Jose Serra

Jose Serra

Social Media Coordinator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    ⚡️ Strategist: Social + Creative | Adweek’s 2023 Media All-Stars | Campaign US 2023 Strategist of the Year Finalist

  • Education

    • University of La Verne

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor's Degree Communications in Public Affairs

      Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, Order of Omega, LEOS PR Club, Residence Hall Association

  • Experience

    • Calywire Inc.

      Oct 2015 - Jan 2016
      Social Media Coordinator

      •Supported content creation, graphic design, community management, and reporting for e-commerce brands and Kewpie.•Wrote blog posts and supported product shoots for social content.

    • The Sixth House, INC

      Jan 2016 - Jul 2016
      Community Manager + Executive Assistant

      •Contributed to social content strategy and graphic design for both brand and artist clients (ex: Estrella TV, Gloria Trevi, Chiquis and Anahi)•Assisted agency president and founder with artist management and administrative needs.

    • Casanova//McCann

      Aug 2016 - Mar 2018
      Social Media Manager

      •Managed US Hispanic handles for Covered California (community management, content planning, paid social support, reporting).•Led social strategy, campaign, and influencer efforts for California Lottery; assisted on ad-hoc social needs for Chevrolet and Nestlé.•Mentored 1 social media intern + Jr. Community Manager.•Assisted on new business pitches.

    • Campbell Ewald

      Mar 2018 - Mar 2020
      Sr Community Manager

      •Trailblazed Kaiser Permanente as the 1st healthcare brand to launch a TikTok UGC campaign during COVID, with 8B views.•Led monthly social editorial calendars for both general and US Hispanic markets for Kaiser Permanente (from brief, ideation, content review, post copy, to scheduling via Percolate).•Implemented organic and paid content strategies for regional and national advertising campaigns.•Leveraged social listening to identify community conversations, trends, and influence content creation. Show less

    • MyDailyChoice & HempWorx

      Mar 2020 - Oct 2021
      Social Media Manager

      •Grew community by 65% through consistent social first campaigns, always on, and community tactics.•Established the 1st enterprise social media strategy and executed across 6 in-house wellness brands (ex: HempWorx).•Directed RFP process for social media management tool + implemented Khoros within the organization.•Managed 1 Community Manager (social customer care) and 1 Social Content Creator.

    • Movers+Shakers

      Oct 2021 - now

      •Significantly grew the Target business YOY + expanded agency partnership via social AOR win.•Led strategy for multiple social first / culturally relevant campaigns, reactive, and always on efforts; this garnered over 1B impressions (ex: Target, e.l.f., Vista, Arm&Hammer, Dr. Squatch).•Pioneered emerging platform strategy for e.l.f., as they became the 1st beauty brand to launch on BeReal.•Impacted new business through social strategy, team guidance, sharing capabilities, and RFP presentations.•Enhanced reporting by translating data into stories + insights.•Mentored + managed a team of 3 Jr Social Strategists throughout the years.•Developed, trained, and implemented department’s strategy process (trend sourcing for reactive, research/insight mining, writing briefs).•Managed resourcing for direct reports.About Movers + Shakers:•#1 Fastest-growing agency (Adweek)•Most Innovative Companies in the World (Fast Company)•#78 Fastest-growing company in America (Inc. Magazine)•Gold Small Agency of the Year, Media (Ad Age) •150+ BILLION views on TikTok.•"The TikTok whisperers." -Glossy•Movers+Shakers is a disruptive creative agency on a mission to spread joy. By connecting brands to culture, we drive brand love. See our case studies across social (FB, IG, YT, TikTok, Triller, etc.) at www.MoversShakers.co Show less

