Michael Benson

Current

Vice President of Web Development at SEO.com

Past

VP Operations at Graphics.net
Marketing at Sierra Health Services
VP Creative Services at BrowserMedia

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Education

Salisbury University

Recommended

14 people have recommended Michael

Connections

205 connections

Industry

Internet

Websites

Michael Benson’s Summary

Motivated by challenge and rewarded through the implementation of key corporate initiatives that aid profitability, productivity and quality.

Verifiable track record of delivering highly visible projects on time and on budget, while delivering value, boosting productivity, promoting repeat business, contract extensions, and client referrals.

Adept in capitalizing on interpersonal and technology skills in a team environment to create unique blend of innovative solutions and products while pushing creative envelope.

Excited to be working with the WashingtonVC family of companies as well as the charitable organization, Grassroots.org.

Michael Benson’s Specialties:

creative direction,
marketing,
brand development,
website usability,
social media,
business development,
project management,
competitive analysis,

Michael Benson’s Experience

Vice President of Web Development

SEO.com

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

August 2009 — Present (4 months)

Leadership role helping build and grow the company as a prominent Internet Marketing firm.
VP Operations

Graphics.net

(Privately Held; Design industry)

August 2007 — August 2009 (2 years 1 month)

Leadership role helping build and grow the company as a prominent web design and development studio.

Manage production scheduling and workflow, employee productivity, and client projects. Oversee infrastructure systems for project management, time tracking and delivery. Build client relationships.

Establish and implement core processes. Plan and direct operational policies, objectives, initiatives and the achievement of short-and long-term financial and operational goals.

Work very closely with management team to develop strategic initiatives for overall growth and financial success. Contributes to development of new products and services, as well as marketing collateral, content, and tactics.
Marketing

Sierra Health Services

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)

December 2005 — August 2007 (1 year 9 months)

Served as the project coordinator from the graphic design department to the vice president of marketing, including tracking, prioritization, and status reporting. Creative duties include conceptualization, development, layout, design, and production of marketing campaigns and promotional materials.
VP Creative Services

BrowserMedia

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)

1999 — 2004 (5 years )

Provided creative vision for both client engagements as well as internal marketing initiatives.

Responsible for driving profits and organizational changes across the company’s three divisions (software development, website design, and technology consulting).

Served in many capacities in this role, responsibilities include art director, senior account manager and project manager.

Michael Benson’s Education

Salisbury University

1993 — 1997

Additional Information

Michael Benson’s Websites:

Michael Benson’s Interests:

new technology, social media, cycling, photography

Michael Benson’s Groups:

Former Board of Directors member of the Bethesda Chevy-Chase Chamber of Commerce, Former Chair of the Technology Committee of the Bethesda Chevy-Chase Chamber of Commerce, WashingtonVC & Grassroots