Sean Smith
Brand Partner at Vemma - Transforming Lives!
- Location
- Dallas/Fort Worth Area
- Industry
- Internet
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Sean Smith's Overview
- Current
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- Brand Partner at Vemma
- CEO, Chief Creative Officer at Rival Media Studios
- Internet Marketing/Online Branding Consultant at Internet Marketers Elite
- Past
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- Lead eLearning Architect, Project Manager at Countrywide Home Loans
- E-4 Corporal at United States Marine Corps
- VP of Digital Marketing, Chief Creative Officer at iVector Inc.
- Regional VP of Digital Marketing and Sales, Sales Trainer/Presenter at Excel Communications
- Education
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- Self Taught
- Armed Forces School of Music
- Recommendations
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6 people have recommended Sean
- Connections
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359 connections
- Websites
Sean Smith's Summary
Innovator with over 18 years' experience driving revenue and profit increases through the web by developing strategic partnerships, capitalizing on emerging technologies, creating and acquiring valuable content and developing clear brand messaging. Successes include a $1 million increase in annual revenue for Countrywide Home Loans, and a 100% increase in revenues and a 380% increase in web traffic for Rival Media, LLC.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Technology Leadership
- Developing Internet Strategies
- Judgement/Problem Solving
- Internet Start-Ups
- E-commerce Operations
- Operations & Infrastructure
- Technology Integration
- Online Advertising/Marketing
- Profit & Loss
- Project Management
- Strategic Business Thinker
- Implementation/Maintenance
Specialties
Internet Marketing, SEM, SEO, Social Media, Online Brand Development, Blogging, Social Media Branding, Web Design, Graphic Design, Multimedia Design and Development, Personal Development, Superior Organizational Training and Presenting Skills, Digital Media, Internet Sales and Business Development, Customer Relations, Relationship Building, Communicative Skills, Prospecting and Lead Development, Lead Capture Skills
Sean Smith's Experience
Brand Partner
Vemma
Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry
March 2012 – Present (3 months) Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Helping people transform their lives, health and finances through great products and personal coaching.
Activities include, lead generation, small to large group presentations and training, organizational support, and team motivation.
CEO, Chief Creative Officer
Rival Media Studios
Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry
September 2007 – Present (4 years 9 months)
Grew a start-up business and implemented a detailed road map for success that immediately boosted site traffic and revenue. Oversaw multiple site development/management projects for consulting business focused on the web design, Internet and Social Media Marketing industry.
Results: Drove 100% increase in revenues and transformed company into a web design, Internet and social media marketing powerhouse.
- Introduced new original content sub-sites that successfully expanded the company niche and opened up new opportunities.
- Drove a 380% increase in unique visitors within the first year from under 100 visitors per month to just under 38,000.
- Boosted revenues 100% by adding paid subscription services for existing and new clients providing repeat business and continued support.
- Boosted e-commernce sales by average of 30% each year by diversifying the business – a critical move during a depressed economy.
- Designed and launched numerous innovative features that drew media attention and established the sub-sites as industry thought leaders.
Internet Marketing/Online Branding Consultant
Internet Marketers Elite
Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry
August 2010 – Present (1 year 10 months) Dallas, TX
Works with companies and organizations to expand their business on the Internet and increase revenue. Strategic planning and implementation of successful Internet Marketing road maps custom designed to meet every clients needs. One-on-one, group consulting/coaching, Speaker/Trainer to organizations, webinars/seminars and conventions.
Lead eLearning Architect, Project Manager
Countrywide Home Loans
Public Company; 10,001+ employees; BAC; Banking industry
May 2005 – May 2008 (3 years 1 month)
Oversaw multiple interactive business development/management projects for the company's eLearning division.
Results: Increased company annual revenue by $1 million by consolidating employee training and implementing new company wide web based training application.
- Designed and developed company web based eLearning content player which consolidated company training across multiple divisions, reduced content development time by 63% and training expenses by $1 million.
- Implemented company wide web based learning management system successfully allowing the company to deploy and track employee training progress.
- Implemented company wide project request application streamlining the project request process and decreasing the approval time by 50%.
E-4 Corporal
United States Marine Corps
Government Agency; 10,001+ employees; Military industry
September 1992 – April 2005 (12 years 8 months)
Served as a Non-Commissioned officer responsible for training and mentoring of subordinate Marines. Handled organization and implementation of equipment transportation. Overseeing of units fiscal operations, transportation arrangements and billeting. Handled public interaction and relations to uphold the Marine Corps high standards and recruiting initiatives.
VP of Digital Marketing, Chief Creative Officer
iVector Inc.
June 2003 – June 2004 (1 year 1 month)
Oversaw multiple web based development/management projects for consulting business focused on the web design industry.
Results: Successfully increased company profit margin to 36% by expanding niche to create new opportunities.
- Brought in new business and increased customer loyalty through improved customer service initiative which resulted in an increase in annual revenue of 30%.
- Initiated client re-branding efforts for VIP clients that resulted in an increase of $3 million in annual client revenue.
- Built a stronger company brand through corporate sponsorships which resulted in a 20% increase in new business.
