CEO of Webworking Services - Online Marketing & Communications Trailblazer since 1988
Provo, Utah Area
- Current
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- Executive Manager at INVISUS Direct
- Consultant / Business Partner at muvee Technologies
- Owner and Chairman at Webworking Services
- Past
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- Contributing Writer at Smart Computing Magazine
- Business Development at Micro Research International
- Contract Consultant at Intel
- Business Development at iSeeMedia
- Market Development at Alpha Software
- Contract Consultant at activePDF
- Contract Consultant at Net Integration Technologies
- Contract Consultant at MGI Software
- Senior Program Manager at IBM
- OS/2 Evangelist at IBM
- Advisory Marketing Support Rep at IBM
- Account Marketing Rep at IBM
- Systems Engineer at IBM
- Financial Analyst at IBM
- Managing Partner at Lloyd's Computers
- Comptroller at Zeda Computers International, Ltd.
- Auditor at Price Waterhouse
- Sales Intern at General Mills
- Missionary at LDS Church
- Education
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- IBM Marketing Education
- Marriott School of Management, BYU
- Brigham Young University
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Dave Whittle’s Summary
I've been passionately involved in the technology industry since 1978 and have been online since 1979. In 1980, I started perhaps the first retail store selling personal computers at a shopping mall.
In 1988, I started marketing in cyberspace, with my Personal System/2 Reference Tables, which saved IBM a documented $22 million by 1990. In 1992, IBM tapped me to represent OS/2 online, at which time I started one of the worlds first and largest virtual teams and online social networks - Team OS/2. As IBM's Online Advocate, I represented IBM online when the web was first coming into prominence.
My firm, Webworking Services, serves selected companies in marketing online and offline - using our trade secret marketing methods to help companies rise above the fray with quality products and offerings. We help bridge the gap between people and any technology that has the power to increase individual enjoyment, strengthen families, and enhance personal fulfillment.
Examples: from 1997 through 2001, we helped MGI Software define and establish PhotoSuite as the best-selling digital photo application. From 2002 through early 2007, we developed a popular Build-Your-Own-PC seminar for Intel and helped them popularize the Centrino Mobile Technology.
Currently, we have our hands full in applying our marketing magic to 1) muvee's outstanding lineup of slideshow / video software and 2) the innovative, industry-leading services from INVISUS Direct.
Over the years, I've presented various technologies and cool products and services to over a thousand audiences and to well over 100,000 individuals in six countries and 42 states, at trade shows, respected universities, government agencies, user groups, clubs, and associations.
I co-authored "Dvorak's Guide to OS/2" with John C. Dvorak and authored "Cyberspace: The Human Dimension" in1997 - a work I'm still proud of for its visionary perspective on Internet business and marketing.
Dave Whittle’s Specialties:
Internet marketing and business development, strategic niche marketing, viral marketing, online communications, social networking, new media, analytics, and copywriting. Named by Working Woman Magazine as "one of America's most original technological thinkers."
Dave Whittle’s Experience
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Executive Manager
INVISUS Direct
(Information Technology and Services industry)
March 2005 — Present (3 years 6 months)
INVISUS Direct is an innovative industry-leading personal services provider, with offerings to keep your PCs working better than new, provide Internet security and support, and protect your family from Identity Theft.
We are a leading business partner with INVISUS Direct, committed to their success and helping strategically and tactically with business development, marketing, product development, and sales. We are a major fan of the INVISUS genius and invite you to contact us for details on how you can become a subscriber or affiliate. -
Consultant / Business Partner
muvee Technologies
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
January 2003 — Present (5 years 8 months)
Assist company with grass roots marketing, user group relations, U.S. manufacturing, eBay and retail marketing & sales, public relations, and online marketing.
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Owner and Chairman
Webworking Services
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Management Consulting industry)
January 1996 — Present (12 years 8 months)
We at Webworking Services assist our clients in leveraging online resources to market to key influencers, computer user groups, associations, early adopters, and technical experts and professionals with marketing programs customized for their objectives, products, and budgets with a focus on savvy SEO and PPC campaigns leading to productive customer relationships that benefit all concerned. Our current and former clients and business partners include such respected names as muvee Technologies, Net Integration Technologies, IBM, Alpha Software, Intel, iSeeMedia, activePDF, Micro Research Institute, MGI Software, Amy Wohl Associates, IBM, User Group Relations and PowerQuest.
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Contributing Writer
Smart Computing Magazine
(Publishing industry)
July 2005 — June 2008 (3 years)
Freelance writer for Smart Computing Magazine, contributing regularly.
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Business Development
Micro Research International
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)
December 2002 — February 2006 (3 years 3 months)
Represented MRI and their flagship product, 3D-Album, to PC User Groups
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Contract Consultant
Intel
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; INTC; Computer Hardware industry)
December 2001 — January 2006 (4 years 2 months)
Established Intel as a significance presence in the user group community and assist in defining and executing numerous marketing programs designed to reach influential early adopters, gamers, and other technical experts. Currently rolling out a popular hands-on, "Build-Your-Own Computer" seminar we developed for Intel.
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Business Development
iSeeMedia
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
July 2002 — January 2006 (3 years 7 months)
Responsible for iSeeMedia's user group and association marketing in the U.S.
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Market Development
Alpha Software
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
September 2002 — January 2006 (3 years 5 months)
Assisted with user group relations and marketing
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Contract Consultant
activePDF
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
October 2003 — February 2005 (1 year 5 months)
Represented activePDF to the PC User Group community.
