Austin Grippin

I create stories to develop a connection between a brand and its audience to establish everlasting relationships through design, photography, video, and writing.

[email protected]
(970) 218-2188

Experience

Mantooth Marketing Company | Fort Collins, CO

Digital Project Manager | 2016

  • Update client website content through WordPress and Squarespace to increase SEO.
  • Develop, create graphics, write and publish blog posts on client websites.
  • Create and setup distribution of client email marketing campaigns through MailChimp, Constant Contact and MyEmma.
  • Manage Facebook and Instagram content calendars, post scheduling and ad campaigns.
  • Create detailed and strategic reports on digital strategy through Report Garden.
  • Consult current and potential clients on overall digital strategy.

Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine | Fort Collins, CO

Marketing and Social Media Coordinator | 2014-2016

  • Planned, designed, implemented, and assessed all B2C and B2B email newsletter marketing campaigns for Craft Beer & Brewing weekly with daily deadlines through MailChimp and Constant Contact.
  • Oversaw editorial direction and management of craft beer enthusiast digital content to maximize shareability with a traffic increase of 60 percent.
  • Developed, managed, strategized, advertised, and analyzed over 87,000 social media followers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.
  • E-commerce store product and web content photography.
  • Produced marketing copy, design materials, and published 17 classes for Craft Beer & Brewing's online homebrewing education platform.
  • Established and maintained relationships with more than 100 craft breweries for media and product review purposes.

Suit Social Media | Chicago, IL

Copywriter Intern | 2013

  • Managed accounts for a neighborhood bar, Romanian restaurant, and law firm.
  • Drafted and published copy for social media promotions and daily updates.
  • Managed social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Yelp, and analyzed performance through HootSuite and Sprout Social.
  • Coordinated information with local news on coverage of Chicago's Taste of Romania hosted by the Romanian restaurant.

Education

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

B.A. Journalism and Media Communication | 2016

Minor: Philosophy

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite


Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Premiere Pro and InDesign.

Social Media

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, LinkedIn.

Homebrewing

Naturally refermented wild ales blended and fruited. Hazy IPAs. Viscous imperial stouts.

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