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San Antonio, Texas Area

Direct a successful SEO and link-building campaign aimed at increasing credibility and online presenceCreate off-site SEO content: press releases, guest blog posts and informational articlesPerforming audits of client sites for keyword strategyConceptualize, plan and execute designs for website propertiesManage website projects from initial concept to launch, collaborating with outsourced programmersDesign client websites and research solutions to expand site functionality

Managed inventory for digital advertisingDesigned client banner adsManaged email newsletter system for 8 radio stationsAssisted in management of social media avenues during radiothonsCoordinated live event photography for social media galleries, complying with multiple deadlines and compliance regulations

Manage all website advertising, including specialty sites makekidscount.com, and homes.lubbockonline.com. Update site content and produce media ads. Prepare weekly billing reports. Liaise with clients, respond to questions, and resolve issues. Communicate with sales team and deliver updated information regarding advertising availability and specifications. Review reports to verify advertising response meets benchmarks. Facilitate weekly meetings with accounting to ensure correct billing for all advertising placed. Photograph, film, and produce videos of various local and sporting events for online and print production. Created and implemented advertising workflow from receipt through design and billing to ensure accuracy.Received full-time position with increased responsibility after successful internship.Compiled multimedia elements for Lubbock Centennial project.Updated GO! product with all venue names and accompanying photog

Produced podcasts, filmed events, and produced video segments for online newspaper edition. Assigned stories to videographers and staff. Updated content on website. Developed daily multimedia budget. Led daily meetings to select stories for online and print editions, as well as multimedia elements for web stories.Improved workflow by creating assignment sheet to allow reporters to request videographers. Developed and implemented "Photos of the Week" slideshow for Website. Designed and launched Website for special section on Iraq soldier casualties. Utilized Web bugs and skyboxes to tease multimedia elements in print edition.

Served as Floor Director for season-long "StoryTellers and MusicMakers" PBS program; tracked time-code and cameras and oversaw sound checks. Operated cameras during live television programs and pledge drives. Received 2007 Silver Telly Award for "StoryTellers and MusicMakers."

Associates, Graphic Design

Bachelor Of Arts, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Pursued General Studies degree with coursework in video and multimedia for online and portable distribution..