About

Summary

I’m a marketing/social media geek who loves to help you increase your marketign IQ.

Personal Background

I have been studying marketing and winning competitions (DECA) since high school. I have an MBA in non-profit management and have worked for companies like Monster.com, Walt Disney, Nordstrom, Orange County Department of Education, FranklinCovey, Joyce Meyer Ministries, and the Appollo Group. I have helped solo entrepreneurs and multimillion dollar operations.

I’m a native Saint Louisan, proud member of Pi Kappa Phi and die hard Blues hockey fan. I still play hockey when I can and enjoy hanging out with my wife, daughter and baby boy.

What I can do for you

Marketing
I have a strong background in traditional marketing. I have written marketing plans for several companies and organizations. I have also written marketing books and taught marketing as a university professor. I bring a balanced and comprehensive approach to marketing for my employer rather than just following the latest fad.

Social Media
I love this stuff. We are living in cool times when we can connect and communicate on a global scale. Social media tools have turned marketing on it’s ear. The model is no longer push, but pull. Conversation has replaced broadcasting. I can help you navigate the flood of social media widgets and doo dads and focus on what makes sense for your business.

Education
OK, here’s my secret: I am a teacher at heart. I love to learn, and I love to explain how things work to others. If you hire me I will want to share my knowledge and empower others to reach their goals.

Training
I consider this teaching, but to professionals. Corporations have different objectives than college kids, but how people learn is constant. My training focuses on teaching what’s practical, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun in the process.

Public Speaking
Most people fear speaking in public or to groups. I enjoy it. I’d love to share my knowledge with your group or represent your business to the public.

Email Marketing
Not as sexy as social media or other buzz marketing tactics, but it is one the most powerful tools in your marketing arsenal. I have experience optimizing campaigns and managing lists with 500K people. I can help you make your email better.

Website User Experience/Design
Driving traffic to your site is just the beginning. What are your visitors doing when they get there? I can help you design a site that provides the best user experience and leads to more sales (or sign-ups or whatever you want).