Rob La Gatta

Current

Project Manager at LexBlog, Inc.

Past

Editorial Manager at LexBlog, Inc.
News/Opinion Editor at Seattle University Spectator
General Manager at KSUB, Seattle University Student Radio

New Media Intern at Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Editorial Intern at Journal Newspapers

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Education

Seattle University

Recommended

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Connections

226 connections

Industry

Online Media

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Rob La Gatta’s Summary

I am an organized and highly motivated project manager who has been immersed in new media since 2004. My professional experience has been a blend of news media outlets and, more recently, in the small business setting focused on helping lawyers enhance their reputations through blogging. With strong communication skills, a devoted work ethic and an eagerness to familiarize myself with emerging technologies, my goal is to remain active doing project management for exciting companies in the new media space.

I understand that there are two equally important sides to project management: one, having well organized internal systems that are constantly being tweaked to ensure the most amount of product output while cutting down the amount of strain on your team; and two, being an effective communicator who can set client expectations and keep up their enthusiasm, even when a project hits unexpected roadblocks. Because of this, I place a high value on strong customer service and believe that anyone calling themselves a professional in the world of online business must do the same. My dedication is, above all else, to the client and ensuring their demands are met. I subscribe to the belief that businesses grow by creating "raving fans" -- and developing ways to do that are a top priority for me at any organization.

Rob La Gatta’s Specialties:

My specialties include: meticulous organization skills utilizing a wide range of web-based and offline tools; the ability to work hard and manage others effectively under extreme pressure; and a constant attention to detail and ensuring deadlines are met.

Rob La Gatta’s Experience

Project Manager

LexBlog, Inc.

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

August 2008 — Present (1 year 4 months)

I work with all new LexBlog clients from the Client Development stage through when their blog goes live, coordinating the project with members from our staff's design/development/client services teams to ensure blogs are built and launched within 30 days.

Daily tasks include:
* Working with clients to establish hard deadlines, then facilitating internally with various facets of our team to ensure those deadlines are met.
* Developing, fine-tuning organizational systems that allow both clearer communication with clients and that are scalable as the company continues to grow.
* Advising clients on the art of effective blogging, based on the ever-changing climate of the legal blogosphere.
Editorial Manager

LexBlog, Inc.

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

April 2007 — August 2008 (1 year 5 months)

Educated LexBlog's 1500+ lawyer authors on the use of blogs, wikis, RSS, and other web technologies to build their blogging abilities and enhance their reputations on the Internet. Also worked with client development to do extensive research on blogs and potential clients, wrote copy for LexBlog's corporate website and company blog, and assisted with client service issues.
News/Opinion Editor

Seattle University Spectator

(Newspapers industry)

June 2006 — June 2007 (1 year 1 month)

As editor of the News and Opinion sections at Seattle University's student newspaper The Spectator, I worked with a team of 20+ writers to help them craft timely/informative articles about the latest happenings on campus and around the city. Duties included generating story ideas, leading editorial meetings, copy editing and working one-on-one with paid & volunteer writers to help develop their writing voice.
General Manager

KSUB, Seattle University Student Radio

(Broadcast Media industry)

June 2006 — June 2007 (1 year 1 month)

Managed the 15-person executive team that controlled virtually all aspects of operations at KSUB, Seattle University's student-run radio station. Specific duties included organizing weekly staff meetings, resolving conflicts between DJs and executive staff members, enhancing the station's reputation through on-campus events and partnerships with other student groups, and working with the school administration to ensure broadcasts met university standards. I was also the first GM to convince Seattle University to provide financial compensation for high-level executive staff members (positions that in the past had be volunteer-only).
New Media Intern

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

(Newspapers industry)

January 2007 — March 2007 (3 months)

Worked with various forms of new media - videos, podcasts, audio slideshows, etc. - to better incorporate multimedia content on the Seattle Post-Intelligencer's website.
Editorial Intern

Journal Newspapers

(Newspapers industry)

February 2006 — September 2006 (8 months)

Wrote stories, edited/maintained event calendars, and utilized copy editing skills for ten different community newspapers owned by The Journal

Rob La Gatta’s Education

Seattle University

BA , Journalism (magna cum laude) , 2004 — 2008

Recipient of Talevich Award (awarded to graduating student with the highest GPA in SU's Journalism program)

Activities and Societies:

KSUB Student Radio, The Spectator (student newspaper)