We work with startups, brands and nonprofits to discover and share their unique stories through social media management and marketing. Social Grit helps businesses grow by improving their branding and marketing strategies, managing their online presence, and reaching their desired target audience to create awareness around their brand. Every person and company has a story to share. We help them find that inner grit and share their unique story.

Ascent is a startup that combines 24/7/365 peer recovery support with a mobile app.I created, grew and managed all social campaigns for Ascent. Led the marketing campaigns and PR initiatives. Ascent.org

Creatively planned and strategically executed events around the country including Sports Tank, Pro Scout School and Agent School. Conceptualized, marketed and successfully executed new events. Used organic, content, PPC and SEO marketing.Sports Tank: The first event of its kind. A sports-specific startup event. Obtained applications from over 100 sports startups the first year, intensely vetted and chose 15 to present. Contacted and brought in 10 top-notch investors for the… Show more Creatively planned and strategically executed events around the country including Sports Tank, Pro Scout School and Agent School. Conceptualized, marketed and successfully executed new events. Used organic, content, PPC and SEO marketing.Sports Tank: The first event of its kind. A sports-specific startup event. Obtained applications from over 100 sports startups the first year, intensely vetted and chose 15 to present. Contacted and brought in 10 top-notch investors for the event, as well as a highly-respected Sports Advisory Panel. Assisted with sponsorships for events, set up streaming and media interviews, staffed events with volunteers, managed interns, coordinated socials/flights/drivers for speakers, credentialed NBA executives and media. Show less

Scouted and wrote content for NetScouts Basketball. Media credentialed and scouted the Jordan Brand Classic in NYC, the NBA Combine in Chicago and the Las Vegas Summer League.Scouted NBA talent at college basketball games.

Senior Cleveland Cavaliers columnist for MoreThanaFan.net. I wrote and edited a weekly column and covered any breaking news.

Basketball GM & Scouting, Certificate, 2014Training included: NBA and international collective bargaining agreement, NBA scoutingtechniques, scouting reports, NBA general manager practices, video editing thru Synergy SportsTechnology and statistical analysis formulas used by NBA executives Dean Oliver and JohnHollinger. (Mentored by NBA scouting and draft experts)

I managed all of the accounts for the Small Business section of the Advertising Department. I worked closely with a large list of clientele to ensure that their needs were being met. Prospected, designed, managed and up sold ads for every small business client that advertised with The Columbus Dispatch. It required special attention to detail, meeting deadlines, meeting goals and benchmarks, creating a positive experience for each client, creative input and marketing expertise… Show more I managed all of the accounts for the Small Business section of the Advertising Department. I worked closely with a large list of clientele to ensure that their needs were being met. Prospected, designed, managed and up sold ads for every small business client that advertised with The Columbus Dispatch. It required special attention to detail, meeting deadlines, meeting goals and benchmarks, creating a positive experience for each client, creative input and marketing expertise, online and social media knowledge, and remembering and recording the unique needs of every client as well as making sure those needs were maintained and overly satisfied. Show less

Covered the Cleveland Cavaliers as a staff writer for BuckeyeStateSports.com. I wrote frequent articles about the team from a unique perspective.

I wrote and edited several articles a month for the paper, worked on the layout of the paper, and helped with distribution.As sports editor, I also oversaw the sports department and made sure each article was properly written and turned in before deadline. I offered my expertise to the staff and ensured the department was running smoothly.

Managed the front room and fitting rooms, cashiered, assisted customers, and improved the store's appearance. Accepted additional responsibilities and was eager to take on extra tasks as they came to fruition. I also exceeded the sales goals given to me (i.e. pitching and selling AE cards).

Designed and maintained the company website, created and implemented marketing strategies, and assisted with sales as necessary. Compiled lists of marketing strategies for the company to review and improved overall sales with the newfound strategies and website. I also gave the company an online presence and continued to increase their reach and SEO.