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A fractional social media lead to scale and mature your social without increasing headcount.

Hi, I’m Wil. I’m a long time social media leader at the intersection of marketing, communications, and community. I build new social media practices or rebuild failing ones. Tech and entertainment brands are my favorite. Whatever your company’s next journey, let’s do it together.

Consultant // Contractor // Freelancer // Fractional
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Services

Strategy, execution, and follow up

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Social Media Strategy

From the basics to deeply advanced and custom and through every touch point, we'll build a scalable strategy that matures with your company.

Content Strategy and Development
Campaign Strategy and Development
Long term planning
Paid social media advertising
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Community Management

As the lifeblood of social media, focusing on our community is exactly how we grow.

Audience Engagement
Building relationships
Follower growth
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Social Media Events

Whether virtual or irl, events can play a major role in community growth and engagement.

Event Strategy
Pre, during, and post-event campaigns
Live coverage and digital/irl hybrid activations
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Analytics, Reporting, Insights, and Social Listening

Cadences, metric definitions, and educating the team help us to benchmark our goals and grow more.

Reporting Strategy
Translating metrics to insights and next steps
Reactive listening after crisis or campaign
Proactive listening to bring insights to marketing teams
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Employee Advocacy and
Executive Social Media

Let's 10X your company's reach on social media by helping your employees find their voice.

Social Advocacy Program Development and Management
Supporting marketing and communications campaigns
Gamification
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Crisis Communications and Public Company Readiness

It's a long road to an exit and I've got you covered from policy and practice development, through the S-1, and into the quarterly quiet periods.

Mitigating overall communication risks
Telling the story of your company
Educating and coaching others
Quiet period-inclusive strategies, campaigns, and content
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About Me

I have over 15 years of marketing experience spanning social media marketing, communications, brand management, crisis management, and corporate social responsibility. I attended Full Sail University where I learned how to create and market my own content in Sports Marketing, and later, the University of Pennsylvania, where I explored Social Impact Strategy.

I thrive when collaborating with tech brands and entertainment companies the most, but have had success across industries and audience segments. Ultimately, I am most connected to community building and engagement, which is why tech brands, particularly open source companies, are like an extension of home.

Well traveled in the United States with people and places I’ve called home across the country, I currently live in and love Philadelphia. An urban explorer at heart, I spend much of my free time wandering the city's streets, uncovering the hidden treasures of America's Birthplace.

I'm perpetually on the lookout for forward-thinking companies that have seamlessly integrated their values into their work culture. "It doesn't have to be crazy at work” is my philosophy, and it’s rooted  in systems thinking, crafting workflows that allow for more time and space to nurture truly creative endeavors in a 21st-century landscape.

Testimonials

Word on the street

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Jade helped us build a software so intuitive that it didn't need a walkthrough. He solved complex problems with brilliant design.

John Frankin
Founder, Double Bunch
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This is unbelievable. After using Testiminial Generator my buisness skyrocketed!

Jennifer Musk
Project Manager@ Microsoft
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What type of projects do you take on?
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 I usually work on B2C software, that's my forte--where I shine best. But I also have about 15 B2B software products in my portfolio. I do end-to-end product design + branding.

What is your hourly rate?
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I only charge hourly for my ongoing projects that need work on the regular. One-time projects are charged upfront to keep it transparent and clean! My hourly rate is $100.

What time-zone do you work in?
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I work Pacific Standard Time, but I'm always ready to help out in emergencies, no matter the hour.

What is the typical timeline for a project?
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Depends on the scope of the project, really. Some projects take less than a week. Some take months. The best way to find out is to get on a quick call with me, and discuss it. No strings attached!

How do you charge for projects ?
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I quote a price upfront--so that you know exactly what you're paying and for what, and there are no surprises later. The exact cost of your project depends on the scope and requirements!

What does your design process look like?
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I take a problem-forward approach. Whether we're iterating on an existing product or building a new one from scratch, how to solve the user's problem in the simplest way possible is my first concern.

Send me an email to understand my process in depth!

What metrics do you use to measure success?
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The best metrics are customer adoption, happiness, task success, and engagement. There are a number of frameworks such as the System Usability Scale that help us understand product performance and I'm happy to help with that.

What if I need help after the project is complete?
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I always make sure to help out my clients one month after the project ends, for free. For any help post that, we can work out an ongoing arrangement!