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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.
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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