Summary:

Senior Project Management with consumer product expertise and social media marketing guiding products from conception to launch analyzing, defining, positioning, packaging, promoting and tailoring specialized solutions to all beneficial markets. Proven leader in managing projects involving development and implementation of new business processes, technology, architecture and data controls. Won high-end contracts and a proven record for consistently delivering premier performing products. A hands-on manager and critical thinker who can learn quickly, develop expertise, and produce immediate contributions in systems, analysis, business operations, and motivational team management. Exceptional ability to communicate ideas to all channel tiers.

Certification / Techincal Expertise:

Google Advertising Professional

OS:

Windows, Mac OSX, Linux, iOS4, Android

Software:

Adobe Web Premium, Google Apps, Adwords Editor, Microsoft Visual Studio, Office, Access, Microsoft IIS, SQL Server Enterprise Manager, Apache Server, WAMP.

Programming Languages:

HTML, DHTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP, PHP, ASP.NET, AJAX, jQuery, VBScript, C#

Google Products:

Adwords, Adsense, Analytics, Base, Buzz, Code, Docs, Gmail, Maps, Places, Reader, Website Optimizer, Webmaster Tools

Professional Experience:

OCKFEN & ASSOCIATES, Tacoma, WA - March 2001 to Present

Project & Senior Product Manager

Launched a web design service that realized positive cash flow and real profits in the first year of operations. Researched market trends and employed successful strategies that ultimately created visually appealing web designs for customers’ projects. Listened to the web design development and marketing consensus of industry professionals and created a business profile.
Project manage all phases of website creation and maintenance encompassing software selection, designing literature, new development design, modify existing designs, implement QA procedures/practices, marketing management and communication, and business development with full responsibility for startup and growth strategies in highly competitive business environments. Hire, construct and project lead outsourced programmers; work closely as a team to ensure quality and product launch in a timely fashion.

• Designed and emplaced a computerized financial system that enhanced billing process and setup client databases to efficiently track AP/AR status, which radically reduced labor costs.
• Consult with clients to develop e-commerce website strategies with the ultimate goal of increasing web- site exposure and e-commerce.
• Own, operate and publish affiliate marketing websites. Cited as one of the 'Top' Affiliates for Lamps Plus in 2008. Employ Google Adsense, and also an active member of the Commission Junction and Linkshare Networks. Example URLs available.
• Client list includes, but not limited to:

PIERCE COLLEGE, Center of Excellence Homeland Security, Lakewood, WA - 2008 to Current

Webmaster / UI Designer / Social Media Manager

Designed, built and maintain website and multimedia production, including blogging and social media for Center of Excellence (COE) Homeland Security, a coalition of 34 Washington State community and technical colleges. And to include public agencies, private sector organizations and communities. Report directly to Director on homeland security topics acting as a critical driving force designing cutting-edge technology social media encompassing Facebook and Twitter.

• Improved emergency planning for disasters and emergencies.
• Enhanced communication and outreach to the First Responder community.

EDUCATION:

Western Washington University, BA Degree: Interdisciplinary Studies (Fairhaven College), 1994.

Bellevue Community College, Web Authoring Degree, Media Communications, President’s List, 2001.

Pierce College, Anthropology/Archaeology, President’s List, 1992.