Chief Executive Officer at Partner Fusion Inc.
Greater Salt Lake City Area
Chief Executive Officer at Partner Fusion Inc.
Greater Salt Lake City Area
Innovative and results-driven leader focused on achieving exceptional results in highly competitive environments that demand continuous improvement. Experienced in driving service, process, and financial improvements while building partnerships with key business decision-makers
Strong understanding of internet marketing. Experienced in all aspects of start-up environments including business planning, financial modeling, operations, and fundraising.
Internet Marketing, Internet Strategy, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click, Startups, Entrepreneurship, Affiliate Management, Affiliate Programs.
(Internet industry)
April 2008 — Present (1 year 4 months)
CEO of Partner Fusion (http://www.partnerfusion.com), an interactive online marketing agency.
Partner Fusion was founded in April, 2007 with the merger of top performing online marketers. We're focused on full service online marketing with an emphasis on measurable return on investment and scalability. We're able to leverage our marketing experience in promoting not only our own robust portfolio of online properties but also our valued clients products and services.
(Internet industry)
April 2007 — April 2008 (1 year 1 month)
Lead the marketing and strategic development for both internal and external client initiatives. Coordinated development of outsourced affiliate program management division and paid search marketing efforts.
• Led the creation and direction of the Partner Fusion corporate branding and marketing strategy.
• Provided direction and management of event marketing including design of advance promotional material, event website, trade booth, marketing handouts, and event sponsorship.
(Internet industry)
March 2003 — April 2007 (4 years 2 months)
Successfully carried out buyout of existing partners and transitioned the company into a new area of focus on higher profit margin business of affiliate marketing. Negotiated equitable terms with former partners, established new entity and transitioned all previous client and supplier relationships to new entity. Implemented marketing plans that provided for expansion into international markets.
• Provided internet advertising, website promotion, website design for companies in the travel, retail, financial services, and education industries
• Managed a team of subcontract designers, graphic artists, and internet consultants
• Established relationships with all major search engines—Google, Yahoo, MSN
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
December 2001 — March 2003 (1 year 4 months)
Developed and maintained knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) practices as they related to both client and in-house marketing programs. Communicated major factors influencing organic search crawling, indexing, and keyword ranking. Managed rankings and monitored overall SEO progress including rankings, pages indexed by search engines, and site backlinks.
• Continually monitored new advancements in SEO and evaluated their/risk reward if implemented given current website traffic patterns
• Analyzed opportunities for growing organic traffic
• Analyzed and implemented best SEO/SEM practices
• Performed competitive analysis to help improve future SEO results
• SEO copy and content and writing
• Established partnerships for link-building
• Keyword research and data mining
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Venture Capital & Private Equity industry)
May 1999 — February 2001 (1 year 10 months)
Reviewed business plans for possible funding
Developed business plans and financial models for client companies
Provided consulting services in the following areas: Telecommunications, Internet Infrastructure, Sporting Goods, Consumer Products, Software, High-Tech, Health Care, Internet Marketing
(Internet industry)
March 2000 — February 2001 (1 year)
Co-founder of Linux based distributor of software applications. Developed a system where Linux applications (generally available free for download) were grouped together and offered as a single download or available on a CD.
• Defined initial business concept, strategy, and business plan for Red Rock Capital venture backed start-up
• Oversaw the development of the Company’s website
• Conducted employment interviews and performance evaluations
• Developed compensation packages, including employee stock incentive program