Andrew Cafourek

Andrew Cafourek

Project Manager at Ripple6, Inc.

Greater New York City Area

Current
  • Project Manager at Ripple6, Inc.
  • Founder/Digital Lead at CafourekMedia
Past
  • Vice President at Missouri Students Association
  • Intern at Jay Nixon for Governor Campaign
  • Director of Student Services at Missouri Students Association
Education
  • University of Missouri-Columbia
Connections
106 connections
Industry
Online Media
Websites

Andrew Cafourek’s Summary

Political science and Sociology by education, I have an enthusiasm for research and social analysis in the digital landscape.

I strive for a combination of analytical strategy and user-focused design in the online world as they bolster offline action with online engagement. My freelance specialization lies specifically within the realm of political campaigns and social action groups though my professional experience includes managing relationships and multi-stage technical projects with publishers, consumer product manufacturers and higher education institutions.

Andrew Cafourek’s Specialties:

Online community strategy and peripheral service coordination; research, development and deployment of new services and programs; client relationship management; technical project management and deployment; Fiscal planning and budgetary development


Andrew Cafourek’s Experience

  • Project Manager

    Ripple6, Inc.

    (Privately Held; Internet industry)

    March 2009Present (9 months)

    Taking projects from the idea stage to deployment.

  • Founder/Digital Lead

    CafourekMedia

    (Online Media industry)

    April 2008Present (1 year 8 months)

    Creating an online presence for small businesses, political candidates and organizations through custom site design and deployment, social outreach strategies and engagement consulting.

  • Account Manager

    Ripple6, Inc.

    (Privately Held; Internet industry)

    October 2008March 2009 (6 months)

    Client services and project management for a wide array of clients building a social web presence on the Ripple6 platform.

  • Social Media Specialist

    Outrider

    (Public Company; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

    February 2008October 2008 (9 months)

    Research and analyze various aspects of online communities in order to identify effective and appropriate opportunities for client and community engagement. Also develop comprehensive shareability and engagement strategies based on client-specific goals and markets.

  • Student Brand Manager

    Red Bull North America

    (Marketing and Advertising industry)

    June 2006February 2008 (1 year 9 months)

    Develop targeted campus plans for brand marketing and event plans while working closely with campus offices and student groups to support events or provide promotional services that both market Red Bull and strengthen the brand relationship with on-campus partners.

  • Vice President

    Missouri Students Association

    (Government Administration industry)

    January 2007January 2008 (1 year 1 month)

    -Create, balance, and monitor general association operating budget of approximately $1.4 million to ensure fiscal and administrative responsibility.

    -Oversee general operation of student-run auxiliary services such as campus radio and television stations, and legal, arts, and safe-ride services.

    -Develop strategies and goals for overall advancement of student interests in various capacities across campus, through the development of student initiatives and response to student concerns.

    MSA is the official undergraduate student government, serving more than 22,000 students at the University of Missouri. MSA is made up of approximately 30 administrative divisions with 14 full-time staff members, many part-time assistants, and more than 250 active student volunteers and employees. The vice president of the Association essentially serves as the CFO and COO of the organization.

  • Intern

    Jay Nixon for Governor Campaign

    (Political Organization industry)

    May 2007August 2007 (4 months)

    Fulfilled wide variety of tasks ranging from basic office duties to in-depth research into donor and legislative records, policy, and media research as well as initiating voter contact throughout mid-Missouri.

  • Director of Student Services

    Missouri Students Association

    (Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Government Administration industry)

    September 2005December 2006 (1 year 4 months)

    -Administrated department within student body government to develop and implement multiple services to meet the shifting needs of over 27,000 students.

    -Coordinated solicitation and development of programs and services to meet a variety of student preferences and demands. Implemented programs after significant research and trial of proposed services.

    -Incorporated student feedback into administrative policy initiatives. Worked closely with administrators, at both the campus and system level, to address student concerns to the highest degree possible.


Andrew Cafourek’s Education

  • University of Missouri-Columbia

    BA , Political Science, Sociology, Economics , 20042007


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Andrew Cafourek’s Interests:

Program development, political research, online social network development, web strategy, constituent services, cycling, reading: The Economist, Newsweek, Wired, Macworld, National Geographic and historical biographies

Andrew Cafourek’s Groups:

  •    Mizzou Alumni

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