Michael Finegold Email & Phone Number

Clearwater, Fl

Strategic Media, Inc. was founded in 1995 and today is one of the industry’s leading experts in non-traditional marketing. Strategic Webdesign is the internet division of SM. We offer state of the art internet marketing, social media campaigns, custom designed and built websites reflecting the image of the client, including the best Search Engine Optimization (SEO) solutions, responsive design so websites are sized properly on all devices including laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Plus mobile specific websites (not just an app) for smartphones featuring one button/one touch features, which are available for both Local Tampa Bay and nationwide for small to medium size companies. We also build, conduct, and management Social Media campaigns for our clients.The organic search engine optimization techniques and SEO website design referenced on our website are based on over twenty years of experience with search engine optimization and SEO website design experience. It is our goal to help you understand the challenges of search engine optimization and search engine compliant website design within the rapidly evolving world of the internet. As the DoO, I oversee all phases of our client's projects including assignments, webdesign/development/SEO, content writing, and final site QA.Visit our website for more information; the link is in my Contact Info.

Success Alliance Chapter, Dunedin, Florida

BNI Mission Statement: To help members increase their business through a structured, positive and professional word-of-mouth program that enables them to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with quality business professionals.I hold the Web Designer/Developer seat in the chapter.My past leadership positions have been Applications Champion/Membership Committee; Post Meeting Visitor host, ACAT Champion, Success Alliance website/BNI Connect Champion.Success Alliance is 67 members strong, generating $7.5million in referral business amongst its' members in the last 12 months.

Full responsibility for recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training of new sales reps. Also performed website analysis on websites of prospects. Site Search Architect, introduced in 2007, is the first fully automated SEO Content Manager on the market. The software program automatically corrects technical innacuracies in websites to enable them to better climb the major search engines. We work with companies that are not found naturally by Google, and have to rent space on the "sponsored links" section of the page. We can get your company to show up in the main body of the first page for a multitude of key phrases without paying outrageous prices for Sponsored Links / PPC (pay per click).

Global electronic components distributor with offices in the U.S., Mexico, China, Malaysia and India. Served as primary leadership role for sales staff recruiting, hiring, training and sales development. Designed and delivered sales training programs for corporate headquarters as well as global offices in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Shenzhen, China; Penang, Malaysia; and Chennai, India. Completed in-person and teleconference training seminars for staff and management. Led all “New Hire” training, consisting of a 30 day sales training program, also serving as sales manager to help close deals and obtain RFQs from clients. Performed sales calls while associates listened to the conversation, and provided feedback, tips and techniques regarding sales strategy and the buying cycle. Completed needs assessments on training needs of associates. Developed training plans, course curriculum and presentations.

Company changed names due to mergers/acquisitions.Provides computer based training programs, e-learning including IT certification training, and software utilities for technical professionals.Served in dual roles: Directed an inside sales team of 20 account representatives. Hand-picked to function as the training consultant for all 6 sales teams comprised of 120 sales reps.Developed team sales goals and strategy, monitored sales calls for accuracy, provided performance feedback and coaching to achieve highest levels of business growth. Closed sales and managed accounts for Fortune 500 and government agencies. Oversaw lead generation activities and lead distribution. Conducted daily sales meetings. Designed and delivered training for sales representatives with one on one coaching, providing tools and techniques for closing the sale, key partnership development and account management. Developed brand new sales team comprised solely of new hires.Previously was the top sales rep of the year twice of 120 reps, and always in the top 5.Top sales manager out of 6.

National Executive Search firm specializing in IT.

Clearwater, Florida

Executive Search firm. Managed a staff of 10 consultants.

Bscs, Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst

Activities and Societies: Football, gymnastics, tennisMajored in Systems Analysis

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