Top Talent like Kalei are on Pangea

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Kalei Mahi

Brand Partnership Manager
Creative & Brand Strategist
Content Marketing Manager
Torrance, CA, US
Influencer Marketing
Brand Management
Partnership Management
Account Management
Strategy & Business Development
Talent Management
Event Management
Event Marketing
Partnership Development
Mentoring
Advertising
Leadership
Analytical Thinking
Agile
Consulting
Management Consulting
Advice
Adaptability
Business Strategy
Group Leadership
Collaboration
Management
Team Management
Time Management
Team Building
Negotiation
Contracts
Available for hire fromNegotiable
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Innovative Marketing Leader specializing in influencer strategy, brand partnerships, and data-driven campaigns that drive engagement and growth
Kalei Mahi is a marketing leader who knows that the best brand stories aren’t just told—they’re experienced. With over 15 years of expertise in influencer marketing, brand partnerships, and experiential activations, Kalei has mastered the art of bringing brands to life in ways that engage, inspire, and drive results. From leading high-impact creator collaborations at The Many to spearheading groundbreaking campaigns for YouTube, Sephora, and AT&T, Kalei has a track record of transforming strategic visions into tangible success. Whether it’s negotiating cost-effective influencer partnerships, optimizing multi-million-dollar media budgets, or developing the next big creator-driven movement, she thrives at the intersection of innovation and impact. Beyond the boardroom, Kalei’s passion for storytelling extends to the culinary world, where she launched Wyld Roots Kitchen, a premium personal chef service. A natural connector, leader, and creative thinker, she’s always looking for ways to push the boundaries of marketing while building meaningful relationships along the way.

Work History

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Group Director of Creator Management

The ManyJun 2024 - Feb 2025 • 9 mosBuilt and led the agency’s first creator management department centralizing influencer marketing execution. Created processes that allowed all internal agency teams such as media and strategy to work more efficiently leading to a more seamless collaborating experience which lead to a lower burn rate on the agency fee. Negotiated high-impact influencer partnerships, delivering 20-30% cost savings on influencer marketing spend. Integrated a CRM system to optimize influencer communications, contracts, deliverables, and performance tracking. Expanded the creator management team, increasing operational efficiencies and campaign execution.
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Founder

Wyld Roots KitchenJun 2020 - Jun 2024 • 4 yrs 1 moLaunched and scaled a premium personal chef service, delivering customized culinary experiences to an elite clientele.
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Account Director - Influencer Marketing and Partnerships (client: YouTube)

RQSep 2022 - Nov 2023 • 1 yr 3 mosLed innovative YouTube marketing campaigns, including the Getty Portrait Studio x YouTube Shorts at Coachella and the Creators’ Take initiative, boosting agency revenue by 32%. Orchestrated the strategic planning and execution of influencer-led campaigns for HUM Nutrition's 2023 holiday launch in Target. Pioneered Sephora's 'Reaction Engine' initiative, leveraging real-time social media conversations to elevate brand presence and spearhead unique gifting campaigns, setting a new standard for non-traditional engagement strategies. Applied advanced analytics tools to optimize creator selections, ensuring data-driven influencer partnerships and campaign success.
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Account Director

Ad Results MediaFeb 2021 - Jun 2021 • 5 mosDirected a $10M+ media budget across emerging platforms, enhancing Molson Coors’ brand narrative and contributing to agency revenue and partner satisfaction through strategic insights and analytics. Implemented long-term growth strategies, solidifying client relations and contributing to the agency’s financial success. Led a team in conducting post-campaign evaluations, optimizing budget use, and recommending performance-based adjustments.