Regional VP of Digital Marketing and Sales, Sales Trainer/Presenter
Excel Communications
August 1996 – June 2003 (6 years 11 months) Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Responsible for training and mentoring of sales organization and presentation of company marketing presentation to crowds in excess of 15,000+.
- Successfully presented company's marketing presentation to crowds in excess of 15,000+ participants resulting in a $5 million increase in annual sales.
- Revamped company's marketing presentation which resulted in a 20% increase in the sales organization.
- Hosted weekly company Television show focused on business development, product sales and organizational support.
- Ranked as top 5 company presenter and trainer.
Sean Smith's Projects
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Tasha Cain Web Design & Digital Marketing
- June 2011 to August 2011
Team Members: Sean SmithThe Concept
The main objective for this project was to help Tasha create a strong thriving digital presence that would effectively make use of multiple marketing and communication platforms while streamlining her business processes and providing a more useful and convenient customer experience for her clients. This involved the creation of a new website with features specific to Tasha’s business and industry, as well as make use of mobile and the implementation of social networking, print and digital marketing strategies. -
Internet Marketers Elite Digital Learning
- May 2011 to August 2011
Team Members: Sean SmithThe Concept
Internet Marketers Elite is an Internet Marketing and Social Media training site we created to assist our clients in gaining the knowledge and guidance they needed to help them successfully build their business on the Internet… Simply having a website is not enough especially when you want to grow your business and increase sales.
The goal was to create a website that would provide onDemand training through both a blog and a membership website. Blog content is freely provided and covers the basics of internet marketing and social media. Additionally, visitors to the site also have the option to pay a monthly membership fee to gain further access to highly detailed and more advanced onDemand video training, webinars and consultations. -
Powerofmore Home Business Coaching Blog Design
- April 2011 to May 2011
Team Members: Sean SmithThe Concept
The idea is to have the blog provide free guidance and instruction to the network marketing industry through video blog posts, social media interaction and email marketing. New videos are posted 3 times a week, each giving a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to the network marketing industry. -
Rival Media Studios Teaser Site
- January 2007 to February 2007
Team Members: Sean SmithThe Concept
We wanted to create a compelling teaser website that would showcase our top capabilities and leave those who viewed it wanting more. The teaser had to impact the most valuable senses we could appeal to with a web experience. Therefore, we put our resources to use and created a visually moving experience with fluid visual effects complete with dramatic, magical, yet mysterious audio to let potential clients that we mean business. -
MLM Business Directory
- December 2011 to Present
Team Members: Sean SmithThe Concept
We created the MLM Business Directory to provide home based business owners of all industries a safe haven on the internet to promote and advertise their business. Set up as a membership website, advertisers can list their business for a monthly fee and our digital marketing team will help them promote their business listing on the internet. -
Josh Wolf Multisport Coach Blog Design
- February 2011 to April 2011
Team Members: Sean SmithThe Concept
Josh wanted Rival Media Studios to create a strong brand and thriving presence on the Internet. He wanted a site that would help present himself as an experienced multisport coach with the knowledge and expertise to boost aspiring athletes performance and success in multisport events. The site needed to present Josh as an industry expert while building his brand. -
The Cooper Institute Online Training
- January 2007 to July 2007
Team Members: Sean SmithThe Concept
The Cooper Institute wanted to provide a more efficient and cost-effective way for its personal training instructors to receive certification training. Training would be delivered to students over the Internet and through fix media direct to their mailbox or computer. All documentation and support material was to be included with the training in digital format.
Sean Smith's Skills & Expertise
- Social Networking
- Social Media
- Social Media Marketing
- Blogging
- Online Marketing
- Online Branding
- Online Identity
- New Media
- Web Design
- Wordpress Design
- Web 2.0
- Microblogging
- HTML5
- jQuery
- PHP
- Photoshop
- Dreamweaver
- ActionScript
- SEM
- SEO
- SEO copywriting
- Keyword Research
- Blog Marketing
- Traffic Generation
- Off Page Optimization
- Keyword Analysis
- New Media Marketing
- New Media Strategy
- JavaScript
- Web Development
- Entrepreneurship
- Graphic Design
- Technology Leadership
- Internet Strategy
- Sound Judgment
- Creative Problem Solving
- Internet Start-Ups
- Operations Management
- Technology Integration
- Profit & Loss Management
- Web Project Management
- Strategic Business Thinker
- Technology Implementation
Sean Smith's Education
Self Taught
Life, Web Design, Graphic Design, Multimedia Development, Interactive Development
1996 – 2009
Armed Forces School of Music
Associates degree, Studio Music and Jazz
1992 – 2005
Activities and Societies: School of Infantry, 4Th Marine Aircraft Wing band
Sean Smith's Additional Information
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- Interests:
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digital marketing, digital advertising, blogging, social media marketing, web design, graphic design, flash development, investing, personal development, business development, home business development
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- Honors and Awards:
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Top 5 Corporate Presenter Recognition Award
Dallas Small Business Leadership Award
Two Honorable Discharges U.S. Marine Corps
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