Kuno Creative’s Social Media Community Manager

A few people have asked me what I will be doing as Kuno Creative’s new Social Media Community Manager.

Here are the highlights:

Social media research and marketing for Kuno and their clients.

Advise on engagement strategies and implement campaigns.

“Kuno Creative’s Social Media Listener” (direct quote from offer) and technological trend spotter – how cool is that?

I will be training folks how to leverage the power of social media.

Everyone at Kuno Creative has been warm and welcoming. This is the first place I’ve worked where the President and Founder posted a YouTube video welcoming me to the team.

My official first day was Tuesday February 8, 2011. Here are a few of my impressions of Kuno Creative after the first week and a half:

The Kuno team is nimble — an EXTREMELY important characteristic when working in 21^st Century communications. Being nimble may be the MOST important characteristic when you consider the fluidity of the Internet and the rapid pace of change.
They have some really groovy customers doing some amazing things — I’ll be learning new things every day which is very appealing to a perennial student such as myself.
They’re fast – I’ve never worked for a company that had my email account set up within 24 hours of my employ and a paycheck at the end of week one.

Please indulge me for a moment as I shout out to a few people:

Kay Smith

First I must thank Kay Smith, who has been so gracious and patient while showing me the Kuno ropes. She’s on the verge of having a baby – due any moment to leave suddenly for a few weeks. < Good luck, Kay! >

I must also thank Chad Pollitt, for prompting me to check out the job posting for Kuno Creative’s Social Media Community Manager and recommending me for the position. I’m ready to make some noise!

Last, but not least, I must thank my new bosses, Chris Knipper and John McTigue, for the opportunity to work with such an innovative and forward looking company. I wasn’t kidding when I said I wanted to make history, btw. I can’t wait to virtually meet everyone else!

Click here to see my new Kuno Creative family. Don’t they look like a nice bunch?

8 Comments

Dick Davis on February 23, 2011 at 12:16 pm

Congrats again, Amy. Be careful on the “make history” part. Hitler and Stalin “make history” not that you’re in THAT category. I’m certain yours will be all GOOD!

Amy Stark on February 23, 2011 at 12:52 pm

Thanks for the congrats, Dick. When I typed, “make history” I really meant “build a template for social media best practices that’s destined for the Social Media Hall of Fame.” But you’ve got a point, Dick, The History Channel seems to be filled with infamy and nastiness. I think we should change that. =)

Casey Grant on February 23, 2011 at 8:46 am

Congratulations Amy! Kuno Creative and their clients are very lucky to have you on board!

Amy Stark on February 23, 2011 at 10:03 am

Thanks Casey. I’m lucky they found me! I’m having so much fun and I’m doing what I am most capable of doing.

Kay Smith on February 21, 2011 at 4:05 pm

Thanks for the shout-out Amy! We’re are so happy you are on board with Kuno Creative and I’m excited you are working with us on our accounts! And I hope I’m not overloading you with all the crazy information in my brain before Baby gets here!

Amy Stark on February 23, 2011 at 10:05 am

I’m pickin’ up everything you’re puttin’ down so far, Kay. You’ve been a great teacher.

Muhammad yasin on February 20, 2011 at 2:58 pm

Congratulations, Amy! You will do great!

Amy Stark on February 20, 2011 at 3:37 pm

Thanks for the words of encouragement, Muhammad! We should have a cup of coffee soon.

Dick Davis on February 23, 2011 at 12:16 pm

Congrats again, Amy. Be careful on the “make history” part. Hitler and Stalin “make history” not that you’re in THAT category. I’m certain yours will be all GOOD!
- Amy Stark on February 23, 2011 at 12:52 pm
  
  Thanks for the congrats, Dick. When I typed, “make history” I really meant “build a template for social media best practices that’s destined for the Social Media Hall of Fame.” But you’ve got a point, Dick, The History Channel seems to be filled with infamy and nastiness. I think we should change that. =)
Casey Grant on February 23, 2011 at 8:46 am

Congratulations Amy! Kuno Creative and their clients are very lucky to have you on board!
- Amy Stark on February 23, 2011 at 10:03 am
  
  Thanks Casey. I’m lucky they found me! I’m having so much fun and I’m doing what I am most capable of doing.
Kay Smith on February 21, 2011 at 4:05 pm

Thanks for the shout-out Amy! We’re are so happy you are on board with Kuno Creative and I’m excited you are working with us on our accounts! And I hope I’m not overloading you with all the crazy information in my brain before Baby gets here!
- Amy Stark on February 23, 2011 at 10:05 am
  
  I’m pickin’ up everything you’re puttin’ down so far, Kay. You’ve been a great teacher.
Muhammad yasin on February 20, 2011 at 2:58 pm

Congratulations, Amy! You will do great!
- Amy Stark on February 20, 2011 at 3:37 pm
  
  Thanks for the words of encouragement, Muhammad! We should have a cup of coffee soon.