Skip to main content
Top expert badge
Recommended expert
Profile header background

Kai Thomas-Social Media Specialist / Manager / Consultant

Kai Thomas
Profile header overlay
Griesheim, Germany

Check rate

Experience

Jan 2025 - Mar 2025

Senior Community Manager

Social Element

Position Summary
Senior Community Manager at Social Element
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Customer Service
Marketing
Quality Assurance
Strategy
  • Monitoring and community management for Nissan's global social media channels and other clients, with a focus on a 100% response rate
  • Building efficient workflows and response libraries for comments and DMs
  • Conducting performance reviews to further develop the moderation team
  • Analyzing community feedback to identify recurring pain points and passing them on to the brand team
  • Ensuring a consistent tone in all responses – in line with brand guidelines and legal requirements
  • Quality assurance and mentoring for junior moderators
  • Creating reports with KPIs such as engagement volume, response time, and sentiment trends
  • Escalating potentially PR-sensitive topics to protect the brand reputation
  • Further developing the community strategy through continuous learnings from day-to-day work
Dec 2024 - Jun 2025

Senior Social Media Manager

1000heads

Position Summary
Senior Social Media Manager at 1000heads
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Customer Service
Marketing
Strategy
  • Developing cross-channel content strategies to increase reach and engagement for different clients
  • Planning and continuously adjusting editorial calendars to combine long-term brand strategies with spontaneous, relevant real-time content (tools: Sprinklr, Sprout, Meta Business Manager)
  • Acting as the link between clients and internal teams: coordination, expectation management, and feedback integration
  • Leading and motivating up to 25 team members, including task allocation and workflow management
  • Working closely with creative, analytics, and account teams to develop content aligned with brand identity and performance goals
  • Evaluating native and external analytics tools to optimize content frequency and channel-specific strategies
  • Running A/B tests for copy and image variations to identify high-performing assets
  • Monitoring competitors and deriving recommendations on social trends and user behavior
  • Creating monthly reports with performance insights and concrete optimization suggestions for clients
  • Community management: responding to comments and messages to build trust and brand loyalty
Jul 2024 - Sep 2024

Senior Social Media Specialist

Prospecter Ventures

Position Summary
Senior Social Media Specialist at Prospecter Ventures
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Marketing
Strategy
  • Conceptualizing and executing social media campaigns to increase brand awareness and user engagement (tools: Sprinklr, Meta Business Manager)
  • Developing platform-specific content strategies including visuals, CTAs, and trend-based engagement formats
  • Collaborating with design and content teams to ensure a consistent brand presence
  • Performance analysis based on KPIs such as engagement rate, impressions, and click-throughs
  • Deriving strategic recommendations from competitor analysis and market observation
  • Creating biweekly reports with insights and optimization suggestions for management
  • Conducting channel audits and implementing targeted improvements to increase reach
  • Improving alignment and processes between clients and content production
Mar 2024 - Jul 2024

Senior Social Media Manager

Turn 10 Studios (Xbox)

Position Summary
Senior Social Media Manager at Turn 10 Studios (Xbox)
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Marketing
Project Management
Strategy
  • Managing social media campaigns for Xbox franchises – from idea generation to execution – with a focus on storytelling and data-driven content strategy
  • Developing platform-specific formats for the gaming audience, including memes, highlight clips, and native assets
  • Coordinating cross-functional teams in content planning, the approval process, and campaign launches
  • Creating weekly dashboards on engagement, sentiment, and reach
  • Adjusting posting frequency and tone of voice in real time – based on community response and campaign phase
  • Monitoring and integrating current platform algorithm changes into the ongoing strategy
  • Planning and executing tightly scheduled editorial calendars around launches and events
  • Contributing to cross-brand coordination to align communication within the Xbox ecosystem
Dec 2023 - Mar 2024

Senior Social Media Consultant

Frankfurter Sparkasse

Position Summary
Senior Social Media Consultant at Frankfurter Sparkasse
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Marketing
Strategy
  • Developing cross-platform content plans to increase brand presence, web traffic, and engagement
  • Creating targeted editorial calendars and asset formats for Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter
  • Analyzing campaign success using detailed KPIs and trend evaluations
  • Building and presenting monthly reporting decks with insights and creative recommendations
  • Conducting social listening to identify opportunities for reputation building and changes in sentiment
  • Leading content ideation workshops with clients and agency teams
  • Developing hashtag strategies and recommendations for influencer partnerships to boost reach
  • Ensuring a consistent brand presence across all channels
Sep 2023 - Dec 2023

