Garrett Blaney
Public Relations
Lake Forest,CA
Summary
Energetic professional bringing robust background in engineering messages to boost company image and preparing supporting professionally written materials. Driven to craft targeted messaging to promote and inform general public of events, promotions and campaigns. Experienced in leveraging detailed analytics reports to monitor and document success.
Overview
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Language
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Certificates
7
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years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Podcast Host
FandomWire
Remote, CA
10.2021 - Current
- Found, researched, fact-checked and wrote scripts for relevant topics in local news.
- Facilitated live coverage of special events, promotions and movie releases.
- Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
- Selected material to develop interesting and professional presentations for different formats.
- Presented developments in stories in live broadcasts and recordings.
Social Media Manager
The MobSquad
Remote, CA
10.2021 - Current
- Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
- Set clearly defined goals to drive customer retention, brand awareness and website or social media traffic.
- Increased impressions in first month based off of those goals by 21%.
- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
- Partnered with graphic designers creating content and promoting ad campaigns.
- Increased customer engagement by 40% through social media.
Esports Manager
Freelance
Lake Forest, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Procured individual affiliate sponsorships for clients.
- Facilitated teams' entry into professional-level scrimmages and tournaments.
- Established tryouts to fill empty team slot.
- Aided in content creation by connecting clients to high-level graphics and video editors.
- Increased individual channel growth.
- Aided clients in brand management.
Social Media Coordinator
FandomWire
Remote, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Interacted with fans and clients in effort to take advantage of positive posts and feedback to boost brand identification.
- Assessed content and tone for consistency to optimize social media accounts.
- Engaged social media audience by collaborating with graphic designers to develop viral content.
- Created social media content with consistent tone.
- Grew customer engagement through social media by increasing impressions by 149% resulting in 6.24 million impressions in first 3 months.
- Increased follower count by 5% in first 3 months (700 in total).
Freelance Public Relations Specialist
Blue Sage Health Solutions
Remote, CA
06.2021 - Current
- Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
- Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising and website copy.
- Illustrated page design concepts on website by blending arrangement, style and aesthetic elements to meet predetermined preferences.
- Advised client on web site marketing and funnel strategies based on comprehension of SEO and web best practices.
- Provided front-end website development using WordPress, Hubspot and other editing software.
- Built corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between elements such as logos and letterheads.
- Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks.
Team Leader
Meeman 901 Strategies
Memphis, TN
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Led team responsible for planning and executing Virtual Award Ceremony.
- Oversaw creation for all media for event including flyers, save the date, invitation.
- Kept team on schedule in creating media and posting on all socials for event.
- Developed social media strategy templates for Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
- Contributed to content creation for company website.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.
- Collaborated in professional team to solve workflow issues.
- Achieved management recognition by designing and implementing special project during internship.
Union Carpenter
Macro-Z-Technology
Santa Ana, CA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Received security clearance to work on military installations including March Air Reserve Base, Marine Corp Recruit Depot San Diego, and Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake.
Server/Bartender Supervisor
BIlly's Sports Grill
Northport, AL
05.2016 - 06.2018
- Responsible for providing high-caliber experience and exceptional customer service skills to a discerning clientele.
- Providing diners with detailed overview of specials and menu items.
- Answering questions about complex dish preparation.
- Offering recommendations on wine pairings.
- Ensuring personal levels of attention during meal.
Social Media Manager
S.h.a.d.i.e. Grove Tutoring
Alhambra, CA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
- Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
- Discussed SEO needs and optimized strategies for short- and long-term campaigns.
- Promoted successful outcome of web development strategy by aligning consistent brand messaging and visual designs across all digital outlets.
Volunteer
Arts ‘N Autism
Tuscaloosa, AL
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
- Adhered to organization procedures and instructions to maintain safety for program participants and other workers.
- Assisted with special events or programs.
PR Intern
Sparks PR Group
Tuscaloosa, AL
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Published regular pieces to blog.
- Maintained aesthetics of blog through images and troubleshooting issues.
- Maintained current understanding of industry and genre trends, enhancing writing and marketing success.
PR Intern
Public Wizard
Miami, FL
01.2013 - 03.2013
- Contributed to content creation for company website.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN 01.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL 08.2013 - 05.2018
Skills
Analytics
Accomplishments
- Awarded Outstanding Online Student Award by Prof. Kim S. Marks Malone, APR, Fellow PRSA Instructor & Online Coordinator
Certification
Google Analytics Individual Qualification
Timeline
Podcast Host
FandomWire
10.2021 - Current
Social Media Manager
The MobSquad
10.2021 - Current
Esports Manager
Freelance
08.2021 - Current
Social Media Coordinator
FandomWire
08.2021 - Current
Freelance Public Relations Specialist
Blue Sage Health Solutions
06.2021 - Current
Google Analytics Individual Qualification
03-2021
HubSpot Social Media
03-2021
Hootsuite Social Marketing
02-2021
Team Leader
Meeman 901 Strategies
01.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
University of Memphis
01.2019 - 05.2021
Union Carpenter
Macro-Z-Technology
01.2018 - 01.2020
Social Media Manager
S.h.a.d.i.e. Grove Tutoring
01.2017 - 01.2018
Server/Bartender Supervisor
BIlly's Sports Grill
05.2016 - 06.2018
Volunteer
Arts ‘N Autism
01.2015 - 01.2016
PR Intern
Sparks PR Group
01.2015 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations
The University of Alabama
08.2013 - 05.2018
PR Intern
Public Wizard
01.2013 - 03.2013
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