I’m Grant Purpura, a creative and results-driven Social Media Manager and Content Creator with over 10 years of experience building brand awareness, increasing engagement, and driving audience growth across sports, music, and digital media. I excel at developing platform-tailored social media strategies, producing high-performing short-form videos and visuals, and running data-informed campaigns that expand reach and strengthen communities on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and X/Twitter.

Grant Purpura

I’m Grant Purpura, a creative and results-driven Social Media Manager and Content Creator with over 10 years of experience building brand awareness, increasing engagement, and driving audience growth across sports, music, and digital media. I excel at developing platform-tailored social media strategies, producing high-performing short-form videos and visuals, and running data-informed campaigns that expand reach and strengthen communities on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and X/Twitter.

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I’m Grant Purpura, a creative and results-driven Social Media Manager and Content Creator with over 10 years of experience building brand awareness, increasing engagement, and driving audience growth across sports, music, and digital media. I excel at developing platform-tailored social media strategies, producing high-performing short-form videos and visuals, and running data-informed campaigns that expand reach and strengthen communities on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and X/Twitter.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at Game Plan Socials
November 1, 2025 - Present
Founded GPS, led creative direction, content creation, and digital strategy across multiple platforms to grow audience and brand positioning.
Director of Content & Community at TLR Distribution
May 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Oversee content strategy and daily execution across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook; scale artist roster and optimize performance.
Social Media Manager/Scout at Prep Baseball New England
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Manage social media and scout high school games to boost player visibility and engagement.
Social Media & Content Creation Intern at Sussex County Miners
April 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Managed daily social media across X, Instagram, TikTok; produced real-time game highlights and promotional content.
Founder & Social Media Manager at Gen Y Mets Report
December 1, 2014 - March 1, 2024
Founded and scaled Mets fan page to 66K+ followers with 40M+ monthly impressions; secured brand partnerships.
Social Media Intern at Hudson Valley Renegades
April 30, 2022 - July 31, 2022
Developed content across platforms; grew Twitter and Instagram following.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communications at University of Connecticut
November 30, 2020 - May 1, 2023
Communications at Drew University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2020
Bachelor of Arts in Communications at University of Connecticut - Stamford
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Communications at Drew University
November 30, 0002 - May 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education