Experience

Westwood Community Church

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Contractor

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Traverse City, Michigan, United States • Web Development • SEO • SEM (Google Ads) • Paid Social Media Marketing • Email Marketing and Database Management • Digital Consulting and Strategy • Project Management

• Web Specialist

  • Feb 2018 - May 2021

  Excelsior, Minnesota, United States To develop, maintain and provide creative support for digital communication products and vehicles. Responsibilities included, but not limited to: • Contribute to creative brainstorming and planning for communication initiatives • Contribute to the design, development and maintenance of Westwood websites • Manage the production and delivery of the weekly digital newsletter • Update and maintain the Westwood app • Manage Westwood’s social media • Cultivate the online… Show more To develop, maintain and provide creative support for digital communication products and vehicles. Responsibilities included, but not limited to: • Contribute to creative brainstorming and planning for communication initiatives • Contribute to the design, development and maintenance of Westwood websites • Manage the production and delivery of the weekly digital newsletter • Update and maintain the Westwood app • Manage Westwood’s social media • Cultivate the online portal and presence for Westwood Online Campus • Spearhead digital marketing efforts for Westwood multiplication • Develop digital tools that support Westwood’s vision • Project management • Vendor account management • Improve communication effectiveness through analytics reporting and analysis • Provide leadership and training on digital tools and software to admins, volunteers, interns and staff • Work with volunteers and/or lay staff to utilize the gifts of the Westwood congregation • Carry out other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor



Bill's Toggery

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Web Developer & Digital Marketing Manager

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  Shakopee, Minnesota, United States In charge of website maintenance and development, SEO, SEM, PPC and overseeing all digital marketing to make sure our efforts are cohesive, holistic and using best practices. Report results, and collaborate with owners to improve ROI for all marketing channels.

• Web Developer & Digital Marketing Manager

  • May 2017 - Aug 2018

  Shakopee, Minnesota, United States In charge of website maintenance and development, SEO, SEM, PPC and overseeing all digital marketing to make sure our efforts are cohesive, holistic and using best practices. Report results, and collaborate with owners to improve ROI for all marketing channels.



O'Brien's Public House

• United States
• Restaurants

• Web Developer & Digital Marketing Manager

  • May 2017 - Aug 2018

  Shakopee, Minnesota, United States Was in charge of the company newsletter, weekly email sends through Mailchimp, maintaining and growing newsletter database, website maintenance and development, SEO, SEM, PPC and overseeing all digital marketing to make sure our efforts were cohesive, holistic and using best practices. Reporting results, and collaborating with owners and employees to improve ROI for all marketing channels.



O'BRIEN DENTAL CARE, LTD

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Web Developer & Digital Marketing Manager

  • May 2017 - Aug 2018

  Shakopee, Minnesota, United States Was in charge of the company newsletter, weekly email sends through Mailchimp, maintaining and growing newsletter database, website maintenance and development, SEO, SEM, PPC and overseeing all digital marketing to make sure our efforts were cohesive, holistic and using best practices. Reporting results, and collaborating with owners and employees to improve ROI for all marketing channels.



Shelly's Boutique

• Israel
• Management Consulting

• Web Developer & Digital Marketing Manager

  • May 2017 - Aug 2018

  Shakopee, Minnesota, United States In charge of website maintenance and development, SEO, SEM, PPC and overseeing all digital marketing to make sure our efforts are cohesive, holistic and using best practices. Report results, and collaborate with owners to improve ROI for all marketing channels.



Big Fish Digital Works

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Marketing Coordinator

  • Mar 2016 - Apr 2017

  Savage, MN General duties included, but were not limited to: creating, monitoring and optimizing digital marketing solutions across advertising services including digital display, email marketing, SEO, PPC/SEM, search retargeting, social media marketing and website development. Due to the evolving nature of digital marketing, we constantly offered new products to meet our client needs, and my duties changed accordingly. I also started doing sales near the end of employment here, and was… Show more General duties included, but were not limited to: creating, monitoring and optimizing digital marketing solutions across advertising services including digital display, email marketing, SEO, PPC/SEM, search retargeting, social media marketing and website development. Due to the evolving nature of digital marketing, we constantly offered new products to meet our client needs, and my duties changed accordingly. I also started doing sales near the end of employment here, and was very successful at closing extended digital marketing contracts. Show less



Marketplace Home Mortgage

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Coordinator

  • Jul 2015 - Dec 2015

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area I have the pleasure of assisting 100+ real estate agents and our in-house loan officer at a Keller Williams Preferred Realty office with their marketing and technology needs. This in turn helps me build relationships through our Business Builders Division. Onboard new agents to their Eedge system and available marketing materials, assisted with website creation and promotion, created campaigns, designed marketing print and online material, organized contact database, activated mobile apps and… Show more I have the pleasure of assisting 100+ real estate agents and our in-house loan officer at a Keller Williams Preferred Realty office with their marketing and technology needs. This in turn helps me build relationships through our Business Builders Division. Onboard new agents to their Eedge system and available marketing materials, assisted with website creation and promotion, created campaigns, designed marketing print and online material, organized contact database, activated mobile apps and assisted them in all social media platforms to generate more leads. Taught classes each week covering a variety of subjects including marketing strategies, technology and how to grow their business. Show less



Team Thompson

• United States
• Facilities Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Assistant and Marketing

  • Sep 2014 - Feb 2015

  Plymouth, MN Transaction coordination, creating print marketing materials, online marketing, website development, email and phone communication, researching property information, client database management, uploading pictures/information to the MLS, ordering signage and real estate business support.



