Kayla Stass

Paid + organic social strategist

Social that sells, not just posts.

I help brands acquire, convert and retain customers through data-driven paid social, optimized digital experiences and thoughtful social media management.

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Paid social experience across

GAP

American Airlines

via OMD and EssenceMediacom

What I do

Drive growth through paid and organic social.

Paid social strategy and execution

Full-funnel paid social across Meta, TikTok, Reddit, Pinterest and LinkedIn, with a focus on performance, testing and clarity.

  • Paid social audit + growth plan
    Best for teams that want clarity before investing more · [YOUR PRICE]
  • Ongoing management
    Best for brands ready to scale with consistent optimization · [YOUR PRICE]/mo + ad spend
  • Launch / short-term sprint (4–6 weeks)
    Best for launches, promos or resetting performance · [YOUR PRICE]

Digital and UX consulting

I help brands improve how people move through their digital ecosystem, from website structure to social pathways, so traffic turns into action.

  • Conversion and pathway optimization
    Best for brands scaling traffic · [YOUR PRICE]
  • UX audit + action plan
    Best for clarity and quick wins · [YOUR PRICE]
  • Ongoing UX advisory
    Best for teams evolving their digital experience · [YOUR PRICE]/mo

Social media management

Ongoing organic social designed to build trust, consistency and brand presence, aligned with performance and business goals.

  • Monthly management
    Content pillars, calendar, captions and community management · [YOUR PRICE]/mo

Who I work with

Growing brands, founders and teams who value clarity, performance and thoughtful execution: small to mid-size businesses, service-based brands, and DTC, lifestyle, wellness and travel brands.

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How I approach growth

I run paid social like a system, not a series of one-off experiments.

I start by understanding user behavior: where attention comes from, how decisions are made, and what removes friction.

01

Intentional testing

One variable at a time.

02

Optimization with context

Not reactive changes.

03

Creative feedback loops

Performance-informed production.

04

Clarity at every step

So decisions are obvious.

Strategy first. Clean execution. Insights that drive action. And on the UX side: good UX doesn't just look clean, it removes friction.

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Brands I've built social for

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Retail · Paid social · OMD

GAP

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Travel · Paid social · EssenceMediacom

American Airlines

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About

Hi, I'm Kayla.

I'm a Paid Social Manager at OMD, where I lead strategy for GAP, and before that I managed American Airlines' paid social at EssenceMediacom.

I take on a small number of freelance clients who want that same big-brand rigor without an agency retainer. I'm based in New Jersey and work with businesses across the NYC area and beyond.

FAQ

Good questions to ask first

What do you need from me to start?

Access to your ad accounts and any past performance data, clarity on the offer, and your primary KPI.

Do you create the ad creative?

I can guide creative direction and give performance-based recommendations. If you need full creative production, I can partner with your team or recommend support.

How quickly will we see results?

Most accounts need a testing window to establish reliable performance patterns. I focus on building a repeatable system, not chasing week-to-week volatility.

Do you work with small businesses?

Yes, especially growing brands that value clarity, smart execution and long-term performance.

Can UX consulting work with my current platform?

Yes. My recommendations are platform-agnostic and focused on structure, hierarchy and behavior.

How quickly can I implement UX changes?

Most recommendations are designed to be implemented quickly and iteratively.

Contact

Let's make your social pull its weight.

Tell me a little about your business. I'll reply within two business days with next steps for a free consultation.

Or reach me directly: kaylastass@gmail.com · (732) 648-4020