community program manager
& ads specialist
Briana Ford
About
My Story
What happens when you give an 8 year old her own computer, or when you let a 12 year old moderate an online forum? Well, she sort of turns into this person. Find out who that person is.
“Words are, in my not so humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic, capable of both inflicting injury and remedying it.”
– Albus Dumbledore
Experience
My Resume
Years professional Experience
largest community i manage
Age I First Managed an ONline Community
times a day i have to ask someone for a screenshot
Starring Role
Community Manager @ Meta
(formerly known as facebook)
March 2021 – Present
I manage several online communities, created for Black and Latinx & Hispanic business owners & creators. I facilitate trainings, curate content & resources, and help with troubleshooting.
Previous Roles
Media Buyer @ Spigot
May 2020 – February 2021
I ran Facebook, Google, and Tiktok conversion ads to gain app installs.
Community Manager @ Khoros
June 2020 – February 2021
I managed Groups and Pages to provide support for a FAANG company’s power users.
Senior Social Media Buyer
@ Active Network
January 2019 – April 2020
I managed paid search, social, and email campaigns for our agency clients, and managed partner relationships. Was responsible for training and development for team of 9.
Digital Operations @ DexYP
(now known as Thryv)
May 2012 – January 2019
Multiple roles including Campaign Manager (2017-2019), Senior Website Consultant (2016-2017), Digital Support Supervisor (2015-2016), and Social Media Specialist (2012-2015).
Education
Certificates
Meta Certified Community Manager
Meta Certified Media Buying Professional
Meta Certified Creative Strategy Professional
Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate
College Education
2008-2019
Studied marketing, psychology, and instructional design at CSU Long Beach, Kaplan University, and Ashford University. 30 credits away from BA.
My obsession
Peloton
Avid Peloton Bike+ rider. Part of Black Peloton Riders, Black Girl Magic, Power Zone Pack, and Hardcore on the Floor.
If you’re a fanatic like me, follow me: @KoolMoeBri