
Mariana Quiza Ortiz
Social Media & Communications Specialist
Salary / Daily rate
Paris, France
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Digital communications specialist with 3+ years managing global social media for L'Oréal brands (4M+ followers) and international advocacy campaigns. Expert in multi-platform content strategy, influencer collaborations, and data-driven performance optimization. I deliver strategic communications that drive engagement, build partnerships, and amplify brand presence across diverse markets.
Work experience
Social Media & Engagement Assistant - La Roche Posay
L'Oréal
Jan 2025 - Jul 2025
7 months
Paris, France
- Managed the global Instagram account (4M+ followers), working alongside creative agencies. - Oversaw the TikTok account (340K+ followers): created native content, tracked trends, and optimized performance. - Developed big creative and editorial ideas for global campaigns and product launches, focusing on trend-setting and “social-first” strategies for our own channels. - Advised and improved influencer collaboration briefs to foster user-generated content (UGC) featured on the brand’s Instagram and TikTok accounts. Also, giving them feedback on their videos and concepts. - Supported 40+ local social media managers, ensuring brand consistency and integrating feedback. - Cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Scientific Communication, Brand Image, and other teams. - Contributed to the 50th anniversary event: supported coordination, executed concepts for social media with influencers and KOL’s present during the 2-day onsite activation. +900 guests of +40 countries. - Supported the coordination of the Digital Content Factory, interfacing with other digital teams. - Participated and led in the artistic direction of photo and video shootings, as well as in the preparation of those. - Drafted and distributed monthly newsletters and batch notes summarizing best content, insights, KPIs, and platform updates to all La Roche Posay social and advocacy teams worldwide. - Conducted data analysis using Sprinklr and Talkwalker (social listening and performance tracking).
Chargeé de la communication et des partenariats
Pépite France - Le réseau des Étudiants-Entrepreneurs
Sep 2024 - Jan 2025
5 months
Paris, France
- Supported the communications team of Pépite France, a national network of 32 student innovation and entrepreneurship hubs located around France and its overseas territories. - Supported the organization of the Prix Pépite 2024, a national entrepreneurship awards event with 300+ participants (students, incubators, public and private partners). - Managed key stakeholder relations: Ministry of Higher Education and Research, FNEGE, BPI France, among others. - Launched a B2B prospecting campaign resulting in +5 business meetings resulting in new partnerships. - Conceived and drafted the 2024 Annual Activity Report for institutional and private stakeholders. - Represented the company in student fairs and entrepreneurship scenarios.
Global Communications Assistant - Talent Acquisition (Brandstorm)
L'Oréal
Jan 2024 - Jul 2024
7 months
Paris, France
- Led internal and external communication efforts for the L’Oréal Brandstorm competition about youth and innovation, reaching 135,000 in 2024 across 70+ countries, growing +47% vs 2023. - Developed and deployed a global advocacy strategy to stimulate UGC and create social media buzz, significantly boosting engagement rates and expressing awareness about the competition and its benefits. - Managed relationships with key stakeholders (subsidiaries, HR teams, agencies, sponsors). - Organized and supported international physical and digital events with 1,000+ participants, including the global final in London. - Created strategic storyboards and video content shared afterwards on L’Oréal Group's official Instagram and Tiktok account. - Contributed actively to editorial strategy: newsletters, visual and video content, internal materials, and community animation.
Équipière polyvalente
cojean
Feb 2023 - Dec 2023
11 months
Paris, France
• Problem resolution • Team collaboration • Customer service • Order management
International mobility and global projection manager
Universidad EAN
Sep 2022 - Dec 2022
4 months
Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
- Managed the international academic mobility of 20+ students, handling administrative, logistical, and intercultural support. - Developed targeted communication strategies (social media, email campaigns, events), increasing exchange program applications by +35%. - Strengthened relationships with 10+ partner universities across Europe, Latin America, and Asia. - Participated and led interdisciplinary internationalization activities (webinars, intercultural meetings, educational content) promoting global citizenship among students and faculty.
Communications, Cultural Affairs and Academic Cooperation intern
Cancillería de Colombia
Jan 2022 - Jul 2022
7 months
Paris, France
- Managed a database of 400+ diplomatic, institutional, academic and cultural contacts, optimizing targeted communication and cooperation initiatives. - Supported the organization of two official presidential visits, coordinating logistics, communication materials, and press coverage. - Helped organize 10+ cultural events under the Promotion Plan of Colombia Abroad, attracting a cumulative 800+ participants. - Conducted daily press reviews and prepared +10 thematic briefing documents for the Ambassador. - Contributed to both internal and external communication (newsletters, social media, press releases), enhancing the visibility of Colombian initiatives in France.
Digital Sherlock Scholar at Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab)
Atlantic Council
Oct 2021 - Mar 2022
6 months
Entrepreneur indépendant
Maná
Jun 2020 - Dec 2021
1 year 7 months
Neiva, Huila, Colombia
• Business strategy • Communications and digital strategy • Accounting • Customer service
Teaching Assistant
Universidad de La Sabana
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
1 year
Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
• Explanation of the content seen in class • Student evaluation
Marketing And Public Relations Intern
TECHO Colombia
Feb 2021 - Jul 2021
6 months
Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
- Managed and maintained the database of +300 partners and contacts. - Drafted and edited +3 press releases for national and international distribution. - Created content for social media, especially Instagram posts that augmented our reach in +45%. - Contributed to the communication strategy and public engagement campaigns.
Education
Université Paris Nanterre
Master en Affaires Internationales et Négociation Interculturelle
2023 - 2025
2 years 2 months
Université Paris Nanterre
Diplôme Universitaire
2023 - 2023
5 months
Universidad de La Sabana
Comunicadora Social y Periodista
2018 - 2022
5 years