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
Wappingers Falls, NY
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
Madison, NJ
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