John Currie: Social Media Advisor in Los Angeles, CA
John Currie

Social Media Advisor
Los Angeles | United States
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Consciousness studies
Signals intelligence
Ai alignment
Uap studies
Phenomenology
Independent conflict journalism
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Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies
Social Media Advisor | 07/2023 - Current
Collaborated with SCU's board to align social media goals and facilitate public O&A's. Promoted SCU's Anomalous Aerospace Phenomena Conference, capitalizing on UAP interest. Achieved 30% Twitter follower increase in first month of managing SCU's social media, focused on consistency and engagement.
• Boosted SCU's digital identity by aligning visuals across all platforms.
• Helped SCU navigate modern social media landscape with best practices.
• Moderated Reddit AMA session that saw 1,5M views with 84% upvote rate.

Pelican Products, Inc.
Social Media Specialist | 05/2023 - 08/2023
Consolidated disparate social media accounts into a unified brand identity for Pelican that faithfully represents consumer, commercial, and government segments. Collaborated with various stakeholders to oversee seamless account consolidation, bringing control of socials in-house for the first time.
• Produced most successful viral content in the history of the company.
• Streamlined cross-functional proceses by eliminating redundancy.
• Integrated all social channels with Sprout. allowing for "3ok ft" KPls.
Pew Pew Tactical
Director of Social Media | 10/2018 - 06/2022
Enhanced self-defense knowledge for marginalized communities. Directed all content. including viral 1-min videos on Ukraine's war, garnering millions of views. Managed scripts, on-camera delivery, articles on brand's site. Grew YT channel from 1,500 to 200,000+ subscribers while acting as its face.
• Quadrupled social CTR through careful A/B content testing.
• Selectively collaborated with key influencers to boost brand visibility.
• Pioneered successful cross-posting content strategy via Later.
Milsim West
SENIOR BRANDING & SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST, DESIGN LEAD | 01/2014 - 10/2018
Led brand's lnstagram in 01 of 2023, doubling reach and engagement in 30 days. Created original design assets and handled promotional artwork for events. Worked with Storyboard Artists to craft an engaging, immersive and unique Alternate Reality Gaming narrative for MSW events.
• Created the now distinct visual branding MSW is known for.
• Conducted decades of conflict research to aid in storyline writing.
• Reported to owners, ensuring alignment with high-level strategies.
GI Commerce
Digital Marketing Manager | 05/2016 - 06/2018
Revitalized creative marketing, leading to a 20% growth in brand engagement. Pioneered a 'nonchalant' voice across social channels, resonating with audiences. Transitioned from directing to starring in YouTube videos on complex topics. contributing to a 50% increase in viewer retention.
• Led creative visual overhaul. achieving a memorable brand identity.
• Managed local influencers. enhancing collaboration and reach.
• Videos produced during tenure remain most popular on channel to date.
Education history
California Polytechnic State University
Bachelors in Marketing & Business Management | 2008 - 2013
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