Grey Watson

Experience

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  Skybucket Records

  Feb 2008 - Jul 2011

  PR Assistant

  -Wrote newsletters-Assisted with physical press releases. Stuffed and stamped envelopes-Updated merchandise information in the internet store-Coordinated creation of marketing posters for artists on the labels roster

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  The Exceptional Foundation

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Event Staff

  - Worked with adults with developmental disabilities- Maintained collaborative relationships with staff and participants- Helped plan engaging activities for program participants- some educational, some just pure fun

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  Birmingham Weekly

  Aug 2010 - Feb 2011

  Contributing Writer and Blogger

  Created an authored a blog called Kinetescope.

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  Shinil Jr. High School

  Jun 2011 - Jan 2013

  English Second Language Instructor

  -Designed lesson plans for multiple ability levels for over 500 students a year-Fostered an atmosphere that encouraged improvement in written and verbal English-Assisted in organizing and editing students’ high school entrance essays-Planned and taught after school programs focusing on discussion, debate and giving speeches

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  Joongdong Middle School

  Aug 2013 - Mar 2015

  English Second Language Teacher

  -Designed lesson plans for multiple ability levels for over 500 students a year-Fostered an atmosphere that encouraged improvement in written and verbal English-Assisted in organizing and editing students’ high school entrance essays-Planned and taught after school programs focusing on discussion, debate and giving speeches

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  Grey Watson

  Mar 2016 - now

  Songwriter and Recording Artist

  - Write, record and mix music- Publish music to ASCAP and release on digital formats such as Spotify, Apple Music, etc.- Coordinate and make creative artwork to support marketing and PR efforts. - Shape an overall aesthetic to represent myself and each release- Create press releases for new music and video content to garner press- Book tour dates and manage tours

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  Jump English

  Mar 2016 - Mar 2018

  ESL Instructor

  -taught students of various ability levels-created supplemental materials for classes-created a vibrant, comfortable environment for learning and exchange

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  Freedom Closet

  Jun 2018 - Sept 2018

  Public Relations Manager

  - Composed content for brand's site and crowdfunding campaign site incorporating SEO keywords- Wrote a blog features that reflect the spirit of the brand and its goals- Meticulously craft press releases for new products

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  Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC)

  Sept 2018 - Feb 2020

  Academic and Career Counselor

  • Work with 16-24 year olds, managing a caseload of 20, helping them to engage or reengage in education and/or employment• Build and maintain relationships with other organizations to connect program participants with valuable resources • Enhance the scope of programming, designing activities, planning trips and executing logistics • Community outreach and recruitment resulting in serving over 140 candidates in the fiscal year

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  Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow

  Feb 2020 - now

  Digital Marketing Initiatives Lead & Instructor

  -Mastered skills and strategy in analytics, social media marketing, ad buying, branding and design to offer a comprehensive learning experience for digital marketing students. -Conveyed the importance of using data to target audiences, optimize sales funnel, and maintain consistent brand voice to reach target audience-Monitored trends, created and scheduled content calendars weekly in Microsoft Excel and analyzed results.-In 3 consecutive cohorts delivered the benchmark of 70% credential attainment in Google Analytics and Facebook Digital Marketing—over 70 credentials total-Created branded social media pages to showcase student work, promote program to new clients and create partnerships with potential employers Show less