Cristi Spahr

Current

Inbound Internet Marketing Specialist at Imageworks Studio
Internet Marketing Consultant at Spark Inbound Marketing (Sole Proprietorship)

Past

Marketing Director, Consultant at Spark Marketing Team
Director of Strategic Planning at McElroy Communications
Account Executive at The Martin Agency

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Education

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
James Madison University

Recommended

5 people have recommended Cristi

Connections

76 connections

Industry

Marketing and Advertising

Websites

Cristi Spahr’s Summary

Marketing professional with 13 years experience in advertising, internet marketing, and strategic planning. Focused on helping clients succeed through conversion-driven website development, strategic SEO, targeted social media, and blog marketing.

Cristi Spahr’s Specialties:

Online marketing, social media, SEO, online content strategy, website optimization, inbound internet marketing, internet lead generation

Cristi Spahr’s Experience

Inbound Internet Marketing Specialist

Imageworks Studio

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

September 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)

Manage and direct custom web design/development and online marketing projects for clients across a wide spectrum of industries. Current emphasis on SEO, social media, and blog marketing strategies to drive internet lead generation. Conduct marketing research, strategic planning, and consulting to achieve business objectives. Deeply involved in strategic and operational management of agency. Closely manage project teams to ensure goals and deliverables are met.
Internet Marketing Consultant
Spark Inbound Marketing (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; Marketing and Advertising industry)

July 2000 — Present (9 years 5 months)

Internet marketing consultant focused on closed-loop inbound marketing strategies. Offering strategic consulting, web content writing and development, search engine optimization, social media consulting, and custom website design.
Marketing Director, Consultant

Spark Marketing Team

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

July 2000 — September 2008 (8 years 3 months)

Develop comprehensive marketing budgets, integrated marketing plans and strategies for clients within a variety of industries. Prepare and present marketing recommendations and proposals to current and prospective clients. Provide ongoing client service and relationship management. Specific expertise in managing website development and online marketing programs, including Pay Per Click, search engine marketing, ecommerce, and content development. Design and implement in-depth customer and competitive research studies. Write print collateral, advertising, and website projects.
Director of Strategic Planning

McElroy Communications

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

July 1999 — July 2000 (1 year 1 month)

Initiated and enacted strategic planning function within agency. Produced marketing strategies and plans for agency clients. Designed and conducted primary consumer research studies for agency accounts. Led new business presentations. Supervised account executive and internal creative teams.
Account Executive

The Martin Agency

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; IPG; Marketing and Advertising industry)

1996 — 1999 (3 years )

Managed integrated marketing efforts, including: public relations, advertising, interactive, collateral and in-store displays. Managed budgets and forecasted revenue. Handled day-to-day activities of each account. Collaborated with cross-functional team members to provide for client needs.

Cristi Spahr’s Education

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

MBA , Business Administration , 2001 — 2003

Who's Who Among American Colleges & Universities

Activities and Societies:

Wheelmen Cycling Team
James Madison University

Bachelor's , Marketing , 1994 — 1996

Golden Key National Honor Society
Betta Gama Sigma International Business Honor Society
Gold MAXI Award Winner, Direct Marketing Association of Washington DC
Direct Marketing Educational Foundation Scholarship Recipient
GTE Academic All America Cross-Country Team
MVP Track & Field
Team Captain Cross-County and Track & Field
All East 10,000M Track & FIeld

Activities and Societies:

Cross Country and Track & Field

Additional Information

Cristi Spahr’s Websites:

Cristi Spahr’s Interests:

web design, web development, content writing and marketing, inbound marketing, social media marketing, SEO, email marketing, digital PR

Cristi Spahr’s Groups:

American Marketing Association, eWomen Business Network, SEMPO

Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization (SEMPO) - OFFICIAL GROUP FOR THE ORGANIZATION
Inbound Marketers - For Marketing Professionals
eMarketing Association Network
Running in business (1.500+)
MarketingProfs
NoVa Search and Social Media Marketing
Social Media Marketing Mavens
People Against Distracted Driving
Inbound Marketing Network