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Coffee Talk

Make introductions, meet new community members and discuss ideas. Join for an engaging conversation and make lasting connections in the Arboretum.

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jonodempsey
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jonodempseyEngaged User
posted in Coffee Talk
I'm new to these parts - Hi.

Hi All,I’ve recently joined the community. Excited to see what we can all share with each other to improve our use of Sprout and Social.I work in social marketing for a retail chain in Canada and have been using sprout for a little over 2 years. Away from work I love architecture and design, adventures and activities such as camping/snowboarding/mountain biking/etc. I’m also an avid car enthusiast who loves to tinker.

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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
morgncam
Engaged User
morgncamEngaged User
posted in Coffee Talk
Hello from Indiana!

Hi everyone! My name is Morgan Campbell and I’m the social media manager for the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University. We’re located in West Lafayette, Indiana and serve as the business school on a campus that focuses on STEM.  Though Krannert is new to Sprout Social, I have worked within Sprout for nearly 5 years in previous roles at Indiana University. I have been a fangirl of Sprout since then and am excited for this community hub! 

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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
Jonathan ZuluagaCommunity Manager
posted in Coffee Talk
New Month, New Quarter, New Approach

Happy April everyone! With Q1 officially done and a new month ahead, what are you taking into Q2 that you learned or really helped you these past few months?For me, Q1 was really a time to get organized and get things sorted both personally and at work. I’m excited to go into Q2 of the year with a clear vision! 

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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
lisa.frame
Advanced User
lisa.frameAdvanced User
posted in Coffee Talk
I need coffee in an IV

Name: Lisa M. FrameTitle: Social Media Manager Company: Let’s Win! Pancreatic Cancer Foundation I create content for our main channels, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok (new channel), YouTube, and have hosted a monthly Twitter chat for six years for patients/caregivers/medical professionals/global advocacy organizations (which has had multiple papers published on using Twitter for educating patients and physicians).Location: Charlotte, NCHobbies: Coffee (this is coffee talk), Reading, Learning how to garden. Some thing(s) I want to learn: How to better engage people who are in crisis mode due to a scary diagnosis, and do it all as a team of one.Some thing(s) I’m good at: Relationship and people management, creative ideas, divergent thinking, community management (how I got my start in 2012…before those days we called “Digital PR”), writing fiction, photography, listening.Headshot:  

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Jonathan Zuluaga
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rebecca.plomeroFrequent User
posted in Coffee Talk
Nice to meet you!

Name: Rebecca PlomeroTitle: Social Media ManagerCompany: Radiological Society of North America (a great medical association). I create content for our main channels, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and will start our Instagram back up soon, and I post content for some of our medical journal accounts (Radiology, RadioGraphics, Radiology: Imaging Cancer, & Radiolgy: Cardiothoracic ImagingHobbies: right now my main ‘hobby’ is wedding planning, November 18 will be here before I know itSome thing(s) I want to learn: Influencer marketing — it isn’t something that we have used or really looked into, but maybe finding a way to  partner with med students looking into Radiology.Some thing(s) I’m good at: Content creation — I am fairly new to this organization and I am loving all that I am learning about RSNA and radiology in general. It’s so interesting!A question I’d like answered: How many people are on your social media team?

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alanna.moriarty
Frequent User
jessie.kinney
Advanced User
jessie.kinneyAdvanced User
posted in Coffee Talk
Hi! I'm Jessie.

Hey y’all — I’m so excited Sprout is doing this. I’ve missed the ‘all-star’ program. I’m Jessie, I’m from Denver, Colorado (born and raised) and have been working in social media marketing for about 8 years. I look forward to connecting with all of the other wonderful social media marketers. Title: Social Media & Content ManagerCompany: Sage Restaurant Concepts Hobbies: I’m a big foodie, so I love discovering new restaurants or tasting new wines. Being from Colorado, I also love the outdoors an enjoy camping or boating!  Traveling. Some thing(s) I want to learn: Additional leadership skills and continued social media best practices!Some thing(s) I’m good at: Social Media Strategies and leveraging Social Data to provide value to the overall companies KPIs. InstagramTwitter LinkedIn  

