Creative Marketing Solutions for Your Business or Individual Brand

MARKETING, CONTENT, AND SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY FOR THE FOLLOWING ENTERTAINMENT AND LIFESTYLE INDUSTRIES:

MUSIC + CELEBRITIES health, FITNESS + Wellness travel + hospitality

 

Why hire me for your marketing
and creative needs?

Your online presence is the first thing people see about you – the first impression a potential customer, client, fan, traveler, guest, or patient will have about you or your business. It’s important to have an aesthetic that looks “on brand” for your image and what you do. It’s important to have copy that resonates with your audience and helps spark engagement. It’s important to have photography that captures you or your business in the best possible light. It’s important to have consistent branded messaging and communication that goes out to your database, so your business remains top-of-mind for your customers. And it’s important to have advertising on the right channels, with the right spend, hitting the right target audience so your website and social media profiles will be found, resulting in increased conversion.

As a freelancer, I am more affordable than going through an agency (which is a good start!) but I bring with me the same amount of experience you would get as if you were hiring an agency to tackle your marketing needs. I have 15+ years of experience in digital marketing, specializing in social media and content marketing, with a passion for photography.

I started my career in e-commerce, then eventually moved into entertainment and hospitality, working with some leading brands in the NYC area. As the Director of Digital Marketing + Social Media, I launched YOTEL New York’s digital marketing and social media strategy from the ground up in 2013, then in 2017, joined The Lexington Hotel (part of Highgate Hotels) and managed the re-branding of the hotel, single-handedly handling all the design, e-commerce, website re-launch, and marketing efforts. I then went on to become the Director of Branding + Marketing at Gerber Group, managing all the PR and marketing efforts for their USA properties, in NYC, Atlanta, and Washington DC. (Most well-known being Mr. Purple rooftop here in New York!)

Prior to my hospitality days, I worked in entertainment for five years, on the digital team at Momentum Worldwide, where I promoted all the Entertainment Access national events for American Express’s Cardmember loyalty program. I promoted every type of event possible – ranging from huge music tours (Katy Perry, Aerosmith, Taylor Swift, Adele, etc.) and lesser-known indie bands, to sporting events (ex: US Open), fashion events (New York Fashion Week), film (Tribeca Film Festival), etc.

Then, over the last two years, I transitioned to the healthcare industry, overseeing all social media and content for the brands PatientsLikeMe and Antidote Health.

My professional experience has provided me with a ton of relevant knowledge in the industry. In several of my roles, I’ve worked completely alone (with no internal team), or with only a handful of freelancers. and have still been successful. I’ve also worked in roles with large teams, and am happy to work either way! I love to collaborate with other creatives. 

With that said – I work in a completely collaborative way with my freelance clients. I look at it as we’re a team. I am here to help you implement what you want, but I need you to guide me, and provide me with all relevant info and background on your business. Together, we will create magic.

I can assure you that in all the areas I list on my website, I have a great deal of knowledge, and will work with you on meeting whatever your goals are.

Any questions, just ask!

 

The Services I Offer

 
social media management and marketing

 Social Media Management

photography and design services in nyc

PHOTOGRAPHY

digital and email marketing services for nyc small businesses health and wellness industry

DESIGN + CONTENT CREATION

 
 
 

Social Media Management

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, TIKTOK, LinkedIn … so many options!

If you’re new to social media, it can be overwhelming. I get that! I will help simplify it for you.

Social media is one of those things a lot of people don’t understand the true value of. Potential customers use social media as a research tool, before making their purchasing decision. It’s imperative to have a branded profile that showcases what you do and who you are in the best possible way, to convert these visitors into future customers.

Think of it as… this is your chance to shine! You are in total control over what gets shared, you are in total control of the messaging, you are in total control of your brand image.

So why not get creative and have fun with it?

Whether you’re a business needing to start from the ground up, an individual that wants to “clean up” their feed and make it look more professional, or somewhere in the middle, I can help you!

From total social media management
Managing community, creating content, writing copy, managing paid budget and setting up ads/campaigns (typically 40 hrs/week, about 5-6 posts per week, 4-5 branded Instagram stories)

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Light social media management
Creating content calendar, posting, combining unique custom created content with user generated content, minimal community management (typically 20 hrs/week, 2-3 posts per week, 2-3 branded Instagram stories)

TAKE A LOOK BELOW AT SOME OF MY OFFERINGS:

Social Media Skills

I can work with you to customize a package that works best for your needs.

 
 
 

Photography, Design + Content Creation

This is where the fun comes in….

LET’S TALK CREATIVE.

Content marketing is huge right now.

From photography, to designing social media content, promo flyers, infographics, business presentation materials, brand collateral, case studies, and email blast templates, to creating stop-motion animations, GIFs, or TikTok videos… I can help you!

I have a portfolio I'm proud of, and it showcases different marketing materials I’ve designed, as well as some of my favorite photo projects I’ve worked on.

