Top Talent like Maria 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.

Maria Velasco

PR and Communications Specialist • Social Media Marketing Specialist • Orlando, FL, US
Client Communication
Social Media Communications
Storytelling
Google Drive
Copy Editing
Content Development
Communication
Microsoft Word
Ghost Writing
Writing
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Marketing, PR, & Comms
Passionate about crafting compelling narratives and building strong digital presences, I specialize in strategic communications, social media management, and public relations. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, I've helped businesses and individuals effectively communicate their messages and engage with their audiences across various platforms.

Work History

M

Senior Account Executive

Melrose PRAs a Senior Account Executive, responsible for managing client accounts, developing PR strategies, and enhancing brand visibility.
F

Freelance Podcast PR Consultant

FreelanceSep 2023 - Jun 2024 • 10 mosHelped clients secure podcast bookings.
L

Talent Relations Associate

LemonpieJan 2023 - Jul 2023 • 7 mosConducted research to identify podcast platforms, developed a database of contacts, implemented outreach strategies, and cultivated relationships with podcast hosts.
D

Account Executive

Digital and SavvyJan 2022 - Nov 2022 • 11 mosProvided PR and Communications support for Gary Vaynerchuk, coordinated media interviews, managed public appearances, handled media relations, and managed podcast guest appearances.
O

Junior Account Executive

OmnicomPRGroup EspañaMay 2021 - Nov 2021 • 7 mosManaged account activity, compiled client reports, developed media contacts, generated media monitoring reports, and secured media placements for clients like Booking.com and Cathay Pacific.

Education

U

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Master's degree, Advertising2020 - 2021
U

University of Central Florida

Bachelors, Communications2014 - 2016
I

IE Business School

Mass Communication/Media Studies2016
U

University of Central Florida

Bachelor's degree, Communication, General2014 - 2016

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
Marketing, PR, & Comms
Passionate about crafting compelling narratives and building strong digital presences, I specialize in strategic communications, social media management, and public relations. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, I've helped businesses and individuals effectively communicate their messages and engage with their audiences across various platforms.

Talk with a Talent Expert

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

Top Talent like Maria 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.

Maria Velasco

PR and Communications Specialist • Social Media Marketing Specialist • Orlando, FL, US
Client Communication
Social Media Communications
Storytelling
Google Drive
Copy Editing
Content Development
Communication
Microsoft Word
Ghost Writing
Writing
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

M

Senior Account Executive

Melrose PRAs a Senior Account Executive, responsible for managing client accounts, developing PR strategies, and enhancing brand visibility.
F

Freelance Podcast PR Consultant

FreelanceSep 2023 - Jun 2024 • 10 mosHelped clients secure podcast bookings.
L

Talent Relations Associate

LemonpieJan 2023 - Jul 2023 • 7 mosConducted research to identify podcast platforms, developed a database of contacts, implemented outreach strategies, and cultivated relationships with podcast hosts.
D

Account Executive

Digital and SavvyJan 2022 - Nov 2022 • 11 mosProvided PR and Communications support for Gary Vaynerchuk, coordinated media interviews, managed public appearances, handled media relations, and managed podcast guest appearances.
O

Junior Account Executive

OmnicomPRGroup EspañaMay 2021 - Nov 2021 • 7 mosManaged account activity, compiled client reports, developed media contacts, generated media monitoring reports, and secured media placements for clients like Booking.com and Cathay Pacific.

Education

U

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Master's degree, Advertising2020 - 2021
U

University of Central Florida

Bachelors, Communications2014 - 2016
I

IE Business School

Mass Communication/Media Studies2016
U

University of Central Florida

Bachelor's degree, Communication, General2014 - 2016

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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