Bill Bodkin
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Kelly McGovern
Bill is someone I consider to be the most influential person I've ever worked with. There is no one he can't inspire just by conversing and finding common interests. We previously worked together on the same team, and he still manages to keep an eye out for professional opportunities to send my way. Not only is Bill a talented wearer of many hats, including writer, editor, designer and producer (I could go on); He is also a great humanitarian who always looks for ways to give back to the community, performing artists, and those in need. Bill is a person who would drop anything just to lend a helping hand and make someone's job a little easier. I would be thrilled for a chance to work with him on any project in the future.
Brent Johnson
If only everyone had the drive of Bill Bodkin. I've worked with him at a number of publications since college, and he has always wowed with me his ability to write quickly and clearly and his flare for motivating his staff. But two years ago, he took it to another level. Bill asked me to start a pop-culture website with him. We were nothing but a two-man operation at the time, reviewing music and movies and writing rants on celebrities. Now? At Pop-Break.com, we have a staff of more than a dozen, interviewing famous bands, covering national music festivals and reviewing almost every film to hit theaters. All of this is a testament to Bill's vision and passion. He pushes his staff to go after bigger stories. He contacts agents and PR companies relentlessly to draw bigger-name interviews. He never ceases to amaze me.
Kelly McGovern
Bill is someone I consider to be the most influential person I've ever worked with. There is no one he can't inspire just by conversing and finding common interests. We previously worked together on the same team, and he still manages to keep an eye out for professional opportunities to send my way. Not only is Bill a talented wearer of many hats, including writer, editor, designer and producer (I could go on); He is also a great humanitarian who always looks for ways to give back to the community, performing artists, and those in need. Bill is a person who would drop anything just to lend a helping hand and make someone's job a little easier. I would be thrilled for a chance to work with him on any project in the future.
Brent Johnson
If only everyone had the drive of Bill Bodkin. I've worked with him at a number of publications since college, and he has always wowed with me his ability to write quickly and clearly and his flare for motivating his staff. But two years ago, he took it to another level. Bill asked me to start a pop-culture website with him. We were nothing but a two-man operation at the time, reviewing music and movies and writing rants on celebrities. Now? At Pop-Break.com, we have a staff of more than a dozen, interviewing famous bands, covering national music festivals and reviewing almost every film to hit theaters. All of this is a testament to Bill's vision and passion. He pushes his staff to go after bigger stories. He contacts agents and PR companies relentlessly to draw bigger-name interviews. He never ceases to amaze me.
Kelly McGovern
Bill is someone I consider to be the most influential person I've ever worked with. There is no one he can't inspire just by conversing and finding common interests. We previously worked together on the same team, and he still manages to keep an eye out for professional opportunities to send my way. Not only is Bill a talented wearer of many hats, including writer, editor, designer and producer (I could go on); He is also a great humanitarian who always looks for ways to give back to the community, performing artists, and those in need. Bill is a person who would drop anything just to lend a helping hand and make someone's job a little easier. I would be thrilled for a chance to work with him on any project in the future.
Brent Johnson
If only everyone had the drive of Bill Bodkin. I've worked with him at a number of publications since college, and he has always wowed with me his ability to write quickly and clearly and his flare for motivating his staff. But two years ago, he took it to another level. Bill asked me to start a pop-culture website with him. We were nothing but a two-man operation at the time, reviewing music and movies and writing rants on celebrities. Now? At Pop-Break.com, we have a staff of more than a dozen, interviewing famous bands, covering national music festivals and reviewing almost every film to hit theaters. All of this is a testament to Bill's vision and passion. He pushes his staff to go after bigger stories. He contacts agents and PR companies relentlessly to draw bigger-name interviews. He never ceases to amaze me.
