Michael Shields

A combined nine years in social media marketing, community management, and influencer collaborations. Working with brands such as Chia Pet, Duo Nuvo, and Capcom to even high profile influencers like Ice Spice and Elvira, I have a knack and PROVEN track record of significantly increasing engagement and reach. From hosting podcasts, creating viral content, to even donning costumes to engage audiences... I love what I do and I am very passionate about it as well. I would love to bring my energy and expertise to a new opportunity. Michael Shields | mshiel13@gmail.com

Projects

YT Long Form Edit Examples

Link that includes some of my examples of long form editing with my personal content.

Short Form Edit Examples

Examples of my short form video edits. This includes my viral Tekken clips that has generated over 9.8 million views.

Thumbnail Examples

A few examples of my thumbnail design for YT.

Work History

Founder

Shields Social StudiosDrove 9.9M Instagram views and 1.77M interactions, adding 20,613 new followers and engaging 479K+ accounts in just 90 days. Scaled TikTok reach to 4.1M views, earning 5,250 new followers, 510K likes, and 65K+ shares, fueling rapid community growth. Exploded YouTube Shorts performance with 3.1M views, 19.3K watch hours, and 4.6K new subscribers, boosting channel visibility and algorithm favorability. Increased cross-platform reach and engagement through trend-driven short-form content optimized for virality and audience retention. Built a loyal multi-platform audience through consistent posting, community interaction, and data-driven content experimentation.

Sales Development Representative

VINCUEJul 2025 - Jan 2026 • 7 mosActed as the first touchpoint for dealerships, sparking interest and driving conversations that introduced VINCUE’s inventory management system. Built a high-quality pipeline by executing high-volume outbound calls, targeted email campaigns, and social outreach for Regional Sales Managers. Worked with sales and marketing to sharpen messaging, share market feedback, and boost campaign effectiveness. Kept the pipeline moving by maintaining CRM data and executing timely, strategic follow-ups with prospects.

Marketing Content Manager

Kwikbit InternetMay 2024 - May 2025 • 1 yr 1 moSpearheaded the creation of compelling marketing content for live events, product launches, and community activations. Designed and executed both digital and physical marketing assets (flyers, sales collateral, business cards) to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement. Collaborated with the Digital Marketing Manager to manage cross-channel content, ensuring alignment with overall brand messaging and campaign goals.

Social Media Community Manager

Radical ShareAug 2023 - Jan 2024 • 6 mosDeveloped and executed community engagement strategies, increasing social media reach by 399.2% and growing community membership by 231% QoQ. Led creative content ideation and publishing efforts to drive consistent, high-impact social engagement, contributing to stronger brand affinity. Pioneered the launch of a branded TikTok filter, fostering higher engagement rates and building deeper connections with target audiences. Cultivated strategic partnerships with influencers, including Elvira and Ice Spice, to amplify brand presence and execute product launches.

Sales Development Representative

GamesightJun 2022 - Feb 2023 • 9 mosDrove new business growth by effectively communicating the value proposition of company products and services to prospective clients. Managed CRM tools (Hubspot, Copper, Airtable) to track and update client data, ensuring seamless customer relationship management and sales processes. Forged strategic partnerships with top-tier gaming studios, resulting in a 30% increase in new game acquisitions. Coordinated and scheduled valuable meetings for the sales team, contributing to a successful presence at industry conventions such as Gamescom. Awarded Gamesight Star Award (Employee of the Month) for outstanding sales performance and securing 10 high-profile clients.

Education

Johnson County Community College

Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

Similar Pangeans

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!