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As an account manager, I served as a primary connector between the media, creative, technical, and client teams on advertising campaigns for large clients such as Microsoft. My primary focus was on coordinating the implementation of ad campaigns, tracking performance, and reporting performance with strategic recommendations for future campaigns directly to high-level clients.

Odd Dog Media is a web-marketing firm that provides innovative and comprehensive solutions for clients. I was the local Search Engine Optimization ("SEO") and social media specialist on the team.Duties included: developing and executing comprehensive web strategies, designing and building websites and email newsletter templates, developing social media and search engine optimization campaigns, content writing, some graphic designing, managing online communities, developing paid search and advertising campaigns (Google Adwords, Facebook), performing Google analytics monitoring, and link building Responsible for: managing a team of interns, project management and fulfillment, and client relations.Skills Gained: HTML, CSS, limited PHP, Wordpress CMS, various social media tools and vehicles, SEO best practices, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and user interface and website design

Data Analyst and Marketing Head

Wrote and distributed multiple PR pieces for major news releases. Conducted extensive competitive analysis. Performed search engine optimization for Mindbloom website. Managed consumer competitions and sweepstakes.

Spring Creek Group is a firm that provides social media marketing solutions on behalf of clients. I worked under the direction of founder Andy Boyer. Duties included: market research for Jasonsplace.com, (a website for single parents), identifying competitors, analyzing business models, researching potential markets, and designing a program for summer internsSkills gained: market research, competitive analysis, market analysis, and planning and program design

Vector Marketing is a firm that markets and sells Cutco Brand Knives. I was a summer sales representative and ranked among the top sellers for the Scottsdale team. Organized appointments with potential customers to display and sell Cutco Knives. This involved providing a demonstration of the knives capabilities at client's homes.Improved communication, marketing, time management, and sales related skills through extensive training provided by the company and through on-site demonstrations.

Vector Marketing is a firm that markets and sells Cutco brand knives. I was a summer sales representative and ranked among the top sellers for the Scottsdale, Arizona team (around 20 members). Duties included: extensive sales training, organizing appointments with potential customers, conducting sales meetings, ensuring order satisfaction, and managing customer serviceSkills gained: improved communication, time management, and cold-calling