Andy Benkert

Current

Online Marketing Specialist at SeniorCareMarketer.com
Online Marketing Specialist at HRmarketer.com
Online Marketing Specialist at Fisher Vista, LLC

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Past

Retail/Store Manager at San Jose Fly Shop
Political Consultant at Various Candidates/Issues

Education

University of California, Santa Cruz

Connections

54 connections

Industry

Marketing and Advertising

Websites

California Trailrunning Blog

Andy Benkert’s Summary

I started my professional career working on political campaigns in a variety of capacities - from field work to fundraising to production manager for a political consulting firm. I served as community relations coordinator for Congressman Norm Mineta. After a few short term jobs in the non-profit sector I began working at a flyfishing store where I soon was promoted to assistant manager then store manager. Being a passionate flyfisher, I soon gained the knowledge and skills necessary to teach flycasting and on-the-water flyfishing classes, which I continue to do.

I switched gears in early 2006 and sought employment in the field of marketing, as many of the skills I developed in political campaigns are easily transferable. With the growing importance of web presence and search in the business world, the marketing firm I work for has expanded its' services to include search engine optimization and asked me if that would be something I would be interested in learning. I enjoy learning and technology, and have taken on the challenge of learning SEO.

My goal is to provide the best possible service to our clients in the capacities I have been hired to perform - marketing research, tradeshow logistical support, and search engine optimization.

Andy Benkert’s Specialties:

search engine optimization, keyword research, online marketing consulting

Andy Benkert’s Experience

Online Marketing Specialist

SeniorCareMarketer.com

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

September 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)

I perform marketing research, database maintenance, client training, and other duties as needed. Additionally, I provide search engine marketing (SEM) and search engine optimization (SEO) services and assist clients with a variety of other online marketing activities.
Online Marketing Specialist

HRmarketer.com

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

May 2006 — Present (3 years 7 months)

I maintain a large database of conferences and events in the human resources marketplace which our clients utilize to assist in their marketing efforts. This includes updating information on existing events, researching new events, developing and maintaining relationships with event organizers to ensure complete and accurate information, and communicating various opportunities to our clients. Additionally, I provide SEO services to select clients to improve their organic search rankings.
Online Marketing Specialist

Fisher Vista, LLC

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

May 2006 — Present (3 years 7 months)

I perform marketing research, database maintenance, client training, and other duties as needed. Additionally, I provide search engine marketing (SEM) and search engine optimization (SEO) services and assist clients with a variety of other online marketing activities.
Retail/Store Manager

San Jose Fly Shop

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Retail industry)

June 1999 — March 2006 (6 years 10 months)

Managed retail operations of fly fishing store. Taught flycasting and flyfishing classes.
Political Consultant

Various Candidates/Issues

(Political Organization industry)

July 1993 — December 1997 (4 years 6 months)

Worked on a number of campaigns in a variety of postions: Mike Honda for Supervisor, Susan Hammer for Mayor, Liz Figueroa for Assembly, Tony Estremera for City Council, Kottinger Hills development project in Pleasanton, CA. are a sample of campaigns. Positions ranged from fundraiser to campaign coordinator.

I worked for Rep. Norman Mineta in his district office as a field representative and community relations coordinator. I coordinated campaign activities for the Santa Clara County Democratic Party for the primary election cycle in 1996. Additionally, I worked for a few consulting firms as a marketing assistant and production manager.