Experience

Budsies

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Social Media

  • Jan 2023 - Present

• Social Media Manager

  • Jul 2021 - Jan 2023



The Buntin Group

• Construction

• Associate Social Specialist

  • Mar 2020 - Jul 2021

  · Responsible for managing and creating content under the guidance of senior members of the team, ensuring that content is strategic, thoughtful and high-quality. · Drive ideation for specific executions (copy, design and other interactive opportunities) Creative partners and Content & Experiential Strategist. · Engage with community to build brand rapport and address customer concerns/complaints. · Perform audience and platform research to remain up-to-date on client initiatives, industry trends and best practices. · Pursue new opportunities to create original “social” experiences to connect brand and consumer. · Pull analytics, make thoughtful recommendations and present client reports in conjunction with the (Sr.) Content & Experiential Strategist. · Make recommendations in conjunction with the (Sr.) Content & Experiential Strategist for promoted social content and track budgets and targeting in conjunction with Channel partners. Show less



Inspire Kindness

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Media Specialist

  • Mar 2019 - Jan 2020

  · Built and executed social media strategy · Created and implemented social media editorial calendar and syndication schedule · Generated, edited, published, and shared content · Analyzed analytics to gain insight for optimizing social media traffic, demographics, and conversion · Created reports on community management and social media performance · Built connections with community members and potential influencers · Moderated user-generated content and messages appropriately, based on company and community policies · Stayed current with the social media trends, best practices, and tools · Collaborated with other team members to manage company reputation, coordinate promotions, and increase reach Show less

• Social Media Manager

  • May 2016 - Mar 2019

  · Executed social media campaigns, including creation of promotional materials and creatives, for two separate company social media pages · Created strategy for and plans digital marketing campaigns · Tracked web and social analytics weekly, monthly, and yearly with Google Analytics · Ideated and created marketing content and copy for two company websites · Collaborated with in-house Public Relations team for media outreach of our brands · Wrote blog articles and evaluated guest blog contributors · Solicited and selected images and video from customers to distribute to the Budsies' online marketing platforms · Managed collaborations with media companies and influencers to provide content regarding the Company's services · Lead the merchandising of celebrity figures · Created campaigns for artists to sell their own products through our website · Managed professional photo shoots Show less



Dermaka

• United States
• Alternative Medicine

• Marketing Specialist

  • Apr 2015 - May 2016

  · Created and tracked Google Ads through the use of Google AdWords and Google Analytics · Designed mail and email marketing campaigns · Followed-up and responded to customers post-purchase · Organized and update spreadsheets of current and prospective buyers · Updated patient newsfeed daily · Communicated with vein doctors across all 50 states · Marketed multiple medical clinics through the use of social media · Created and tracked Google Ads through the use of Google AdWords and Google Analytics · Designed mail and email marketing campaigns · Followed-up and responded to customers post-purchase · Organized and update spreadsheets of current and prospective buyers · Updated patient newsfeed daily · Communicated with vein doctors across all 50 states · Marketed multiple medical clinics through the use of social media



Best Buy

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Aug 2015 - Jan 2016

  · Sold products in various departments such as Home Theater, Appliances, Gaming, and Car Audio · Sold on average $550 an hour while working · Troubleshot various issues with customer's electronics · Helped customers find solutions that best fit their needs · Sold products in various departments such as Home Theater, Appliances, Gaming, and Car Audio · Sold on average $550 an hour while working · Troubleshot various issues with customer's electronics · Helped customers find solutions that best fit their needs



Illinois State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Intern

  • Aug 2014 - May 2015

  · Promoted Revel U collegiate magazine around campus with giveaways and events · Planned a large-scale event for launch of the magazine · Created relationships with local businesses for sponsorships · Promoted Revel U collegiate magazine around campus with giveaways and events · Planned a large-scale event for launch of the magazine · Created relationships with local businesses for sponsorships

• Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  · Assisted the professor in putting tests together · Graded exams taken by up to 175 students · Proctored students during examination times and answered questions when necessary · Assisted the professor in putting tests together · Graded exams taken by up to 175 students · Proctored students during examination times and answered questions when necessary


Goodrich Quality Theaters
• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• Cashier/Usher

  • Oct 2009 - Aug 2012