Michael Gazzano

Current
  • Creative Director and President at Perkolate Design
Past
  • Instructor at Art Institute of Las Vegas
  • Director of Online Marketing at zDegree
  • Marketing Programs Manager at 3Com
  • Paralegal - Litigation at Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich
Education
  • CCSV
  • San Jose State University Extension
  • San Jose State University
Connections
71 connections
Industry
Graphic Design
Websites

Michael Gazzano’s Summary

Perkolate Design is a full service local Las Vegas Web design, graphic design and internet marketing agency. We brew fresh ideas for web site and graphic design projects for our Clients, that exceed expectations.

Michael Gazzano’s Specialties:

Search Engine Optimization and Submission, Mobile Website Development, Branding and Marketing Strategy.


Michael Gazzano’s Experience

  • Creative Director and President

    Perkolate Design

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Graphic Design industry)

    January 2000Present (8 years 5 months)

    Brand development, web site traffic growth, web site UI, developed brand strategy. Strategic Consulting, including online marketing plan & search engine optimization and submission strategy. Comprehensive database management.

  • Instructor

    Art Institute of Las Vegas

    (Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Education Management industry)

    March 2005January 2006 (11 months)

    Instructed college students in web site authoring, programming and design; HTML and javascripting. Instructed same in Advanced Digital Illustration theory and technique. Prepare lesson plans, lecture, prepare quizzes, tests, handouts. Assisted student in hands-on instruction.

  • Director of Online Marketing

    zDegree

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

    January 2000March 2001 (1 year 3 months)

    Managed strategic online marketing programs for company's clients, which includes programs for customer acquisition, loyalty, aggregation, product launches and market surveys. Oversaw staff for same. Responsible for zDegree web site content, UI, site logic, and manage updates for same. Assist in defining and developing company’s corporate strategy and identity.

  • Marketing Programs Manager

    3Com

    (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; COMS; Computer Networking industry)

    August 1996March 2000 (3 years 8 months)

    Managed and generated content for divisional revenue-generating websites targeted at end users, resellers, and sales force in the United States, Latin America and Canada. Responsible for all deliverables for sites including direct mail, sales tools, tradeshow promotions, localization, flyers, and web banners. Managed all agencies and vendors working with same. Developed and wrote marketing program plans, strategy and messaging and tracked metrics and ROI. Managed production schedules for same. Promoted sites internally through presentations. Managed and assisted in constructing website interface and organization. Organized and attended tradeshows in support of specific product line.

  • Paralegal - Litigation

    Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich

    (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Law Practice industry)

    August 1988August 1996 (8 years 1 month)

    Reviewed and summarized discovery materials, preformed research and managed case documents. Drafted written communications on behalf of attorneys. Administered firm’s audit letter policy. Supervised case assistants.


Michael Gazzano’s Education

  • CCSV

    Web Master Certification, Web Design and Programming, 19992000

  • San Jose State University Extension

    Certification, Marketing Communications, 19992000

  • San Jose State University

    B.F.A, Art & Design, Photography Emphasis, 19871991


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