Grant Purpura
Stamford,CT
Summary
Creative and results-oriented Digital and Social Media Manager with proven record of success in building brand awareness and increasing followers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Social Media Manager
GENY Mets Report
01.2018 - 08.2023
- Founder and Social Media Manager of GENY Mets Report (@genymets).
- The Number One New York Mets Fan Page on Twitter with over 63,000 followers.
- Featured on MLB.com, MLB Network, NY Post, CBS, The Athletic, Bleacher Report, Sports Illustrated, USA Today, ESPN, and more.
- Partnered with FanSided, FOCO, MLB Shop, SeatGeek, Homage, InTheClutch, Mojo Markets, and FuboTV.
- Averaged 40 million tweet impressions monthly. Gained over 25,000 followers in a one year span.
Social Media Intern
Hudson Valley Renegades
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Created content for various social media platforms including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
- Increased the Twitter following from 12,000 to 16,000 and the Instagram following from 11,000 to 14,000 throughout the course of the summer.
Social Media Manager
Drew University Baseball
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Social Media Manager of Drew University Baseball's Twitter account. Managed the page while being a conference starting pitcher for the team.
Education
Drew University
Madison, NJBachelor of Arts - Communications
University Of Connecticut
Stamford, CT05.2023
Skills
- Written Communication Skills
- Organization / Creativity
- Brand Development and Awareness
- Content Generation/Strategy
- Account Management
- Adobe Creative Suite
Additional Information
- Two-time Stamford American Legion Post 3 Connecticut State Champion.
- Awarded Most Valuable Player of the 2019 Connecticut American Legion State Tournament.
- Connecticut Collegiate Baseball League Pitcher of The Year Award.
Timeline
Social Media Intern
Hudson Valley Renegades
05.2022 - 08.2022
Social Media Manager
Drew University Baseball
08.2018 - 05.2020
Founder & Social Media Manager
GENY Mets Report
01.2018 - 08.2023
Drew University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University Of Connecticut