CEDRIC BRAME-THORNTON
CedricBrameTh@gmail.com - (931) 644-0271
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EDUCATION
The University of Tennessee, Haslam College of Business
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Marketing
Majors: Marketing | Minor: Psychology, Advertising
Cumulative GPA: 3.14
Knoxville, TN | Aug 2019 - May 2024
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Social Media & Brand Development
Remote | Feb 2024 – Present
Develop and manage social media strategies for clients, optimizing engagement and brand presence.
Create visually appealing graphics and branding materials to establish strong digital identities.
Provide content creation, editing, and marketing strategies tailored to client goals.
Analyze audience insights to refine content and maximize performance.
Tombras: Organic Social Intern
Knoxville, TN | Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
Conducted in-depth research on Gen-Z social media behaviors to guide strategic decisions.
Wrote competitive analysis reports to identify trending themes and industry performance.
Created bi-weekly reports showcasing social media trends and actionable insights for the social team.
VolShop: Marketing Student Assistant
Knoxville, TN | May 2022 - Aug 2024
Monitored social media trends to develop innovative content strategies for audience engagement.
Collaborated with internal and external teams to produce creative marketing content.
Tracked and analyzed social media performance to refine content strategies and audience targeting.
INVOLVEMENT & LEADERSHIP
University of Tennessee Cheerleader | May 2021 - May 2024
Universal Cheerleaders Association Staff | May 2022 - Present
Head Coach, Monterey High School Cheer | Feb 2025 - Present
SKILLS
Social Media Management: Meta (Facebook, Instagram), TikTok, X (Twitter)
Graphic Design: Canva, Adobe Photoshop (Certified)
Content Strategy & Marketing: Trend analysis, brand storytelling, audience engagement
Analytics & Reporting: Google Suite, Microsoft Suite
HIGHLIGHTS
✔ Experienced in brand development and digital marketing strategies
✔ Proven ability to create engaging, trend-driven content
✔ Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to optimize performance
✔ Passionate about helping brands grow their digital presence