Partner Operations Specialist, MyWaves
San Francisco Bay Area
Partner Operations Specialist, MyWaves
San Francisco Bay Area
Billy Ramirez is a Partner Operations Specialist at MyWaves. Prior to this, he served as Marketing Associate and Content Programmer.
Previously, he was the Assistant Editor at DRUM! Magazine where he interviewed industry professionals and wrote monthly articles ranging from 300 to 3,000 words.
He graduated from Santa Clara University with a degree in Communication in 2003.
Written Communication, Video Editing, Graphics Editing, Video Encoding, Graphic Design
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)
May 2006 — Present (2 years 6 months)
My duties change rather frequently at MyWaves and I've done a variety of things, such as:
• Parse raw SQL reports to produce and deliver detailed monthly data reports for more than two dozen video content partners.
• Create and manage incoming mobile advertising campaigns, and produce customized reports for each advertising partner.
• Support Partner Operations team by working with content partners such as ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and FOX to successfully acquire media and ensure brand integrity and optimal mobile viewing experience for consumers.
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry)
May 2006 — Present (2 years 6 months)
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Writing and Editing industry)
August 2004 — May 2006 (1 year 10 months)
• Produced approximately 10 percent of monthly content by writing a variety of compelling pieces ranging from 300-word sidebars to 3,000-word product reviews and cover stories.
• Successfully leveraged close relationships with industry contacts to gather press releases to write monthly product news and world events columns.
• Maintained publication’s high standards of grammar, style, and accuracy by effectively fact-checking and editing copy before final publication deadline.
• Represented DRUM! Magazine during Winter and Summer NAMM industry trade shows.
• Assisted in updating and maintaining company website by formatting and posting articles.
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; NSM; Semiconductors industry)
2002 — 2003 (1 year)
• Collected and edited information from various product line managers, press releases and technical documents to create “National News” sales publications.
• Served as production assistant for on-site broadcasts and assisted in several capacities such as setting up video equipment, serving as stage manager, and operating cameras and soundboards.
• Created supplementary graphics for online and print advertisements according to company style guide.
• Provided trade show booth support at Communication Design Conference and Intel Developers Forum.
BA, Communication, September 1999 — June 2003
Hockey, Drumming, Music, Exercise, Running, Comedy, Writing, Acting, Graphic Design