Social Media Manager

Mars

Position Summary
Social Media Manager at Mars
Industries
Food and Beverage
Business Areas
Marketing
  • Managed content creation and campaign delivery for four leading snack brands (tools: Sprinklr, TikTok Ads Manager, Meta Business Manager)
  • Localized global content for regional markets while keeping a consistent brand voice
  • Coordinated with regional teams to align timings, messages, and promotions
  • Developed UGC strategies and influencer partnerships to increase organic engagement
  • Evaluated campaign performance based on KPIs such as shares, reach, and click-throughs
  • Took part in campaign retrospectives to continuously improve future actions
  • Worked closely with PR and product teams to keep messaging aligned
  • Adapted campaign visuals for new formats like Reels and Stories
Sep 2023 - Oct 2023

Social Media Consultant

Manscaped

Position Summary
Social Media Consultant at Manscaped
Industries
Cosmetics
Retail
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Customer Service
Marketing
Strategy
  • Developed and implemented a targeted social media strategy to increase brand presence on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
  • Created weekly content plans with a focus on engagement and product awareness
  • Worked with the creative team to produce visual assets in the brand's signature tone
  • Monitored performance metrics such as reach and engagement rate to optimize the posting strategy
  • Ran competitor analyses to identify content gaps and derive improvement ideas
  • Interacted directly with the community to strengthen brand loyalty
  • Created detailed reports with clear action steps and creative adjustments for management
  • Ensured platform compliance and brand safety in all community interactions
Aug 2023 - Oct 2023

Digital Marketing Consultant

Ford Motor Company

Position Summary
Digital Marketing Consultant at Ford Motor Company
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Marketing
  • Planned and executed full-funnel digital campaigns to increase website traffic, lead generation, and engagement
  • Developed high-performing content strategies across social media, email marketing, and paid advertising
  • Used Google Analytics and other tools for data-driven campaign optimization in real time
  • Created and A/B tested email flows to improve open rates and customer retention
  • Managed PPC campaigns including monitoring ROI, click-through rate, and customer acquisition cost
  • Coordinated with PR and product teams to support the launch of new products with relevant content
  • Delivered cross-channel content for seasonal or product-related campaigns
  • Optimized website content and layout for SEO to increase organic visibility
Aug 2023 - Sep 2023

Community Manager

Virtual Identity

Position Summary
Community Manager at Virtual Identity
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Customer Service
Marketing
Product Development
  • Managed app store reviews and the social media community during the launch of a new mobile app (tools: Sprout)
  • Identified sentiment trends and escalated critical issues to product and development teams
  • Created messaging templates for fast and consistent replies during high-traffic periods
  • Worked closely with customer support to handle technical issues from public channels efficiently
  • Delivered weekly reports on sentiment, volume, and community feedback
  • Moderated and managed the community with the right tone and professionalism, even during high comment volumes
  • Integrated user feedback into release notes and patch planning
  • Acted as a bridge between the community and the development team during sensitive rollout phases
Jul 2023 - Sep 2023

Senior Community Manager

Macaw Germany GmbH

Position Summary
Senior Community Manager at Macaw Germany GmbH
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Marketing
Strategy

Brands: Mitsubishi & GWMORA

  • Developed and implemented engagement strategies to strengthen brand loyalty and positioning
  • Unified brand communication across all channels while considering regional differences (tools: Sprinklr, Meta Business Manager)
  • Analyzed user behavior and sentiment using web analytics tools to derive strategic actions
  • Supported integrated campaigns through close collaboration with internal and external marketing teams
  • Created performance dashboards to optimize ongoing campaigns based on data
  • Conducted target audience analyses and competitor monitoring to refine the content strategy
  • Managed creative processes to deliver high-quality content on time
  • Recommended budget and channel allocation based on current data and performance trends
Jun 2023 - Sep 2023

Project Manager

Dragons Group

Position Summary
Project Manager at Dragons Group
Industries
Food and Beverage
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Marketing
Project Management
  • Planning and execution of large-scale social media campaigns for brands like Actimel, Activia, FruchtZwerge, and Alpro in the DACH region
  • Main point of contact for clients and interface between stakeholders and internal campaign teams
  • Organizing status meetings, feedback loops, and strategic alignments with cross-functional teams
  • Creating timelines and handover plans to ensure all campaign content is delivered on time
  • Analyzing campaign metrics and survey results to derive clear action points
  • Writing progress reports and presenting KPI results to management
  • Identifying workflow bottlenecks and implementing more efficient process solutions
  • Supporting junior team members and ensuring the quality of all campaign elements
May 2023 - Mar 2024