Kelly McGovern
Bill is someone I consider to be the most influential person I've ever worked with. There is no one he can't inspire just by conversing and finding common interests. We previously worked together on the same team, and he still manages to keep an eye out for professional opportunities to send my way. Not only is Bill a talented wearer of many hats, including writer, editor, designer and producer (I could go on); He is also a great humanitarian who always looks for ways to give back to the community, performing artists, and those in need. Bill is a person who would drop anything just to lend a helping hand and make someone's job a little easier. I would be thrilled for a chance to work with him on any project in the future.
Brent Johnson
If only everyone had the drive of Bill Bodkin. I've worked with him at a number of publications since college, and he has always wowed with me his ability to write quickly and clearly and his flare for motivating his staff. But two years ago, he took it to another level. Bill asked me to start a pop-culture website with him. We were nothing but a two-man operation at the time, reviewing music and movies and writing rants on celebrities. Now? At Pop-Break.com, we have a staff of more than a dozen, interviewing famous bands, covering national music festivals and reviewing almost every film to hit theaters. All of this is a testament to Bill's vision and passion. He pushes his staff to go after bigger stories. He contacts agents and PR companies relentlessly to draw bigger-name interviews. He never ceases to amaze me.
Experience
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The Pop Break
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United States
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor-in-Chief/Founder
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Sep 2009 - Present
• Run daily editorial and business operations (4 million views to date) for digital • pop culture magazine. • Manage 50 writers, photographers and podcasters. • Develop and maintain social media presence which sees 20% increase per year. • Oversaw redesign of website in 2013 and 2017 which yielded 30% traffic increase. • Established and maintain relationships with: Netflix, Prime Video, LiveNation, record labels, PR firms and book publishers. • Contribute 100+ stories per year plus host one weekly and three monthly podcasts. • Produced charity Christmas show in conjunction with Asbury Park Boardwalk (2016-19). Show less
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Privatel Inc
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Aug 2016 - Present
• Manage customer service department including 24/7/365 technical support call centers. • Manage field operations in Florida and Georgia. • Maintain corporate relationships with higher education, senior living, hotel and hospitality clients. • Write proposals for public colleges and universities resulting annual profit increases of over $10,000. • Curated and implemented all email blasts for sales team and digital series, The Small Business Network. • Manage customer service department including 24/7/365 technical support call centers. • Manage field operations in Florida and Georgia. • Maintain corporate relationships with higher education, senior living, hotel and hospitality clients. • Write proposals for public colleges and universities resulting annual profit increases of over $10,000. • Curated and implemented all email blasts for sales team and digital series, The Small Business Network.
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Ranker
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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100 - 200 Employee
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Contributing Writer
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Aug 2018 - Jul 2019
• A contributor to the popular ranking website. • A contributor to the popular ranking website.
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Plymouth Rock Assurance
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Web Content Manager
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Jun 2016 - Jul 2018
• Oversaw launch of NJ Teachers' Lounge (now Teachers Lounge) in 2016. • Designed and oversaw complete website redesign in Summer 2017 which yielded 50% traffic increase. • Website drove subscriptions to the Teachers Insurance brand. • Managed freelance writers and social media staff. • Oversaw launch of NJ Teachers' Lounge (now Teachers Lounge) in 2016. • Designed and oversaw complete website redesign in Summer 2017 which yielded 50% traffic increase. • Website drove subscriptions to the Teachers Insurance brand. • Managed freelance writers and social media staff.
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NJ Advance Media
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Contributing Writer
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Jun 2015 - Jun 2017
• Wrote the weekly "Best Things to Do in New Jersey This Weekend" column. • Wrote of the bi-weekly "Weddings, Jersey Style" column. • Wrote and co-founded the monthly “10 Best Restaurants in NJ” column. • Three columns ranked as the most well-read on the site. • Columns appeared both in print (Star-Ledger) and digital (NJ.com). • Wrote the weekly "Best Things to Do in New Jersey This Weekend" column. • Wrote of the bi-weekly "Weddings, Jersey Style" column. • Wrote and co-founded the monthly “10 Best Restaurants in NJ” column. • Three columns ranked as the most well-read on the site. • Columns appeared both in print (Star-Ledger) and digital (NJ.com).
