Creative & Strategic Social Media Management for Global Brand Growth
Social Media Management Case Study
Security Screening Training Campaign — S2 University, S2 Global
Overview
I led a global campaign for S2 University—S2 Global’s educational arm—designed to upskill international security professionals on Certscan, contraband detection, and advanced screening. Featuring internal experts Gary Heffner and Christian Calle, and guided by Melissa Odegaard, the goal was clear: transform sensitive knowledge into accessible, trustworthy digital content and professional connections.
Role
Social Media Manager, Marketing Specialist, Graphic Designer
Timeline
3 years
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, AfterEffects) • Figma • Hootsuite • Windows 365 • Copilot
Platforms
LinkedIn • X (Twitter) • Facebook • Instagram • YouTube • Vimeo
The Challenge
Promoting specialized training to international security professionals came with significant hurdles. We were working in a niche B2G (business-to-government) space with limited outreach opportunities, high sensitivity around content, and strict compliance restrictions.
The target audience—government and security departments—required messaging that was professional, confidential, and credible across multiple regulatory regions. At the same time, we needed to post consistently (three times a week) while balancing thought leadership, educational depth, and promotional clarity.
Early testing showed that LinkedIn and YouTube aligned best with our tone and audience, while platforms like Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram underperformed and were ultimately deprioritized.
The Goal
Our goal was to establish S2 University as a trusted educational source for security professionals around the world. We aimed to increase course enrollment, grow brand visibility, and make it easier for security departments, customs officers, and training partners to access expert-led resources on contraband detection and advanced screening tools—without compromising confidentiality or credibility.
We also wanted to integrate meaningful storytelling and real-world data (e.g., contraband seizures, heatmaps) to position the campaign as both informative and visually compelling.
My Role
I led this campaign from end to end, managing the strategy, creative direction, and content execution.
Developed and executed a global social media strategy
Designed branded content templates using Illustrator, InDesign, and Figma
Managed post scheduling and analytics through Hootsuite
Coordinated with external creators for timely content production
Built long-form video pipelines for YouTube and Vimeo
Maintained a consistent cadence of three strategic posts per week
Collaborated across departments to ensure regulatory and brand alignment
Creative & Research Strategy
Visual Assets
Data Visuals
GIFs & Motion
Case Studies
Description
Element
Instructor cards and session previews crafted in Illustrator & InDesignData
Converted Certscan analytics into engaging heatmaps and comparison charts
Animated clips to improve attention and content retention
Produced in partnership with experts and published on S2University.com and YouTube
Platform Tactics:
LinkedIn: Main channel for engaging professionals, featuring course promotions and expert voices
YouTube: Hub for long-form interviews and training walkthroughs
Vimeo: High-res delivery for internal and client-facing assets
Website: Blog-style articles and data-driven updates for added credibility
Results & Outcomes
LinkedIn Growth:
S2 Global followers surged from 866 to 6,110 (+606%)
S2 University followers soared from 32 to 940 (+2,837%)
Impact Achieved:
Boosted course sign-ups and global reach across 17 regions
Cemented S2 University as an authority in security education
Facilitated safe, compliant content sharing across public and private sectors
Reinforced AI and data-driven approaches in Certscan training
Drove brand visibility and opened business development opportunities in a competitive, regulated space
Takeaway
By blending visual storytelling, strategic platform targeting, and data-backed messaging, I elevated S2 University’s global presence—driving meaningful growth and credibility in a highly sensitive industry. We didn’t just share content; we built trust, drove enrollment, and opened doors for future expansion.