Nina Kotova

Creative and Data-Driven Marketing Professional

Reston, US.

About

Creative and data-driven marketing professional with a proven track record of optimizing content strategies and significantly enhancing brand visibility. Expert in SEO, keyword research, and visual storytelling, demonstrated by growing a personal LinkedIn presence to over 250,000 annual impressions. Leverages extensive digital marketing technology training to drive audience engagement and deliver performance-backed initiatives.

Work

Personal Brand

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LinkedIn Creator

Reston, VA, US

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Summary

Spearheaded personal brand growth as a LinkedIn Creator, driving substantial audience engagement and visibility through strategic content initiatives.

Highlights

Achieved 250,000+ annual impressions and 150% audience growth within 18 months by implementing data-driven, keyword-optimized content pillars and trend-based storytelling strategies.

Sustained a high-impact posting cadence of 13–15 monthly posts, leveraging content performance metrics to tailor messaging and maximize engagement on top-performing topics.

Produced original content on job searching and marketing, consistently averaging a 0.7–0.8% engagement rate and reaching up to 60,000 views per post.

NUUBI (e-learning startup)

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Content Marketing Team Lead

Remote, Remote, US

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Summary

Led cross-functional content marketing initiatives for an e-learning startup, establishing foundational strategies and enhancing brand identity during its beta launch.

Highlights

Directed a cross-functional team in developing and implementing foundational content strategies, significantly enhancing early-stage brand identity across diverse digital platforms.

Developed an AI-powered visual library comprising 150+ branded assets and 10+ resource documents, including content analyses and keyword visualizations, ensuring visual consistency and operational structure.

Created a strategic roadmap of 30+ SEO-informed blog topics using tools like Semrush, collaborating with UX designers to optimize messaging and user experience for platform development.

Startup Company (Confidential)

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Content Marketing Intern

Reston, VA, US

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Summary

Contributed to early-stage content strategy development and brand positioning for a startup, focusing on SEO and cross-platform engagement.

Highlights

Developed a comprehensive keyword strategy, identifying 11 high-potential terms and 400+ niche keywords to establish an SEO-aligned content foundation for future blog and social platforms.

Built a cross-platform content calendar incorporating 40+ educational holidays and hashtag clusters, effectively enhancing cross-platform engagement and content planning.

Authored brand guidelines and mission statements from scratch, ensuring consistent messaging, tone, and positioning throughout the startup's critical beta launch phase.

Multiple Organizations (Tech Startups)

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Procurement & Operations Specialist

Tucson, AZ, US

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Summary

Managed procurement and operations for various tech startups, streamlining vendor relationships and facilitating team integration during company acquisition.

Highlights

Managed 100+ vendor relationships and processed over 120 monthly purchase requests, significantly streamlining procurement workflows and improving efficiency.

Facilitated seamless onboarding for a 10+ member team during a company acquisition, providing comprehensive training and support on the Coupa platform for integrated procurement operations.

Academic Institutions (Confidential)

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Lecturer

Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation

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Summary

Delivered comprehensive academic instruction and curriculum development across two universities, specializing in refining instructional content and producing high-quality research.

Highlights

Taught 15+ courses across two universities, meticulously planning and evaluating curricula to continuously refine instructional content and enhance student learning outcomes.

Authored, edited, and proofread high-quality research papers and conference presentations, ensuring adherence to rigorous academic standards and relevant style guides.

Education

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ, United States of America
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Bachelor of Arts Information Science & E-Society Grade: 4.0 GPA

Russian Academy of Justice

Moscow, Moscow, Russian Federation
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Specialist Degree Law

Awards

Honorable Mention

University of Arizona

Awarded for achieving a 4.0 GPA in the Bachelor of Arts program.

Dean's List Distinguished Students

University of Arizona

Recognized for outstanding academic achievement and engagement.

Languages

English

Russian

Certificates

Digital Marketing Growth Programme

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Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

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Canva Essentials

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Learn How to Use AI in Marketing

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Semrush SEO Crash Course with Brian Dean

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Digital Marketing Internship Programme

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E-Marketing

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Broadcast Media Sales & Marketing

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Python & Apps

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Data & SQL

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Google Data Analytics

Google

Skills

Marketing Strategy & Execution

Content Marketing Strategy, SEO & Keyword Research, Audience Engagement, Digital Storytelling, Social Media Strategy (LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram), Content Calendars, Data Analytics, Brand Development, Team Leadership, Visual Content Creation, Project Management, Writing & Editing.

Software & Tools

SEO Tools, ChatGPT, Canva, Google Search Console, Google Workspace, Notion, Squarespace, Tableau, Adobe Firefly & Express, Office 365, Slack, Zoom, Coupa, PhotoSonic, Shopify, MySQL, QuickBooks.

Projects

#CriticalforGood TikTok Strategy

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Summary

Designed a comprehensive TikTok strategy for 3 distinct audience segments at the University of Arizona.

Disinformation Research & Digital Literacy

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Summary

Analyzed 5 case studies to identify manipulation tactics in viral media as part of a University of Arizona research initiative.

Text-Based Pokémon Game (Code First Girls)

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Summary

Developed a console game using Python and PokeAPI, featuring 151 characters, ASCII art, scoring, and gameplay logic.

A24 SQL Database (Code First Girls)

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Summary

Built a 7-table relational database of 135+ A24 films, developed SQL procedures, and visualized trends using Tableau.

Marketing Strategy for NOZ Sunscreen (Shopify Project)

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Summary

Simulated a product launch for a bold, story-driven sunscreen brand, building a complete e-commerce site.