Education

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Syracuse University

BS, Communications and Rhetorical Studies
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UCLA

Cont Education, Brand Marketing

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How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Innovative Marketing Leader specializing in influencer strategy, brand partnerships, and data-driven campaigns that drive engagement and growth
Kalei Mahi is a marketing leader who knows that the best brand stories aren’t just told—they’re experienced. With over 15 years of expertise in influencer marketing, brand partnerships, and experiential activations, Kalei has mastered the art of bringing brands to life in ways that engage, inspire, and drive results. From leading high-impact creator collaborations at The Many to spearheading groundbreaking campaigns for YouTube, Sephora, and AT&T, Kalei has a track record of transforming strategic visions into tangible success. Whether it’s negotiating cost-effective influencer partnerships, optimizing multi-million-dollar media budgets, or developing the next big creator-driven movement, she thrives at the intersection of innovation and impact. Beyond the boardroom, Kalei’s passion for storytelling extends to the culinary world, where she launched Wyld Roots Kitchen, a premium personal chef service. A natural connector, leader, and creative thinker, she’s always looking for ways to push the boundaries of marketing while building meaningful relationships along the way.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
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Similar Pangeans

Hannah Mayblum

Social Media, Influencer Strategy | Marketing Professional | Digital Brand Builder | Analytics-Driven Results
Creative & Brand Strategy • 9 years of exp. • New York, NY, US

Greta Quintini

Freelance social media and influencer marketing manager. I execute campaigns, create UGC and put together strategies.
Social Media Marketing • Creative & Brand Strategy • Brand Partnership • Los Angeles, CA, US

Netanya Trimboli

Influencer Marketing • Strategic Planning • Creative Ideation • Campaign Oversight
PR and Comms • 20 years of exp. • Washington, DC, US

Parvez Lakha

Influencer Marketing, Creator Economy, Branded Entertainment Partnerships, Social Media
Creative & Brand Strategy • Social Media Marketing • Content Marketing • 8 years of exp. • Hartford, CT, US

Top Talent like Kalei are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Kalei Mahi

Brand Partnership Manager
Creative & Brand Strategist
Content Marketing Manager
Torrance, CA, US
Influencer Marketing
Brand Management
Partnership Management
Account Management
Strategy & Business Development
Talent Management
Event Management
Event Marketing
Partnership Development
Mentoring
Advertising
Leadership
Analytical Thinking
Agile
Consulting
Management Consulting
Advice
Adaptability
Business Strategy
Group Leadership
Collaboration
Management
Team Management
Time Management
Team Building
Negotiation
Contracts
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

T

Group Director of Creator Management

The ManyJun 2024 - Feb 2025 • 9 mosBuilt and led the agency’s first creator management department centralizing influencer marketing execution. Created processes that allowed all internal agency teams such as media and strategy to work more efficiently leading to a more seamless collaborating experience which lead to a lower burn rate on the agency fee. Negotiated high-impact influencer partnerships, delivering 20-30% cost savings on influencer marketing spend. Integrated a CRM system to optimize influencer communications, contracts, deliverables, and performance tracking. Expanded the creator management team, increasing operational efficiencies and campaign execution.
W

Founder

Wyld Roots KitchenJun 2020 - Jun 2024 • 4 yrs 1 moLaunched and scaled a premium personal chef service, delivering customized culinary experiences to an elite clientele.
R

Account Director - Influencer Marketing and Partnerships (client: YouTube)

RQSep 2022 - Nov 2023 • 1 yr 3 mosLed innovative YouTube marketing campaigns, including the Getty Portrait Studio x YouTube Shorts at Coachella and the Creators’ Take initiative, boosting agency revenue by 32%. Orchestrated the strategic planning and execution of influencer-led campaigns for HUM Nutrition's 2023 holiday launch in Target. Pioneered Sephora's 'Reaction Engine' initiative, leveraging real-time social media conversations to elevate brand presence and spearhead unique gifting campaigns, setting a new standard for non-traditional engagement strategies. Applied advanced analytics tools to optimize creator selections, ensuring data-driven influencer partnerships and campaign success.
A

Account Director

Ad Results MediaFeb 2021 - Jun 2021 • 5 mosDirected a $10M+ media budget across emerging platforms, enhancing Molson Coors’ brand narrative and contributing to agency revenue and partner satisfaction through strategic insights and analytics. Implemented long-term growth strategies, solidifying client relations and contributing to the agency’s financial success. Led a team in conducting post-campaign evaluations, optimizing budget use, and recommending performance-based adjustments.

Education

S

Syracuse University

BS, Communications and Rhetorical Studies
U

UCLA

Cont Education, Brand Marketing

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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