Michael Findling

Michael Findling

Online Marketing Manager at Embarcadero Technologies

San Francisco Bay Area

Current
Past
Education
  • Boston University
Connections
500+ connections
Industry
Internet
Websites

Michael Findling’s Summary

Talented, creative, and results-driven professional with demonstrated success driving increased Web traffic through search engine optimization and Web marketing strategies.

* Generating measurable increases in Web traffic and lead generation through search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click advertising, Web site linking strategies, and email / enewsletter campaigns.

* Excellent interpersonal communication skills, able to build productive relationships with colleagues, management, and vendors.

* Results-oriented, adept at identifying and measuring key performance indicators, benchmarks, and metrics to determine campaign success.

Michael Findling’s Specialties:

* Web Marketing
* Business Development
* Search Engine Optimization
* Social Media Optimization
* Relationship Development
* Content Management
* Strategic Planning
* Leadership / Mentoring
* Market Research / Analysis
* Project Management
* Communication & Presentation
* Critical Thinking
* Analytical Skills
* Data Management


Michael Findling’s Experience

  • Online Marketing Manager

    Embarcadero Technologies

    (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; EMBT; Computer Software industry)

    October 2008Present (1 year 2 months)

    ♦ Managing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click advertising (SEM).

    ♦ Track daily fluctuation in web site usage as it pertains to changing SEO trends.

    ♦ Manage all aspects of customer acquisition through search.

    ♦ Driving lead analytics, lead qualifications, lead tracking, lead trends, lead forecasting and research.

    ♦ Managing data and reporting within SalesForce, Eloqua, Onyx, Responsys and WebTrends.

    ♦ Responsible for global online marketing initiatives, including North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America and Australia.

  • Website Marketing Volunteer

    Non Profit Organizations

    (Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

    November 2001Present (8 years 1 month)

    Create and execute web marketing campaigns in an effort to increase donor and volunteer participation for 300+ global non-profit organizations.

    ♦ Expanded email listserv from 100 members to approximately 50K, promoting events and jobs

    ♦ Coordinated 400+ high-profile events with 4000+ participants

    ♦ Raised in $10M in donations over 4-year period for victims of terrorism, poverty and cancer patients.

  • Senior Manager of Online Marketing

    SalemGlobal Internet

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

    June 2006September 2008 (2 years 4 months)

    Charged with creating and managing business development and corporate marketing strategy with limited resources. Responsible for managing clients to determine strategic opportunities. Handled end-to-end project coordination.

    ♦ Implemented client acquisition strategy instrumental in growing client base 500% in 14-months; maintained 85% contract renewal for all clients

    ♦ Established lead generation system by featuring CEO in weekly Web cam sessions; led to significant increase in leads for company as well as active clients

    ♦ Created sales training program for new employees as well as work plan template for new clients

  • Business Analyst

    Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Banking industry)

    March 2005April 2006 (1 year 2 months)

    Served as client relations manager and business analyst. Designed, implemented and trained team members on internal Credit Portfolio Management System (CPMS). Provided hands-on application development; developed information architecture, created test plans / documentation, and conducted testing. Oversaw development of test and validation plans and wrote technical documentation. Selected Contributions:

    ♦ Responsible for stalled project and implemented effective and practical project plan

    ♦ Mediated the launch of the CPMS system between contentious stakeholders

    ♦ Unified culturally diverse teams to develop an internal marketing strategy

  • Learning Management Systems Strategist

    Standard & Poor's

    (Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; MHP; Financial Services industry)

    March 2003March 2005 (2 years 1 month)

    Managed 15 cross-functional, international business units. Served as technical support / help desk point-of-contact for internal clients.

    ♦ Led implementation for Learning Management System (LMS). Evangelized LMS and eLeaning benefits through coordinated demonstrations, trainings, town hall gatherings, and executives meetings.

    ♦ Created more than 100 custom reports on key metrics detailing registration statistics, sign-in forms, actual attendance, and cost analysis

    ♦ Recognized by CEO for delivering first on-time and on-budget project in six-year period

  • Learning and Professional Development Analyst

    Goldman Sachs

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; GS; Investment Banking industry)

    June 2000November 2002 (2 years 6 months)

    Directed implementation of Enterprise Learning Management System (LMS) and managed all eLearning projects and reporting tools.


Additional Information

Michael Findling’s Websites:

Michael Findling’s Groups:

J2J NETWORK; Director of Operations
- Managed operations for networking, volunteer coordination and career development events

DOR CHADASH, Director of Operations
- Manage operations for social and cultural events to educate American and Israeli Jews
- Develop logistical, marketing and promotional plans for events of 3500 participants

LARGER THAN LIFE, Director of Operations
- Coordinated week-long visits to NYC for Israeli and Palestinian children suffering with cancer

ONE FAMILY FUND, Director of Operations
- Helped raise $100,000+ for direct financial assistance to Israeli victims of terror
- Manage and coordinate Young Leadership events for education and social efforts

  •    Sales Training Drivers
  •    Silicon Valley American Marketing Association
  •    Silicon Valley NewTech Meetup
  •    Real Estate Marketing
  •    Goldman Sachs Alumni Networking Group
  •    Boston University Alumni
  •    Fans of Mashable
  •    Bay Area Jews
  •    Standard and Poor's
  •    Fans of Digsby
  •    Conversational Marketing Group
  •    Lunch 20
  •    PLP Skills MarketPlace - Pro Bono Opportunities

Michael Findling’s Contact Settings

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  • new ventures
  • job inquiries
  • expertise requests
  • business deals
  • reference requests
  • getting back in touch

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