      • Associate Strategy Director

        Dec 2022 - now
      • Sr Strategist

        Oct 2021 - Dec 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jose Serra
      Clio Gold Winner by e.l.f. Beauty for "Cosmetic Criminals" The Clios Dec 2024 "Mixing beauty and True Crime might seem silly ... and it was! Kudos on the SECOND Clio award win by E.L.F. BEAUTY for "Cosmetic Criminals" -- the TENTH award win for the campaign! 🏆🏆 If you, too, have been a victim of "intergenerational cosmetic theft," you will relate with this story of family members stealing each other's makeup and skincare. 🙊 With this relatable insight (mined by Movers+Shakers from social comments), told through a trending entertainment format, the campaign… Show more "Mixing beauty and True Crime might seem silly ... and it was! Kudos on the SECOND Clio award win by E.L.F. BEAUTY for "Cosmetic Criminals" -- the TENTH award win for the campaign! 🏆🏆 If you, too, have been a victim of "intergenerational cosmetic theft," you will relate with this story of family members stealing each other's makeup and skincare. 🙊 With this relatable insight (mined by Movers+Shakers from social comments), told through a trending entertainment format, the campaign achieved 7 billion earned media impressions. And a 54% average view duration -- on a 15 min commercial! 🔥 "https://www.linkedin.com/posts/evanhorowitz_creativeagency-socialmediamarketing-clioawards-ugcPost-7267199508663414785-JmuO?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Show less
    • Awarded to Jose Serra
      Adweek’s 2023 Media All-Stars Adweek Aug 2023 "For nearly two years now, Jose Serra has been a rock at Movers+Shakers. He is a key player in the strategy department, always ensuring that the team is set up for success. From helping craft campaign strategy processes to creating weekly opportunities to foster human connection– Jose always shows up with care.We are absolutely thrilled to congratulate Jose on being named an Adweek Media All-Star! 🤩⭐️ We cannot express enough just how deserving he is and how grateful we are to have him… Show more "For nearly two years now, Jose Serra has been a rock at Movers+Shakers. He is a key player in the strategy department, always ensuring that the team is set up for success. From helping craft campaign strategy processes to creating weekly opportunities to foster human connection– Jose always shows up with care.We are absolutely thrilled to congratulate Jose on being named an Adweek Media All-Star! 🤩⭐️ We cannot express enough just how deserving he is and how grateful we are to have him at Movers+Shakers."https://www.instagram.com/p/CwBq3wdtgiU/ Show less
    • Awarded to Jose Serra
      Campaign US 2023 Strategist of the Year Finalist Campaign US Jan 2023 "We are so proud to announce that Associate Strategy Director Jose Serra, has been named a finalist in the Campaign US Agency of the Year Awards in the Strategic Planner category. 🥳🎉Within the past year Jose has worked across a number of wildly successful campaigns at Movers+Shakers that have helped propel the agency forward. He is a humble leader whose best quality is showing up as a present listener and driving relationships forward. He always shows up with care, and his desire to… Show more "We are so proud to announce that Associate Strategy Director Jose Serra, has been named a finalist in the Campaign US Agency of the Year Awards in the Strategic Planner category. 🥳🎉Within the past year Jose has worked across a number of wildly successful campaigns at Movers+Shakers that have helped propel the agency forward. He is a humble leader whose best quality is showing up as a present listener and driving relationships forward. He always shows up with care, and his desire to understand people goes hand in hand with his values of respect for diversity and empathy for different walks of life.We are beyond lucky to have someone so driven, talented, and passionate on our team- and everyone who works with him says the same. 💛 Congratulations, Jose! 🍾"https://www.instagram.com/p/CnFq8ltuQro/ Show less
    • Awarded to Jose Serra
      Who's Who Among Students Award Who's Who Among Students In American Universities and Colleges May 2015 "Each year, a select group of students is called forward to accept one of the most prestigious awards the academic community can bestow — selection to Who’s Who Among Students. This exclusive honor is conferred by more than 1,000 schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia and is symbolized by the presentation of an award certificate."I was recognized for this award through my collegiate achievement and extracurricular involvement at the University of La Verne.