Experience

JB Media Group, LLC and JB Media Institute, LLC

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder, Director of Strategy

  • Oct 2010 - Present

  Asheville, North Carolina Area In the ever changing world of of internet communications it is often difficult to make sense of the variety of promotional tools and strategies available. We believe that even within the industry, very few online marketing professionals truly grasp the vast complexities and intricacies of internet marketing. At JB Media we increase the reach and impact of mission-driven companies and organizations in our community and across the globe. Our creative digital marketing strategies, content… Show more In the ever changing world of of internet communications it is often difficult to make sense of the variety of promotional tools and strategies available. We believe that even within the industry, very few online marketing professionals truly grasp the vast complexities and intricacies of internet marketing. At JB Media we increase the reach and impact of mission-driven companies and organizations in our community and across the globe. Our creative digital marketing strategies, content, and campaigns help achieve your goals so we can build a better world together. In plain English, internet marketing a set of tools and techniques to deliver four main objectives: getting the search engines to have a preference for your website so that it appears in searches relevant to your company; getting targeted messaging out to customers, publishers, writers, and advertisers; building online communities of people passionate about your company's products and services; and driving word of mouth about your company within relevant online communities, including the communities you manage and others. Show less



StartingBloc

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Innovation Fellow

  • May 2017 - Present

  Greater New Orleans Area StartingBloc brings together change leaders and social innovators from across the world for 5 days of workshops that hone your leadership skills and view your work from different perspectives. Most importantly, you will join a community of passionate leaders who have each others’ backs. Our Fellows consistently connect each other to opportunities, jobs, and mentors, they team up on projects, and they hold each other accountable.



A Taste of Health

• Web Designer / Internet Marketing

  • Mar 2003 - Present

  I helped design the website and internet marketing strategy for A Taste of Health. A Taste of Health produces the Holistic Holiday at Sea educational cruise program. The program provides holistic health and wellness education to nearly 2000 cruise passengers each year.



AshevilleNow.com

• Owner

  • Jun 2003 - Present

  AshevilleNow.com offers an authentic perspective on Asheville, NC. My business partner Nathan Kempner and I are striving to create the most comprehensive community driven informational website in the area.



SOCAP Global

• United States
• Capital Markets
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Mar 2020

  San Francisco Bay Area Justin led the SOCAP marketing team with over a decade of experience in Internet marketing and event promotion. He is the Founder and Director of Strategy at JB Media Group, an online marketing agency based in Asheville, NC and a lead instructor for the JB Media Institute.



Explore Asheville

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Online Relations Manager

  • Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

  Handled social media, blogging, newsletter creation, Google AdWords, and various other online initiatives for the Asheville CVB while their Online Relations Manager was on leave.



City of Asheville

• United States
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Social Media Specialists - Consulting

  • Mar 2010 - Jun 2010

  Handled online marketing, social media, SEO, blogging, video distribution and general strategy development of the City of Asheville. contract included two staff training presentations, a media press conference and round-table, the creation of three new blogs and a 23 page recommendation.



Carolina Knife Company

• Internet Marketing Specialist

  • Aug 2005 - Jun 2009

  I created the new website for Carolina Knife Company and executed a specific internet marketing and search engine optimization plan.



Pavillon International

• IT Assistant

  • Jun 2000 - Aug 2000

  For Pavillon International I worked on all aspects of their computer and communications systems. My tasks were very broad in scope and included installing updates, building new computers, working on the network, working on the phone system, installing a lightening surge protection system between facilities, and much more. I worked under the watchful eye of the head IT professional, Randle Sather. This paid internship was made possible by the Polk County Community Foundation.



Pacolet Area Conservancy

• Trail Construction and Tributary Evaluation Intern

  • Jun 1999 - Aug 1999

  Helped build hiking trails on Warrior Mountain and performed evaluations of tributary water quality along the Pacolet River. This paid internship was made possibly by the Polk County Community Foundation.