Nessa Ferrell
Seasoned and strategic social media team leader with over a decade of experience in marketing, communications, branding, content creation, influencer marketing, and public relations. Excelling in leading consumer-facing brands within multifaceted companies, I specialize in elevating video strategies, maintaining a keen awareness of evolving social media trends, and adeptly managing partnerships with major entities, influencers, and celebrities. My expertise extends to navigating between consumer and business needs, from creative concepting to P&L management, while consistently delivering measurable ROI and fostering collaborative growth with revenue teams.
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
In my present role, I oversee social media efforts for a company that hosts 200+ annual performances and events. I develop and launch targeted Meta, TikTok, X/Twitter and LinkedIn social media campaigns, formulate messaging, and distribute content with consistency. I also oversee organic social media copywriting, reporting, and multimedia initiatives. I have been recognized as a solid leader who consistently expands awareness of the organization. Current responsibilities and achievements include:
• Create and deploy paid and organic digital campaigns to convey information concerning the Foundation.
• Inform the public regarding programs, events, and services offered by the Foundation.
• Establish and strengthen professional relationships with media, influencers, representatives of artists, and photographers; create or contract for creative needs with the aforementioned professionals.
• Review data, analyze metrics, and determine effectiveness of each campaign; execute adjustments as required.
• Generate and launch customer engagement strategies comprised of contests, giveaways, and influencer content.
• Craft artist engagement strategies such as takeovers, live streams, and other digital opportunities.
• Integrate diversity initiatives including language specific campaigns.
• Formulate genre campaigns that afford consumers programming that aligns with personal interests.
• Fueled social media followers by 20% YOY with consistency.
• Launched new platforms such as LinkedIn, Threads, and TikTok; created inaugural DEI initiatives including Spanish language and genre-specific marketing campaigns.
• Commended as a key player who helped surpass the benchmark of $25M in one season.
Skills:
Writing · Data Analysis · Leadership Development · Strategic Communications · Media Relations · Key Performance Indicators · Revenue Streams · Copywriting · Digital Marketing · Social Media Marketing · Project Management · New Business Opportunities · Web Content Writing · Analytical Skills · Social Media Advertising · Adobe Creative Suite · Marketing · Content Management Systems (CMS) · Time Management · Events Coordination · Content Management · Social Media · Social Media Measurement · Creative Strategy · Customer Service · Corporate Communications · Reputation Management · Content Strategy · Communication
NetWeave Social Networking
While in this position, I assisted clients working with Manatee County’s premier digital marketing agency. I conferred with clients, determined campaign needs, and created content for businesses in various industries. I also provided continuous expertise while generating sound paid and organic content. My other duties and achievements entailed:
• Established and strengthened relationships with customers and contracted for services.
• Drafted, scheduled, and monitored posts across social media platforms.
• Developed comprehensive campaigns subsequently launched on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Google My Business.
• Developed and published web articles; monitored and reported feedback regarding online reviews.
• Oversaw an expansive client database comprised of Special Olympics Florida, Holy Land Experience, International Drive Orlando, I-Drive 360, Museum of Osteology, and Gatorland Orlando.
Skills:
Writing · Strategic Communications · Key Performance Indicators · Revenue Streams · New Business Opportunities · Analytical Skills · Marketing · Social Media · Customer Service · Corporate Communications · Reputation Management
Dolphin Research Center
At this point in my career, I engaged with stakeholders, discussed organizational objectives, and generated social media and digital communications strategies in support of those goals. I also developed and launched engaging campaigns across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, Pinterest, Vine, MeetUp, and TripAdvisor. My other responsibilities and accomplishments included:
• Crafted strong narratives and built audiences via content engagement.
• Oversaw relationships with media, press, influencers, and industry peers.
• Generated media assets comprised talking points, scripts, web articles, and newsletter articles.
• Prepared for on-site media visits and ensured stellar in-person presentations.
• Developed stories subsequently pitched to the media for coverage.
• Participated in manatee rescue missions and updated the media and public, as required.
• Contributed to management of marketing, advertising, and promotional materials.
• Managed website, orchestrated new content, and supported other departments accessing the site.
• Led writing and editing efforts for Dolphin Society Newsletter and Gray Cross.
• Wrote content for monthly What’s New and Pod Update features and stories.
• Represented DRC at Florida Attractions Association and local chambers of commerce events.
• Aided with Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks & Aquariums communications projects.
• Expanded Facebook from 3,000 to 100,000 followers in 1.5 years.
• Led the complete overhaul, redesign, and relaunch of the website including SEO improvements.
• Collaborated with large media outlets including CNN, Miami Herald, Discovery, and National Geographic, among others.
Skills:
Writing · Event Management · Public Relations · Strategic Communications · Media Relations · Key Performance Indicators · Revenue Streams · New Business Opportunities · Analytical Skills · Marketing · Social Media · Customer Service · Corporate Communications · Reputation Management · Production Assistance · Web Content Writing
Body Language Institute
In this role, I oversaw marketing, public relations, and content writing for New York Times Best-Selling Author and Award-Winning Keynote Speaker Janine Driver. Responsibilities and achievements included:
• Crafted media responses on behalf of the President and CEO, including responding to and providing expertise knowledge on public body language inquiries for celebrities and politicians.
• Pitched and wrote television segments for Dr. Oz, Today Show, CNN, The Talk, and Good Morning America.
• Led social media and online engagement for highest rated Dr. Oz segment of that time.
• Replied to print publications as Janine Driver resulting in published content in Us Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, People, Life & Style, Globe, In Touch, and National Inquirer.
• Ghostwrote chapter in the New York Times Best-Selling book “You Can’t Lie To Me.”
• Prepared and organized media visits and live tweeted as Janine Driver during studio appearances.
• Contributed to management of marketing, advertising, and promotional materials.
• Managed website, wrote and uploaded content for Psychology Today.
• Participated in and oversaw Body Language Institute classes and workshops.
Skills:
Writing · Strategic Communications · Key Performance Indicators · New Business Opportunities · Analytical Skills · Social Media · Corporate Communications · Reputation Management · Communication · Content Management · Content Management Systems (CMS) · Content Strategy · Copywriting · Events Coordination · HTML · Marketing · Media Relations · Production Assistance · Public Relations · Web Content Writing
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Old Dominion University
Broadcast Production Certificate
Fairfax Public Access
Tessitura Career Accelerator
Nonprofit and performing arts fundraising