Xavier Brinkman
About Xavier Brinkman
Xavier Brinkman is a Customer Success Manager currently working at Podium in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. He has a diverse background in public relations, journalism, and partnerships, with experience at various companies including MTV Australia and Bright.
Current Role at Podium
Xavier Brinkman serves as a Customer Success Manager at Podium, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on enhancing customer experiences and ensuring client satisfaction within the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. His responsibilities include managing client relationships and providing support to optimize the use of Podium's services.
Previous Experience in Customer Success and Partnerships
Before joining Podium, Xavier held various roles that contributed to his expertise in customer success and partnerships. He worked as a Strategic Partnerships Manager at Bright from 2021 to 2023, where he developed and maintained strategic relationships. Additionally, he was an Influencer Partnerships Consultant at Community.com for two months in 2020, further enhancing his skills in partnership management.
Background in Media and Content Production
Xavier has a strong background in media and content production. He worked as a Content Producer and Journalist at MTV Australia from 2016 to 2021, where he created engaging content for various platforms. His earlier roles include positions as a Content Producer and Partnerships Manager at Heard Well from 2018 to 2020, and as a Social Media Manager at Crowd Surf from 2012 to 2014.
Educational Background in Communications
Xavier Brinkman earned a Bachelor of Communications with a focus on Public Relations and Journalism from Monash University. He studied there from 2007 to 2010, which provided him with a solid foundation in communication strategies and media practices. This educational background has informed his professional roles in media and customer success.
Internship Experience in Marketing and Publicity
Xavier's early career included several internships that laid the groundwork for his professional development. He interned at Epitaph Records in 2011 for 11 months, focusing on marketing and publicity. Additionally, he held internships at Shock Records in 2010 and Crush Management in 2011, gaining valuable experience in the music industry and marketing.