Simona Tsukanova

Simona Tsukanova, content creator

simona tsukanova · content creator · nyc

(about me)

Hi, I am Sima

I am a Marketing student at Fordham University with a passion for creativity, branding, and digital culture.

I’m drawn to the intersection of strategy and storytelling, exploring how ideas become memorable brands, meaningful content, and experiences that connect with people.

Simona smiling on a New York street

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work

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Ivy Owl Education

content creator · 2025 – now · new york

Created and managed short-form social media content by combining audience insights, trend research, creative storytelling, and performance analysis to build engaging content and strengthen the brand’s digital presence.

Listen & Analyze

I start by understanding what the audience wants, then analyze trends, behaviors, and conversations to identify relevant content opportunities.

process · 01
Reel cover: the Metropolitan Museum of Art lit up at dusk ▶watch the reel ↗
Plan & Create

I turn insights into a strategic content plan, balancing creative ideas with clear goals and deciding what, when, and how to post.

process · 02
Reel cover: Ivy Owl university consulting, “No risk, no story” over a New York corner building ▶watch the reel ↗
Film & Edit

I film and edit with one principle in mind: creativity doesn’t need complexity. Simple concepts, strong visuals, and thoughtful execution can make content stand out.

process · 03
Reel cover: Ivy Owl, “You don’t need perfect grades to get into Harvard” ▶watch the reel ↗
Measure & Improve

I track views, engagement, and audience response to understand what works and improve future content.

process · 04
Reel cover: Northeastern University convocation with pink confetti, “It is time to build your own future” ▶watch the reel ↗
20K+views in one week
3K+likes
creativity doesn’t
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Embassy of Delicious Food

Посольство Вкусной Еды

marketing intern · summers ’24 & ’25 · orel, russia

Supported the marketing and rebranding of a pastry company by researching promotional opportunities, developing social media ideas, and helping shape a stronger visual identity and brand presence.

Listen

I researched the market, competitors, and consumer preferences to understand what makes a pastry brand visually appealing, memorable, and worth choosing.

process · 01
Reel cover: the Embassy of Delicious Food production floor ▶watch the reel ↗
Plan

I transformed research into campaign ideas, planning social media content that combined strategic thinking with the visual and emotional appeal of food.

process · 02
Reel cover: fresh bagels on the production line, «с любовью, как делали бабушки» ▶watch the reel ↗
Create

I helped translate the new direction into social media content and promotional ideas, creating a more consistent connection between the product and its brand identity.

process · 03
Reel cover: Posolskoe chocolate cookies with a cup of tea ▶watch the reel ↗
visually appealing,
memorable, worth
choosing.
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On camera

building my own brand, one post at a time

Alongside client work, I’m building my own social media presence. My feed is where I experiment: styling, shooting and editing my own content, testing new formats, and learning what makes people stop, watch, and come back.

follow along ↗ @simatsukanovaaa
studio · black & sheer
floor light
What I’m building

A feed with a clear point of view: fashion, beauty and moments from my life in New York, told through simple concepts and strong visuals.

my brand · 01
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powder blue
uptown · houndstooth
Why it matters

Being on both sides of the camera teaches me how content feels to the viewer. Every post is a small test, and what I learn goes straight back into the brands I work with.

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a work in
progress.
brick & wind
to be continued

more work soon. next up, her own projects.

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projects

my own ideas, pitches and experiments. each one gets a spread in this little book, and more are on the way.

project 01 · marketing proposal · fall 2026

If I were Eadem’s marketing manager

A marketing proposal for Eadem, skincare made for melanin-rich skin. Three ideas built around moments people want to share: an intimate fall brunch, a New York newsstand pop-up, and the #EademSelfie UGC trend.

project 02 · ai video · fall 2026

Lipstick bricks

One real street photo, made surreal with AI: the brick wall behind me turns into rows of lipsticks that twist out in a wave. Keep scrolling and it plays, frame by frame.

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soon

project 03
is in the works.

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for collabs, content, internships, or just a good idea. i answer every message.

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