VP of Marketing
West Palm Beach, Florida Area
VP of Marketing
West Palm Beach, Florida Area
Scott is a marketing professional with extensive technology and Agency experience. He is currently working to build a new company in South Florida. Recent endeavors include leading the Marketing Operations at the nation's 50th largest Travel Agency.
He combines a strong research and technology background with a clear marketing focus, to make strategic recommendations, and provide the actionable insight essential to online success. Mr. Roy has created websites and online marketing programs for organizations such as Unilever/Bestfoods Arvida, Global Travel International and Playtex Apparel.
Scott also spent several years with Gartner the world’s leading authority on Information Technology. Additionally, Scott has served as a Strategic Advisor, working to formulate business plans for companies such as Vermont Natural Stoneworks, a startup company formed to produce and sell finished slate products.
Scott has established himself as a branding and web analysis expert, and has been featured and quoted in publications such as Jupiter Communications/Media Metrix Reports, Headcount.com, iMarketing News, and Digitrends Magazine.
emarketing, web analysis,
marketing strategy
HTML, design
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
January 2009 — Present (7 months)
Can't disclose much, but am involved with a start-up business in the financial services space. Located in Florida.
(Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
July 2007 — December 2008 (1 year 6 months)
Began as Director of Online Marketing beginning August 1, 2007. I Drove leads, lowered lead cost , increased conversion ratios, while managing Marketing department. Member of Senior Management team, took a 3 month role leading sales department to record sales numbers.
(Real Estate industry)
May 2004 — July 2007 (3 years 3 months)
- Manage all aspects of web presence for 16th largest homebuilder in the United States.
- Implemented online marketing programs to increase traffic over 300% in three years to over 11,000 visitor sessions per day.
- Created and optimized website that is now the company’s top lead and sales generator.
- Manage $125,000 paid search, and $100,000 online marketing budget each month. Continually optimize programs to lower cost per lead.
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)
May 2001 — May 2004 (3 years 1 month)
The Marketing Loft, LLC, Winter Park, FL
- Founded and Operated Interactive agency with annual revenues of $1,000,000+.
- Managed day-to-day operation of company, and oversaw design, production, marketing, client service, P&L, and business development.
- Worked with clients to develop and implement Internet and marketing strategies.
- Developed and maintain company website (www.themarketingloft.com)
- Clients include The St. Joe Company (ticker: JOE), Arvida, Johnson and Johnson, ING, Perrier, Zephyr Hills, Lincoln Limousine, and Dedicated Micros.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)
March 1999 — May 2001 (2 years 3 months)
- Member of Senior Management team, shaped and led the overall direction of the firm.
- Reengineered sales process and created lead management system, leading to a year one revenue increase of over 100%.
- Responsible for creating and building brand identity.
- Lead corporate branding, marketing, and promotional initiatives, including press efforts, brochures, web presence and proposal writing.
- Lead Marketing Strategist- Created and developed Strategic Internet Marketing Plans for clients including Playtex, Arvida, Charles Schwab, 800desserts.com, Unilever (Hellmann’s, Skippy Peanut Butter).
- Work in tandem with CEO and VP Sales as a pitch/strategic team to build client roster.
- Developed and implemented a corporate-wide research (marketing, competitive, industry) methodology.
- Published author, with articles and quotes appearing in Digitrends Magazine, Headcount.com and Jupiter Communications Reports.
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; IT; Information Services industry)
August 1992 — April 1999 (6 years 9 months)
- Managed web site analysis, reporting, and vendor selection.
- Prepared reports for Senior Management team, used to guide online business initiatives.
- Responsible for competitive analysis to guide future web strategies and prepare sales.
- Managed and participated in various Business Development projects to improve online branding, increase audience, and revenue via e-commerce strategies.
BS , Marketing , 1993 — 1997
Strategic Consultant for Vermont Natural Stoneworks
American Marketing Association, New York New Media Association
3rd Grade Speeling Bee Champeon