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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! 

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

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

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. 

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 

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! :)

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

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.

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

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

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.

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. 

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: 

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 

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

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! 

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 :)

Title: Social Media Manager Company: Moody Bible Institute | 💼 manages education, radio and corporate brands. Hobbies: Boxing (any Facebook Quest/Supernatural fans here? 👊), Baking 🍪, Glamping 🏕 and movies… all movies 🤩 Some thing(s) I want to learn: How to foster client collaboration and social media education,  create intentional graphics to tell brand stories & to simply learn from others! 🙌Some thing(s) I’m good at: Brand reputation management, researching social media trends/ideas, building organic communities.  

Name: Sarah Swainson (she/her) Title: Social Media CoordinatorCompany: Lodge Cast IronHobbies: Hiking, photography, baking, and running (especially obstacle course races!) Some thing(s) I want to learn: How to better interact with the community across all social platforms in a fun and unique way (especially on TikTok).Some thing(s) I’m good at: Using data to inform content strategy. I got started in social media back in 2016 when I started a food blog, which I ran until 2018. While I was running this blog, the restaurant I worked at during that time asked me to do their photography and social media. This lead to opportunities to create content and manage the social media for five different restaurants in my hometown of Chattanooga, TN. In 2019 I graduated with a degree in Outdoor Recreation & Tourism Management, but found myself b

Hello, everyone!My name is Val Vesa and I help run the community at Cloudflare. I have been in love with social media ever since high school years, and I am so blessed to be able to do what I love most.My biggest hobby is photography, and I love to travel. These two combined, help me feast my eyes and lenses on many amazing sights, which I feed into my Instagram page.I am always happy to help with anything social media and Sprout Social. Their team could confirm, but I think I have been suggesting features ever since I started using the tool :)

If you’re like me and you got on this train a decade ago - props. It’s been quite a journey. I’m Jackie. Nice to meet you all!Current Role: Senior Social Media Manager @ Similarweb I’ve been agency side, I’ve been brand side, and I’ve run the gamut when it comes to professional social. It’s been a real privilege to work across a variety of industries: B2C, B2B, tech, gaming, health, beauty, travel and so many others. I’ve got some background in influencer marketing, as well. Currently, I’m leading social at Similarweb. Pre-pandemic, I was doing the same thing for the cruise vertical at TripAdvisor. I spent some time at Facebook, so I’m happy to talk paid social, too. I’ve been digging into the data for the last hour doing some end-of-Q1 reads on our performance against benchmarks. As soon as I start rubbing my eyes, I know it’s time for a break. So, thanks

Hey everyone! I’m Erin. I have about 12 years of professional social media experience and have ran accounts and developed strategy for B2B, B2C, tech, fast casual dining, radio, travel and pop culture sites, and a small publishing company.  In most of my roles, I have been a social team of one (1), which I am sure most people can relate to. And of course with no budget  I have been at my current role in smart home technology and IoT for 9 months now after years in radio. Going from B2C to B2B/B2C hybrid has been an adjustment! And I would love to connect with other SMMs in the tech, IoT, MultiFamily and B2B spaces. I am currently based in the states, but relocating to the UK at the end of this year, so would love to connect with anyone over there as well! But let’s be real, I am down to connect with anyone. I love internet friends.

Hi everyone! 👋 So excited to meet you and get to know all of you! I’m one of the newest community managers on the Community Hub and look forward to learning for everyone here!  Title: Social Media StrategistCompany: Sprout SocialHobbies: Biking, photography, making cocktails and traveling! Some thing(s) I want to learn: How to create more unique content, how to edit videos quicker and better and more graphic design skills!Some thing(s) I’m good at: Community management, public speaking, canva, and building relationships online!Headshot: 

Is there a way to update the font within the community and on the Sprout Social website to be heavier? The current weight is way too thin and causes readability issues. Personally, it gives me a headache. 

Name: Breana Haines (Bree-anne-uh) or just TeachTitle: Social Media SpecialistCompany: ESSHobbies: I play professional football for the Florida Avengers. We are a full contact, 11v11, women’s football team who are in the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC).  Running social media for the last 7 seasons helped me recently get out of teaching and into social media full time for an educational staffing company.  Both of my passions, in one career!Some thing(s) I want to learn: How to grow your brandSome thing(s) I’m good at: Creating content