Alex Schupp

Experience

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  Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Lab Assistant

  • Designed and built equipment for DNA vacuum isolation saving the lab >$15,000 per device• Assisted with cancer research experiments• Mixed chemicals and solutions for the lab• Focused on Notch Signaling (NOTCH2 Receptor) and its relationship with malignant tumor growth

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  Thumper Entertainment

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2012

  Marketing Coordinator

  • Produced and coordinated production of advertisements, graphics and videos for print, digital and social media from 2009-2011• Served as photographer and videographer for Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival and Summerfest• Designed the 2010 RNBNBBQ Festival's 36-page pocket guide (75,000 printed)• Coordinated festival's Command Center efforts, working with artists, vendors, staff and volunteers• Served as Artist Hospitality Lead during the 2011 Roots N Blues Festival, working with artists such as Fitz and the Tantrums, Dan Tyminski, Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi and Ana Popovic Show less

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  SchoolTube, LLC

  May 2008 - May 2011

  Video Production Intern

  • Wrote, filmed, appeared in and edited videos• Travelled to midwestern high schools to teach students and teachers about video production• Represented SchoolTube at conferences, schools and contests in Washington, D.C., Nashville, TN, Los Angeles, CA and Kansas City, MO.• Developed multiple ads and plugins that were used throughout the website.

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  Newsy

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Intern

  • Researched new and breaking stories• Wrote video scripts for production• Edited news videos for Newsy's website • Assisted in general office management

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  KOMU-TV

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  • Updated KOMU's Twitter, Facebook and Flickr pages• Created content for KOMU's website, including KOMU's "Tech Talk"​ blog• Accompanied reporters in the field and served as the station's photographer• Operated the teleprompter for the morning news• Performed research on new and breaking stories • Researched new and breaking stories• Filmed all interviews and b-roll for production• Wrote video scripts on breaking news stories• Performed all video editing, including voiceovers• Published content online and optimized for search engine performance

  • Digital Producer

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  • Producer

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
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  Columbia Missourian

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Digital Media Producer

  • Used video journalism as a means of going more in-depth on the Missourian's previously-reported stories• Filmed interviews and b-roll for the stories• Performed all video editing, including voiceovers• Developed infographics to accompany text-based stories• Worked with other journalists to develop cohesive, long-form storytelling

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  Bonfyre

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Ambassador Manager

  • Promoted to Ambassador Manager after serving as Campus Ambassador• Managed a team of digital and events marketing interns• Beta-tested app updates and brainstormed new features• Produced promotional events to increase app awareness, downloads and engagement• Established strategic partnerships with student-governing organizations and on-campus clubs

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  Schupp Company

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Creative Intern

  • Responsible for maintaining and growing Schupp Company's presence on social media• Grew the social media fan-base by over 500% and increased interaction by over 1700%.• Responsible for researching and developing new digital technologies for innovative campaigns. • Ideated and developed full-scale campaigns for traditional and digital media for clients such as MillerCoors and Brightside St. Louis• Produced videos for internal and external use

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  Crispin

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

  Social Media Strategist

  • Specialized in social media strategy and content.• Crafted social media posts for accounts such as JELL-O, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese and Domino’s Pizza.• Monitored analytics and created key learnings reports for weekly status meetings.• Created social advertising campaigns on behalf of our brands.

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  SocialMadeSimple, LLC

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

  Vice President, Marketing and Business Development

  • Grew social media management service through advertising, marketing and partnerships.• Oversaw Sales, Social Marketing, Email Marketing and Account Service teams.• Produced events and spoke at conferences to grow business.• Directed Account Service and Content Marketing teams, approving all client strategy and execution.• Promoted from Social Media Team Manager to Vice President of Marketing and Business Development

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  GrowthWeaver

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Director of Digital Marketing

  • Directed all marketing and advertising efforts on behalf of GrowthWeaver and its clients.• Oversaw social media marketing, AdWords/PPC and email marketing both internally and externally.• Spoke at digital marketing, media and print conferences and events about social and data marketing.• Managed Creative and Account Service teams, planned and ran all company meetings.• Promoted from Social Marketing Manager to Director of Marketing.

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  Spotzer Digital

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Vice President, Operations and Partnerships - North America

  •White-labelled Customer Support for thousands of clients on behalf of several global partners.•Managed production of 100+ websites each month.•Directed Development, Account Management, Design, Copywriting, and freelance teams.•Directed digital marketing campaigns and utilized analytics to improve campaigns.•Promoted from Operations Manager to Vice President of Operations and Partnerships.•Increased revenue by 50% through White-label Enterprise partnerships.

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  Crowd Digital Marketing

  Jan 2018 - now

  Founder

  Website design & development for growing businesses and brands.Let us help tell your story and find your Crowd.Services include:•Web design/development•eCommerce•Social Media•PPCMeet some of our clients:•Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado•The Powder Alliance•The City of Boulder•Sports Obsession•RiNo Country Club•Woods Boss Brewing Company•The Missouri Democratic Party•Veterans to Farmers•Hovland Snowskates•Proud Souls BBQ and Provisions•The 59 Niseko Show less