Austin Addison is a Delivery Director at SocialQ Agency, a digital agency that specializes in creating engaging and effective brand communications for a variety of industries. With over 12 years of experience in digital and social marketing, Austin has a passion for bringing mission-driven narratives to life through various mediums and platforms.In their current role, Austin leads and manages a team of full-time staff and freelance talent, overseeing the delivery of projects for 10+ clients per week, ranging from SaaS, fashion, real estate, beauty, education, to wellness. Austin is responsible for sourcing, contracting, and coordinating talent for project- and retainer-based work, optimizing resource allocation and project timelines. Austin also writes briefs and provides clear direction to talent, ensuring the production of high-quality creative deliverables. Additionally, Austin collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure project success, fostering strong internal and external communications.Prior to joining SocialQ Agency, Austin was an Independent Marketing Director & Consultant off and on for six years, assisting several nonprofit and startup clients with marketing strategy and implementation, including branding, website development, segmented eCRM, and social media creative and copywriting. This experience honed Austin's skills in crafting compelling brand stories and executing effective marketing campaigns.Austin holds a B.A. in Integrated Marketing Communication from Pepperdine University and resides in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA where he is a Board Member for the local LGTBQ+ Recovery Clubhouse, the New Orleans Lambda Center. Austin is passionate about sobriety & recovery, LGBTQ+ advocacy, homelessness prevention, suicide prevention, and yoga & wellness, and strives to make a positive impact through their work and interests.