Experience

Handyman Connection

• United States
• Construction
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President Marketing

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Award-winning Marketing leader with over 15 years of proven success leading marketing programs for SMB's and Franchise Brands, including agency and client-side experience. Areas of specialty include - Brand Building/Positioning, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Social Media, SEO/SEM, Advertising/Communication Strategy, Public Relations, Event Marketing, Media Buying, Website Development, Email Marketing and Google Analytics.

• Director of Local Marketing

  • Aug 2017 - Jul 2022

  Homeowners across North America have been calling on Handyman Connection for our professional craftsmanship and exemplary customer service since 1991. Each Handyman Connection franchise is locally owned and operated, backed by the company that helped launch the industry.Our values are steeped in a long-standing dedication to the people we serve, and truly differentiate Handyman Connection as a home repair company.The Core Values of Handyman ConnectionDeliver on Our CommitmentsRespect the ConnectionsHave Pride in What We DoPractice Continuous Improvement



Driven Local

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Manager, National Brands

  • Nov 2013 - Jul 2017

  Established in 2006, Driven Local is a leading provider of Search, Social, and Digital Display advertising. One of Google's few elite Premier SMB Partners worldwide, the National Brands division (formerly LocalizeIt Online) focuses its attention on service-based brands throughout the US and Canada.During my time at Driven Local, I was responsible for growing and maintaining the relationship and digital marketing campaigns for our service based brands. I work daily with new franchisees on developing and implementing strong digital marketing campaigns geared towards improving online presence and lead generation.My goal as a Digital Manager is to make sure that our campaigns are producing a positive return for our clients. By concentrating most of my efforts on analyzing KPI’s and researching new opportunities to help my clients succeed, I have been able to help them secure their future online. It is through education and self-growth, that I have become an invaluable resource for my clients, helping them navigate the ever changing digital world.



LocalizeIt Online

• Senior Account Manager

  • Jan 2013 - Nov 2013

  LocalizeIt Online is an internet marketing company specialized in helping franchise owners capture an online audience through paid search, SEO, local listing optimization, reputation management and website design and customization services. LocalizeIt Online is an internet marketing company specialized in helping franchise owners capture an online audience through paid search, SEO, local listing optimization, reputation management and website design and customization services.



Hibu

• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Client Services Consultant

  • Aug 2004 - Dec 2012

  Develop and implement multi-media proposals including: local print advertising, SEM/SEO, email marketing, custom direct mail campaigns, eCommerce solutions and more for existing and new small and medium size businesses.Provide account management and excellence in customer service for 150+ accountsResponsible for generating new business and account base growth through daily business-to-business prospecting. Office leader in client retention and account growth Advanced knowledge of Microsoft operating systems.



YB360 a division of Yellow Book

• Account Manager/Media Consultant

  • Aug 2004 - Sep 2012

  YB360 is a division of Yellow Book that offers a vast array of local and national marketing opportunities for small and medium enterprises. We specialize in: website design & hosting, search engine marketing and optimization, local target marketing, as well as e-commerce solutions. Contact me today to find out how I can help you grow your business online! YB360 is a division of Yellow Book that offers a vast array of local and national marketing opportunities for small and medium enterprises. We specialize in: website design & hosting, search engine marketing and optimization, local target marketing, as well as e-commerce solutions. Contact me today to find out how I can help you grow your business online!



Grubb & Ellis

• Leasing Non-residential Real Estate
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Training Coordinator

  • Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  Scheduled all company Intranet training courses.Trained existing employees on new computer system updatesCoordinated and implemented training courses for new employees. Scheduled all company Intranet training courses.Trained existing employees on new computer system updatesCoordinated and implemented training courses for new employees.



Cumulus Broadcasting Grand Junction, CO

• Account Representative

  • Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  Business-to-business sales coordinatorProvided account management and excellence in customer service for 40+ accounts.Responsible for generating new business and account base growth in a highly competitive market. Business-to-business sales coordinatorProvided account management and excellence in customer service for 40+ accounts.Responsible for generating new business and account base growth in a highly competitive market.



Enterprise Rent-A-Car Denver, CO

• Management Trainee/Branch Corporate Account Manager

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Provided account management and excellence in customer service at a high volume rental car outletBusiness-to-business marketing (Corporate Rental Program) Provided account management and excellence in customer service at a high volume rental car outletBusiness-to-business marketing (Corporate Rental Program)