
Social Media Specialist at Outrider
Columbia, Missouri Area

Social Media Specialist at Outrider
Columbia, Missouri Area
I happen to like nearly everything except disproportions, people who do not use blinkers, Picasso, basketball/baseball, economic deadweight loss and standing water around sinks.
I graduated from the University of Missouri with a BA in Political Science in 2007 and I am also just a couple credits short of a second degree in Sociology which is where my passion for social media and web strategy come from. I also come up with various entrepreneurial ideas every few weeks so I run a few of those on the side as well.
But as far as what I really like to do…that is harder to nail down because I love to dabble in art/design, 3D graphic modeling, infographics, statistics, cycling, economic and political theory, etymology, anatomy/physiology, AppleScripts and blog design for friends.
Budget development, comprehensive program or departmental evaluation, human infrastructure development, online community development, online peripheral service coordination, advanced information and historical research, research and development of new services and programs.
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
February 2008 — Present (6 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.
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
June 2006 — February 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.
(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Government Administration industry)
January 2007 — January 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 essential serves as the CFO and COO of the organization.
(Political Organization industry)
May 2007 — August 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.
(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Government Administration industry)
September 2005 — December 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.
2004 — 2007
Program development, political research, online social network development, web strategy, constituent services, cycling, reading lots of magazines: The Economist, Newsweek, Wired, Macworld, National Geographic; and reading historical biographies