I'm the founder of Searchbloom. An innovative data-driven digital agency specializing in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Pay-Per-Click (PPC). We develop sexy, high converting, and ROI focused marketing campaigns that are backed by the Searchbloom Promise. Our partners know what we’ve done, what we are doing now, and most importantly what we are going to do next.✓ Search Engine Optimization✓ Pay Per Click Advertising

As the Director of Strategy & Development I work directly with Sales, Account Management, Fulfillment, and Channel partners to support pre-sales situations; respond effectively to questions via phone or email; provide technical product and solution information; provide training, certification, and licenses to channel partners and resolve customer issues. Collaborate with channel partners and direct sales teams to ensure 180fusion is prepared to size, scale, demonstrate and sell appropriate products and solutions. I act as a guide to Direct Sales, Account Management, Fulfillment, and Channel Partners to shape, create, and deliver compelling solutions and education/train where appropriate. This leadership position is to contribute subject expertise proactively to sales team efforts; positively and proactively influence each department. To be one of the 180fusion subject matter/domain experts in online marketing, and lead each department to achieve overall goals and objectives. I create and execute remote enablement events and activities that supplement the core training requirements and activities when the need for such is identified. i.e. Webinars, Training Videos, etc.I am responsible for the effective development, coordination, and presentation of training and development programs for all staff members, partners, and key accounts to support the long-term goals of the organization. I'm also responsible for designing, developing, facilitating, and coordinating the training and development programs for our clients and employees including identifying areas of improvement for product training and improving the competencies and performance of our employees and leadership talent within the organization.

As the Director of Business Development, I lead the team by developing new partnerships with resellers and affiliates as a part of channel partnerships.

-Daily Affiliate Management-SEO Fulfillment & Operations-Work with Affiliate Partners to optimize delivery and campaign performance.-Sales prospecting for and developing industry leading Partner/Affiliate relationships-Responsible for ensuring compliance and brand safety with affiliates on an ongoing basisAnalyze Affiliate statistics on an ongoing basis and maximize revenue, identify opportunities, optimize campaigns and troubleshoot issues-Build and manage strong client relationships-Meet with partners and attend industry conferences as needed-Implement initiatives that enhance affiliate productivity, create new growth opportunities and increase ROI-Manage affiliate relations, communication and recruitment-Sales, negotiation, analytical and implementation skills-Understanding and verbalizing technical language involved in affiliate implementation-Prioritize execution strategy based on revenue potential-Strategize, plan, execute and optimize email, social, mobile and display campaigns-Work with SEO Resellers, and white-label partners.-Sales & Product Training to Private-Label Partners, and SEO Resellers.-Work with SEO affiliates to maximize lead flow and product sales.

Part of the management for the channel program in the assigned region to ensure consistency and compliance while adding and improving processes and methods in how channel partners are identified, on-boarded, certified, and managed.Collaborate with the Director of Sales, Director of Channel Partners, and the VP of Marketing and Channel Partners to establish short- and long-term revenue goals for the channel partners, and provide the relevant support to achieve those goals.Manage and review channel partners' opportunities, pipeline, and forecasting with my assigned partners.Work in close coordination with Direct Sales, Finance, Marketing, Training, and the channel partner community for all channel partner program-related activities in your assigned region.Continually, and proactively develop and maintain excellent business relationships with potential, and existing channel partners.Identify channel partners’ challenges/problems and suggest & initialize the proper processes to address these challenges.Coordinate with the training team to ensure effective training, and certification, of our channel partners’ dedicated sales force - and support ongoing training programs.Assist with demand generation activities by developing strategies and executing campaigns in tandem with, and in addition to Direct sales and marketing objectives.Continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Channel Partner program.Work with SEO Resellers, and white-label partners.Sales & Product Training to Private-Label Partners, and SEO Resellers.

Manages accounts of advertising clients. Helps clients develop advertising strategies; media plans; and solutions to creative, logistical, and technical problems. Responsible for estimating costs and monitoring project timelines. Involved in new business development. Example: One deal made 24k in one day!