Grant Whitson Email & Phone Number

Bakersfield, Ca, Us

Social media manager & content creator for San Diego based ebike company JackRabbit. I create and share content that aligns with JackRabbit's values/voice while utilizing my knowledge of social media algorithms, the latest trends, and analytics to engage JackRabbit's current community and expand it further.

Bakersfield, California, United States

TikTok UGC Creator with 113,000 followers and a combined 89.6 million organic views across TikTok and Instagram Reels. I create and share content utilizing knowledge of the TikTok/Reels algorithm, the latest trends, and a deep understanding of social media analytics to engage my current audience as well as draw in new followers. I also collaborate with brands and artists to create UGC for their own channels. Grew audience from 3,000 to 30,000 followers in one week.

Independent recording/touring session drummer for hire. Credits include: Zach Hood, Meg & Dia, Miki Ratsula, Jenna Victoria, Arlington.Live drummer for Meg & Dia's 2019 headline US tour in support of their new album "Happysad." I learned 16 songs the day before the first show, after auditioning just two days prior. Their recent reunion drew several sold out performances. In addition to performing drums with the band, I helped with loading equipment in and out, as well as driving.Live drummer for Meg & Dia's 2020 full US and Canada tour from January-February while opening for Amber Liu on "Tour X." Once again, in addition to performing drums with the band, I helped with loading equipment in and out, as well as driving.

Los Angeles, California, United States

UGC creator for Nettwerk artist Jack Fargo to grow his audience ahead of his September 23rd single release. I collaborated with Jack and the Nettwerk team on videos utilizing my knowledge of the ever-changing TikTok/Reels trends and algorithms to introduce Jack to new audiences and to provide new media to his current fans. An Instagram Reel I wrote, filmed, edited, and posted including his first single "Broke" achieved an organic 11 million views on Instagram reels, driving new traffic to his music streaming pages.

Traveled with BMG artist "The Faim" during their 2022 UK/Europe tour as a content creator with focus on vertical video for TikTok & Instagram Reels. I collaborated with the band on videos utilizing my knowledge of the ever-changing TikTok/Reels trends to introduce the band to new audiences and to provide new media to their current fans. Working with their label, my footage was used in advertising assets to promote their upcoming shows and new album.

At Starbucks I helped with handling money, crafting beverages for customers, maintaining inventory, helping customers with products, as well as bringing in revenue through strong customer service.

Drummer for alt-rock band Arlington. I play drums for the band both in the studio and for live concerts. I also help in the songwriting process, both with drum arrangements and guitar arrangements. Released music, videos, and other media content through label Rise Records. Just wrapped a full US tour, playing 24 shows in 24 different cities in just 29 days.

Responsibilities include creating and sharing content online across popular social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and Tumblr, to share and engage with fans/followers of the band. With these platforms I work to expand the band's fanbase and audience while maintaining a positive, interactive, and engaging relationship between the band and its fans. Over the course of two weeks during Warped Tour, I helped bring an increase in followers by 2000 on each media platform.

Acted as tour manager for the rock band False Puppet during their time on the 2015 Vans Warped Tour. Traveled across the nation with the band crossing 22 states ensuring that all rider requirements, equipment, personnel, etc. were all on track as necessary to ensure the best possible performance from the band and crew. Kept track of all merchandise sales for the band and made sure the band was given the proper agreed daily payment from the tour. Prior to the tour, we were able to raise $11,164 (surpassing our goal of $9000) through a Kickstarter campaign. As a result, we were able to operate with no overhead, which allowed the band to profit about $12,000 from just 13 total shows.

Worked as a Board Operator in-studio for "Your Radio Store" segments as well as during radio broadcasts of Bakersfield Blaze games. Helped field on-air calls from shoppers for "Your Radio Store" as well as made sure all episodes ran on schedule (commercial break blocks played during scheduled time block, hosts were in-studio and on-air according to schedule).

Spent time at remote locations promoting the various radio stations owned by American General Media. Drove vans with equipment to events in the community to promote the company as well as expand our listener audience. Oversaw setup of equipment for on-location broadcasts for community events such as sports games, fundraisers, and more, as well as maintaining a positive environment for hosts and others to ensure a successful live radio broadcast.