I’m Elliot Rose. I direct influencer campaigns, develop strategies, produce events and book drag queens.
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As a freelance strategist and influencer director I’ve worked with clients across lifestyle, beauty, tech and FMCG, directing campaigns that are rooted in trends and culture. My diverse skill-set spans social, digital, influencer and strategy. As well as my work with brands, I'm also the co-founder of agency Rent-a-Queen, which produces drag events for venues, corporate and private clients.
Experience
Freelance: August 2020-Present
Clients: Armani, Glenfiddich, Amazon, Samsung, Coca-Cola, Hotel Chocolat, St Tropez, Suntory, SharkNinja
Agencies: Ogilvy, Accenture Song, We Are Social, Condé Nast International, RAPP, M&C Saatchi, SocialChain, Wonderland
Skills: Strategy, talent & influencer marketing, social
I develop strategy for and direct the execution of social and influencer campaigns. Highlights of my work include producing Coca-Cola campaigns for multiple agencies, launching three beauty brands on TikTok, and leading the development of influencer strategy for Amazon Music in Europe, as part of my most recent freelance role as Influencer Director at We Are Social.
Anatomy Brands, Senior Digital Strategist (Freelance): August 2020-Present
Clients: 56 Dean Street, the NHS, Knightsbridge
Skills: Social & digital strategy, paid social, SEO
I head-up all digital projects for design agency Anatomy’s stable of clients, spanning health, travel and lifestyle. A highlight has been leading national LGBTQ public health campaigns for 56 Dean Street.
Rent-a-Queen, Co-Founder: May 2019-Present
Skills: Talent management, event production
I co-own and run Rent-a-Queen - a production company for drag events. Using my contacts in London’s LGBTQ scene, I’m proud to have created a thriving side-hustle, working with brands like Meta, Spotify, Virgin Media, Google and Soho House Group.
M&C Saatchi, Account Manager: April 2018-July 2020
Clients: adidas, Coca-Cola, JD Sports, Cristiano Ronaldo Fragrances, Sprite
Skills: Influencer, talent negotiation, creative production, PR strategy
I produced flagship activations, content and PR campaigns, often on location around the world. Talent negotiation and events for adidas, the agency’s biggest account, were central to this exciting, global-facing role.
Cult LDN, Junior Account Manager: March 2016-April 2018
Clients: Amazon Fashion, American Eagle, Coty, Sarah Jessica Parker Beauty, Sally Hansen
Skills: Social media management, influencer marketing, live-streaming
I worked across content, social and influencer briefs for major fashion and beauty brands, from a global-agency POV. In 2017 I was posted in New York to launch Cult NYC, and work closely with US clients.
Puzzle London, Account Executive: August 2015-March 2016
Clients: Deliveroo, The National Lottery
Skills: Email marketing, content production, social
Education
Ba(Hons), Fashion Promotion, 1st Class: 2012-2015
University of the Arts London (Ravensbourne College)
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design, with Merit: 2011-2012
University of the Arts London (Ravensbourne College)