Integrated communications expert with over 10 years’ experience in: digital operations, content management, traditional and event marketing. Incorporating analytics and content to set and manage goals, resulting in a proven ability to increase conversion.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

  • An aggressive marketing professional with an extensive background in analytics, research and creative (including 5+ years experience in Adobe Creative Suite)
  • Extensive knowledge in new media, social networking, shopping cart software, CRM software, logistics and shipping, user interface design
  • Experience in eCommerce and event management including, but not limited to: building strong relationships, ensuring guest satisfaction, planning, negotiating, inventory and monetary control, managing online store, budgets and staff
  • Acknowledged for meeting and exceeding company goals and implementing new marketing tactics

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Selected to lead a startup digital agency for Hearst, INVUE. Grew client list from 1 to 35, 100% customer retention rate; secured over $1million in profits with in the first year.

Increased conversion of NFL team official online stores for both large and small market teams: 20% + for the Buffalo Bills & 10% for the Chicago Bears; despite losing seasons.

Honored with the 2007 Silver Award at the PRSA Excalibur Awards in Buffalo, NY for a video that brought awareness to Viva La Casa: a non-for-profit that helps refugees seek asylum.

Created a Facebook page dedicated to Buffalo Bills tailgating which attracted more than 7,000 fans with in the first 4 months, and now has over 17,000 fans.

SKILLS

TECHNICAL
Adobe Creative Suite; Google Tools: Analytics, Webmaster, Adwords & SketchUp; Microsoft Office; UX; Content Management Systems; Schema: micro and JASON-LD; WordPress; HTML; CSS; PHP; Javascript;shopping cart software; Live Chat Implementation; CRM software; Salesforce; Final Cut Pro HD; Canon DSLR camera, Lighting: Video & Photography; Trade Show Design: Display & Experiential Booth; Magazine & Catalog Layout and Production.
MANAGEMENT
Account Management; Design: Graphic, Technical & Apparel; Marketing; Traditional, Digital & Event: Social Media; Team Management; Content Strategy & Management; Search Optimization; Business Strategy; Business Development; Project Management; Ecommerce; User Research; Sales: Channel, Sports Apparel, Operations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Web & SEO Consulting

Formulated strategies and established KPIs for website content, development and search (organic and paid) by utilizing analytics and company goals. Increased user conversion for creamy-creation.com by 30% by setting up paid search campaigns with Google to increase B2B customers in the cream liquor industry, leading to first page rankings.

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Full Stack Development

Developed and optimized a new website for frey-electric.com by utilizing analytics and company goals. Formulated strategies for website content, development and organic search through company KPIs. Training management on best practices to maintain current website standards.

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Hearst Media Services

Web Manager

Managed web and digital projects for both Hearst dms & InVue web departments: developed and approved UX of websites, maintained deadlines and budgets, selected vendors for third party integration, delegated design and development, identified standards and best practices, worked with product development teams on CMS platform improvements, wrote training documentation, implemented training for management, resellers, and international vendors.

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Project Manager & Designer

Planned and produced trade show displays for consumer and industry trade shows. Designed and developed graphics and web pages to increase sales of draft beer equipment and crowd control stantions. Conceptualized and managed the development and production of a bar foot rail and components catalog. This included the coordinating and directing of photoshoots of products for print catalog and website.

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Marketing & E-commerce Manager

Developed, optimized, and managed digital operations for both the NFL Buffalo Bills & the NFL Chicago Bears, which included but not limited to: e-commerce team, digital content, social media, channel goals, trainings, marketing strategies, tactics, and product purchasing suggestions by utilizing CMS, analytics, and CRM.

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Tailgating Wars

Buffalo, NY | 2011 – Present

Founder & Owner
  • Created and launched an e commerce site and  news website; tailgatingwars.com and news.tailgatingwars.com
  • Merchandising; determining the product mix that is trending and providing them for sale; establishing price points; planning out promotions while capitalizing on profit margin.
  • Manufacturing and Distribution; developing designs for soft goods, determining what products to sell, establishing relations with vendors and shippers for fastest and most secure way of product delivery
  • Designing user interfaces, coding back end web pages, and conducting traffic and conversion reports with Google Analytics and Webmaster

Marketing Werks

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Chicago, IL | 2008
GRADUATE MARKETING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INTERN
• Helped to concept, develop, and manage national accounts (the National Pork Board, Chevrolet, Hershey’s and Long John Silver) through event marketing, experiential marketing, and mobile marketing
• Researched national markets and events to effectively target consumers for major brands
• Designed promotional materials and uniforms for mobile tours and events
• Managed and monitored multiple budgets, ranging from $50,000 to $1.5 million, for events and mobile tours

EDUCATION

Roosevelt University

ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY

Chicago, IL
Masters of Science
Integrated Marketing Communications

Canisius College

Canisius College

Buffalo, NY
Bachelor of Science
Digital Media Arts & Communication Studies