Lead Community Manager

Ankama Games

Position Summary
Lead Community Manager at Ankama Games
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business Areas
Customer Service
Marketing
Operations
Strategy
  • Development and execution of cross-platform engagement strategies to activate the gaming community
  • Creating and curating content around game updates, releases, and community challenges
  • Evaluating community sentiment through forums, social media, and in-game chats and sharing insights with the developer teams
  • Proactively handling player feedback and structured escalation for critical issues
  • Implementing re-engagement measures to win back inactive users
  • Building an internal knowledge base to reduce repeated support requests
  • Managing moderation and conflict resolution across different community channels
  • Working with the marketing team to connect live events with social campaigns
Nov 2022 - Apr 2023

Senior Community Manager

BMW Group

Position Summary
Senior Community Manager at BMW Group
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Marketing
Strategy
  • Driving digital community engagement during product launches and brand activations through targeted real-time communication
  • Developing dashboards to monitor the performance of key campaigns
  • Identifying product and service trends through social listening and user feedback
  • Creating community insight reports to support paid campaigns
  • Ensuring a consistent tone and brand communication during high-visibility events
  • Analyzing and auditing competitor strategies and presenting the results to the global team
Nov 2022 - Feb 2023

Social Media Consultant

TreePlantingProjects

Position Summary
Social Media Consultant at TreePlantingProjects
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Marketing
Strategy
  • Developing a comprehensive organic growth strategy to increase brand awareness for a sustainability-focused organization
  • Creating and maintaining editorial calendars with eco-conscious content for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter
  • Monitoring key engagement metrics and adjusting the messaging strategy based on real-time data and community sentiment
  • Curating educational content and visual storytelling (including photography and video from the field) to motivate users to take action
  • Working with green influencers and NGOs to expand reach and activate the community
  • Running polls, Q&As, and live formats to increase interaction and community involvement
  • Ensuring content alignment with the organization’s environmental goals and campaign values
Apr 2022 - Oct 2022

Senior Community Manager

ELEVATEX GmbH

Position Summary
Senior Community Manager at ELEVATEX GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Customer Service
Marketing
  • Leading the platform engagement and moderation strategy for B2B tech clients
  • Conducting sentiment analysis and evaluating user feedback to optimize campaign content
  • Standardizing communication processes, templates, and guidelines for consistent community interaction
  • Tracking engagement KPIs to assess channel performance
  • Deriving platform recommendations based on user behavior and campaign results
  • Creating biweekly reports on campaign success and community feedback
  • Managing escalations for sensitive user requests and critical issues
  • Working closely with growth teams to coordinate messaging around product launches
Jan 2022 - Present

Parks Experience/Branding

MCParks

Position Summary
Parks Experience/Branding at MCParks
Industries
Tourism
Business Areas
Marketing
Jan 2022 - Dec 2024

Junior Project Manager

DieInsel

Position Summary
Junior Project Manager at DieInsel
Business Areas
Project Management
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

Marketing Manager

ORGGSTudios

Position Summary
Marketing Manager at ORGGSTudios
Business Areas
Marketing
Oct 2021 - Apr 2022

Senior Social Media Consultant

L'Oréal Group

Position Summary
Senior Social Media Consultant at L'Oréal Group
Industries
Cosmetics
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Marketing
Strategy
  • Concept and execution of social media campaigns for product launches and brand moments in the beauty and skincare areas
  • Production of branded content for Instagram, YouTube, and emerging platforms
  • Management of multiple accounts, each with its own brand voice and specific KPI goals
  • Use of social listening tools to spot consumer trends and brand perception
  • Collaboration with influencers and brand ambassadors to extend campaigns
  • Translation of marketing goals into creative, platform-specific briefs
  • Creation of post-campaign reports with analysis of engagement, impressions, and sentiment
  • Alignment with global teams to ensure a consistent content direction across countries
Feb 2021 - Sep 2021

Junior Social Media Manager

GPORTAL (OCIRIS GmbH)

Position Summary
Junior Social Media Manager at GPORTAL (OCIRIS GmbH)
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Customer Service
Marketing
Product Development
  • Day-to-day management of social media channels with a focus on the gaming community
  • Creation of reactive and proactive content to support new features and promotions
  • Real-time analysis to optimize posting times and messaging
  • Close collaboration with product teams on content alignment for releases
  • Regular reporting on engagement, sentiment, and audience demographics
  • Direct communication with the community and escalation of technical issues when needed
  • Research of best practices and competitor formats to further develop the content strategy
Mar 2018 - Nov 2019
Darmstadt, Germany