RE/MAX Alliance

• Italy
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Technology Officer - KSJ Division

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Boulder, CO Work with ownership on strategic planning and achieving company objectives. Integrating various technologies to improve the bottom line and support our team of staff and 100+ agents. My duty was to keep an eye on big picture initiatives and watch the details to make sure each section of our work efforts were running as efficiently as possible.

• Director of Internet Marketing

  • Oct 2012 - May 2014

  As Director of Internet Marketing for RE/MAX Alliance, I brought years of SEO knowledge to our online efforts and focused on good solid practices for gaining exposure and attracting visitors to various company websites. I also have a keen interest in the arts and experience in website development, video creation, article writing, photography and music. This diverse background brings a balanced approach to my online marketing theories and tactics. All in all, providing value and a quality… Show more As Director of Internet Marketing for RE/MAX Alliance, I brought years of SEO knowledge to our online efforts and focused on good solid practices for gaining exposure and attracting visitors to various company websites. I also have a keen interest in the arts and experience in website development, video creation, article writing, photography and music. This diverse background brings a balanced approach to my online marketing theories and tactics. All in all, providing value and a quality experience to the consumer are my number one priorities.



Jed Gustafson LLC

• CEO, Founder

  • Jan 2004 - Dec 2013

  Greater Denver Area Company’s main focus was the production and promotion of art through many different mediums including web development, online marketing, video production, graphic design, article writing, event promotion, and more. Highlights: • Contractor with TopRock Internet (August 2008 – Sept 2012) - Senior project manager, account manager, internet marketing director and web developer • The Toad Tavern - Booking manager and event promoter • Marketing contract with LiveNation - Promoting… Show more Company’s main focus was the production and promotion of art through many different mediums including web development, online marketing, video production, graphic design, article writing, event promotion, and more. Highlights: • Contractor with TopRock Internet (August 2008 – Sept 2012) - Senior project manager, account manager, internet marketing director and web developer • The Toad Tavern - Booking manager and event promoter • Marketing contract with LiveNation - Promoting concerts and organizing ticket giveaways through our email list • Co-founding, acquiring and managing RockDenver.com - A vehicle used to support local music in Colorado through video production, webcasting and web development Show less



Parts International

• Canada
• Mining

• Ebay Specialist - Ebay Sales Manager

  • Jan 2006 - Mar 2007

  Greater Denver Area Grossed the highest consistent sales of anyone ever to hold this position in the company. Was responsible for selling auto parts and accessories through Ebay from a warehouse facility. Administrative responsibilities included directing staff to complete tasks and process orders, shipping and receiving, managing budgets, email/phone communication with customers and partners, and ultimately driving sales. This position also required a good deal of computer knowledge… Show more Grossed the highest consistent sales of anyone ever to hold this position in the company. Was responsible for selling auto parts and accessories through Ebay from a warehouse facility. Administrative responsibilities included directing staff to complete tasks and process orders, shipping and receiving, managing budgets, email/phone communication with customers and partners, and ultimately driving sales. This position also required a good deal of computer knowledge, including the use of multiple software and web interfaces, using html to create templates, working with Photoshop, and uploading pictures to web server via FTP. Also created and implemented various marketing strategies to increase sales and was able to help choose some products for sale. Show less



Broomfield Designers

• United States

• Web Designer/Content Developer

  • 2003 - 2006

  Greater Denver Area Developed websites mostly with a focus in real estate, produced real estate videos, and assisted in marketing efforts.



LocalMusic.TV

• Musicians

• Managing Partner

  • Oct 2003 - Dec 2005

  Greater Denver Area This company was dedicated to supporting local music in Colorado and beyond! Our main focus was creating exposure for artists through video, live webcasts, and websites like RockDenver.com. The company also helped create promotional materials for bands, provided booking services and ran live events, most notably our Live Webcast Concert Series held at Herman's Hideaway in Denver, CO. We worked with many music venues in the Denver/Boulder area and worked with sponsors like The Onion, Marquee… Show more This company was dedicated to supporting local music in Colorado and beyond! Our main focus was creating exposure for artists through video, live webcasts, and websites like RockDenver.com. The company also helped create promotional materials for bands, provided booking services and ran live events, most notably our Live Webcast Concert Series held at Herman's Hideaway in Denver, CO. We worked with many music venues in the Denver/Boulder area and worked with sponsors like The Onion, Marquee Magazine, Rarebird Guitars, Sunset Limo, DenverMusicBoard.com, Guitar Center and more. Please enjoy the rare, free music videos on Rockdenver.com from bands like The Fray, Aubrey Collins from Trick Pony, and Peter DiStefano (formerly of Porno for Pyros), plus tons of local artists. Show less



Noodles & Company

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Acting General Manager/Trainer

  • 2000 - 2002

  Boulder, CO Maintained and operated a million-dollar-a-year, large volume, corporate chain restaurant. Trained all new employees at this location, including General Managers for this and other locations.