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jessie.kinney
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vanessa.kerrigan
New User
vanessa.kerriganNew User
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Espresso Martini please

Name: Vanessa Olson-KerriganTitle: Senior Marketing ManagerCompany: The Spirit Of One (Gin)Location: London, UKLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-olson-kerrigan/Hobbies: Baking, Rugby (watching mostly), eating out and exploring new placesSome thing(s) I want to learn: How to navigate marketing an alcoholic product, there are quite a few restrictions (rightly) when marketing alcohol but when it enjoyed responsibly it’s a great product.Some thing(s) I’m good at: Relationship and people management, creative idea’s, project management, shaking up a half decent Espresso Martini Headshot: 

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lisa.frame
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jessie.odonnell
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jessie.odonnellEngaged User
posted in Coffee Talk
Hi! I'm Jessie from TechSmith!

Hello, fellow Sprouters!I’m Jessie from TechSmith. I manage all our organic social media efforts from our content calendar to monitoring and responding to our awesome users. I also moderate our weekly live stream chat on YouTube and LinkedIn (The Visual Lounge) which gets turned into our podcast.My team recently merged with the video pod and I’m excited to have my talented teammates experimenting on IG Reels and TikTok! I’m excited to have a place to connect with my fellow social media managers so we can learn from each other! :)

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jessie.odonnell
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mary
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maryAdvanced User
posted in Coffee Talk
Hello from Cleveland! We Rock you know. ;)

Hi everyone! I’m Director, Social Media, at Acronym - which is headquartered on the 65th floor of the Empire State Building. And yes, we have some amazing views! I do work remotely from Cleveland, Ohio, and miss regular visits to the office. Hopefully, that will come sooner than later!I’ve worked in social media marketing for 12 ½ years now, mostly in the hospitality industry (e.g., hotels, resorts, restaurants, bars, spas, etc.), but I’ve also worked in B2B, Automotive and eCommerce. Looking forward to getting to know more of you!As for coffee, I’m a venti quad skinny vanilla latte (or the equivalent of the same at a local coffee shop), and I prefer hot coffee over iced, even in the summer!Mary

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Gayatri Shukla
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jessica.carrerasFrequent User
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Hi! I'm Jess. :-)

Hi everyone! My name is Jessica Carreras and I’m the director of communications for United Way for Southeastern Michigan (moderately large regional nonprofit). Recovering journalist, exercise enthusiast and mom.I LOVE working in the nonprofit sector and am eager to connect with other nonprofit comms people. I’m passionate about telling stories through social, video and blogs/articles.

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jessie.odonnell
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desiree
Engaged User
desireeEngaged User
posted in Coffee Talk
I help people live a bolder + braver story in Denver and beyond!

Desiree TownsendHi, all! I’m Desiree.My mom referred to me as a “social butterfly,” and relationships have always come easily. I will talk to anyone, anywhere, about anything. It seems natural that I would become completely obsessed with the relationship side of marketing. Known by my colleagues as a collaborative leader and adaptable communicator driven by curiosity, I believe in being kind, staying down-to-earth, and being accessible. My voice is friendly, humble, honest, and practical. Title: Social Media SpecialistCompany: Meals on Wheels AmericaHobbies:  Social media strategy and support for entrepreneurs, small businesses, non-profit organizations, and digital influencers with a bold + brave spirit. Also, I love helping people who want to make “home” the nicest word there is, and I am enjoying my renewed appreciation of paper planners!Something I want to learn: How to QUICKLY create more accessible content and SEO.Something I’m good at: There is nothing greater in my life and car

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alex.saggiomoNew User
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I'm terrible at introductions 😬

Name: Alex SaggiomoTitle: Head of SocialCompany: Blue ApronFormer Test Kitchen chef turned head of social media. Always eating. Based in Denver.Headshot:  

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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
alanna.moriarty
Frequent User
alanna.moriartyFrequent User
posted in Coffee Talk
Caffeine, copywriting, and crafts

Hello Sprout community!My name is Alanna Moriarty (she/her). I’m the Content Marketing Manager at Wellframe—we provide digital health management solutions to U.S. health plans. I’ve spent my career so far in Healthcare tech/Saas marketing, and  love it! This year, I’m trying to hone our social media strategy and take advantage of all the tools Sprout has to offer.In my free time I love to knit, listen to audiobooks, and hang out with Muffin, my geriatric Netherland Dwarf rabbit. Combined, my fiancee and I have 17(!) nieces and nephews. I’m also a proud alum of Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, VT—go Purple Knights!I’m looking forward to learning from you all and better understanding Wellframe’s audience via socials.Twitter: @AlannaMoriartyKnitting Instagram: @MoriartyMakesHere’s a picture of Muffin, all snuggled up as a bunny burrito. 

