Online Media & Technology Manager
Orange County, California Area
- Current
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- Online Media & Technology Manager at 3G Mix Media
- Past
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- Founder at Evoke Media Group
- CoFounder & Operations Officer at EcoPact Media
- Executive Editor at AffiliatePrograms.com
- Consumer Sales Manager at Jaben Holdings, Inc.
- Retail Sales Associate at Cambridge Soundworks - Creative Labs
- Junior Web Developer at The Digital Foundry
- Education
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- San Jose State University
- University of California, Irvine
- California State University-Long Beach - College of Business Administration
- California State University-Long Beach
- Grossmont College, La Mesa, CA
- San Jose State University
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Dave Cole’s Summary
My technology background includes a range of web-related activities, including software engineering (ASP/PHP web scripting and SQL/MySQL database architecture), eCommerce development, and online and affiliate channel marketing.
Dave Cole’s Specialties:
PHP, MySQL, database architecture, systems analysis, usability, HTML, CSS, Javascript, Wordpress, organizational development, new venture conceptualization
Dave Cole’s Experience
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Online Media & Technology Manager
3G Mix Media
(Financial Services industry)
May 2009 — Present (7 months)
Responsible for all technology needs in-house, including hardware management, network management & security, website development, online marketing channel development, phone system management, and ecommerce services
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Founder
Evoke Media Group
(Online Media industry)
January 2007 — December 2007 (1 year )
Evoke Media Group was an online marketing and web development firm specializing in the affiliate marketing and eCommerce space. Projects included marketing development and affiliate acquisition for an online ad network, custom eCommerce development, copywriting, and other related projects.
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CoFounder & Operations Officer
EcoPact Media
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Renewables & Environment industry)
May 2007 — November 2007 (7 months)
EcoPact Media is currently in an incubation period as we develop the infrastructure to launch our flagship product.
My core functions with EcoPact Media were to build the business concept, recruit essential team members, work in conjunction with the other founders on the essential business documents (Business Plan, P&L Statements, and supplemental business documents). Additionally, I am responsible for the early prototype technology, and coordinated with our chief designer to develop the visual prototype. -
Executive Editor
AffiliatePrograms.com
(Privately Held; Internet industry)
May 2006 — January 2007 (9 months)
Responsible for writing a wide variety of articles for this online affiliate marketing website. Helped guide overall site development and growth objectives. Worked with creative and sales divisions to ensure uniform growth-of-brand and multifaceted client support.
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Consumer Sales Manager
Jaben Holdings, Inc.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)
2003 — 2006 (3 years )
Managed the consumer side of this multifaceted online organization which provides home products over the web. Primary responsibilities included daily sales management of both online consumer channels and call center operations.
Developed innovative affiliate program that resulted in significant online-only channel growth. Created full line of creative deliverables, both online and direct-mail. Worked directly with customers and back-end personnel to troubleshoot any client conflicts. Achieved consistent double-digit YTD sales growth. -
Retail Sales Associate
Cambridge Soundworks - Creative Labs
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; SGX-ST; Consumer Electronics industry)
September 1999 — June 2000 (10 months)
During my time at the Corte Madera Retail Location, I was responsible for assisting customers with their consumer electronics purchases. With a small staff of only 4 employees (yes, to run a full-time retail store) we rose from last in the region (of 9 locations) to 3rd.
Transactions ranged from small accessory purchases to $10k+ per ticket. Responsible for all aspects of maintaining the business, including opening, closing, inventory, merchandising, sales, customer service, post-sales support, and returns. -
Junior Web Developer
The Digital Foundry
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)
October 1996 — February 1999 (2 years 5 months)
Transitioned from lowly intern to an assistant web developer for a variety of projects during the growth period of The Digital Foundry. Under the tutelage of Bob & Bonnie Fraik I was simultaneously brought to the forefront of the internet development revolution, and also educated on the value of positive client relationships. I was responsible for development tasks for a variety of projects, including Yakima.com, Devx.com, and eHow.com.
Dave Cole’s Education
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San Jose State University
BS , Management , 2008 — 2008
- Activities and Societies:
- Society for the Advancement of Management
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University of California, Irvine
Marketing , Marketing , 2007 — 2008
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California State University-Long Beach - College of Business Administration
2003 — 2006
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California State University-Long Beach
Industrial Design 2002 — 2004
- Activities and Societies:
- IDSA Student Member, Pre-Portfolio Industrial Design Completed
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Grossmont College, La Mesa, CA
Associates , General Education Studies , 2001 — 2002
- Activities and Societies:
- Dean's List
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San Jose State University
Industrial Design 2000 — 2001
Additional Information
Dave Cole’s Websites:
Dave Cole’s Interests:
alternative energy (solar, wind, hydrogen, etc.), science fiction, disc golf, home theater, investing, creative design, web 2.0
Dave Cole’s Groups:
American Solar Energy Society (ASES), Society for the Advancement of Management (SAM), Silicon Valley American Marketing Association (AMA), Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)
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San Jose State University (official group) -
SAM San Jose State Chapter
Dave Cole’s Honors:
Co-Recipient MarketingSherpa Performance Marketing Blogger of the Year, 2006
Dave Cole’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
