
President at Search First Internet Marketing
Washington D.C. Metro Area

President at Search First Internet Marketing
Washington D.C. Metro Area
For the past two years, I have been developing the SEM Seminar Program at Network Solutions. In this forum, I have trained over 7,000 business professionals on developing and executing their search marketing strategy.
In addition to speaking at SEM/SEO seminars across the country, I have been a featured speaker at many industry events including Online Market World (2008 and 2009), The Small Business Technology Summit, the Inc. 500 Technology Show, Professional eBay Sellers Association Summit, the Ecommerce Merchants Trade Association Annual Meeting (07, 08) and many others. I've also been a featured guest on Technically Speaking Radio on three occasions to discuss various search marketing topics, from developing strategy to best practices.
Owner of Search First Marketing. Consultancy focused on providing strategic marketing planning. There are occasions where I offer consulting services for companies looking for specialized help developing their search programs.
Co-owner of SpartaWorks Massage and Skincare - I do all the marketing and my partner does all the real work. About 85% of our new customers are coming from our search marketing efforts. Did I mention I'm into search marketing?
Affiliate marketing extraordinaire. I have created and optimized several content-based Web sites that are monetized through affiliate marketing. In addition to several successful affiliate Web sites, I regularly manage about 10,000 keywords in various PPC affiliate projects.
Adwords management, organic seo, link building, online marketing tactics, e-mail marketing, sales
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
June 2009 — Present (7 months)
Search First provides customized search optimization programs, pay per click management and social media marketing programs. Our focus is on exposure and conversion. A number one rank in a search engine is no longer enough; a company must have broad exposure through a variety of internet channels. Search First helps businesses get new customers and grow by maximizing search exposure - not just optimizing for a key phrase or two.
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
January 2005 — Present (5 years )
Co-own the SpartaWorks Massage and Skincare center in Gainesville, VA.
As co-owner, I am in charge of all marketing activities. We employ print and search marketing tactics. We see about 85% of our new customer acquisition come from our search marketing effort. Through organic optimization and pay-per-click, we have a very profitable marketing campaign.
(Privately Held; Internet industry)
July 2005 — June 2009 (4 years )
(Internet industry)
July 1997 — July 2000 (3 years 1 month)
Sold corporate Internet connectivity for a while. Then sold through the PSINet channel sales organization in the NYC market. Ultimately became the Channel Marketing Manager running the VAR Program. Then they went out of business.
1994 — 1996
Search Engine Optimization, online marketing, new business ideas, success