Hi, I'm Renee Buss, an aspiring digital strategist with hands-on experience in social media marketing, event coordination, and content creation for national brands and nonprofits. I love crafting engaging campaigns that really connect with audiences and drive meaningful results across various platforms. I'm passionate about audience engagement, brand storytelling, and using data to inform my strategies. Whether working with nonprofits like The Love Quilt Project or leading social media strategy for major BBQ events, I thrive on creating content that resonates and supports organizational goals.

Hi, I'm Renee Buss, an aspiring digital strategist with hands-on experience in social media marketing, event coordination, and content creation for national brands and nonprofits. I love crafting engaging campaigns that really connect with audiences and drive meaningful results across various platforms. I'm passionate about audience engagement, brand storytelling, and using data to inform my strategies. Whether working with nonprofits like The Love Quilt Project or leading social media strategy for major BBQ events, I thrive on creating content that resonates and supports organizational goals.

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Hi, I’m Renee Buss, an aspiring digital strategist with hands-on experience in social media marketing, event coordination, and content creation for national brands and nonprofits. I love crafting engaging campaigns that really connect with audiences and drive meaningful results across various platforms.

I’m passionate about audience engagement, brand storytelling, and using data to inform my strategies. Whether working with nonprofits like The Love Quilt Project or leading social media strategy for major BBQ events, I thrive on creating content that resonates and supports organizational goals.

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Language

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Work Experience

Social Media & Content Coordinator at The Shed BBQ
January 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Contracted to lead social media strategy and on-site content execution for major national BBQ events including The Shed Showdown, Hogs for the Cause, and Memphis in May. Developed and published engaging digital content across Instagram and Facebook, which resulted in measurable increases in audience engagement and event awareness. Managed real-time event coverage by capturing behind-the-scenes moments and collaborated with internal teams and partners for cohesive storytelling. Contributed to fundraising visibility and enhanced brand exposure through dynamic storytelling and content optimization based on platform metrics.
Social Media Manager at The Love Quilt Project
March 1, 2025 - June 15, 2024
Long-term involvement since 2013 supporting the mission to help children in South Africa and Foster America. Provided strategic guidance on social media growth, content direction, and marketing initiatives since 2019. Took full responsibility from March 2025 for content creation, posting, engagement, and analytics across platforms. Developed brand strategy, supported fundraising campaigns, improved community engagement and growth, managed content planning, and tracked performance analytics to refine social media strategies.
Contract Marketing Events Coordinator at Alert Media
February 1, 2025 - June 15, 2024
Supported AlertMedia’s global Events Marketing team in two consecutive contract roles. Coordinated end-to-end logistics for in-person and virtual events, including venue sourcing, vendor management, service orders, and branded material preparation. Supported high-impact events such as the annual Employee Safety Conference by managing contracts and vendor relationships. Assisted with sourcing and testing new virtual event experiences, RSVP tracking, pre- and post-event communications, and contributed to strategic event planning for U.S. and Northern Europe regions. Collaborated with international teams to ensure flawless event execution across time zones.
Social Media Intern at Alert Media
May 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Supported the marketing team by developing and scheduling social media content across Twitter (X), LinkedIn, and Instagram. Wrote original social copy, managed community engagement replies, and ensured content alignment with company voice and strategy. Assisted in graphic design and visual content creation, monitored trending topics for relevant content, and contributed to content performance improvements. Worked cross-functionally to align social posts with broader company campaigns and events.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Texas State University
January 1, 2019 - May 31, 2023

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality