Dean Foran
Managing Partner at The Gorilla Digital- Claim this Profile
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Shane Hynes
When it comes to SEO and getting your website ranking at the top of Google, Dean and the guys at The Gorilla Digital are top of their game. I have been dealing with Dean for several years now and I can not recommend him highly enough. Very professional & easy to work with. If you are in need of SEO services for your business make sure to contact Dean, you will not be disappointed.
John Keogh
Dean has a amazing knowledge of Keyword research and Keyword management and show a passion for what he does which is a rare quality these days. He is customer focused and will do everything that he says and delivers on every promise. I enjoy working with him on projects as I know he brings a high level of skill to the table.
Anjum Zia
Dean expertly filled the expectation of Internal/External shareholders while working at AC Enterprise Dublin and few other IT Related SEO Project down the line from past many years.He has all the Project management & technical skillset, for managing tasks with quality, and client expectation at work.As, a team member or a leader Dean Foran earns my highest recommendation Thank you.
Shane Hynes
When it comes to SEO and getting your website ranking at the top of Google, Dean and the guys at The Gorilla Digital are top of their game. I have been dealing with Dean for several years now and I can not recommend him highly enough. Very professional & easy to work with. If you are in need of SEO services for your business make sure to contact Dean, you will not be disappointed.
John Keogh
Dean has a amazing knowledge of Keyword research and Keyword management and show a passion for what he does which is a rare quality these days. He is customer focused and will do everything that he says and delivers on every promise. I enjoy working with him on projects as I know he brings a high level of skill to the table.
Anjum Zia
Dean expertly filled the expectation of Internal/External shareholders while working at AC Enterprise Dublin and few other IT Related SEO Project down the line from past many years.He has all the Project management & technical skillset, for managing tasks with quality, and client expectation at work.As, a team member or a leader Dean Foran earns my highest recommendation Thank you.
Shane Hynes
When it comes to SEO and getting your website ranking at the top of Google, Dean and the guys at The Gorilla Digital are top of their game. I have been dealing with Dean for several years now and I can not recommend him highly enough. Very professional & easy to work with. If you are in need of SEO services for your business make sure to contact Dean, you will not be disappointed.
John Keogh
Dean has a amazing knowledge of Keyword research and Keyword management and show a passion for what he does which is a rare quality these days. He is customer focused and will do everything that he says and delivers on every promise. I enjoy working with him on projects as I know he brings a high level of skill to the table.
Anjum Zia
Dean expertly filled the expectation of Internal/External shareholders while working at AC Enterprise Dublin and few other IT Related SEO Project down the line from past many years.He has all the Project management & technical skillset, for managing tasks with quality, and client expectation at work.As, a team member or a leader Dean Foran earns my highest recommendation Thank you.
Shane Hynes
When it comes to SEO and getting your website ranking at the top of Google, Dean and the guys at The Gorilla Digital are top of their game. I have been dealing with Dean for several years now and I can not recommend him highly enough. Very professional & easy to work with. If you are in need of SEO services for your business make sure to contact Dean, you will not be disappointed.
John Keogh
Dean has a amazing knowledge of Keyword research and Keyword management and show a passion for what he does which is a rare quality these days. He is customer focused and will do everything that he says and delivers on every promise. I enjoy working with him on projects as I know he brings a high level of skill to the table.
Anjum Zia
Dean expertly filled the expectation of Internal/External shareholders while working at AC Enterprise Dublin and few other IT Related SEO Project down the line from past many years.He has all the Project management & technical skillset, for managing tasks with quality, and client expectation at work.As, a team member or a leader Dean Foran earns my highest recommendation Thank you.
Credentials
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Google Adwords Certified
Google AdWords CertifiedFeb, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Inbound Certification
HubSpotApr, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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The Gorilla Digital
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Ireland
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Partner
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Mar 2020 - Present
Generating profit for brands by getting them to the top of Google through Search Engine Optimisation.
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Digital Marketing Manager
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Mar 2020 - Present
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Mattress Mick's
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County Dublin, Ireland
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Digital Marketing Specialist
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Nov 2016 - Present
• Creating optimized content across all digital channels. • Testing new CRO strategies through the website and email marketing. • Social media management. • Video marketing – Mattress Mick Chat Show, Richie Kavanagh music video. • Creating optimized content across all digital channels. • Testing new CRO strategies through the website and email marketing. • Social media management. • Video marketing – Mattress Mick Chat Show, Richie Kavanagh music video.
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SEO Professional.ie
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Advertising Services
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Owner
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Apr 2017 - Mar 2020
Creating digital marketing strategies for clients, mainly Mattress Mick's, Joe Doyle Entrepreneur, and Ramped Media. Creating digital marketing strategies for clients, mainly Mattress Mick's, Joe Doyle Entrepreneur, and Ramped Media.
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Budget School and Group Tours
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Ireland
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Travel Arrangements
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Digital Marketing - Content Developer
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Feb 2015 - Sep 2015
Implemented email marketing campaigns, promoting school tours to secondary school teachers. Collaborated with Disney, promoting Disney tours to business students. Devised a content strategy aimed at niche retiree audiences’ interested in group holidays, and implemented it across social media and blogging. Produced promotional videos for tourist destinations. See the Derry promotion video I shot below. Implemented email marketing campaigns, promoting school tours to secondary school teachers. Collaborated with Disney, promoting Disney tours to business students. Devised a content strategy aimed at niche retiree audiences’ interested in group holidays, and implemented it across social media and blogging. Produced promotional videos for tourist destinations. See the Derry promotion video I shot below.
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SsangYong Motors Ireland
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Dublin
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Digital Marketing Executive
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Feb 2014 - Jan 2015
Managing brand social media strategy. Creating niche audience car articles with best SEO practices. Using Wordpress to design a new user friendly website. Analysing press related media for all external communications surrounding the brand. Assisting in the management of the press fleet. Execution of media and consumer product launches. Putting a video marketing strategy in place. Executing market research, SWOT/PEST analysis to identify… Show more Managing brand social media strategy. Creating niche audience car articles with best SEO practices. Using Wordpress to design a new user friendly website. Analysing press related media for all external communications surrounding the brand. Assisting in the management of the press fleet. Execution of media and consumer product launches. Putting a video marketing strategy in place. Executing market research, SWOT/PEST analysis to identify potential niche markets. Developing targeted advertising material, including display, print, billboard, outdoor and online advertising. Providing leadership to 12 dealers in the franchise by aiding them in the design of promotional materials, assisting with BTL advert planning and buying, and helping them to target niche markets in their local areas. Show less Managing brand social media strategy. Creating niche audience car articles with best SEO practices. Using Wordpress to design a new user friendly website. Analysing press related media for all external communications surrounding the brand. Assisting in the management of the press fleet. Execution of media and consumer product launches. Putting a video marketing strategy in place. Executing market research, SWOT/PEST analysis to identify… Show more Managing brand social media strategy. Creating niche audience car articles with best SEO practices. Using Wordpress to design a new user friendly website. Analysing press related media for all external communications surrounding the brand. Assisting in the management of the press fleet. Execution of media and consumer product launches. Putting a video marketing strategy in place. Executing market research, SWOT/PEST analysis to identify potential niche markets. Developing targeted advertising material, including display, print, billboard, outdoor and online advertising. Providing leadership to 12 dealers in the franchise by aiding them in the design of promotional materials, assisting with BTL advert planning and buying, and helping them to target niche markets in their local areas. Show less
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Spark TV Sunderland
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Sunderland, United Kingdom
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Screen Writer/ Production Assistant
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Aug 2012 - Sep 2013
Writing, proof reading, editing and distributing scripts. Attending production meetings and brain storming sessions with other writers and crew members. Designing story boards. Assisting other crew members to set up camera, sound and lighting equipment before shoots. Post Production editing and colour correction. Writing, proof reading, editing and distributing scripts. Attending production meetings and brain storming sessions with other writers and crew members. Designing story boards. Assisting other crew members to set up camera, sound and lighting equipment before shoots. Post Production editing and colour correction.
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Education
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2022 - 2023
Digital Marketing Institute
Postgraduate Diploma, Digital Marketing -
2015 - 2016
Dublin Business School
Bachelor's degree, Digital Marketing -
2011 - 2013
University of Sunderland
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Television, Video & Advertising
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