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Senior Social Media Strategist

Siovhan Bolton.

Global Strategist Emmy Award Winner Digital Storyteller Community Builder

I turn social media into measurable moments: growing audiences by millions, launching channels from zero, and building the kind of community engagement that actually moves the needle. 10+ years from newsroom to boardroom, combining data-led strategy with sharp editorial instincts.

1M+ LinkedIn followers grown at PMI
3× Emmy Award Winner
12.7% organic engagement rate
$130K+ global paid social budget
PMI TikTok launch from zero
800% Facebook audience growth
400K+ video views at Vanderbilt
1M+ LinkedIn followers grown at PMI
3× Emmy Award Winner
12.7% organic engagement rate
$130K+ global paid social budget
PMI TikTok launch from zero
800% Facebook audience growth
400K+ video views at Vanderbilt
My Story

Where journalism
meets strategy

My career started in a newsroom, where stories had deadlines, audiences had opinions, and everything had to work. That foundation shapes everything I do: I think in narratives, audiences, and what makes someone stop scrolling.

From producing Emmy-winning morning news to leading global social strategy for PMI, one of the world's largest professional associations, I've spent 10+ years at the intersection of creativity and results.

I built PMI's first comprehensive social listening program, launched their TikTok from scratch, and developed data frameworks that turn audience signals into decisions leadership can act on.

I live where brand, culture, and community collide. That's where the best social media happens.

What I bring

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Strategy That Scales
Global campaigns, regional programs, always aligned to business goals and audience realities.
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Newsroom Speed
Years of live broadcasting mean I move fast, think clearly under pressure, and never miss the moment.
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Data as a Language
I build measurement frameworks executives actually use. Insights only matter when they're actionable.
Creative Instinct
The campaigns people remember aren't just strategic. They feel like something. That's what I build for.
Impact by the Numbers

Results that speak.

Every number below is a real outcome from strategy, creativity, and relentless focus on what the data is saying.

1M+
LinkedIn followers grown at PMI in 18 months
40K+
Instagram followers added in a single year
12.7%
Organic engagement rate on a single campaign
800%
Facebook audience growth for WFAA VERIFY in six months
$130K
Global paid social budget managed at $0 year-end
400K+
Video views on Vanderbilt's most successful Twitter content
Experience

Every role,
a new chapter.

Project Management Institute
DFW, Texas · Remote
2022 – Present
Social Media Specialist III, Senior Lead
  • Set strategic direction for enterprise-level organic social channels across global markets.
  • Built PMI's first social listening program, transforming audience signals into marketing and product recommendations leadership acts on.
  • Manage executive-ready weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting, translating performance into clear business impact.
  • Oversee external vendors, agency relationships, and cross-functional partnerships with marketing, PR, and product teams.
Global StrategySocial Listening Executive ReportingAgency Management
PMI (Earlier Role)
DFW, Texas · Remote
2022 – 2024
Social Media Specialist II
  • Grew LinkedIn by 1M+ followers in 18 months and doubled Instagram from 47K → 87.6K in one year.
  • Launched PMI's TikTok from zero: built full influencer strategy, negotiated contracts, drove engagement.
  • Managed $130K+ global paid social budget, achieving $0 year-end while running MENA regional boosting programs.
  • Executed International Project Management Day with a 12.7% organic engagement rate and 57K+ engagements in a single campaign.
Paid SocialTikTok Launch Influencer MarketingBudget ManagementCampaign Strategy
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
2019 – 2022
Social Media Specialist
  • Created Vanderbilt's most successful Twitter content: 400K+ video views and 66K+ engagements in the first six months.
  • Built a content framework that elevated brand visibility across all digital platforms.
  • Designed and executed paid media strategies meeting reach and engagement goals within budget.
  • Implemented YouTube optimization strategy significantly increasing views and discoverability.
Content StrategyYouTube SEO Video ProductionPaid Media
WFAA-TV
Dallas, TX
2014 – 2018
Producer & Multimedia Journalist
  • Managed station's social media rebranding: style guidelines, logo redesign, and cross-platform consistency.
  • Led VERIFY fact-checking franchise on Facebook, growing the audience 800% in six months.
  • Produced nationally televised coverage including a fallen officer memorial reaching millions of viewers.
Broadcast JournalismSocial RebrandingFact-Checking
KGW-TV · KEZI-TV
Portland & Eugene, OR
2008 – 2014
Producer
  • Developed digital-first content strategies integrating social media into live newscasts.
  • Maintained #1 market rating at KEZI and grew audience among target demographics.
🏆 Emmy '12🏆 Emmy '13 🏆 Emmy '14🏆 AP Excellence '10 🏆 AP Best Newscast '11
Skills & Expertise

The full toolkit.

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Global Social Strategy
Organic growthRegional marketsMENA programsCampaign planningOmni-channel
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Paid Media & Budget
Paid socialBudget managementBoosting programsROI optimization
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Influencer & Community
Influencer strategyContract negotiationCommunity engagementPartnership management
📊
Analytics & Reporting
Performance frameworksSocial listeningExecutive reportingTrend analysis
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Content & Video Production
Short-form videoBrand storytellingAdobe PremiereAfter EffectsPhotoshop
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Generative AI & Prompt Engineering
ChatGPTClaudeMicrosoft CopilotPrompt engineeringAI-assisted content
Tools & Platforms
Sprout SocialHootsuiteSprinklr Google AnalyticsAdobe AnalyticsLinkedIn InstagramTikTokFacebook YouTubeTwitter / XAdobe Premiere After EffectsPhotoshopMeta Blueprint
Certifications
PMI LEAD Leadership Graduate
Advanced Social Advertising, Hootsuite
Meta Blueprint Certified
Google Analytics Certified
Generative AI Overview for Project Managers, PMI
Data Landscape of GenAI for Project Managers, PMI
Talking to AI: Prompt Engineering for Project Managers, PMI
Practical Application of Gen AI for Project Managers, PMI
Recognition

The work
speaks for itself.

Awards aren't the point, but they're a reminder that relentlessly chasing excellence pays off. From newsrooms to global digital campaigns, the work has been recognized at every level.

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Emmy Award: Best Morning News (×3)
KGW-TV Portland · Markets 21–80 · 2012, 2013 & 2014
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AP "Overall Excellence" Award
KEZI 9 News at 5 · Oregon Associated Press · 2010
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AP "Best Newscast" Award
KEZI 9 News at 5 · Oregon Associated Press · 2011
President's Leadership Council, BYU
One of 15 students selected for high-level mentorship from university donors
Get in Touch

Let's make
something great.

Whether you're looking for a social media leader, want to collaborate, or just want to connect, my inbox is always open.

Education
Brigham Young University
B.A. Communications: Broadcast Journalism & English
⭐ President's Leadership Council, one of 15 students selected for high-level mentorship from university donors
Based in DFW, Texas
Working remotely · Open to global opportunities