Hey there, I'm Ayden! Nice to meet you—virtually, at least. :-)I’m a photographer, content creator, and marketing strategist who’s all about making brands look good on social. With a solid marketing background, I know how to create content that not only looks amazing but delivers real results for your brand.I’m here to capture vibes and tell a brands story—whether that’s through photo, video, UGC, or a a full marketing strategy that connects with your ideal customer. I freelance in marketing and run a creative agency called Zuma, that specializes in creating high-performing content for social. When I'm not doing that, you’ll probably find me hanging out with my bird Kiwi, doing yoga, or just working on my million other creative projects. I’d love to hear what you’re up to—let’s connect!
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FounderZuma Creative Feb 2024 - PresentChicago, Illinois, United StatesCreative agency specializing in photo, video and content creation for brands. -
Freelance PhotographerSelf Employed Aug 2020 - PresentChicago, Illinois, United StatesFreelance UGC Content Creator for brands. Directed Music Videos and short promo videos for artists and brands.Creating TikToks, Instagram Reels, and Doing Product Photography for small businesses.Product and commercial photography for brands. -
Account Strategist20 Mile Marketing Mar 2024 - May 2024 -
Social Media Marketing SpecialistPirrello Digital Imaging Mar 2023 - Oct 2023Chicago, Illinois, United States-Creating social media advertising campaigns for clients, with heightened engagement while adhering to client’s brand standards -Created social content for major brands such as The Home Depot, Blinds.com, and Brylane Home.-Understand, craft, and communicate social media metrics and reporting to Executives-Worked face-to-face with clients to assist with their social media plan and content creation-Increased engagement on Instagram by over 7,200% in just under 60 days. -Grew overall post engagement rate across all platforms from 7.6% to 15%, a 95% increase in just 60 days.-Increased profile reach over 4,200% in just 5 months. Reaching over a quarter million new accounts.- Managed web content, and SEO. Leading to a 30% increase in direct & and search site traffic over the course of my time there.- Launched a blog on our website, Wrote blog articles and various ad campaign copywriting. -
Digital Marketing ManagerUpscale Films Jun 2021 - Jan 2023Chicago, Illinois, United States-Manage creative team of 3 people to achieve quarterly objectives.-Plan and execute photoshoots as well as video content ranging from product photography, headshots, music videos, documentaries, and more.-Run all Social Media Accounts Including Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook and LinkedIn, and managed paid ad campaigns-Manage Google My Business and Search Ads, Got click-through rate up to a 4.6% from .08% previously in just a few weeks.-Ran and optimized a Google Ad Campaign that had an 8.8% CTR rate as well as a 34.6% Conversion Rate.-Optimized website SEO to improve google ranking from 50-58 in search to land us on the front page, as well as improving page loading speed to reduce bounce rate and testing different methods to improve our user's site time from just a few seconds to an average of over a minute.- Create a content strategy and create content for our ICP’s.-Edit graphics and social media content using Canva and Adobe suite-Grew Instagram account engagement by over 600% In only 3 months.-Led and managed several marketing campaigns that led to an increase in booking across all platforms. Now #1 on Peerspace, and 17th most booked in the entire worldwide market. -
Creative DirectorThe Midnight Cinema Jul 2020 - Mar 2021Chicago, Illinois, United States- Managed Peerspace Bookings and Handled all client bookings and requests. - Managed Social Media pages and influencer outreach.- Assisted with video editing with Adobe Suite.- Planned and Marketed Events.- Assisted with bookings and Sales Efforts to increase overall booking revenue.- Helped with set design, concept ideation and filming for music videos and photoshoots. -
Marketing Coordinator & Lead PhotographerPetit Ami And Zubels Aug 2019 - Mar 2020Franklin ParkShoot and Edit all Product PhotographyManage all Social Media pages including IG, FB, PinterestIncreased Sales by 47% through Marketing Channels in 90 Days.Increased Web Conversion Rate From 1 to 3.7% in only 30 DaysIncreased Website Traffic By over 300% in only 30 daysCreated content, managed photo shoots and other promotional material
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Social Media StrategistPhotographic Impressions May 2019 - Aug 2019Chicago, Illinois, United States -
Marketing InternshipGage Diamonds Apr 2019 - Aug 2019Chicago, Illinois, United States -
Social Media And Photo AssistantSochacki Communications Jan 2018 - Apr 2019Chicago,Il
Ayden Reda Education Details
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Art/Art Studies, General
Frequently Asked Questions about Ayden Reda
What company does Ayden Reda work for?
Ayden Reda works for Zuma Creative
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Ayden Reda's current role is Photographer & Content Creator for Brands..
What schools did Ayden Reda attend?
Ayden Reda attended Moraine Valley Community College.
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