Andy Wade

Experience

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  Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

  May 2016 - Sept 2021

  Education Specialist

  - Provide individual mentorship and education on technique, performance andmusic theory.- Weekly lesson planning for more than 20 students to prepare them for collegiateauditions, state and regional Solo & Ensemble competitions.

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  Paddlebots

  Sept 2016 - now

  Social Media Manager

  - Launched a social media campaign to increase followers by 68% over the span of 6 months over Facebook and Instagram.- Assisted in the promotion of an album release which resulted in a sold out album release event.- Develop and adapt a social media communications plan to align goals across all personnel. - Promote shows and events to increase ticket sales using Facebook and Instagram Ads.

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  Huron Valley Percussion

  Sept 2019 - Sept 2021

  Program Director

  - Responsible for coordinating and managing the day to day operations of a competitive music performance program of 10 Staff members and 60 students. - Manages the equipment procurement/inventory, financial budget of $40,000, staff scheduling, transportation management and rehearsal facility arrangements. - Assisted in communal awareness of a grant proposal that approved $500,000 to be allocated to restocking and replacing inventory.- Build and maintain cooperative working relationships with team members by communicating information, responding to requests in a timely fashion, building rapport with parents, and participating in problem-solving efforts. Show less

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  Huron Valley Schools

  Sept 2019 - Sept 2021

  Education Professional

  - Successfully developed, implemented and managed a 7th hour elective class that attracted 30+ students in the first year of existence.- Responsible for training and education of over 100 students and communication with all parents on student progression to facilitate success. - Accountable for continuous assessments and assigned appropriate semester goals based on student capabilities. - Adapted effectively to teaching a virtual based curriculum through Zoom and Google Classroom based on school district and federal health regulations due to COVID-19. Show less

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  Beneath The Beat Podcast

  Jun 2020 - now

  Content Creator and Manager/Artist Relations

  - Assess engagement analytics on a weekly basis to ascertain a 90% positive interaction progression weekly since launch. - Create strategic content for Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, Tik Tok, Spotify and Apple Music to engage a broader audience.- Record, edit and produce video content on a tight deadline to ensure consistent social media presence.- Develop appealing graphics and thumbnails to promote content and brand awareness.- Manage artist outreach and communication to develop regular content turnaround. Show less

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  Studio 313

  Jun 2020 - now

  Marketing Manager

  - Create a marketing campaign to increase followers and engagement by over 100% in the first month.- Manage calendar and instructor schedules for maximum usage of space.- Assist in managing financials to ensure steady growth in profit margins.

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  PARC - Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex

  May 2021 - Feb 2022

  Social Media Manager
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  Alliance Franchise Brands

  Aug 2021 - now

  - Create and implement social media strategy for all franchises in relation to Alliance Franchise Brands- Social media support for all franchise owners- Run Facebook and Linked in Ad campaigns- Work with brand managers to establish social media voice and presence for each brand

  • Social Media Manager

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Social Media Specialist

    Aug 2021 - Oct 2023