Michael Daehn

Michael Daehn

Founder at Philanthr

Greater St. Louis Area

Current
  • Web Operations Manager at Total Hockey
  • Founder at Philanthr
Past
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor of Business at Hope International University
  • Consultant at marketingenious
  • Professor of Management at St. Louis Christian College
  • Chief Marketing Officer at EaglePax
  • Adjunct Professor of Marketing at Concordia University
  • Marketing Director at Stirling Bridge
Education
  • Hope International University
  • Hope International University
  • California State University-Fullerton
  • Hope International University
  • Kirkwood High School
Connections
260 connections
Industry
Marketing and Advertising
Websites

Michael Daehn’s Summary

I'm a marketing/social media geek looking for clients who want to increase their marketing IQ and expand their web presence.

Michael Daehn’s Specialties:

Marketing, Advertising, Internet Marketing, Social Media, Blogging, eMail Marketing, SEO, UX, Teaching, Training


“Michael was a breath of fresh air for our marketing program.” -Kendall Brune, Director of Development (Saint Louis Christian College)


Michael Daehn’s Experience

  • Web Operations Manager

    Total Hockey

    (Privately Held; Retail industry)

    2009Present (1 year )

    • In charge of marketing and fulfillment for the ecommerce operations and overseeing staff and managers
    • Launched a company wide online training curriculum for management and staff
    • Oversaw pay per click (PPC) campaigns with a 400% ROI and 6.5 ROAS
    • Grew social media campaigns through frequent posts and promotions – increased followers by 35%
    • Oversaw a new site design ensuring proper search engine optimization (SEO) and user experience (UX)
    • Managed site content and analytics (ClickTracks, Google Analytics, Hootsuite, etc.)
    • Designed and conducted the first website usability tests for the organization

  • Founder

    Philanthr

    (Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

    2009Present (1 year )

    Philanthr was created to provide Non-Profit organizations with free marketing help and advice.

    www.philanthr.org

  • Web Media Specialist

    Joyce Meyer Ministries

    (Non-Profit; Religious Institutions industry)

    20082009 (1 year )

    -Oversaw all facets of email and one to one marketing strategies
    -Provided oversight of Google Analytics, how it was implemented and making sure key executives were provided with relevant website marketing data
    -Organized an SEO plan and identified key team members required to maximize search engine results for the website

  • Web Strategist

    Joyce Meyer Ministries

    (Non-Profit; 501-1000 employees; Religious Institutions industry)

    July 2007August 2008 (1 year 2 months)

    -Overseeing the website design, development and implementation process
    -Setting strategy for new and ongoing web projects
    -Creating email campaigns
    -Interacting with online communities
    -Educating the organization about how the web works
    -Maximizing usability, navigation and user interfaces
    -Making the site search engine friendly
    -Learning to speak like a human and enter into market conversations
    -Developed and documented an overarching strategy and marketing approach to web activities
    -Created a broadcast for web strategy
    -Identified main website traffic drivers including social media sites
    -Developed new positions for eMail marketing coordinator, Web Community Coordinator and Web Usability Specialist
    -Outlined a user testing strategy
    -Met with CEO and Executive team on a regular basis to brainstorm and plan projects
    -Coordinated brainstorming and whiteboarding sessions for web development projects
    -Key team member and decision maker for all major website projects

  • Founder

    marketingenious University

    (E-Learning industry)

    20062008 (2 years )

    Founded marketingenious University online as a way for people to learn marketing on their own time. I wrote the curriculum, text books, and all supporting materials.

  • Adjunct Assistant Professor of Business

    Hope International University

    (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

    20012008 (7 years )

    Presenting course content in the areas of leadership and management theory and group and organizational dynamics to adult learners in a degree completion program. Teaching classes on campus and on-line using the BlackBoard System, evaluating student progress and maintaining accurate records. Developed Principles of Econimcs course for on campus instruction.

  • Consultant

    marketingenious

    (Marketing and Advertising industry)

    20002007 (7 years )

    • Helped clients develop solid marketing strategies online and offline by creating marketing plans, determining competitive advantages, designing a brand, implementing promotions and doing proper marketing research
    • Developed and deployed an online marketing university, wrote all texts, syllabi, tests and course materials
    • Clients include: Orange County Department of Education, Saint Louis Christian College, BenefitBar, Agrusa’s Restaurant, Treetop Chiropractic, Veterinary Pet Insurance, Nexdesign, Future Focus, Express Mortgage Group

  • Professor of Management

    St. Louis Christian College

    (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)

    September 2003June 2004 (10 months)

    Presenting course content in the areas of leadership and management to adult learners in a degree completion program. Teaching classes on campus through lecture, writing of course curriculum, evaluating student progress and maintaining accurate records

  • Chief Marketing Officer

    EaglePax

    (Partnership; 1-10 employees; Consumer Goods industry)

    September 2003April 2004 (8 months)

    As a member of the board of directors help team set direction, goals and deadlines for new consumer product. Wrote marketing plan, designed website and set up e-commerce system. Design logo, brochure and marketing communications materials. Designed packaging and helped determine contents of product. Launched PR and permission marketing e-mail campaigns

  • Adjunct Professor of Marketing

    Concordia University

    (Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)

    August 2000May 2002 (1 year 10 months)

    Creating and presenting course curriculum in marketing, advertising and sales promotion to undergraduate students, evaluating student progress and maintaining accurate records.

  • Marketing Director

    Stirling Bridge

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

    June 2000March 2001 (10 months)

    Creating marketing materials including design of the corporate website. Creating process flow and data mining materials for new clients. Providing instruction and training to other members of the company for development of a company mission statement and SWOT analysis.


Michael Daehn’s Education

  • Hope International University

    MBA , Non-Profit Management , 19981999

  • Hope International University

    MAM , Christian Leadership , 19961998

    Activities and Societies:
    Master of Arts in Ministry
  • California State University-Fullerton

    BA , Religious Studies and Leadership , 19951996

    Activities and Societies:
    Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity
  • Hope International University

    BA , Religious Studies and Leadership , 19941996

  • Kirkwood High School

    19841988


Additional Information

Michael Daehn’s Websites:

Michael Daehn’s Interests:

Hockey, Internet, Social Media

Michael Daehn’s Groups:

Pi Kappa Phi, Windsor Crossing Church, SLPA, The Muckers

  •    Inbound Marketers - For Marketing Professionals
  •    UX Professionals
  •    Search Engine Strategies Conference & Expo
  •    Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Alumni
  •    Social Media Marketing
  •    Concordia University Irvine
  •    St. Louis Small Business Monthly

Michael Daehn’s Honors:

Graduate Honors Scholarship


Michael Daehn’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

  • career opportunities
  • consulting offers
  • new ventures
  • job inquiries
  • expertise requests
  • reference requests
  • getting back in touch

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