaders; managed paid social campaigns to drive traffic, engagement, and conversions; developed data-driven marketing strategies for an AI ed-tech platform achieving 350+ pre-launch sign-ups with zero paid budget through targeted content and community growth.
Digital Marketing & Retail Strategy Consultant at UvA Consulting
March 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Case-based practice for top 15 students from retail track; advised five global retail brands (Amazon, Primark, IKEA, Rituals, Action) on digital marketing, customer strategy, and media planning, focusing on one engagement driver across the full customer decision journey.
Digital Marketing Intern at Sberbank
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Supported the go-to-market strategy for GigaChat, a generative AI model, by coordinating integrated SMM and offline campaigns aligned with customer needs, usage scenarios, and key journey touch points. Drove 56K+ early-access sign-ups, 100K+ new followers, and 10%+ uplift in brand mentions by activating data-driven influencer partnerships, customer-segmented content, and targeted communication strategies.
Paid Media Intern at Bugaboo
January 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Managed paid social media campaigns, achieving 350%+ ROI through data-driven testing, audience segmentation, and creative optimization. Enhanced conversion efficiency by integrating SEO and SEA insights; collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate campaign execution, consistent messaging, and data accuracy across platforms.
Influencer Marketing & PR Intern at Gauge81
June 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Coordinated digital retail and marketing strategies with global partners including Farfetch, Selfridges, NET-A-PORTER, Revolve, and Bergdorf Goodman, ensuring consistent brand positioning and optimized product visibility across platforms. Designed and executed influencer marketing strategy focused on celebrity stylists and high-impact creators, generating €100K+ in sales.

Education

Master of Business Administration (Digital Marketing track) at University of Amsterdam
September 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Bachelor of Communication Science at University of Amsterdam
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Retail, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Financial Services