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Dave English

@daveenglish

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I help brands grow through community-first social media strategy and partnership-driven business development.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a community-first social and content role where I can grow audiences, moderate thoughtfully, and build partnerships—ideally with teams that value service, experimentation, and measurable results.

I’m a Social Community Manager and business-development focused social media marketing consultant who builds online communities and turns engagement into measurable growth. I bring a consistent approach to strategy, moderation, and relationship-building—so audiences feel seen and brands earn trust over time.

Most recently, I helped launch MakerPlace by Michaels, contributing to product development, customer insights, and content management from day one. I managed and grew the seller community, tripling membership size and content output, and I built a content calendar aligned to product releases and cultural trends across multiple platforms.

I’ve also driven community growth through contracted consulting work, including year-over-year increases in reach, followers, and engagement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Social Media Marketing Consultant

Current

CodejoyLLC

Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 5 months)

Managed and designed social media campaigns, community moderation, and strategic partnership efforts for CodejoyLLC, growing reach, followers, and engagement 3x year-over-year. Delivered campaign results including 2x anticipated contracts and an Infosys USA campaign on track for 2x year-over-year growth while incubating an online education product for socio-emotional learning and media literacy.

Social Media Moderation Strategic Partnerships Audience Growth Campaign Management Product Development Online Community Management

Social Community Manager

MakerPlace by Michaels

Apr 2022 - Apr 2025 (3 years)

Helped launch MakerPlace by Michaels, contributing to product development, customer insights, and content management from inception. Tripled seller community membership, built multi-platform content calendars, and created on-brand graphics/videos/copy while moderating community interactions and relaying feedback to product teams.

Community Management Graphic Design Video Editing Copywriting Brand Messaging Community Moderation Stakeholder Management Product Feedback

Outreach & Engagement Manager

LaneSpotter

Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)

Developed and executed outreach strategy for a cyclist-focused mobile mapping app, driving early-stage growth for the startup. Built partnerships with bike advocacy organizations (Trans Alt, WABA, Bike Philly) and led a team of 12 part-time bike advocates across street mapping, events, and local community communications.

Team Leadership Community Building Event Coordination Stakeholder Management Advocacy Mapping Support Program Operations Outreach Partnership Development

Manager of Membership & Development

Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council

Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 (1 year)

Produced live public events for the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, coordinating resources, vendors, entertainment, and volunteer teams. Doubled organization membership and helped raise $2 million for the Arts Day of Giving within 18 hours.

Event Coordination Membership Development Fundraising Nonprofit Operations Vendor Management Volunteer Management Community Outreach Stakeholder Engagement

Outreach Officer

The Sprout Fund

Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)

Built and nurtured community networks, managed projects, and coordinated volunteer and grant-making efforts through The Sprout Fund. Recruited grant applicants and supported event coordination to drive awareness and engagement within the local community.

Community Outreach Program & Project Management Volunteer coordination Event Coordination Stakeholder Management