If you’re a band/musician, celebrity, model, influencer, comedian, or anyone else who works in entertainment … take a look at my photography work and let’s talk. I’m always up for taking on new photography clients and helping you achieve whatever look, vibe, or aesthetic you’re trying to achieve. Whether it’s a live action shot, backstage candid, or a portrait photo shoot session, I’m here to make it happen.  

Additionally, I am available for corporate headshots or brand photography.

For pricing, take a look at my Photography Snapshot PDF: here.

For any businesses that need help with graphic design, I can help you too!

Take a look below at some of my offerings:

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Just let me know what type of creative you need, and we can get the ball rolling.

 
 
 

PROCESS

First and foremost, we would have a consultation call where we walk through what your specific needs and goals are, as well as what your past strategies have been. We will discuss what has worked, what hasn’t worked, what you’re hoping to achieve from working together, and any KPIs you are hoping to meet in your social or digital marketing efforts.

Once we establish what you’re hoping to achieve, and a scope of work has been decided upon, I will send over a contract agreement. Once the contract has been signed by both parties, I will begin working on your account right away! The first step will depend based on scope, but a few examples are:

  • Establish + set up budget for paid media campaigns, including Google and paid social

  • Set up social media content calendar and collaboratively establish content pillars + strategy

  • Collaborate with client to make sure I’ve received all branding & relevant documents (logo, brand book, fonts, tone of voice, acceptable content styles, etc.)

  • Determine shoot days and begin pre-shoot prep (models, outfits, hair/MUAS, etc.)

PRICES VARY BY SCOPE OF WORK REQUESTED, AND PROPOSALS ARE CUSTOM TO EACH CLIENT.

To see examples of potential scopes, click here.


 

My Niche Areas...

 

There’s a reason my name is “Follows The Stars…” ☆

MUSIC + CELEBRITIES:

Photographing live music, and portraits of bands and celebrities since 2013, I’ve spent the last 9 years crafting my skill. Music is my first love, so it’s the best feeling ever to be able to incorporate the entertainment aspect into what I do. Are you a star? Let me follow you around for a day and I promise you’ll be amazed at the photos I produce. Let’s get creative.

Notable clients & collaborations include:

  • Blondie

  • The Sounds

  • Comedian Jessimae Peluso

  • Lucky Chops

  • The Griswolds

  • Actress Danielle Savre

  • Comedian Kelsey Cook

 

HEALTH + WELLNESS:

The last few years I’ve been on my own personal spiritual journey… trying to get healthy, changing my lifestyle, trusting in the universe, and doing a whole lot of soul-searching in the process. These areas are so important to me, because it’s how I live my own life. I know the importance of health, wellness and spirituality firsthand, and am aiming to expand more into these areas.

Brands I’ve worked with:

  • PatientsLikeMe

  • Antidote Health

  

TRAVEL + HOSPITALITY:

I spent six years working in the hospitality industry. This genre is one I know incredibly well, probably inside-out.

From 2013-2017, I was the Director of Digital Marketing + Social Media for YOTEL, where I spearheaded all digital marketing, social media and PR efforts. I built all of YOTEL’s social media platforms from the ground up, starting with YOTEL New York, and then helping out with the new properties as they began opening.

From 2017-2019, I worked as Director of Marketing for Highgate Hotels, where the majority of my time was spent on The Lexington Hotel – part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. The hotel was undergoing a re-brand when I came on, so I managed that, as well as all of the hotel’s digital marketing and PR efforts.

Then, in 2019, I was the Director of Branding + Marketing at Gerber Group, overseeing all of their US bar and restaurant locations. This allowed me to better understand the Food and Beverage side of the business.

My experience in this industry has taught me so much over the years. Are you a travel or hotel brand? I’d love to discuss ways I can utilize my skills and experience to help optimize your channels to drive increased revenue.  

 
 
 

Do you fit any of these categories?

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MUSIC + CELEBRITIES

Bands
Singers
Record Labels
Artist Management
PR Companies
Publicists
Music Venues
Comedians
Actors/Actresses
Entertainers
Influencers
Podcasts
Talkshow Hosts
Dancers
Athletes
Fashion Designers
Authors

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HEALTH + WELLNESS

Massage Therapists
Meditation Teachers/Specialists
Acupuncturists
Astrologers
Dietitians/Nutritionists
Holistic Healers
Chiropractors
Healthy Food Brands
Personal Trainers/Fitness Experts
Reiki Practitioners
Holistic/Integrated Medicine
Yoga Instructors/Studios
Hair + Makeup Artists
Spas + Salons
Health/Wellness Experts
Hypnotists
Cupping Practitioners
Shamans

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TRAVEL + HOSPITALITY

Hotels + Resorts
Home Rental Companies
Travel Bloggers/Websites
Review Sites
Airlines + Deals Sites
Real Estate Agents
Real Estate Start-Ups
Tourism Companies
Excursions/Destination Marketing
Co-Working Spaces
Bars + Restaurants
Food + Beverage Brands

 
 
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Ready for me to take your marketing and brand image to the next level?