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Contract Consultant
Net Integration Technologies
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
April 2004 — September 2004 (6 months)
Assisted with the development of the Sorry Bill campaign (see www.sorrybill.com) and the placement of Nitix with influential individuals.
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Contract Consultant
MGI Software
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
November 1997 — February 2001 (3 years 4 months)
Represented MGI and their products (PhotoSuite, VideoWave, Virtual Tour, SoftDVD Max, etc.) to the user group community, and provided feedback to MGI from user groups that helped shape the products, leading to their market-leading position in digital media until their acquisition by Roxio in 2001.
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Senior Program Manager
IBM
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; IBM; Computer Software industry)
August 1993 — January 1996 (2 years 6 months)
Grass roots marketing programs manager; Online Advocate; key influencer program; OS/2 Warp gamer marketing
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OS/2 Evangelist
IBM
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; IBM; Computer Software industry)
January 1991 — July 1993 (2 years 7 months)
Created Team OS/2; managed key influencer program; created numerous friends for OS/2 in the industry trade press; initiated numerous grass-roots marketing initiatives for OS/2
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Advisory Marketing Support Rep
IBM
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; IBM; Information Technology and Services industry)
1988 — 1992 (4 years)
Consulted for marketing reps in the Mid-Atlantic Area and National Federal Marketing, supporting Personal System/2 and OS/2. Was selected to serve on the National Field Advisory Council for Entry Systems Division in Boca Raton. Awarded a $150,000 Suggestion Award for the PS/2 Reference Tables.
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Account Marketing Rep
IBM
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; IBM; Information Technology and Services industry)
1987 — 1988 (1 year)
One of two Workstation (PC) Marketing Reps serving the Treasury Agency. Was the Technical Lead on the successful $300M Departmental Microcomputer Acquisition Contract (DMAC II) bid. Achieved 180% quota attainment. 100% Club.
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Systems Engineer
IBM
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; IBM; Information Technology and Services industry)
February 1986 — April 1987 (1 year 3 months)
Systems Engineer. Responsibilities included programming the National Federal Marketing response line database and fielding tech support calls. Served in the NFM Customer Center. Played major role in the roll-out of PS/2. Awarded one of two NFM Area Systems Symposium slots.
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Financial Analyst
IBM
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; IBM; Information Technology and Services industry)
April 1984 — February 1986 (1 year 11 months)
Supported development groups in IBM's Entry Systems Division in Boca Raton (the birthplace of the original PC). Awarded IBM's Quality Award for innovative systems improvements and quality support. Approved and tracked capital and budgetary expenditures and payroll / headcount.
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Managing Partner
Lloyd's Computers
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Retail industry)
June 1981 — August 1982 (1 year 3 months)
Started and managed consumer computer store in the University Mall in Orem, UT. Within a month of opening, we had the highest sales per square foot of any store in the mall. Clients and customers included a whos-who of Utah Valley.
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Comptroller
Zeda Computers International, Ltd.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Hardware industry)
August 1980 — June 1981 (11 months)
Managed all financial operations for this 35-person CPM systems manufacturer located in Provo, UT.
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Auditor
Price Waterhouse
(Partnership; 10,001 or more employees; Accounting industry)
April 1979 — August 1980 (1 year 5 months)
Worked on a variety of audits, including HP, Stanford, University of Phoenix, and other Silicon Valley institutions.
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Sales Intern
General Mills
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; GIS; Consumer Goods industry)
April 1978 — August 1978 (5 months)
Crunched numbers, assisted office, made friends, and earned the title (complete with the award of a T-shirt) of "Adopted Texan," which is, I was told, the highest honor ever bestowed by my fellow office workers.
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Missionary
LDS Church
(Non-Profit; 10,001 or more employees; Religious Institutions industry)
January 1973 — January 1975 (2 years 1 month)
Served in the Japan Tokyo Mission. Almost the best 2 years of my life - right up there with those years when my children were born and still young, and all of the years since marrying Kathy.
Dave Whittle’s Education
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IBM Marketing Education
Marketing Rep, Systems Engineering, Marketing, 1986 — 1987
I list this because IBM's 1-year+ Marketing Training was easily the equivalent of an advanced technology and marketing degree.
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Marriott School of Management, BYU
MBA, Finance / Marketing, 1982 — 1984
Graduated with Distinction
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Brigham Young University
BS, Accounting / Econ minor, 1975 — 1979
Graduated Cum Laude, with Highest Honors
- Activities and Societies:
- Phi Kappa Phi, Beta Alpha Psi, Oratorio Choir, Associated Students Chief Auditor, Honors Program
Additional Information
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Dave Whittle’s Interests:
Technology, digital home, home entertainment, travel, international cultures and American subcultures, philosophy, politics, religion, fishing
Dave Whittle’s Groups:
Friend of APCUG (Association of PC User Groups), LDS, BYU Management Society
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Big 4 Alum & EE's CPA, MBA Pricewaterhouse PWC, Deloitte Touche,Ernst EY, KPMG Goal 1,000 Users eom -
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Team OS/2 Alumni
Dave Whittle’s Honors:
Duke University Guest Lecturer, Sanford Institute of Public Policy (2001)
OS/2 Professional Magazine Award (1993)
Outstanding Young Men of America (1987)
IBM Vice President's Award
IBM 100% Club
IBM Systems Engineering Symposium
IBM Suggestion Award (Maximum)
IBM Quality Award
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Hinckley Scholar, BYU
Presidential Scholar, BYU
Dean's Scholar, BYU
Highest Honors, BYU
Ephebian Society
