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Makena

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I’m a Fashion Merchandising and Advertising student and professional model passionate about connecting people to brands I believe in. I bring creative energy, industry experience, and a strong voice!

I’m a Fashion Merchandising and Advertising student and professional model passionate about connecting people to brands I believe in. I bring creative energy, industry experience, and a strong voice!

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About Me

University of Delaware – College of Arts and Science

Newark, DE, USA

Fashion and Apparel Merchandising

Class of 2028

Newark, DE, USA

Skills

Assisted production for new york fashion week events
Attentive leader with a positive attitude towards others
- Experience in creating unique branding and aesthetic posts

Interests

Social media
Business
Modeling

My Clubs and Associations

Fashion Merchandising Club

Social Media Team

Chi Omega

Udress

Model for the magazine

Brands I Follow

Good Twin Non Alc Sparkling Wine
OpenHome
Taskrabbit
Midnighties
Whomst
Kahawa 1893
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GIG Work on H\FC

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Uber content #3

Uber


Tik tok and 2 insta stories

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Uber Back to School Brand Ambassador - University of Delaware

Uber

$600/moNewark27 days1-5 hrs/week

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makena candello tik tok draft to be reviewed

Uber


to be reviewed

My Portfolio

Interview Questions

Pinch

Influencer Marketing Coordinator

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What social media platform do you believe is best for Pinch's audience and why?

I believe Instagram would be the best platform for Pinch’s audience because it blends beauty, lifestyle, and credibility in a way that feels both aspirational and trustworthy. Instagram is strong for showcasing before-and-after results, educational reels, client testimonials, and elevated lifestyle content that highlights the luxury, at-home experience. It also attracts working professionals and beauty-focused consumers who are more likely to invest in aesthetic treatments.That said, TikTok would also be valuable for reaching a younger audience through educational content about treatments, myth-busting videos, and day-in-the-life style content with Nurse Practitioners. However, for building trust and positioning Pinch as premium, convenient, and clinically expert, Instagram would likely perform best

Pinch

Influencer Marketing Coordinator

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How would you find influencers to work with pinch?

I would look for influencers whose content already aligns with self-care, beauty, and elevated lifestyle experiences. Since Pinch combines clinical expertise with a luxury, at-home feel, I’d prioritize creators who emphasize wellness routines, “reset days,” busy professional lifestyles, or soft-life content. Micro and mid-tier influencers (10k–100k followers) would be especially valuable because their audiences tend to trust their recommendations more, particularly for aesthetic treatments.I’d also focus on influencers who speak confidently about beauty treatments in an educational yet approachable way, since credibility is important when promoting services involving Nurse Practitioners. Location targeting would be key, so I’d search within active Pinch markets and look at engagement quality, not just follower count. Overall, I’d choose influencers who can communicate both the convenience and luxury of at-home aesthetic care in an authentic, trustworthy way.

David's Bridal

Content Creator for Prom

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What types of social content and creative ideas do you think will perform best for this audience?

Content that feels real, emotional, and shareable will perform best for prom-age Gen Z. Short-form videos like GRWM (get ready with me), “prom transformation” clips, and friend-group getting-ready moments tend to do really well because they capture excitement and authenticity. Before-and-after looks, lip combo tutorials, and quick confidence-boost voiceovers also resonate, especially when they tie the product to how someone wants to feel on prom night. I also think interactive content—like letting followers vote on lip shades, showing different gloss options for different dress colors, or filming real reactions from friends—keeps the audience engaged. Overall, the best-performing content will feel natural, emotional, and centered around real prom memories, friendships, and self-expression rather than overly polished ads.

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