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Nick Spinner

Austin,TX

Summary

After a successful career in advertising and customer insights, I made a pivot into chimney repair to follow my passion for physical work and the satisfaction of fixing things. I've spent the past year learning the trade as an apprentice, combining a strong work ethic with adaptable, fast learning. I'm driven to do things right, for the customer and for my team.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chimney Repair Apprentice

Chimney Doctors
Burnsville, MN
04.2024 - Current
  • Restored and rebuilt masonry chimneys, including brick laying, pouring new concrete wash, and tuck-pointing.
  • Relined chimneys for traditional wood burning fireplaces and gas-log sets, as well as relining venting for other gas-burning appliances.
  • Converted wood-burning and coal-burning fireplaces to gas by installing gas inserts and venting.
  • Regularly communicate with customers about timelines, work progress, questions, and concerns.
  • Other duties include sweeping chimneys, firebox tuck-pointing, and installing chase covers and full-coverage chimney caps.

Brand Manager

Chimney Doctors
Burnsville, MN
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Created re-targeting campaigns for Chimney Doctors and Home Care Heating and Air using Hatch marketing platform- produced $450,000 revenue in under 4 months.
  • Started Facebook advertising that brought in 10x ROI for Chimney Doctors, and more leads than.
  • Assessed performance of current campaigns against goals set; guided management to choose top performing campaigns.

Brand Strategy

Advertising
06.2017 - 12.2023
  • Led brand campaign strategy for national and regional clients, including Whataburger, Shiner Beer, MINI, and Yellowtail wine.
  • Specialized in customer research, leveraging primary and secondary methods to help brands address what customers really want.
  • Supported integrated campaigns from insights through execution—including writing a national TV spot for Criquet Shirts.

Building Off-Grid Tiny Home

Diy
Terlingua , TX
  • Built an off-grid tiny home: from bare land to a dried-in structure with windows, doors, a roof, and insulation.
  • Learned basics of residential construction trades: framing, roofing, electrical, carpentry.

Education

Master of Science - Brand Strategy

VCU Brandcenter
Richmond, VA
05-2017

BBA - Marketing

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
05-2015

Skills

  • Masonry restoration
  • Chimney relining
  • Gas appliance installation
  • Brand management
  • Customer communication

Certification

  • CSIA Certification #12420
  • Hearth and Home Technologies gas fireplace on-site training

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Brand Manager

Chimney Doctors
01.2025 - 04.2025

Chimney Repair Apprentice

Chimney Doctors
04.2024 - Current

Brand Strategy

Advertising
06.2017 - 12.2023

Building Off-Grid Tiny Home

Diy

Master of Science - Brand Strategy

VCU Brandcenter

BBA - Marketing

James Madison University

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