Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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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, NJ

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University Of Connecticut
Stamford, CT
05.2023

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
Grant Purpura