Junior Digital Marketing Manager

Wissenschafts und Kongresszentrum Darmstadt GmbH

Position Summary
Junior Digital Marketing Manager at Wissenschafts und Kongresszentrum Darmstadt GmbH
Industries
Tourism
Business Areas
Marketing
  • Responsible for the cross-channel social media presence of a leading event venue
  • Created creative content for blog, newsletter, and digital promotional mailings
  • Analyzed Google Analytics and SEO rankings to optimize existing content; monthly evaluation of campaign performance
  • Built and maintained contacts with influencers and press representatives for event promotion
  • Worked closely with design and sales teams to ensure consistent brand communication
  • Supported the optimization of website content and layouts
  • Created, tested, and evaluated ad creatives for digital ad formats

Industry Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.

Experienced in Tourism, Information Technology, Automotive, Media and Entertainment, Professional Services, and Banking and Finance.

Tourism
Information Technology
Automotive
Media and Entertainment
Professional Services
Banking and Finance
Profile match chart

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Marketing, Strategy, Project Management, Customer Service, Business Intelligence, and Operations.

Marketing
Strategy
Project Management
Customer Service
Business Intelligence
Operations
Profile match chart

Summary

I am looking for freelance or senior roles in social media and community management, where I can bring in my broad experience in global brand building – with the goal of developing strategic content and driving sustainable community growth.

Skills

  • Performance Analysis & Optimization
  • Cross-Channel Content Creation
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Trend And Competitor Analysis
  • Developing Brand Tone Of Voice
  • Campaign Planning & Execution
  • Support In Digital Advertising
  • Team Building & Leadership

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Elementary

Education

IU International University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Arts · Marketing Management · Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Digital Marketing Professional (CDMP)

Digital Marketing Institute

Certified Marketing Research Professional (CMRP)

Marketing Research and Intelligence Association

Content Strategy & SEO for Lead Generation Course Certificate

Moz Academy

Digital Marketing Pro Certificate

Digital Marketing Institute

Facebook Blueprint Certification

Facebook

Google Ads Certification

Google Skillshop

Google Analytics Individual Qualification (IQ)

Google

Hootsuite Social Media Marketing Certification

Hootsuite Academy

HubSpot Content Marketing Certification

HubSpot Academy

LinkedIn Learning Online Marketing Foundations Certificate

LinkedIn Learning

Online Marketing Certified Professional (OMCP)

OMCP Organization

Programmatic Advertising Essentials Certificate

Interactive Advertising Bureau

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Certification Course

ClickMinded

Snapchat Advertising Core Competencies Certification

Snapchat Ad Manager

YouTube Certified

YouTube Creator Academy

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 21
Experience in Tourism 6.5 y
Avg length 9 m
Longest experience 4 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Senior Community Manager, Senior Social Media Manager, Senior Social Media Specialist
Main industries Tourism, Information Technology, Automotive
Main business areas Marketing, Strategy, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor
Certifications earned 15

Profile

Created

Frequently asked questions

Have questions? Find more information here.

Kai is based in Griesheim, Germany.

Kai speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

Kai has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Kai has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 21 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 months. Note that Kai may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Kai would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Community Manager, Senior Social Media Manager, Senior Social Media Specialist.

Kai's most recent position is Senior Community Manager at Social Element.

In recent years, Kai has worked for Social Element, 1000heads, Prospecter Ventures, Turn 10 Studios (Xbox), and Frankfurter Sparkasse.

Kai is most experienced in industries like Tourism, Information Technology, and Automotive. Kai also has some experience in Media and Entertainment, Cosmetics, and Professional Services.

Kai is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Strategy. Kai also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Customer Service, and Operations.

Kai has recently worked in industries like Tourism, Information Technology, and Automotive.

Kai has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Strategy.

Kai holds a Bachelor in Marketing Management from IU International University of Applied Sciences.

Kai has 15 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Digital Marketing Professional (CDMP), Certified Marketing Research Professional (CMRP), and Content Strategy & SEO for Lead Generation Course Certificate.

Kai will be available full-time from August 2026.

Kai's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

To hire Kai, click the Meet button on the profile to request a meeting and discuss your project needs.

Average rates for similar positions

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

1000
750
500
250
Rate comparison chart
Market avg: 844-924 €
The rates shown represent the typical market range for freelancers in this position based on recent contracts on our platform.
Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.