Geoff Simon (geoff.simon@gmail.com)

Current
  • Freelance Search Analyst at S&S Public Relations
Past
  • Freelance Business Analyst at Intermark Group
  • Freelance Production Coordinator at Walt Disney Internet Group
  • Interactive Marketing Manager at Sky Search Placement
  • Account Manager at Acclivity Marketing
  • Account Executive at W3PR, Inc.
  • Account Coordinator at Grey Direct West
Education
  • California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
  • Buffalo Grove High School
Connections
133 connections
Industry
Internet
Websites

Geoff Simon (geoff.simon@gmail.com)’s Summary

I have been working in the Internet marketing and advertising field since 2000. I have experience in Direct Marketing, Search Marketing and Optimization as well as Social Media Marketing, online PR, reputation management and content management systems.

I am an expert author for the iEntry network of publications including Web Pro News, SearchNewz and more. These publications serve over 4 million subscribers worldwide. I have also authored pieces for About Public Relations.

Geoff Simon (geoff.simon@gmail.com)’s Specialties:

Bruce Clay SEO Certification, Google Adwords Certified, Google Certified Adwords Integration Consultant.

Specialties include Search Marketing & Optimization, web analytics, usability, online pr, reputation management, social media marketing and web copywriting.


Geoff Simon (geoff.simon@gmail.com)’s Experience

  • Freelance Search Analyst

    S&S Public Relations

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

    August 2008Present (3 months)

    Maintaining organic SEO for sspr.com.

  • Freelance Business Analyst

    Intermark Group

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

    January 2008April 2008 (4 months)

    Worked in satellite office servicing the Toyota Dealers Association websites. Project involved transition of analytics from Omniture to Google. This was done for 21 TDA sites nationwide.

  • Freelance Production Coordinator

    Walt Disney Internet Group

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; DIS; Internet industry)

    February 2008April 2008 (3 months)

    Assisting with tagging and archiving of digital assets for internal and external search functionality. This is part of the disney.com redesign set to launch in August 2008.

    Categorizing and tagging video units to ensure maximum organic search visibility, efficient site search (via FAST ESP) for guests and Content Managers who need to efficiently search videos for programming on Disney sites.

  • Interactive Marketing Manager

    Sky Search Placement

    (Internet industry)

    July 2003April 2008 (4 years 10 months)

    At Sky Search Placement, we leverage the viral power of human networks in the real world bridging the gap between supply and demand. We place you in the search engines or wherever your customers are, and place your message right in front of them at the exact time they are looking to buy. No PPC fees, no smoke, mirrors or hype, just results.

    Utilizing the latest technologies we format your information in a way that is easily found by prospects, whether in the search engines or other places. You become the authority source of information within your industry. Results matter, we believe in utilizing Internet technologies that deliver positive ROI and not just broken promises.

  • Account Manager

    Acclivity Marketing

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

    January 2000September 2006 (6 years 9 months)

    Full service Search Engine Marketing and Internet Advertising Company based in Los Angeles, CA. Merged with Social Media Systems in September 2006.

  • Account Executive

    W3PR, Inc.

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

    June 2002July 2003 (1 year 2 months)

    W3PR is a full service web marketing firm in Woodland Hills, CA. Position was making sure clients were happy with their campaigns. Interaction with production, graphics and other internal team members to make sure projects were delivered above and beyond client expectations and within budget. Combination SEO & SEM tactics. Specifics include media buys for That 70's Show, Red Bull USA and select smaller accounts. Managed Paid Search Campaigns for Targets Gaming site (getintothegame.com), National Geographic, That 70's Show and select smaller clients. Organic campaigns for Red Bull USA Events, That 70's Show, Targets Gaming site, getintothegame.com as well as other select clients.

    Clients included Red Bull USA, That 70's Show, National Geographic and Target's gaming site (getintothegame.com).

  • Account Coordinator

    Grey Direct West

    (Public Company; 11-50 employees; WWPGY; Marketing and Advertising industry)

    September 2000December 2001 (1 year 4 months)

    Entry level position with Grey Global's West Coast Direct Marketing arm.


Geoff Simon (geoff.simon@gmail.com)’s Education

  • California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

    B.S., Business with marketing emphasis, 19962001

    Activities and Societies:
    Rose Bowl float team in fall/winter of 2000.
  • Buffalo Grove High School

    Activities and Societies:
    All State Varsity Soccer
    All State JV Soccer

Additional Information

Geoff Simon (geoff.simon@gmail.com)’s Websites:

Geoff Simon (geoff.simon@gmail.com)’s Interests:

Social Media Marketing, Online PR, Blogging, Search Marketing, Web 2.0, gaming, hockey, private aviation.

Geoff Simon (geoff.simon@gmail.com)’s Groups:

Advertising Club of Los Angeles
AOPA (Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association)
Civil Air Patrol (CAP) operating out of Van Nuys.

  •    LinkedSEO
  •    Google Adwords Qualified Individuals
  •    Search Engine Land
  •    The Walt Disney Company Alumni Group
  •    Walt DIsney Internet Group Employees and Alumni
  •    Digital LA
  •    Disney
  •    Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Association
  •    Online Marketing Media
  •    CAL POLY POMONA
  •    Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Group

Geoff Simon (geoff.simon@gmail.com)’s Honors:

Graduated Cum Laude, Deans List


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