Tim Smith
Vice President, Digital Strategy at First Focus on Children- Claim this Profile
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Mandy Marcum
Tim is a strategic marketer with brilliant, fresh ideas that he creates from data-driven key learnings and are aligned to organizational goals. His data skills are unparalleled. At LEE, he built systems that allowed us to create data-driven processes to scale an enormous body of work and customize outreach efforts based on engagement results. He can explain the trickiest of data analysis and complicated social strategies to any colleague -- from an ED to an intern -- and turn them into a believer. In addition to all of his tactical expertise, he is a thoughtful and intuitive leader and mentor to his team and colleagues. Tim is skilled at active listening, tailoring his leadership style to meet the needs of his direct reports, evolving processes to work best for the entire team, and leading with humility and humor.
Wojtek Wacowski
Working with Tim in the virtual, remote office setup was very effective and pleasant experience. When we finally got to meet in person, it was like meeting an old office friend. Tim was a very reliable and insightful collaborator at Upworthy.
Mandy Marcum
Tim is a strategic marketer with brilliant, fresh ideas that he creates from data-driven key learnings and are aligned to organizational goals. His data skills are unparalleled. At LEE, he built systems that allowed us to create data-driven processes to scale an enormous body of work and customize outreach efforts based on engagement results. He can explain the trickiest of data analysis and complicated social strategies to any colleague -- from an ED to an intern -- and turn them into a believer. In addition to all of his tactical expertise, he is a thoughtful and intuitive leader and mentor to his team and colleagues. Tim is skilled at active listening, tailoring his leadership style to meet the needs of his direct reports, evolving processes to work best for the entire team, and leading with humility and humor.
Wojtek Wacowski
Working with Tim in the virtual, remote office setup was very effective and pleasant experience. When we finally got to meet in person, it was like meeting an old office friend. Tim was a very reliable and insightful collaborator at Upworthy.
Mandy Marcum
Tim is a strategic marketer with brilliant, fresh ideas that he creates from data-driven key learnings and are aligned to organizational goals. His data skills are unparalleled. At LEE, he built systems that allowed us to create data-driven processes to scale an enormous body of work and customize outreach efforts based on engagement results. He can explain the trickiest of data analysis and complicated social strategies to any colleague -- from an ED to an intern -- and turn them into a believer. In addition to all of his tactical expertise, he is a thoughtful and intuitive leader and mentor to his team and colleagues. Tim is skilled at active listening, tailoring his leadership style to meet the needs of his direct reports, evolving processes to work best for the entire team, and leading with humility and humor.
Wojtek Wacowski
Working with Tim in the virtual, remote office setup was very effective and pleasant experience. When we finally got to meet in person, it was like meeting an old office friend. Tim was a very reliable and insightful collaborator at Upworthy.
Mandy Marcum
Tim is a strategic marketer with brilliant, fresh ideas that he creates from data-driven key learnings and are aligned to organizational goals. His data skills are unparalleled. At LEE, he built systems that allowed us to create data-driven processes to scale an enormous body of work and customize outreach efforts based on engagement results. He can explain the trickiest of data analysis and complicated social strategies to any colleague -- from an ED to an intern -- and turn them into a believer. In addition to all of his tactical expertise, he is a thoughtful and intuitive leader and mentor to his team and colleagues. Tim is skilled at active listening, tailoring his leadership style to meet the needs of his direct reports, evolving processes to work best for the entire team, and leading with humility and humor.
Wojtek Wacowski
Working with Tim in the virtual, remote office setup was very effective and pleasant experience. When we finally got to meet in person, it was like meeting an old office friend. Tim was a very reliable and insightful collaborator at Upworthy.
Credentials
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NationBuilder Expert
NationBuilderMay, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Social Media Certified
HubSpot AcademyJun, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Google Ads Search
GoogleMay, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Google Analytics
GoogleMay, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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First Focus on Children
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United States
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Government Relations Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President, Digital Strategy
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Oct 2019 - Present
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Freelance Marketing and Creative Services
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Marketing Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Independent Consultant
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Oct 2018 - Oct 2019
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Chicago Scholars
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interim Director of Marketing & Public Relations
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Nov 2018 - Apr 2019
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LEE
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United States
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Education Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Digital Communications
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Aug 2016 - Oct 2018
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Corporation for National and Community Service
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United States
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Public Affairs Specialist
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Mar 2016 - Aug 2016
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ServiceNation
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Public Policy Offices
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Communications Director
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Mar 2013 - Feb 2016
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Upworthy
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Audience & Business Development Analyst
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Oct 2012 - Mar 2013
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Slow Food USA
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United States
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Food & Beverages
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Manager of New Media
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Jul 2011 - Oct 2012
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Massachusetts Promise Fellowship
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Coordinator
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Aug 2009 - Jul 2011
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Young Broadcasters of America
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Greater Boston Area
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Producer
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Mar 2009 - May 2010
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The City School - Boston
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Youth Media Coordinator
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Jul 2007 - Aug 2008
Massachusetts Promise Fellow Massachusetts Promise Fellow
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WFUV Public Radio
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Producer / Engineer / Reporter
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Aug 2004 - Aug 2007
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NBCUniversal
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Post Production Assistant, Saturday Night Live
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Dec 2006 - May 2007
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NESN
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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200 - 300 Employee
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Production Assistant
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May 2006 - Aug 2006
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SNY
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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100 - 200 Employee
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Production Assistant
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Jan 2006 - May 2006
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Double Nickel Entertainment
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Management Intern
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Sep 2005 - Mar 2006
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WLVI-TV Sunbeam Television
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Greater Boston Area
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Assignment Desk Intern
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Jun 2004 - Aug 2004
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Education
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2003 - 2007
Fordham University
Bachelor of Arts, Communications & Media Studies -
1999 - 2003
Boston College High School
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