Lilly Funkel

Creative Strategist & Digital Storyteller

I create visual stories that inspire, connect and leave a lasting impression—through content, campaigns, events and photography.

Available for work.

About me.

Hi, I'm Lilly, a Germany-based Creative Business graduate with 3+ years of experience in content creation, event management and digital experiences. I combine creativity and strategy to help brands tell meaningful stories, build communities and create memorable experiences both online and offline.

3+

Years of experience

10+

Clients worldwide

Services.

1.

Social Media Strategy

Content Planning

Trend Analysis

Audience Research

Performance Insights

1.

Social Media Strategy

Trend Analysis

Audience Research

Content Planning

Performance Insights

2.

Content Creation

Short-Form Video

Photography

Copywriting

Storytelling

3.

Campaigns & Events

Campaign Development

Brand Activations

Event Planning

Content Production

Digital assets

4.

Community & Partnerships

Community Building

Influencer Relations

Brand Collaborations

Audience Engagement

3.

Campaigns & Events

Campaign Development

Brand Activations

Event Planning

Content Production

4.

Community & Partnerships

Community Building

Influencer Relations

Brand Collaborations

Audience Engagementent

Stack.

CapCut

Video Editing & Short-Form Content

CapCut

Content production

Canva

Content Design & Marketing Assets

Canva

Content Design

Notion

Content Planning & Content Calendars

ClickUp

Project & Campaign Management

Project & Campaign Management

Project & Campaign Management

Meta Business Suite

Social Media Management & Scheduling

Google Analytics

Performance Tracking & Insights

Brandwatch

Creator Discovery & Partnership Research

Google Analytics

Performance Tracking & Insights

WordPress & Figma

Website creation

Google Analytics

Performance Tracking & Insights

Brandwatch

Creator Discovery & Partnership Research

Brandwatch

Creator Discovery & Partnership Research

Figma & Wordpress

Content Design

Figma & Wordpress

Content Design

Experience.

Content Creation & Personal Branding

University of Florida

2021

Completed courses in Content Creation, Social Media, and Personal Branding through the University of Florida, building my first foundation in digital storytelling, audience engagement and content strategy.

BSc Creative Business

HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht

2022 – Present

Studying marketing, branding, media production, entrepreneurship, content strategy and audience insights in an international environment.

Documentary Film & Creative Storytelling

University of the Basque country

2024

Semester abroad focused on documentary filmmaking, visual storytelling, interview techniques and narrative development.

Campaign Development & Social Media

Grabarz & Partner

2025

Contributed to campaign ideation, content production, social-first creative concepts, shoot planning and brand communication for consumer brands.

Social Media Manager & Event Creator

Finesse Social Media

2025 – Present

Managing social media channels, developing content strategies, creating campaigns, coordinating collaborations and organizing community-focused events.

Testimonials.

Nicolas Diekmann

Head of Socials

"Lilly quickly became a valuable member of our team through her initiative, creativity and willingness to take on responsibility. She consistently delivered high-quality work, adapted quickly to new challenges and impressed us with her strong understanding of social media, content creation and campaign development."

Astrid F.

FineLiving Immobilien

"Lilly created our website, photography and video content. We were extremely happy with both the results and her enthusiastic, friendly, and professional approach throughout the project."

Mario Behrends

Founder

"Entering the German market required a strong understanding of local audiences and communication strategies. Lilly supported our startup with in-depth research, creative marketing approaches and fresh ideas that helped shape our market entry strategy. Her proactive mindset and ability to think both strategically and creatively made her a valuable contributor to our team."