Aaron Walker Email & Phone Number

Cedar Rapids, Ia, Us

Work with a team of digital marketing analysts in a blended role of higher-level customer service and driving increased digital product performance. Look for ways to grab low hanging fruit across many campaigns at once through reporting and automation to push the needle of our departmental and company KPI’s. Continuously strive to increase the quality and actionability of the data we have collected to make more informed campaign decisions and give better advice to both internal and external customers. Develop people to have a high standard of written and verbal communications with all levels of business leadership.

Manage, develop, and grow a team of 12 Digital Services Consultants in day-to-day operations. Liaise with the Training, Process, and Business Development departments in order to strengthen the process, systems, and training that is currently in place. Develop and perfect reporting to all levels of leadership and consultants within the department. Participated in an IT Summit to further grow the automation and usability of our current systems and bring them more in line with our department goals. Experienced in many aspects of Salesforce.com to include creating reports and report types, dashboards, and department processes within. Collaborate with peers to further enhance the Digital Services Role.

Consult with and coach peers to make them more effective in their assigned roles. Develop and instruct training to increase the knowledge level and efficiency of employees in regards to their daily tasks. Assume responsibility for troubled and escalated accounts while managing expectations from the clients and ensuring satisfaction with their website. Subject matter expert in all systems and processes within the Digital Services Consultant role including creating custom reporting to ensure metrics are tracked properly. Instrumental in the implementation of SalesForce within the department. Communicating with management and implementing plans to help resolve problems or further the skills of individual Digital Services Consultants.

Create compelling web content through interviewing clients and industry research. Consulting with the client to come up with content that is relevant to visitors and also search engine friendly. Manage client expectations on both functionality and performance of websites. Work with clients to come up with innovative ways to promote their new website as well as capitalize on marketing programs that are already in place. Advise clients on current search engine trends and best practices to enhance their online visibility.

Advise clients of digital advertising solutions. Ensure customer satisfaction with current advertising program. Promote growth to small and medium sized businesses through consultation and rapport building. Detailing custom advertising programs to solidify new business and retain current customers. Envision both short term and long term goals for clients and implement plans accordingly. Develop and tailor programs to keep return on investment inline with customers targeted margins. Help clients implement an effective Social Media campaign to bolster new followers and monetize existing followers. Discuss and implement Search Marketing and Search Engine Optimization campaigns through collaboration with business owners and senior managers. Have a vast knowledge of SEM, SEO, and Display products and have become a teacher to peers in the same.

Marion, Ia

Updated and removed hidden SPAM links from current website. Begun basic Search Engine Optimization practices. Built Google AdWords campaign to apply for Google Grants. Grow traffic and following to site through inbound marketing. Developing a content marketing plan to implement across all forms of media including the Website, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and offline sources. Completely redesigning current WordPress site to improve user experience and increase conversion rates.

Responsible for the supervision and training of 4-6 Soldiers as well as the management, maintenance and accountability of assigned military equipment.Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft tampering, damage and maintained security of premises.Provided security, warning persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.Conduct regular security post checksOperated a variety of military vehicles and performed operator maintenance and upkeep on assigned equipmentDeployed to Afghanistan in support of ongoing operations. Jul 2010 – Oct 2011Managed maintenance, repair and operation of live fire ranges and facilities. Instructed 12,000 Soldiers in marksmanship qualification with several different weapon systems.Ensured all safety policies and procedures were Adhered to creating a safe training environment for Soldiers with no incidents or injuries during the tour.Accounted for several hundred thousand dollars’ worth of equipment and supplies used in range operations and training exercises.

Actively and enthusiastically presented the Army National Guard in high schools, colleges, and networking groups; in the recruitment of eligible individuals into the organization. Interviewed applicants, provided preliminary medical screening in accordance with Army Regulations, and preliminary background investigative work for DOD investigators.Explained benefits to prospective employees.Trained in and effectively used relationship and consultant based sales techniques.Overseen training of new applicants after placement in organization, met with them monthly, conducted classroom training and career counseling.Developed and instructed classes for Soldiers to prepare for basic training Communicated and worked closely with supervisors to form and implement policies.Developed and accurately maintained a database system to track applicant status, document enlistments, and ensured policy / regulation requirements we met.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa Area

Updated and maintained personnel accounting and strength management reports for over 100 new personnel. Ensured individuals were prepared and administrative documentation was correct prior to departure for Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training. Developed and instructed classes adhering to policies and procedures preparing Soldiers for basic training. Addressed Soldier issues and concerns, solved problems as they arose providing information to individuals for schools, employers, and dependents.

Supervise employees in training and on job performance, instilled professional manor while serving customers and keeping them on task in job performance.Maintained accurate inventory counts, and placed replenishment orders to maintain required stock levels. Assisted customers providing information and resolving complaints.Managed financial transaction, balanced cash drawers, maintained book keeping records, and performed nightly deposits.Performed closing activities ensuring physical security of property at end of shift.

Supervised 20 personnel in daily duties and over $1M worth of equipment.Scheduled and oversaw individual and team training for assigned personnel.Planned, developed, and implemented Security Guard rotations and performed as the Sergeant of the Guard