James Devuyst Email & Phone Number

Lehi, Ut, Us

As VP of Operations, I've completely overhauled the way we measure, track, and plan our work at Chamber Media. Using a variety of software tools and integrations, I am working with all department heads to consolidate sources of truth, provide clarity in KPIs and measurement, automating mundane but important tasks, and challenging all company systems and processes for efficiency, effectiveness, and simplicity. Additionally, my responsibilities have me more directly managing our finance functions… Show more As VP of Operations, I've completely overhauled the way we measure, track, and plan our work at Chamber Media. Using a variety of software tools and integrations, I am working with all department heads to consolidate sources of truth, provide clarity in KPIs and measurement, automating mundane but important tasks, and challenging all company systems and processes for efficiency, effectiveness, and simplicity. Additionally, my responsibilities have me more directly managing our finance functions in the business. Show less

During my tenure as President, I played a pivotal roll in guiding our agency through a series of transformative initiatives. One notable achievement was successfully leading our agency through the acquisition process by a Private Equity firm, spearheading all due diligence efforts and ensuring a smooth transition and maintaining strong relationships with the new company ownership. This new era of the company brought with it the need to adeptly manage board meetings, executive team… Show more During my tenure as President, I played a pivotal roll in guiding our agency through a series of transformative initiatives. One notable achievement was successfully leading our agency through the acquisition process by a Private Equity firm, spearheading all due diligence efforts and ensuring a smooth transition and maintaining strong relationships with the new company ownership. This new era of the company brought with it the need to adeptly manage board meetings, executive team collaboration, and the implementation of strategic plans for the future. As a leader, I prioritized the personal and professional development of key leaders and managers within the company, recognizing the importance of fostering a high-performing and motivated team. I led the executive team through the company's first professionally facilitated strategic planning, enabling us to align our goals, enhance operational efficiency.Along the way, I also presided over relocating our company to a new facility and presided over significant cost reductions to better align our strategy with the ever-changing market forces in the broader economy and in the digital advertising industry specifically. As a result of these experiences and the need to focus on a renewed strategic focus of sustainable growth, I transitioned to the role of Vice President of Operations. Show less

Chamber Media is growing fast. Our total team has nearly quadrupled in just under two years. To handle that growth, I implemented Chamber Media's first CRM to ensure proper organization of lead flow and intake management. During this process, I also created automated systems that allowed us to transition a team member into a new role, rather than need to hire a new employee. With such exciting growth comes a greater need for organization and task management. I implemented a new system… Show more Chamber Media is growing fast. Our total team has nearly quadrupled in just under two years. To handle that growth, I implemented Chamber Media's first CRM to ensure proper organization of lead flow and intake management. During this process, I also created automated systems that allowed us to transition a team member into a new role, rather than need to hire a new employee. With such exciting growth comes a greater need for organization and task management. I implemented a new system for the entire company to help organize projects and communication. To assist in managaging projects and workloads, I implemented a project management system. Growing companies also require deeper financial organization, budget management, and forecasting systems, which I've built as Director of Operations. Show less

As the UX / CRO Supervisor, it is my responsibility to ensure that the user journey from ad to purchase is as seamless and intuitive as possible. I review the purchase process for each partner and recommend updates to the user experience. For particularly complex partners, I conduct a UX audit which includes a heuristic analysis and results from user studies that I conduct. Typically I will work with a development team on the implementation of the recommendations, which could be as little as… Show more As the UX / CRO Supervisor, it is my responsibility to ensure that the user journey from ad to purchase is as seamless and intuitive as possible. I review the purchase process for each partner and recommend updates to the user experience. For particularly complex partners, I conduct a UX audit which includes a heuristic analysis and results from user studies that I conduct. Typically I will work with a development team on the implementation of the recommendations, which could be as little as CTA tweaks or as significant as a layout overhaul. My responsibilities in conversion rate optimization place me as a member of the Chamber Media ad buyer team, where I build Facebook, Google Search, and YouTube campaigns and manage approximately $100,000 of monthly spend across a number of accounts. In my capacity on the ad buyer team, I analyze the performance of creative ads, make recommendations to the content development team, and communicate performance updates to our partners. -- Lead digital marketing technologist for a partner project, "Tangible School." Show less

Arizona

-- Developed and executed digital marketing strategies for over 30 clients in a variety of business sectors. -- Analyzed and reported on the performance of digital marketing initiatives for up to 20 clients concurrently. -- Consulted on user experience analysis and resulting implementation for 15+ client projects that included heat mapping, information architecture, and design.

-- Negotiated with stakeholders the scope and requirements for fixes and features of client management software.-- Led our development team in the coordination and management of the project's progress-- Led the UX team in the overhaul of the product's usability and aesthetic, including wireframing, mockups, user testing, and implementation of HTML and CSS with JSP for J2EE.

-- Managed website redesign-- Designed event flyers posters and flyers. -- Coordinated shipping of products, managing bids and routes. -- Contacted vendors and clients to manage order volume and payment collection.

-- Developed branding material, such as visual design and voice, for Atlas Innovation Group brands. -- Website design and content management/creation, including graphic design and copywriting. -- Social media marketing campaign management and analysis-- Compiled business plans for owned-brands and concepts, including competitive research for products and marketing strategy.

Laie, Hi

-- Create and direct sub-committees in marketing, event management, and personnel management.-- Plan and execute bi-weekly business plan workshops and seminars

Laie, Hi

-- Optimized and managed the department website (Drupal CMS) and social media properties. -- Operated video and audio equipment, edited video and audio files, and managed the center's YouTube channel. -- Host guest-lecturing entrepreneurs on campus and create coursework based on lecture content.-- Created coursework material and managed the academic progress of 150+ students concurrently.-- Consulted with program faculty to update and adjust curriculum each semester.

Ogden, Ut

-- Developed and led engaging daily enrichment activities for at-risk teenagers.-- Counseled troubled youth in disadvantageous social and familial situations, gaining valuable inter-personal skills.

Alberta, Canada

--Embarked on an entrepreneurial adventure, leasing a mobile kitchen and selling fast food on street corners and local events. --Sourced potatoes of different sizes and varieties from local farms, added staff for all-nighter events, and outsourced dishwashing to my little sister.

Master Of Science In Information Technology (Msit), Ebusiness Technology

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Management - Finance

Activities and Societies: Willes Entrepreneurship Center Conference Committee, Student Association, BYU Management Society - BYU Hawaii.

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), General Studies