Résumé

Résumé & Credentials

Below you will find my résumé, as well as an addendum containing a listing of a number of seminars and other training that I have attended. You can also find various certificates and awards that I have earned.

Résumé

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Experience

Lead Consultant & Natural Search Marketing Strategist at Netconcepts

Privately Held; Internet industry
May 2008 – Present

Brian serves as Lead Consultant and Natural Search Marketing Strategist for Netconcepts, primarily responsible for the development of natural search marketing strategies and technical strategies for Netconcepts' consulting and GravityStream clients. Also responsible for the development and innovation of natural search methodologies and Netconcepts' organic search product offering.

As a thought leader, Brian continues to educate clients and staff, leading them on the natural search journey through training on detailed keyword research, technical site optimization, content optimization, link building, social media optimization, and a myriad of other SEO and natural search best practices. Brian has presented at American Marketing Association seminars and the renowned Brandworks University, as well as contributed at MarketingProfs, CNET's blog network, Multichannel Merchant and as a member of SEOmoz's SEO community.

Owner and Founder at Identity Developments

Sole Proprietorship; Internet industry
2003 – Present

Founded company and manage all aspects of the business including client management, business development, web design and search engine optimization.

Wrote a monthly column called "Presence Pointers" (republished online at Instillery http://www.instillery.com/) for BusinessWatch Magazine.

Natural Search Consultant at Netconcepts

Privately Held; Internet industry
February 2008 – May 2008

Oversee Natural Search Optimization engagements with leading brand online retailers. Assist clients in the development of best practice SEO strategies through keyword research, site assessment and analysis to strengthen their search placement and overall web presence. Provide education and training to empower clients in managing their natural search marketing.

Natural Search Analyst at Netconcepts

Privately Held; Internet industry
October 2007 – February 2008

Analyze top brand websites to define optimization opportunities and solutions, create client deliverables and ensure client service levels are fulfilled. Contribute to natural search growth strategies, develop specific tactical recommendations to capitalize on natural search opportunities, serve as the direct contact with leading client brands, manage engagement and communicate program performance.

Natural Search Program Manager at Netconcepts

Privately Held; Internet industry
May 2007 – October 2007

Oversee natural search optimization engagements, help develop optimization program plans for top brands, manage the completion of initiatives, ensure client service levels are met, and create retention strategies.

Consumer Segment Manager at Newell Rubbermaid (Eldon / Newell Office Products Division)

Public Company (NWL); Consumer Goods industry
2002 – 2002

Led cross-functional new product development team within the office products industry. Focused on front-end identification of consumer problems and needs and the development of new product solutions within existing categories or through the creation of new product categories.

Product Manager at Newell Rubbermaid (Eldon / Newell Office Products Division)

Public Company (NWL); Consumer Goods industry
1999 – 2002

Managed Storage and Organization product category of office products through product line management and development and launch of new products.

Assisted in the development and launch of the New Product Development Process. Oversaw and performed consumer research.

Associate Product Manager at Newell Rubbermaid (Eldon / Newell Office Products Division)

Public Company (NWL); Consumer Goods industry
1998 – 1999

Managed the Back-To-School and Miscellaneous Office Supply product categories, featuring the industry leading Spacemaker® line of school boxes. Responsible for new product development and product line management.

Managed licensed properties, led Back-To-School research, developed structural design for new school box pallet and created new Back-To-School comprehensive, "sales presentation" brochures.

Senior Account Representative at Newell Rubbermaid (Eldon / Newell Office Products Division)

Public Company (NWL); Consumer Goods industry
1997 – 1998

Tracked and reported sales information at the divisional and corporate groups levels. Prepared new item setups for key mass market accounts and assisted in planogram development.

National Sales Representative at Newell Rubbermaid (Levolor Home Fashions Division)

Public Company (NWL); Consumer Goods industry
1995 – 1997

Managed retail, national accounts territory within the home fashions/window furnishings industry. Developed Product Knowledge Training Manual and launched intensive product knowledge training programs.

Education

Coe College

BA, Business Administration
1991 – 1995

Activities and Societies: Lambda Chi Alpha (Offices held: President, Vice-President), Resident Assistant.

Abroad study at the University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England, within the Department of Manufacturing Engineering & Operations Management, 1994 – 1995.

Lake Forest College

Business, Computer Science
1988 – 1989

Attended LFC for 1 semester, then took a little time off to try to figure out what I wanted to do when I grew up... turned out to be a work in progress.

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Staples Invention Quest™ Semi-Finalist

Late in 2003 I entered some product concept ideas into a contest by Staples for new office products. There were over 8,000 entrants, out of which 100 were chosen as semi-finalists. One of my concepts was chosen, which I then presented to a small committee of Staples representatives and representatives of some design groups that were also involved with the contest. Twelve finalists were chosen, however mine unfortunately wasn't one of them. It really was a great honor to be chosen even to make it to that level out of so many concepts and the concept is still under consideration. Sorry, can't reveal the concept at this time, but you can see a copy of the final conciliation letter. By the way, the final winner was the same guy who invented the Super Soaker™, so you can see that there were some big league inventors involved in this competition.