Ryan Koom

Creative Director and Website Strategist

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Current
  • Founder at averageCheese
Past
Education
  • Northwest Missouri State University
  • Millard North High School
  • Harvey Oaks
Connections
262 connections
Industry
Information Technology and Services
Websites

Ryan Koom’s Summary

Ryan Koom’s Specialties:

Website Development, Interactive Design, Multimedia, Macintosh Computers, Strategic Sales Strategies, Marketing/Advertising Consulting, Mobile Marketing, Text Messaging, IT Managed Services, Mobile Intelligence, Data Collection, Product Development


Ryan Koom’s Experience

  • Founder

    averageCheese

    (Information Technology and Services industry)

    May 2005Present (4 years 7 months)

    averageCheese analyzes every angle of strategy when it comes to your project. From design and development to content production and vendor management, we've got you covered.

    By offering website development and creative services at a fraction of the cost of what the "other guys" quote you, averageCheese builds long-term partnerships with clients. We don't believe in handing off a project to a customer and saying, "Good Luck!" Building your business's online identity and brand is a marathon-type process, not a sprint.

    Here are just some of the lovely things we could do for you....

    • Oversee the design, vision and creative direction for projects
    • Interpret and integrate client branding into viable marketing concepts
    • Proactively research and implement initiatives, while aligning Creative and Operations counterparts, to meet overall business goals
    • Partner with key client vendors to ensure all project specifications are met
    • Develop and support client relationships, while identifying additional opportunities
    • Manage social media aspect of your business and overall online identity
    • Work on-site with our partners/clients/vendors in a private contractor capacity
    • Construct projects WITH our clients during our step-by-step development process

  • Account Executive

    Wilks Broadcasting

    (Privately Held; Broadcast Media industry)

    April 2009September 2009 (6 months)

    Strategically position and develop branding for clients utilizing radio-based marketing campaigns at Wilks Broadcasting in Kansas City.

    Stations Include: KBEQ-FM (Q104), KMXV-FM (Mix93.3), KFKF-FM (Country 94.1), KCKC-FM (Star102)

  • Director Of Marketing

    ITdM/Sherpa

    (Information Technology and Services industry)

    August 2007April 2009 (1 year 9 months)

    Developed and maintained a library of company sales/marketing materials along with the design and development of company and product websites.

    Built relationships and consulted with companies looking for guidance in business technology. A good portion of our client base was within the Telecommunications space

    -Primary focus on MVNO's (Mobile Virtual Network Operators)
    -Billing and Rating Management
    -Mobile Application Solutions
    -SMS/MMS Capabilities
    -Shortcode/Mobile Marketing
    -Intercarrier-based Solutions

  • Account Manager

    Union Broadcasting

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

    November 2003August 2007 (3 years 10 months)

    Managed accounts, from small businesses to large corporations, in the field of radio advertising for the stations: Sports Radio 810, 97.3 FM, and Hot Talk 1510.

  • Audio Visual Coordinator

    Swank Audio Visuals

    (Privately Held; Events Services industry)

    October 2002November 2003 (1 year 2 months)

    Met daily with prospects and clients to coordinate AV and technical components for events and tradeshows. Attained thorough knowledge of various audio and visual equipment.

  • Production Assistant

    KPTM Fox 42

    (Information Technology and Services industry)

    19981999 (1 year )


Ryan Koom’s Education

  • Northwest Missouri State University

    19982001

    Activities and Societies:
    Delta Chi Fraternity
  • Millard North High School

    19931997

  • Harvey Oaks


Additional Information

Ryan Koom’s Websites:

Ryan Koom’s Groups:

-Rural Telecommunications Group (RTG)
-The Delta Chi Fraternity

  •    On Startups - The Community For Entrepreneurs
  •    Internet Marketing
  •    Omaha Networking Group
  •    Strategic Use of Information Technology
  •    Innovative Marketing, PR, Sales, Word-of-Mouth & Buzz Innovators
  •    Telecom Executives Business Network
  •    Northwest Missouri State University Alumni
  •    INTERACTIVE GROUP
  •    Kansas City Online Community
  •    Kansas City Live Networking
  •    Web Standards Design + Development
  •    Mobile Media Networking
  •    NWMSU Alumni Group
  •    Link to Kansas City
  •    Media Sales
  •    Technology & Mobility Innovation Expert Network
  •    Northwest Networks - Kansas City
  •    Thinking Bigger Business Media, Inc.
  •    KC UX

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