As the owner and Technology Project Manager for Buckendorf Consulting, I apply data-driven technology strategies and cutting-edge industry trends to optimize accounting, payroll, data management, and other system needs for small and mid-sized businesses.Key Accomplishments:● Assist multiple clients with software enhancements to their business, including payroll, project management, and scheduling technology upgrades resulting in improved efficiency and reduced overhead costs.● Provide data entry services for clients, as needed, to streamline their transition from older software platforms into newer technologies.● Grew business for clients through a variety of marketing activities including email campaigns, pay-per-click, ad campaigns, and SEO services.

As an Information Technology Consultant at Ruff Tuff Products, I continued the work I began as their Project Manager with the Kinnexus inventory management system. By following this project to completion, we increased overall productivity and sales by streamlining the sales process and reducing overhead costs by removing redundant processes.Key Accomplishments:● Design and implement the roll out of the Kinnexus inventory management system into the existing sales process, while increasing sales productivity.● Update existing marketing materials, catalogs, and website elements to reflect the changes made in the Kinnexus platform, to ensure synergy across all platform and customer experiences.● Provided technical advice on migrating data to 3rd party platforms, including integration with Cabela's and other large companies.

In this role, my team and I updated Franklin Covey’s asset library to include foreign language support for over 15 languages in multiple regions, while remaining within budget and ensuring timelines were met. Additionally, I monitored the team for quality assurance, guaranteeing accuracy and high-quality content before releasing the customer-facing modules to high-profile clients.Key Accomplishments:● Managed a team of localization specialists, successfully converting over 50,000 localization files into 15 languages.● Developed a system for identifying and fixing database errors surrounding localization processes.● Monitored localized files for quality control, preventing and resolving potential errors.● Used graphic design to deliver customized content via PowerPoint, Franklin Covey Online Courses, PDFs, and marketing materials.

As the Internet Marketing Specialist for Ruff Tuff products, I performed a variety of tasks. I coordinated with the Web Design Team to make sure that our website was properly optimized and targeting good keywords. I also monitored those keywords to track progress and make sure that the words being targeted continued to be relevant.I also managed the Ordering Taking Database, the online database, and the Kinnexus order taking software. Additionally, I updated the database to enter in the most recent Seat information for all vehicle patterns and coordinated with the Pattern Specialist to identify possible Order Taking mistakes.As Ruff Tuff sales grew, I also hired and trained an Order Taker team on proper procedures, phone etiquette, and the Kinnexus software, while simultaneously taking a large quantity of orders during high call times.- Lead the company in supply chain and marketing improvements that have resulted in a 25% annual growth rate for 5 years running- Manage and train a team of IT professionals, sales staff, and office staff- Managed the relaunch of the company website to create a more streamlined, friendly shopping experience with a simplified ordering system- Designed and implemented a product SKU system to ensure accuracy and expand sales into additional markets- Designed marketing campaigns, trade show booths, company catalogs, and promotional materials that have been used to grow the business by more than 500 accounts in the past 4 years

I was in charge of running all of OEM.com's Internet Marketing Campaigns and Interpreting the Data to determine our ROI for our various Marketing Efforts.- Managed a team of Marketing Professionals, including data reporting, analysis, and goal setting- Maintained a database of more than 500,000 contacts - Created, implemented, and analyzed the results of marketing campaigns using SEO , Google Adwords, bulk email campaigns, and more- Competitive analysis and company benchmarking

As a Mental Health Specialist I was responsible for identifying soldiers experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and helping to alleviate the symptoms. I also gained a wide range of skills in people management, including strong listening skills, empathy, and the ability to identify stressors and find coping mechanisms.- Employed during operation Iraqi Freedom- Counseled soldiers experiencing combat stress and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder- Developed skills in empathy, listening, people management, and working with a high degree of diversity

As the owner and president of Simple Marketing Solutions, I acquired and managed 3 client websites. My primary focus was to increase online traffic to the websites using SEO, traffic monitoring, streamlined designs, and digital marketing campaigns (primarily email). - Search engine optimization and traffic monitoring for three client’s websites- Marketing consultation for client websites, designed to increase traffic and usability of sites- Website and email content creation to assist in driving additional sales to clients

In charge of the Search Engine Optimization and other Search Engine Marketing Services for our clients as well as misc. Html and CSS programming for our Website Design Clients.