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C+A Global
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United States
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Technical Writer
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Jul 2016 - Oct 2016
• Wrote user guides, packaging copy, and sell sheets on a freelance basis. • Wrote user guides, packaging copy, and sell sheets on a freelance basis.
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Gold Group Enterprises
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Sep 2015 - Mar 2016
• Project manager for healthcare clients including: Independent Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Philadelphia, Emblem Health, YourCare Health Plan, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Hackensack University Medical Center at Pascak Valley, Driscoll Health Plan, Riverside Health, Arbor Health, and HealthCare Access Maryland. • Managed the redesign and relaunch of hometeamibx.com. • Supervised and executed in-arena sweepstakes for the Philadelphia 76ers. • Worked with clients to create the most effective text messaging for their subscribers. • Designed webpages for Hackensack University Medical Center at Pascack Valley. Show less
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A.P. Moller - Maersk
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Denmark
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Freelance
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2015
• Part of a freelance team brought on to onboard content to the company's new SeaLand.com website. • Employed the content management system SiteCore to create and lay out content. • Part of a freelance team brought on to onboard content to the company's new SeaLand.com website. • Employed the content management system SiteCore to create and lay out content.
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Rasmussen Reports
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Web Content Writer
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Sep 2013 - Feb 2015
• Created web and video content based on polling results. • Designed daily newsletter sent to 30,000 subscribers -- which led to 10% increase in engagement. • Developed social media strategies which led to 15% increase in reader subscriptions and 20% website traffic increase. • Created web and video content based on polling results. • Designed daily newsletter sent to 30,000 subscribers -- which led to 10% increase in engagement. • Developed social media strategies which led to 15% increase in reader subscriptions and 20% website traffic increase.
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Principle Broadcasting
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United States
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Entertainment
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Project Development Manager
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Jun 2013 - Sep 2013
• Member of exploratory teams for the company's "Radio Free Asbury" project which was brought to proof of concept in September 2013. • Secured verbal advertising agreements from LiveNation, Madison Marquette and MillerCoors. • Developed marketing plan, website design and 50% of the radio's weekly format. • Contributed weekly content to the company's SaveAlternative.com streaming platform. • Member of exploratory teams for the company's "Radio Free Asbury" project which was brought to proof of concept in September 2013. • Secured verbal advertising agreements from LiveNation, Madison Marquette and MillerCoors. • Developed marketing plan, website design and 50% of the radio's weekly format. • Contributed weekly content to the company's SaveAlternative.com streaming platform.
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PadSquad
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Development Manager
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Apr 2013 - May 2013
• Recruited digital publications and websites to subscribe to PadSquad’s advertising platform. • Recruited digital publications and websites to subscribe to PadSquad’s advertising platform.
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Gunther Publishing Enterprises
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Manalapan, New Jersey
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Freelance Editor
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Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
• In charge of pagination, ad design, social media and web development for five newspapers including: The Monmouth, Middlesex & Ocean County Family Times, The Millstone Times and The Monmouth County Business to Business Newspaper. • In charge of pagination, ad design, social media and web development for five newspapers including: The Monmouth, Middlesex & Ocean County Family Times, The Millstone Times and The Monmouth County Business to Business Newspaper.
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Night & Day Magazine
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Spring Lake Heights, NJ
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Managing Editor
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Dec 2003 - Nov 2012
• Curated content for popular Jersey Shore magazine (monthly circulation of 50,000). • Created and implemented all social media strategies. • Managed intern program (maintained working relationships with Monmouth & Rutgers University). • Managed freelance writers, photographers and promotional team. • Co-created and maintained the magazine's mobile app - which reached 500 subs in first month. • Led ad sales department bringing in an average annual income of $150,000. Corporate accounts included: Anheuser-Busch, Guinness, TGI Fridays, Captain Morgan, Applebees. • Wrote 200+ pieces per year. Show less
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Education
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2000 - 2004
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Journalism -
2000 - 2004
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
Bachelors, Journalism, English
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