CARLY FELDMAN
⇹ A passionate and intellectually curious multi-disciplinarian, entrepreneur and activist who loves learning new things, working with diverse teams and solving complex problems to find sustainable solutions across a wide range of disciplines and industries. ⇹
Work Experience
CEO, Founder, Lead Consultant · Charmed Solutions Consulting
2015 - Present
Produce dynamic social media and content strategies for each client’s unique brand, utilizing a diverse range of social platforms including, but not limited to: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, TikTok, Youtube and Mailchimp, maximizing target audience engagement, lead conversion rates, sales revenue and website traffic.
Establish monthly content and editorial calendars through creative content ideation, curation and creation, caption copywriting, competitive analysis and identification of social trends and cultural insights through market research.
Initiate comprehensive community management and CRM strategies in order to help build, nurture and grow each clients' unique online communities.
Develop, manage and execute influencer marketing strategies, relations, influencer FAM trips, campaigns and strategic partnerships through targeted influencer research, identification and relationship-building.
Assist with individual clients' website, email marketing, blog writing and SEO needs.
Develop data and analytics-driven monthly performance reports and audits across multiple channels, highlighting metrics and KPIs for reach, engagement, conversions and customer loyalty.
Organize and prioritize comprehensive monthly workflows, project timelines, and deliverables, including social media marketing, promo and advertising budgets.
Lead business expansion initiatives through creative and results-driven pitches and proposals, establishing and maintaining relationships across a variety of sectors and industries including social impact, F&B, clothing and retail, wellness, travel and hospitality.
Programme Research and Business Development Fellow · McAndrew Leadership
August 2020 - December 2020
Spearheaded McAndrew’s social media and content strategy initiatives through the creation, curation and implementation of engaging, research-driven content with a focus on the UN SDGs and sustainable food systems.
Facilitated weekly team meetings with the Business Development Team on best business expansion and social media marketing practices, increasing client acquisition, partnerships and collaborations.
Researched and curated comprehensive and diverse lists of grant-giving organizations and donors in order to secure funding for clients through detailed proposals and grant applications.
Created thorough budget and expenditure reports from £250K - £5M for each client’s individual projects and initiatives.
Assisted with the company’s first documentary series project on the UN SDGs, to be broadcasted on London’s TV One Station.
Online English Teacher · VIPKid
2019 - Present
Teach interactive online English classes to Chinese students, ages 4-12, using VIPKid’s collaborative online platform and technology
Create engaging lesson plans and discussions tailored to each student’s individual abilities, interests and skill levels
Build and maintain relationships with a growing number of parents, students, families and mentors.
Provide helpful feedback and positive encouragement to students to help foster growth, curiosity, discipline and consistency
Freelance New York City Tourist Guide, Researcher & Educator
2019 - 2020
Conducted extensive research on both modern and centuries-old accounts of New York City, United States and World History in order to produce, market and sell original and engaging fact-based tours and educational experiences
Led 150+ self-written historical walking tours with companies such as AirBnb Experiences, Sandemans New Europe Tours, CAS Trips and ToursByLocals to groups of up to 50 people from more than 50 different nations, with an average 5-star rating on each platform.
Achieved and maintained the highest sales percentage of English-speaking tours of all English guides at Sandemans New York for the 2019 Tour Season, at 16% in just a matter of months.
Built a thriving, client-focused, cutting-edge tour-guiding business from the ground up through word-of-mouth marketing, high rankings on Airbnb Experiences, innovative virtual tours via Facebook and Instagram Live and through targeted social media marketing initiatives.
New York Program Manager & Mentor · CAS Trips
Sept. 2019
Facilitate multi-faceted, educational programs and field trip itineraries, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, to student groups from International IB high schools in Germany, Mexico, Ecuador, Australia and Nigeria
Led thought-provoking discussion groups and activities to foster personal growth, creative thinking, team-building and capacity-building amongst students.
Spearheaded sustainable development training workshops to students, with a focus on climate change, economic empowerment, gender equality and education.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Public Relations · University of Florida · GPA: 3.6 · Graduation May 2016
Semester At Sea - University of Virginia · Study abroad program, 13 countries visited (January 2015 - May 2015)
Skills/Certifications/Programs
Skills: Account Management, Copywriting, Content Strategy, Content Research + Development, Brand Strategy, Community Management, Market Research, Social Campaign Management, Strategic Planning, Influencer Marketing, Email Marketing, Data Analytics, Paid Social Media Advertising, Project Management, Leadership, Team Building, Business Development
Programs/Certifications: Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Canva, Adobe Suite, Hootsuite, Planoly, Asana, Trello, Squarespace, Zoom, Wordpress, Shopify, Slack