Melissa Correia
Advertising & Social Media
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Advertising & Public Relations
Location:
Orlando, FL
Phone:
386-228-5294
EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE
2018 - PRESENT
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER & CONTENT CREATOR
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Developed and executed an organic growth strategy focused on TikTok trends, targeting a niche fanbase that increased following to 900 in 4 months. One post garnered 28.6K views, and overall reach and engagement doubled since the beginning of the campaign.
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Produced a live concert and used Instagram and Facebook ads, video promos, countdown graphics, and performer features, leading to a 20% increase in ticket sales by the second week. Also implemented a donor reward system to drive additional funding for the self-produced event which made up 18% of the budget.
CKONCEPTS AGENCY
MAR 2024 - MAY 2024
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
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Organized and developed social media posts for 5+ food industry clients, utilizing trending reels and engaging copy to increase brand awareness and meet client quotas for monthly packages.
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Led a team of designers and photographers in a social media campaign for Orlando Taco Week. Developed the creative direction, managed community engagement, and wrote compelling copy for post captions and email marketing. The campaign helped increase the client’s foot traffic and sales, ultimately earning the award for the 'Best Tacos in Orlando.’
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Increased a client's social media following by 2.5% and interactions by 7% within 1 month, then analyzed opportunities for more optimization using analytics from Metricool to present data to clients.
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Increased website traffic and app downloads by optimizing subject lines and CTAs in email marketing, leading to a significant boost in open rates and clicks.
DOCHI
JAN 2024 - MAR 2024
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER (CONTRACT)
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Developed B2C focused content calendars, increasing audience engagement and reach by 200% on Instagram.
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Produced high-quality photography, video, and graphic design delivering 5 assets per week to maintain brand aesthetic, support campaign initiatives, and enhance audience interaction across multiple social media platforms.
BIGEYE AGENCY
JAN 2023 - JUL 2023
SOCIAL MEDIA & GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN
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Produced and scheduled weekly content, including videos, blog outlines, graphics, and captions. Managed post approvals and automated publishing through HeyOrca to maintain a consistent content flow.
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Researched, proposed, edited, and assisted in studio photoshoots with skincare products and models for over four campaigns that were used for marketing materials, product photos, and social media posts.
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Developed and managed a UGC-focused content calendar, scheduling educational posts on ingredient benefits while securing user-generated content by reaching out to customers for photo permissions. Also coordinated with influencers to create authentic product testimonials, strengthening brand credibility and engagement.
PROGRAMS
Excel
Microsoft Word
Power Point
Google Suite
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Illustrator
Sony Vegas Pro
EDUCATION
JAN 2019 - MAY 2023
Bachelor's Degree
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
Major: Advertising & Public Relations
GPA: 3.8
Awards: Excellence in Action, Dean's List
Clubs: Quotes, Filipino Student Association & FOB
JAN 2013 - DEC 2015
SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE
Associate's Degree
GPA: 3.7
Clubs: Phi Theta Kappa
JUN 2012
High School Diploma
PINE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
GPA: 3.78
Clubs: International Thespian Society, Theatre Troupe (President), Choir, National Honor Society, Key Club, Link Crew