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LaVanton Gilmore

Digital Content Specialist
Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Versatile digital media professional with a track record of helping grow media brands from the ground up. Experienced in managing social channels, shaping brand identity through consistent visual design, and creating content that resonates across platforms. Known for delivering thoughtful, consistent work that supports long-term growth and aligns with clear creative direction.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Digital Content Specialist

FIGGMUNITY WORLD
Los Angeles, California
03.2023 - Current

FIGGMUNITY WORLD – Los Angeles, CA
March 2023 – Present

  • Produced high-performing short-form content, generating hundreds of thousands to millions of views per month across YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter/X.
  • Created and managed a separate clips channel, growing it to over 17,000 YouTube subscribers through strategic video selection and thumbnail optimization.
  • Led visual brand development across multiple FIGGMUNITY podcasts, designing thumbnails, flyers, and reels tailored to each show’s voice and audience.
  • Managed day-to-day content publishing across platforms, scheduling streams, reels, and promotional posts to align with peak engagement times.
  • Played a key role in scaling the original FMW Instagram account to over 100,000 followers before its deletion, and successfully rebuilt a new account to 10,000+ followers.
  • Promoted internal consistency and growth by developing visual standards and repeatable content systems used across multiple FIGGMUNITY media properties.
  • Utilized Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro daily to deliver timely, polished content that maintained brand identity and audience engagement.

Digital Content Specialist

BACKONFIGG
Los Angeles, CA
11.2022 - Current

BACKONFIGG – Los Angeles, CA
Nov 2022 – Present

  • Scaled the brand’s digital presence, generating millions of impressions and driving rapid audience growth across YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter/X.
  • Produced clips that consistently generated hundreds of thousands to millions of views per month across platforms.
  • Built a separate clips channel from the ground up to over 40,000 YouTube subscribers through strategic video selection, thumbnail design, and consistent publishing.
  • Designed high-converting thumbnails and branded templates using Adobe Photoshop, significantly improving click-through rates.
  • Managed all social channels independently, scheduling and publishing daily content while aligning posts with platform trends and engagement peaks.
  • Wrote and published blog articles covering pop culture and hip-hop news, increasing website traffic and boosting SEO performance.
  • Promoted to full-time after just a few months of internship, recognized for impact on brand development and digital strategy.
  • Coordinated guest appearances with high-profile names including 03 Greedo, Lefty Gunplay, Danny Brown, Fenix Flexin (Shoreline Mafia), and NBA player Matt Barnes by leveraging social reach and community rapport.
  • Created flyers and social visuals to promote livestreams, podcast episodes, and guest appearances.
  • Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro, using both daily to execute high-quality visual and video content.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
08.2018 - 12.2023

Skills

  • Social Media Management (YouTube, Instagram, Twitter/X)

  • Content Scheduling & Platform Optimization

  • Short-Form Video Editing (Reels, Shorts, Clips)

  • Adobe Photoshop & Premiere Pro

  • Thumbnail & Flyer Design

  • Digital Branding & Visual Consistency

  • Trend Monitoring & Viral Content Creation

  • Podcast & Media Channel Management

  • Guest Coordination & Social Outreach

  • Community Engagement & Audience Growth

Accomplishments

  • BACKONFIGG was featured in BuzzFeed's "23 Black Podcasts You Should Absolutely Know About" in 2023
  • BACKONFIGG received the 2025 Black Media Excellence award from the City of Los Angeles
  • Created clips that helped BACKONFIGG get featured on TMZ, expanding the show's visibility to national audiences

Timeline

Digital Content Specialist

FIGGMUNITY WORLD
03.2023 - Current

Digital Content Specialist

BACKONFIGG
11.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations

California State University, Long Beach
08.2018 - 12.2023
LaVanton GilmoreDigital Content Specialist
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