Chicago Social Media Manager & Creative Strategist for small businesses
social media management & content creation
Work with meMore than posting — it's storytelling
Content that tells your story — and grows your business.
I help small businesses show up online in a way that feels true to them — blending strategy and design into content people actually care about.
Content that tells your story & grows your business.
I help small businesses show up online in a way that feels true to them, blending strategy and design into content people actually care about.
Content that tells your story — and grows your business.
I help small businesses show up online in a way that feels true to them — blending strategy and design into content people actually care about.
Content that tells your story — and grows your business.
Strategy, short-form reels, and photography woven into a feed people actually care about — so small businesses show up online in a way that feels unmistakably theirs.
I'm Valentina - a social media manager and content creator who helps small businesses show up online in a way that feels true to them. With a background in digital marketing and graphic design, I blend the creative and strategic sides of marketing into content people actually care about.
I get to know your story, your goals, and what you're building - then make content that actually sounds like you.
Anyone can post. Effective social media marketing is about much more — it's showing up with intention, so every piece of content actually moves your business forward.
See how we work together →A clear plan behind every post — goals, pillars, and a calendar, not guesswork.
Content that captures what makes your business special and feels genuinely you.
Building a community of the people who actually care about what you do.
What changed: the before was just photos of people, with no sense of place. The after is warm, colorful, and vibrant — built around the hotel's offerings, amenities, and the experience of actually being there, so the feed makes people want to come stay.
What changed: I introduced clean whitespace, an editorial cover system, and product photography that lets each piece breathe. Instead of a cluttered, inconsistent grid, the feed now feels like a polished lookbook that keeps the jewelry the hero of every post.
What changed: I built a consistent tone of voice, recurring content pillars, and a cohesive color story across the whole profile. It went from a random, one-off feed to an organized portfolio that turns first-time visitors into followers and real inquiries.
A real 90-day snapshot from a client account — the kind of reach and growth consistent, strategic content creates.
Total content views in 90 days
For small businesses starting fresh or rebuilding their online presence.
Your all-in social media partner — strategy, content, and community, handled.
For brands that handle posting but need consistent, high-quality content.
Capture your event with clean, aesthetic, fast-turnaround content.
I love working with Chicago small businesses — each one has its own unique story, vision, and mission. I've had the pleasure of working with so many different types of business, from cafés and restaurants to jewelry, pilates studios, print shops, med spas and hotels.
We talk goals, brand identity, and what you need — so everything we make is rooted in your story.
Concepts, shot lists, content calendar, and direction. I create a clear plan before a single frame is shot.
Monthly shoot day or event coverage — the fun part, where the brand comes to life on camera.
Caption writing, hooks, and preparing content for posting
Monthly insights to guide what's next, so the strategy keeps sharpening month over month.
VL Social is based in Chicago and works with small businesses across the city and surrounding suburbs — restaurants, cafés, hotels, pilates and fitness studios, med spas, jewelry and retail brands, and other local service businesses.
Full management covers the whole process — strategy, monthly content creation (reels and photography), captions and posting, community engagement, and monthly analytics — all tailored to your goals. Packages range from Basic SMM to Full SMM depending on how hands-on you'd like me to be.
Yes. Content Creation Only is a monthly content day where I shoot and edit a batch of reels and photos for you to post yourself — ideal if you want professional content but prefer to handle posting in-house.
Pricing is tailored to your scope and goals, so every package starts with a quick conversation. Share a little about your business through the contact form and I'll send tailored pricing and next steps.
It begins with a discovery call to talk through your goals, brand, and what you need. From there I build a clear plan before we ever shoot — so everything we create is rooted in your story. Reach out through the contact form to set it up.
Tell me a little about your business and what you're after. I'll get back to you with next steps and tailored pricing.