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I speak fluent fandom. With 12 years of experience at the heart of the fantasy entertainment world, I have a unique knack for seeing what's next and translating that cultural foresight into winning brand strategies. From analyzing audience behavior on Discord to creating campaigns that get fans talking, my expertise covers the full content lifecycle, leveraging quantitative and qualitative research to inform creative direction, performance analysis, and strategic optimization. I'm eager to find a role where my passion for pop culture and my data-driven strategy can come together to create something amazing.

// PROFILE

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Ashaya Lilien-Bailey

Atlanta, GA

STATUS: AVAILABLE

// WHAT SETS ME APART

>Founder Mindset: 12 years scaling a brand from passion project to profitable business.

>Data-Driven Strategy: Translating analytics and cultural trends into high-performing content.

>Full-Funnel Expertise: Proven success in driving both viewership growth and conversions.

>Fandom & Culture Authority: Unparalleled expertise in the fantasy entertainment space and online communities.

@SKILLS

Strategic Development

95%

Expertly translating insights into compelling RFP proposals, pitch decks, and 360 campaign strategies.

Web & Creative Production

85%

Managing WordPress overhauls, social platforms, and content creation (Adobe Suite, JavaScript).

Client & Community Mgmt

90%

Building and nurturing client relationships and growing loyal online communities.

Research & Data Analysis

80%

Using Python, R, SQL, and Qualtrics to analyze data and inform strategic decisions.

// TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Advertising & Social

Meta Ads, YouTube Ads, TikTok, Sprout Social, HeyOrca, Brandwatch

Data & Analytics

Python, R, SQL, JavaScript, SPSS, Qualtrics, Tableau, Power BI, Google Analytics

Creative & Production

Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, Descript, Figma, Canva

#EXPERIENCE

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History of Westeros // Founder & Creative Director

Established a definitive thought-leader brand in the fantasy media landscape. Developed data-informed content strategies, cultivated a highly engaged audience, and secured 10+ client partners.

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// IMPACT_METRICS

36:23

Avg. View Duration (YT)

0.00%

Spotify YoY Growth (2023)

$0

CPA (vs. $240 LTV)

#EDUCATION

City University of New York

B.A. Sociology

4.0 GPA. Designed/executed a quantitative research study on AR's impact on body image (n=300) and conducted an ethnographic study of identity on Discord, yielding insights for social media content strategies.

Georgia State University

A.A. Sociology

3.96 GPA, Honors Program. Focused on the intersection of digital culture and sociology, building a foundational understanding of consumer behavior.

Ashaya // 2025

Case Study: History of Westeros

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As the founder of a definitive thought-leader brand in the fantasy media landscape, I managed the entire content lifecycle, from strategy to execution. I developed data-informed content for all social channels and cultivated a highly engaged audience, achieving a 36:23 average view duration on YouTube and consistent YoY growth on Spotify (10.02% in 2023).

My technical management of the brand included a complete WordPress theme design and overhaul to improve user experience, content discovery, and SEO performance.

A key success included executing high-impact partnerships that achieved results like a $55 Cost Per Acquisition against a ~$240 customer lifetime value, demonstrating a strong ability to develop winning strategies that drive revenue.

Secured and managed 10+ client partners, including:

  • Rize
  • Factor
  • Magic Mind - View Case Study
  • Casper

Featured in leading media outlets:

  • People
  • Yahoo
  • Buzzfeed

Conducted high-profile interviews with:

  • George R.R. Martin (Author)
  • Ryan Condal (Showrunner)
  • Various Actors

Served as speaker, panelist, and moderator at:

  • San Diego Comic-Con (USA)
  • TitanCon (Ireland)
  • City of Dragons (Spain)

Hosted live events at prestigious venues:

  • City Winery NYC
  • Atlanta's Plaza Theatre
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