MASON FOLZ
Littleton,Colorado
Summary
A hardworking, fresh person with stamina for demanding and intellectual work. Innovative professional with a proven track record of driving engagement through social media and marketing. Skilled in crafting compelling content focused on building relationships with customers and increasing conversions. Contributes to daily operations by reliably completing assignments and whatever is asked of me. Thrives in fast-paced environments with great time management abilities. Heavy sports background, including sports journalism, and professional handicapping with the hunger, to grow and learn more.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Winners and Whiner Social Media Coordinator/Marketing Assistant
Raketech
01.2022 - Current
- Took the Company Twitter account from 1,500-3,360 in last 6 months.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate creative ideas for campaigns.
- Responded to inquiries and engaged with followers to build community and support customer engagement.
- Researched and identified new opportunities for increasing company's social media presence.
- Researched current trends and best practices to develop innovative and impactful campaigns.
- Started as a free-lance Writer, but worked my way up to the management team.
- Increased user base by promoting brand awareness and launching key marketing efforts.
- Started and managed the Twitter, Discord, and Tik Tok. While creating Daily Content.
- Collaborated with sales, product management, and web development teams to create specific marketing campaigns across multiple platforms.
- Created and distributed daily marketing/sales emails to stay in touch with followers.
- A-B tested ad campaigns to optimize performance and drive improved ROI (Used in the Marketing Email).
- Collected and analyzed Web metrics such as visits, time on site and page views per visit.
- Maximized strategic approaches by keeping close eye on performance and making appropriate adjustments.
Winners and Whiners Professional Handicapper
Raketech
01.2022 - Current
- Recorded Daily YouTube "Free Pick" Videos for over a year. I was averaging over 1k views per video each day.
- Sold PERSONAL picks each day. M-Su with no days off.
- I handicapped the NFL, NCAAF, NBA, MLB, NHL, and WNBA. Along with horse racing and the PGA.
- Multiple picks each day with write-ups. I had over 75 people subscribed to my daily picks.
- Won at a 59% rate.
Winners and Whiners Writer
Raketech
01.2022 - Current
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Was assigned 5-7 different games each day and had to give a full recap, description, and analysis for each team. Along with picking a winner and total.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Created content for websites and online publications.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
- Promoted and marketed works through social media platforms.
- Studied and commented on current news and trends.
Freelance Sports Writer
Best Version Media
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Publishing stories about high school athletes and teams in Colorado
- Conducted my own research and interviews in order to complete the story
- I sought out my own stories and built relationships with coaches and athletes
- Produced factual stories for the publication based on interviews, research and first-hand observations.
Intern
05.2018 - 10.2018
- If These Walls Could Talk, By: Drew Goodman and Benjamin Hochman ‐ Denver, Colorado
- Transcripted hours of in-person Interviews between players and coaches and Drew Goodman
- Managed tasks and assignments, handling due dates
- Communicated different themes and ideas throughout the book
- Created incredible contacts and networks through the sports media world.
Volunteer and Team Leader
Crohn's And Colitis Foundation Of America
01.2009 - 01.2018
- Raised over $25,000 as a family
- Recruited the largest Crohn's and Colitis walk team in Colorado History
- Patient to Patient advocate, creating communication opportunities between clinicians and families
Crew Member
MOD Pizza
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Transcribed hours of in-person Interviews between players and coaches and Drew Goodman
- Managed tasks and assignments, handling due dates
- Communicated different themes and ideas throughout the book.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain Vista High School
Highlands Ranch, ColoradoBachelor of Science - Communications And Sports Journalism
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, Colorado05.2021
Skills
- Public speaking/Content Creation
- Experienced Collaborator and Communicator
- Social Networking
- Copywriting and Marketing Emails
- Efficient in Social Media Use
- Experienced Leader
- Experienced with AP Style, Microsoft Word, Google Drive, and WordPress
- Sports Writing
Additional Information
- All-Conference Kicking Award (2017) Played competitive soccer as well with REAL Colorado. 4 Year Mountain Vista High School Basketball Player. Awarded the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Community Impact Award (2018) Making an impact by supporting patients, raising money, and acknowledging disabilities.
Timeline
Winners and Whiner Social Media Coordinator/Marketing Assistant
Raketech
01.2022 - Current
Winners and Whiners Professional Handicapper
Raketech
01.2022 - Current
Winners and Whiners Writer
Raketech
01.2022 - Current
Freelance Sports Writer
Best Version Media
06.2021 - 12.2021
Crew Member
MOD Pizza
05.2019 - 08.2019
Intern
05.2018 - 10.2018
Volunteer and Team Leader
Crohn's And Colitis Foundation Of America
01.2009 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Mountain Vista High School
Bachelor of Science - Communications And Sports Journalism
University of Colorado Boulder
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