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Claudia Rivera

Cerritos,CA

Summary

Accomplished Public Relations Professional with expertise in strategic communications, media relations, and reputation management. Proven track record in shaping public perception and controlling narratives for companies and high-profile individuals. Known for persuasive communication, relationship-building, and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Highly motivated with a strong work ethic, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to lead teams or work independently. Eager to leverage extensive experience to drive business growth and enhance brand visibility.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Influencer Relations

DeFIANT PR
West Hollywood, CA
04.2023 - Current
  • Spearhead strategy and execution for digital campaigns, seeding, and talent engagement initiatives
  • Execute paid content partnerships including deal points, contract negotiation and deliverables from post contract phase through campaign completion
  • Ideate and execute IRL and digital activations, project management, budgeting, execution
  • Provide daily support with multiple clients while consistently delivering top-quality internal
    and external communications
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Lead team with ongoing initiatives, clearly define account team roles, and provide guidance and tools to facilitate goal achievement and client success
  • Foster positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching.

Senior Account Manager

CLD PR
Los Angeles, CA
09.2021 - 04.2023
  • Identify and outreach to brand aligned digital targets for organic seeding and paid collaborations
  • Host and engage with VIP talent, stylists and influencers for company/client events
  • Develop and execute strategy for month gifting initiatives tailored towards positive ROI
  • Mentor and train junior influencer team members, as well as interns to promote growth within industry
  • Oversaw multiple accounts and worked diligently to meet and exceed performance goals.

Social Media Manager

Lilly Lashes
Manhattan Beach, CA
07.2018 - 07.2021
  • Created social media strategies to increase sales and brand awareness across multiple platforms.
  • Mentored social media coordinators to grow different platforms
  • Optimize influencer outreach by campaigns
  • Influencer research and tracking · Handled monthly gifting, influenced by ROI tracking
  • Implemented overhaul social strategy to include creative product shots, engaging copy, and high quality UGC
  • Wrote attention grabbing PDP copy
  • Highlighted successful product launch campaigns
  • Introduced new engagement strategies such as giveaways and influencer campaigns

Marketing Director & Social Media Analyst

BOMBPOSH
Torrance, CA
04.2018 - 07.2018
  • Managed website copy and social media profiles and pages.
  • Handled communications and marketing budgets and implemented effective financial strategies.
  • Initiated creative strategies for new customer acquisition
  • Managed all social media platforms
  • Scheduling, community management, content creation
  • Analyzed staffing requirements and made suggestions based off efficiency, budgeting, and production needs
  • Supervised daily tasks of marketing team
  • Influencer research, social strategies to hone in on brand voice

Multiple Positions

Fashion Nova
Vernon, CA
09.2015 - 04.2018

Creative Director

  • Created high level social strategy · Executed content shoots · Styled and directed models · Oversaw campaign creative ideation through every level · Directed copywriters and graphic designers to ensure engaging brand output · Used keen sense of brand image to influence campaign and appeal to core demographic

Social Media Manager

  • Researched key social media trends and competitors · Managed a Social Media Outreach team of 16 · Assigned projects based on performance and strengths · Built out pivotal campaign initiatives to increase brand awareness · Led influencer strategies

Social Media Executive Manager Assistant

  • Managed more than 1,500 influencers · Secured influential deals · Kept loyal, continuous relationships · Tracked Influencer ROI · Reported on campaign analytics to influence future campaigns · Hospitality tours to influencers, celebrities and vendors · Helped assist Social Media Outreach team build initiatives · Overall support for maintenance of organizational culture and team morale

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

University of California - Davis
Davis, CA
06-2015

Skills

  • Communications Leadership
  • Portfolio Growth
  • Spokesperson Experience
  • Strategic Planning, Budget Management
  • Team Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Microsoft SharePoint (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • LaunchMetrics, GoogleSuite
  • Influencer Intelligence, IMDB
  • Planoly, Asana
  • Shopify

Timeline

Director of Influencer Relations

DeFIANT PR
04.2023 - Current

Senior Account Manager

CLD PR
09.2021 - 04.2023

Social Media Manager

Lilly Lashes
07.2018 - 07.2021

Marketing Director & Social Media Analyst

BOMBPOSH
04.2018 - 07.2018

Multiple Positions

Fashion Nova
09.2015 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

University of California - Davis
Claudia Rivera