Leslie Hawkins

Leslie Hawkins is a seasoned expert in paid social media, currently serving as Director, Paid Social at IPG Mediabrands since July 2024. Prior experience includes Associate Director and Supervisor roles at Mediahub Worldwide from June 2019 to July 2024, where notable clients included Patron, Twitch, Hawaiian Airlines, and Providence. Previous positions also encompass Sr. Paid Social Media Strategist at 360i, with clients like Fox Broadcast and Fox Sports, and Associate Media Manager at Meredith Marks LLC. Leslie has a diverse background that includes promotional work, public relations, and sales, alongside achieving Top 10 at Miss World America as Miss Illinois World in 2016. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Writing from Columbia College Chicago.