Beej
Social Media Tinkerer. Improvisor. Educator. Redhead.
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Tweets
- 5+ in line for powerball tickets. (at @7Eleven) http://t.co/F9IGV9d7Gt
- @Roose_TCL I could use all that money.
- @SideCarPHL you fellas are busy today.
- I'm at Reading Terminal Market - @rdgterminalmkt (Philadelphia, PA) w/ 14 others http://t.co/nbNGcxu3Qw
- @SideCarPHL Woot. Just snagged Robin. First time riding with her. #newsidecarpal
- RT @AlisonZeidman: Going to the doctor is just like going to an open mic. You sign in when they tell you to then wait an hour to be seen.
- @SideCarPHL what time are ya fellas operating today. Noon?
- Karaoke with Sarah, Mike, Katie, and others. (@ Mickeys Tavern) http://t.co/9wsGsRTrzB
- Post show eats. (@ El Camino Real - @elcaminophilly w/ 6 others) http://t.co/BsWXfhgjvS
- @VittoriaCBS3 glad no one i know is coming to see me perform tonight. Not sure if they could get here.
- @SideCarPHL wow. No cars available? Busy already?
- “@SideCarPHL: Friday + Beautiful Weather = TRAFFIC” you can say that again. Yeesh. Even my alternate routes are packed.
- Traffic is crappier then usual today.
- @jsvtraffic traffic is terrible in King of Prussia. All main and secondary roads are clogged.
- @MontcoAlerts you can see smoke from lower Pottsgrove elementary.
- “@MercPhotog: Thick black smoke can be seen from rt 663 mercury Photogs heading to barn fire in Douglass montg twp” That must be it.
- @stillbeingmolly I've never tried it.
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Info
- Summary
My goal is to help small businesses integrate and manage social medial to help them connect with potential customers and keep current ones up to date.
I continue to improve the quality and exposure of The N Crowd. We are among the best improv troupes in the city and probably the best kept secret in Philadelphia.
Specialties: improv, social media, online marketing, box office management, book keeping, classroom management, technology, email, Microsoft OfficeExperience- Oct 2011 - PresentSocial Media Consultant / Self Employed
Assisting with the development of a social media presence for businesses using Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, and other social media services. Providing either onsite training or full time managing these services.
- Apr 2005 - PresentExecutive Director / The N Crowd
Currently I handle day to day operations of the company. This includes fielding customer service calls, handle book keeping, updating our website, supervise artistic and production needs, and make major purchases. I also performing artistically with the troupe nearly every week.
- Sept 2004 - PresentSubstitute / Pottsgrove School District
I fill in for teachers when they are sick, on vacation, or must attend building meetings. I take the lesson plans they leave for me and execute them to the best of my ability. My day involves assessing whether students understand the material, managing my time so I can complete my lessons, and solving any conflicts between students.
Education-
2006 - 2011Wilkes UniversityMasters in Computer Technology
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1999 - 2004Edinboro University of PennsylvaniaBachelors in Education
Activities: Theater, Student Theater, Theater Fraternity
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Checkins
- 7-Eleven2144-48 Lombard St.
- Reading Terminal Market51 N 12th St
- Cordelia Chase & Otto Von Haneman Private Dog Park2500 South Street
- Mickeys Tavern129 S State Rd
- El Camino Real1040 N 2nd St
- The N Crowd257 N 3rd St
- The Actors Center257 N 3rd St
- Cordelia Chase & Otto Von Haneman Private Dog Park2500 South Street
- Lower Pottsgrove Elementary1329 Buchert Rd
- Arby's223 Shoemaker Rd
- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers4559 Perkiomen Ave
- Giant Gasoline4655 Perkiomen Ave
- Cedar Hill Flowers3326 Main St
- Target4599 Perkiomen Ave
- Wawa5060 Perkiomen Ave
- US Post Office340 W Main St
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Social Media Tinkerer
- Always Playing With Something
Social media has been an interest to me as soon as I heard the phrase. Having remembered chat rooms on dial-up modems in AOL software that came in the mail, I’m amazed even today how far things have progressed. As you may have noticed, I like to consider myself a social media tinkerer. To my friends, I may be more of an expert, but that is somewhat subjective. I just have more experience and actively hunt down more things to play with on my phone and iPad.
The three biggest services I use regularly are Facebook, Foursquare, and Twitter. I have also played with Gowalla (Before they got bought by Facebook), Whrrl (Before it shut down), Shopkick, WeReward, and other new social media startups. I usually find these startups in the various tech news websites I read from everyday, such as Mashable or Techcrunch. I have a lot of experience using Yelp, Google Places, and finding other areas to post information about coming events.
