Beth Jackson-Bates

Current

President and Founder at GoodDogz.org, Inc.
Owner at Web Strategies Internet Solutions LLC

Past

Director of Operations/Project Manager at Balance Technology Group, Inc.
Project Manager/Web Developer at USA TODAY
Project Manager, Strategic Alliances at EdGate.com

Quality Control Manager / Research Analyst at PC Data, Inc.

see less...

1 more...

Education

Palm Beach Community College

Recommended

24 people have recommended Beth

Connections

337 connections

Industry

Internet

Websites

Beth Jackson-Bates’s Summary

I am a jack of all trades in the web world and the owner of Web Strategies Internet Solutions, LLC . I consult with small to mid-size businesses and nonprofits on social media tool selection and strategy and help my clients find effective ways to leverage these mediums to meet business and marketing goals. With over 14 years experience in web development and marketing, I enjoy putting a new twist on traditional web technology. I help my clients not only choose the right tools, but help them understand their needs and how the tools work to fulfill those needs.

I started my career developing small websites and quickly moved into managing custom software development projects. I worked with companies like USA TODAY, where I was a three-time Jewell award winner. I also have ten years experience working with associations and nonprofits. With marketing technology at its height, I am now focusing on social media marketing and what that means to the business owner and/or executive director.

I founded GoodDogz.org, Inc. in 2003 to help fill a void in the animal welfare community. GoodDogz.org is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to educating potential dog owners on dog selection and care and supporting the efforts of rescue groups. We believe that by assisting with good dog-owner matches, we’ll give each family the best opportunity for a life-long relationship with their new dog and help to keep dogs out of shelters. I currently serve on its board of directors as president.

Beth Jackson-Bates’s Specialties:

social media strategy, web strategy, web consulting, web marketing, nonprofit web management, web 2.0, blogging, Wordpress, web design, online marketing, organic SEO, e-newsletters

Beth Jackson-Bates’s Experience

President and Founder

GoodDogz.org, Inc.

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

October 2003 — Present (6 years 2 months)

GoodDogz.org is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to educating potential dog owners on dog selection and care and supporting the efforts of rescue groups. We believe that by assisting with good dog-owner matches, we'll give each family the best opportunity for a life-long relationship with their new dog and help to keep dogs out of shelters.
Owner

Web Strategies Internet Solutions LLC

(Internet industry)

June 1998 — Present (11 years 6 months)

Since 1995, Beth Jackson has been designing and developing online solutions for large corporations, small businesses and non-profit organizations. Her extensive background in technical project management has given her clients security and peace of mind throughout the life cycle of their project's development.
Director of Operations/Project Manager

Balance Technology Group, Inc.

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)

February 2007 — July 2008 (1 year 6 months)

Managing full life cycle web development projects, managing overall team resources, consulting and creating strategic marketing and development plans for clients, managing company financials, developing social media presentations, managing sales process, drafting proposals for small business, association and municipal RFPs, RFP research, consulting on large scale technology projects.
Project Manager/Web Developer

USA TODAY

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; GCI; Newspapers industry)

April 2002 — June 2007 (5 years 3 months)

Responsibilities included designing web pages, drafting functional specifications for new web applications, managing large departmental technical projects, developing new web site initiatives, managing alliance partner projects and database development.
Project Manager, Strategic Alliances

EdGate.com

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)

April 2000 — April 2001 (1 year 1 month)

Responsibilities: managing client expectations while maintaining strategic alliances, providing web consulting services to strategic partners, assessing the client's technical needs and defining needs to developers and support team, gathering technical requirements and drafting specifications, programming in HTML using Dreamweaver primarily in a UNIX environment, completing testing objectives and usability studies, developing, drafting and reporting budgets and costs, developing and implementing project plans, corresponding with clients and technical vendors via personal meetings, conference calls and email, negotiating costs with outsourced firms, maintaining project-flow through full-cycle, completing projects within budget and exploring company revenue opportunities through alliance partnerships in the educational industry.
Quality Control Manager / Research Analyst

PC Data, Inc.

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Market Research industry)

June 1998 — April 2000 (1 year 11 months)

Responsibilities: reviewing data for accuracy, ongoing training of support personnel, producing custom reports in MS Access using specified data sets, assisting clients and the media with data queries, assisting team with development of more efficient tools, assisting Director with data issues, assisting in development of new look/content for web site and developing new capabilities for online interactive tools.

Beth Jackson-Bates’s Education

Palm Beach Community College

English 1989 — 1991

Additional Information

Beth Jackson-Bates’s Websites:

Beth Jackson-Bates’s Interests:

social media, blogging, podcasting, WIKIs, online fundraising, non-profit management, custom application development, animal welfare, business development, tattoos

Beth Jackson-Bates’s Groups:

Reston Chamber of Commerce, Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce, DC Web Women, Fairfax Chamber of Commerce, NTEN, HSUS, ASPCA, Women Who Tech, LinkedIn