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An author of multiple nonfiction books and articles for publications like Business Insider, The Guardian, The Atavist, and many more outlets, and, since 2007 and the MySpace days, a social media and community manager for celebrities and large media companies.
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Social Media Marketer at Thryv/Dex Media
January 1, 2016 - PresentRecently brought in-house after 5 ½ years of freelancing for a major social media agency, handling dozens of clients per week, crafting organic Tweets, Facebook posts, and digital ads for each. Often asked to handle “demanding” clients and create custom, unique content.
Freelance Social Media Manager & Community Manager at Various clients (Freelance)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009From the smallest small business to international nonprofits to the second-largest liquor company in the U.S., he has managed communities, responded to complaints, requests, and questions through Facebook, Instagram, etc., and crafted social media copy, engaged with followers and customers, photographed products for advertising campaigns, and built several pages from zero to 1,000,000+ fans. Helped perfect the “voice of Fireball” as part of a one-month contract with the alcohol brand which was repeatedly extended after a very positive reaction from Fireball’s hundreds of thousands of rabid fans.
Freelance Social Media Manager & Community Manager at Various clients (Freelance)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2021From November 2018 until the work was brought in-house (in Australia) in May 2019, he headed up social media and community management for Beyond the Orphanage, a philanthropic NGO dedicated to ensuring African children get proper educations and enjoy happy, healthy childhoods.
Head of Social Media & Community Manager at Beyond the Orphanage
November 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019Led social media and community management for the NGO, coordinating content and engagement to support education initiatives and charitable programs.
Director of Social Media & Community Manager at CNBC/NBC Universal
January 1, 2014 - July 1, 2014Managed a bustling social media community for CNBC, including Shark Tank and the viral #SharkTankTuesdays campaign, which helped the network go from 25th to 1st in the ratings across all nights of programming. Through carefully-written Tweets, lightning-fast responses to engagements, and by crafting a brand voice that inspired budding entrepreneurs, this was a successful six-month contract.
Social Media & Community Manager at truTV/Turner Broadcasting
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014Accepted a job created for him at truTV, then in the transition from CourtTV to a reality network and eventually to a scripted or hidden camera comedy style. Launched and maintained communities for Impractical Jokers, Hardcore Pawn, Upload with Shaquille O’Neal, and many more shows, interacting on Reddit, Facebook comments sections, and Twitter as the anonymous voice of the truTV brand. Fostered engagement to the point that each major community could eventually, effectively self-manage with hawk-like supervision and occasional rewards for fan support and sharing.
Freelance Social Media Manager & Community Manager at Various clients
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009From the smallest small business to international non-profits to the second-largest liquor company in the U.S., I have managed communities, responded to complaints, requests, and questions through Facebook, Instagram, etc., crafted social media copy, engaged with followers and customers, photographed products for advertising campaigns, and built several pages from zero to 1,000,000+ fans. Helped perfect the 'voice of Fireball' as part of a one-month contract with the alcohol brand which was repeatedly extended after a very positive reaction from Fireball’s hundreds of thousands of rabid fans.
Freelance Social Media Manager & Community Manager at Various clients
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2021From November 2018 until the work was brought in-house (in Australia) in May 2019, I headed up social media and community management for Beyond the Orphanage, a philanthropic NGO dedicated to ensuring African children get proper educations and enjoy happy, healthy childhoods.
Freelance Social Media Manager & Community Manager at Self-employed (Freelance)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009Managed social media communities for small businesses and nonprofits; responded to complaints and questions, crafted copy, and grew several pages from zero to 1,000,000+ fans; collaborated on product photography for campaigns.
Freelance Social Media Manager & Community Manager at Self-employed (Freelance)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2021Led social media and community management for multiple clients, including international nonprofits and large brands; developed brand voice, produced engaging copy, and built communities; Fireball voice project extended after positive reactions.
Head of Social Media & Community Management at Beyond the Orphanage
November 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019Led social media and community management for a philanthropic NGO while based in Australia; focused on educating supporters and engaging stakeholders to support African children's education and well-being.
Social Media Marketer & Community Manager at Thryv/Dex Media
January 1, 2016 - PresentBrought in-house after 5½ years freelancing for a major social media agency; handles dozens of clients weekly, crafting organic Tweets, Facebook posts, and digital ads; routinely takes on demanding clients and creates custom, unique content.
Social Media Manager & Community Manager at Freelance / Various Clients
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009Managed communities, responded to inquiries, crafted social media copy, engaged with followers and customers, and built several pages from zero to 1,000,000+ fans for a range of clients from small businesses to international nonprofit organizations; contributed to voice development for Fireball during a contracted period.
Social Media Manager & Community Manager at Freelance / Various Clients
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2021Freelance work for small businesses, nonprofits, and brands; built communities, responded to complaints and questions, produced social media copy, engaged followers, and grew pages; included a notable project with Beyond the Orphanage.
Social Media & Community Manager at Beyond the Orphanage
October 31, 2018 - May 30, 2019Headed up social media and community management for a philanthropic NGO focused on African education; led campaigns and engagement initiatives during the Australia-based in-house transition.
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Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Retail
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