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Jonathan Zuluaga
Community Manager
jackie.o
New User
jackie.oNew User
posted in Coffee Talk
Hello Humans! I'm Jackie O.

Happy to be here! My name’s Jackie. I currently work in Community at Doist (creators of Todoist & Twist). I previously worked in arts & entertainment, and I’m currently based in Los Angeles.  Super stoked to be here, and I’m looking forward to sharing Sprout tips & tricks, as well as getting to know other Sprout users in similar roles.                        You can find me on Twitter @OtherJackieO as well. 

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Kris
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tristan.audet
Advanced User
tristan.audetAdvanced User
posted in Coffee Talk
I'm late!

Hey everyone!I never introduced myself, so here we go. :)  Name: Tristan Audet (he/him)Title: Manager, Social MediaCompany: Cogeco ConnexionHobbies: Blogging, video, photography, music, sports, meditation.Some thing(s) I want to learn: I’m trying to find time to learn the guitar.Some thing(s) I’m good at: While I’m a bit of an introvert, I’m not bad at making connections and speak in public. Do I love it? (I’ll have to think about it lol)A questions I’d like answered: Why is there only 24 hours in a day? I need more!  Headshot: 

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tristan.audet
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mike.blight
mike.blightSprout Team
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Mike Blight, Researcher + Marketer @ Sprout!

Name: Mike Blight (he/him) (here’s my LinkedIn!)Title: Senior Market Research and Insights Manager, Sprout SocialHobbies: Hanging out with my kids (two boys aged 5 and 2), watching NBA basketball and talking about the InternetFun Fact: I was a college professor for 8 years before coming to Sprout!Some thing(s) I want to learn: How we (Sprout!) can make this community helpful for all of you! Send all your feedback!HeadshotPicture of 33-year-old male 

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shannon.renke
Engaged User
keala.widdifield
Frequent User
keala.widdifieldFrequent User
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Keala Here

Title: Marketing Director (Just recently promoted from Social Media Manager )Company: Flatirons Community Church Hobbies: Snowboarding, Hiking with my doggo, Ceramics, Magazines, Film Noirs, and FirepitsSome thing(s) I want to learn: How to hire and lead a team of social media experts, how Web3 is changing the social media landscape, and how to foster deeper online communities Some thing(s) I’m good at: Answering fiery comments, brand and visual communication, ad strategies

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trenakos
Frequent User
trenakosFrequent User
posted in Coffee Talk
Allow me to introduce myself...

Hi friends! My name is Trena K and I’m *so* happy this community exists.Here are the basics:Title: Social Media Marketing Manager (doing social for 5+ years)Company: GlassdoorHobbies: Reading, streaming services (I’m subscribed to so many of them...I can’t help it), buying cookbooks that I will never use on Facebook Marketplace.What else?: I have two dogs - a Shih Tzu and a Parson Russel Terrier mix that I absolutely love to death. I hope to grow Glassdoor’s social media ops and build a strong community. I’m looking forward to learning from everyone! 

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shannon.renke
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wake tech.communicationsFrequent User
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Iced coffee everyday! How's it going? I'm Ellen :)

Name: Ellen MathisTitle: Student Engagement Communications CoordinatorCompany: Wake Tech Community College Hobbies: Cooking, Working Out, Travel, Movies, My PetsSome thing(s) I want to learn: We have a lot (LOT) of accounts run by different people at the college and they aren’t run well - I am very interested in learning how other folks deal with these situations. Some thing(s) I’m good at: Relationship building, managing projects, and having funA questions I’d like answered: What is your most useful platform for your audience and how do you get the most out of your posts? Headshot: Work From Home Selfie Headshot :) 

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Christy Martin
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