Inês Rodrigues dos Santos

Inês Rodrigues dos Santos

Marketing and communications specialist

Lisbon, Portugal

#OpenToWork

About

Marketing and communications specialist experienced in brand communication, influencer marketing, social media strategy and campaign execution within fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands. Background across in-house brand roles, luxury PR agencies and fashion media, leading influencer partnerships and social activations across multiple European markets, that drive visibility and engagement. Brings a strategic and execution-driven mindset, with strong ownership and attention to detail.

What I'm looking for

I’m looking for remote opportunities in influencer marketing, social media and brand communications, where I can help brands grow with intention. I’m particularly drawn to fashion, beauty and lifestyle, and enjoy working across the full process - from shaping ideas and campaigns to bringing them to life through content, partnerships and activations.

Experience

TORRES NOVAS 1845

Marketing & Communications Assistant

TORRES NOVAS 1845

Nov 2024 – Nov 2025

Defined social media strategy for Instagram & TikTok, translating brand positioning into clear content direction and contributing to an estimated 20 - 30% increase in audience engagement. Led influencer marketing initiatives end-to-end, managing partnerships across Portugal, Spain and the UK, with additional exposure to the Netherlands and France, strengthening brand credibility and reach across multiple markets. Drove brand visibility through PR initiatives, developing press materials and managing relationships with lifestyle and fashion media. Led the planning and execution of brand campaigns, photoshoots and influencer activations, ensuring consistent brand expression across all touchpoints. Aligned digital communication, influencer partnerships and PR activity with seasonal launches and key commercial moments to support brand growth. Managed community engagement across social platforms, maintaining brand tone and responding to audience interactions.

Social media strategyInfluencer marketingBrand communication
Global Press

Luxury, Fashion and Beauty Intern

Global Press

Jun 2024 – Nov 2024

Contributed to PR and brand communication initiatives for luxury and beauty clients, including Dior Beauty, Moët Hennessy and Mesoestetic within the Portuguese market. Led the showroom, taking ownership of product inventory and coordinating appointments for press, stylists and influencers. Managed day-to-day coordination of product seeding, press kits and campaign briefing materials for influencer and VIP outreach. Coordinated logistics and guest management for brand events and activations, ensuring smooth execution and guest experience. Tracked media coverage and press performance to inform post-campaign evaluation and reporting.

PR & media relationsBrand activationsLuxury marketing
SIEMENS

Project Management Trainee

SIEMENS

Jun 2023 – Nov 2023

Supported cross-functional project coordination, tracking timelines, deliverables and stakeholders across multiple teams. Improved internal workflows and reporting processes, contributing to greater efficiency and clarity.

Project coordinationWorkflow optimizationProcess improvement
LIGHTHOUSE PUBLISHING - VOGUE & GQ PORTUGAL

Fashion Intern

LIGHTHOUSE PUBLISHING - VOGUE & GQ PORTUGAL

Nov 2022 – Mar 2023

Contributed to fashion and lifestyle editorial planning for print and digital platforms, supporting story development aligned with each title’s brand positioning. Worked on fashion editorials and photoshoots within fast-paced editorial environments, supporting styling preparation, sample coordination and on-set execution. Supported the organisation of high-profile industry events, including the GQ Men of the Year Awards, working closely with talent, stylists and production teams. Conducted fashion and trend research to support editorial direction and content development.

Fashion stylingEditorial planningTrend research
Self Employed

Styling Assistant

Self Employed

Sep 2021 – Jul 2022

Contributed to editorial fashion shoots for international publications including Neo2 and Fucking Young!, supporting wardrobe selection, fittings and on-set coordination. Assisted in developing styling concepts aligned with each publication’s visual identity and creative brief. Collaborated with photographers, models and production teams to ensure smooth shoot execution.

Fashion stylingOn-set coordinationVisual storytelling

Education

ISTITUTO MARANGONI

ISTITUTO MARANGONI

Fashion Business, Short Course

2024
LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL

LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL

Mastering Digital Marketing in an AI World

2025
ISTITUTO EUROPEO DI DESIGN MADRID

ISTITUTO EUROPEO DI DESIGN MADRID

Master’s in Fashion Styling and Communication

2021 – 2022

UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DI MILANO BICCOCA

Exchange Semester, ERASMUS+

2019 – 2020
ISEG – LISBON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT

ISEG – LISBON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT

Bachelor’s degree in Management · Management

2017 – 2020

Skills

Adobe Premiere ProCapCutKlaviyocanvaInDesignIllustratorPhotoshopAdobe Creative SuiteExcelMicrosoft OfficePerformance trackingContent planningTikTokInstagramSocial media strategyBrand activationsCampaign coordinationPR & media relationsInfluencer marketingBrand communication

Languages

Portuguese (Native or bilingual proficiency)English (Full professional proficiency)Spanish (Full professional proficiency)