I am a big fan of collaboration and use Google Docs extensively throughout my day to keep things organized with other people. The phrase “Two heads are better than one” is one that I believe to be very true. (So is, “Too many cooks in the kitchen.”) I am always on the lookout for new ways to keep things organized not only in my life, but also in The N Crowd.
If you would like to incorporate social media into your website or business, contact me. I can take my years of experience and use it to increase your presence in this area. Together we can create a strategy for you and your business.
Visit the "Projects I Currently Manage" section or my Facebook Page for links to the projects I manage or the BJLS Media page on Facebook.
My current Klout Score.
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Social Media I Currently Manage
- These are projects I currently manage and the aspects that I am responsible for.Updates on these businesses as well as tech articles I find interesting can be found on my Facebook Page BJLS Media.The N CrowdMaintain and update the websiteMonitor the Foursquare Venue Page and post updates.(Named as business that is using Foursquare updates correctly at Aboutfoursquare.com)Monitor and add content to the Foursquare Brand PagePost updates and photos on the Facebook PageManage Facebook ad buysRespond to any response to our TwitterRespond and monitor Yelp and Google ReviewsIntegrated and Manage Level Up listingCreate and maintain Google+ Page.Mickey's TavernCreated webpage and maintain contentAssisted with claiming their Foursquare Venue and post updates.Assist with managing their Facebook Page.Claimed their Yelp listing and monitor it.Brainstorm online marketing ideas with the owner.Cedar Hill FlowersConverted their Facebook profile to a Facebook Page and now manage it.Manage Facebook ad buysUpdated, claimed, and post updates to their Foursquare listing.Assist with website updates.Bleu MartiniMerged and cleaned up their multiple Facebook pages.Currently assisting with the maintenance of their main Facebook Page.Manage Facebook ad buys.Linked Twitter account to sync updates.Creating new backgrounds for twitter account.Claimed and updated Foursquare venue page.Created Google+ Page.Training key personnel on best social media practices.
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Executive Director
- Keeping Things OrganizedIn the past six years I have been involved with The N Crowd, a short form improv comedy troupe based out of Philadelphia. Originally I was cast as a regular performer, but over the years I've served as the Assistant Managing Director, the Company Manager, the Business Manager, and finally as the Executive of The N Crowd. Many of my skills have developed over the years while managing this company.ResponsibiltiesAs well as taking the stage and performing live comedy, I am also responsible for:
- Online and Social Media Marketing
- Scheduling
- Bookkeeping
- Box Office
- Customer Service Calls
- Invoices and Expenses
- Update and Maintain The N Crowd Website
- Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly Taxes
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Educator
- Teaching some days, learning everydayAs an educator, I have worked as a Substitute Teacher in a wide range of classroom settings in the Pottstown area in the last six years. I have taught between three school districts in rooms ranging from Kindergarten to 8th grade. I have instructed in many capacities including Art, Gym, Computers, Health, Music, Library, and Special Education. My bachelor's degree,background knowledge, and experiences have been more than enough to prepare me to implement the lesson plans left by the absent teacher.
My teaching style is generally relaxed. I like to treat students as if they were five years older than their actual age, with great success in this manner. While not every student is pleased to see me, they do know that I treat them fairly, firmly, and consistently. Any student who has had me more then once knows that I expect them to complete their assignments to the best of their ability. They also know that I will do everything within my power to help them understand a concept, solve a problem, or prevent them from being bullied.During my studies to become a Master of Classroom Technology, I created a page on Wikispaces. I wanted to showcase Wikispace as a powerful tool in the classroom as well as other technology I felt could be used in the classroom. Most of these online tools could also be used in other settings outside of education.
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Wall
- Go figure.
- Good for the Waze fellas. As long as Facebook doesn't ruin the app.
- I'm no fan of subscriptions.... But it does make sense.
- PayPal and Bitcoins. Interesting.
- Twitter for Google Glass?
- iPad price cut.
- Nice work Eventbrite.
- Space Jam Dole 2018!
- This Husky is exxxxxxxxtreme.
- Google Glass is getting a little foggy.
- A better gmail app for all?
- Either the beginning or the end.
- Back then, you could probably mug someone with it. Heh.
- I guess corporations are people after all.... http://qz.com/67991/you-didnt-make-the-harlem-shake-go-viral-corporations-did/
- Shopster... interesting.
- You apparently must be a hermit to be off the grid.
- First Rideshare... Now delivery share?
- Not exactly Shadowrun, but effective.
- Huh. Go figure right? Probably will get more likes then my Vine video. Damn it.
- I wouldn't mind checking out Google Now.....now.
- Actually.... A pretty good point.
- There goes my big business idea.
