Eric Lai

Current

SEO Specialist at The Cobalt Group

Past

Search Engine Optimization/Marketing at uShip, Inc.
Internet Marketing Coordinator at International Motorsports of Austin
Account Executive at Texas Student Media - The Daily Texan

Sales Representative at South Point Auto Group - Nissan
Public Relations Intern at GCI - Groupe Grey (GCI Read-Poland)

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Education

The University of Texas at Austin
Lamar High School

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Industry

Marketing and Advertising

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Eric Lai’s Summary

Marketing professional with four years diverse experience including automotive marketing, advertising sales, search engine marketing/optimization and public relations. Focused and energetic with proven ability to drive new business and sources of revenue. Technologically savvy and skilled in multiple computing platforms, business software and employing internet research to attain the goals of an organization. Exceptional copywriting and public speaking skills with immaculate attention to detail. Bilingual - Fluent in English and Chinese.

Eric Lai’s Specialties:

Online and retail automotive marketing, advertising sales, public relations, search engine optimization - SEO, and search engine marketing - SEM

Eric Lai’s Experience

SEO Specialist

The Cobalt Group

(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; CBLT; Internet industry)

May 2008 — Present (1 year 8 months)
Search Engine Optimization/Marketing

uShip, Inc.

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

January 2007 — January 2008 (1 year 1 month)

Managed multiple organic search campaigns by performing keyword research, executing campaigns and monitoring results. Utilized emerging SEO/SEM trends to continuously optimize search campaigns. Wrote site content using SEO copywriting best practices to improve search ranking and drive traffic to site vortals. Researched new opportunities and performed competitive analyses for business development.
Internet Marketing Coordinator

International Motorsports of Austin

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Automotive industry)

August 2004 — January 2007 (2 years 6 months)

Oversaw marketing activities for a $2 million inventory. Responsible for identifying and budgeting the purchase of profitable inventory according to market research. Spearheaded the creation of an inventory locate program by developing a network of nationwide dealer contacts, resulting in new clients. Notable achievements include cutting the time to upload new inventory by 50% by streamlining inventory management and reducing advertising expenditure by 30% by reallocating underperforming marketing channels to more effective approaches.
Account Executive

Texas Student Media - The Daily Texan

(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Newspapers industry)

May 2005 — December 2005 (8 months)

Serviced a 200-client portfolio by maintaining relationships with current clients; prospected and closed new business with local and corporate accounts. Recognized as the highest-achieving account executive in new media (TV/Radio/Internet). Implemented event sponsorships as a new source of revenue and successfully negotiated major contracts with General Motors and 7-Eleven for Texas Longhorns tailgating events. Major accounts included: GM, 7-Eleven, Baja Fresh, Extra Space Storage, Origins, Schlotzsky's.
Sales Representative

South Point Auto Group - Nissan

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Automotive industry)

May 2003 — August 2003 (4 months)

Demonstrated and sold new and used vehicles via retail lot-ups and referral business. Participated in frequent manufacturer training, obtained sales certifications and improved closing ratio by keeping informed on competitive products, auto industry developments and emerging technologies.
Public Relations Intern

GCI - Groupe Grey (GCI Read-Poland)

(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

September 2002 — December 2002 (4 months)

Wrote, proofed and distributed press releases for key clients and monitored press outlets for media coverage. Served as a contact person between the agency and media contacts and kept the media database updated with current information.

Eric Lai’s Education

The University of Texas at Austin

B.A. , Asian American Studies, Advertising , 2001 — 2006

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Activities and Societies:

Texas Advertising Group
Lamar High School

1998 — 2001

Additional Information

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Eric Lai’s Interests:

Auto industry and technology (safety, alternative fuels, manufacturing), marketing and branding, auto remarketing industry, foreign auto industries and emerging consumer markets. Also have interests in urban planning, architecture, food and cooking.