SAM STARRATT
Professional Summary
Marketing BBA candidate with over seven years of hospitality experience and hands-on ecommerce ownership. Applies that ground-level consumer insight to audience research, campaign strategy, and financial modeling across three self-directed marketing case studies.
Selected Marketing Projects
CATS: The Jellicle Ball
- Developed an audience and positioning strategy to connect a legacy Broadway property with three distinct audience segments.
- Built an integrated campaign strategy across content, partnerships, live experience, and audience participation.
- Defined measurement across awareness, engagement, conversion, and perception shift.
Georgia Aquarium Volunteer Campaign
- Developed a $2,300 paid media plan projecting 64,000–76,000 impressions across Instagram, YouTube, and Reddit using audience research, budget allocation, and channel planning.
- Analyzed audience motivations and behaviors to identify the strongest target segment for volunteer recruitment.
Live Editorial
- Built an illustrative sponsor economics model comparing projected bookings, return multiples, and break-even points across four sponsor categories.
- Developed an experiential sponsorship concept integrating brands directly into the guest journey rather than traditional vendor booths.
Marketing Experience
Social Media Marketing & PR Intern
Dec 2025 – Jun 2026
VUE Atlanta Magazine | Atlanta, GA
- Created Instagram carousels, Stories, and short-form video content to support promotional campaigns and audience engagement.
- Analyzed Instagram performance and audience behavior to identify high-performing content themes and inform future content planning.
- Researched seven Atlanta media platforms, potential advertisers, and local businesses to identify competitive, positioning, and partnership opportunities.
Small Business Owner
Aug 2020 – Aug 2025
Etsy Venture | Atlanta, GA
- Built an Etsy shop to 30,000+ visits and $4K+ in sales across 200+ cities through SEO, listing optimization, and digital marketing.
- Used customer feedback, marketplace data, and sales trends to improve product positioning decisions.
- Conducted keyword research and optimized product listings to improve search visibility and discovery.
Head Trainer
Aug 2017 – Mar 2024
Fox Bros BBQ | Atlanta, GA
- Led onboarding and training for 50+ employees during restaurant growth initiatives and new-location launches.
- Created training materials, SOPs, and onboarding resources to support consistent service standards and customer experience across locations.
Server
Apr 2024 – Feb 2025
Nàdair | Atlanta, GA
- Delivered personalized service in a Michelin-recognized fine dining environment, translating the restaurant's cuisine, ingredients, and chef story into a clear customer experience.
Skills
Strategy
Brand Positioning · Consumer Insights · Audience Research · Segmentation · Competitive Analysis · Campaign Planning
Digital Marketing
Social Media · Content Strategy · SEO · Keyword Research · Ecommerce Marketing
Experience & Measurement
Experiential Marketing · Customer Experience · Market Research · Campaign Measurement · Media Planning
Tools
Canva · CapCut · Adobe Photoshop
