Steve Kurtz

Steve Kurtz

Sewell Internet Marketing

Greater Philadelphia Area

Current
  • Owner at Sewell Internet
  • Owner/Founder at Sewell Internet
Past
  • Project Manager at National Janitorial Solutions
  • VP, Information Technology at Smooth Fitness
  • Senior Telecommunications / Network Engineer at Lawson Mardon
  • Senior Applications Engineer at Alcan
  • Project Engineer at Wheaton Industries
  • Project Engineer at Owens-Corning Fiberglass
Education
  • New Jersey Institute of Technology
  • Drexel University
  • Camden County College
Connections
46 connections
Industry
Internet
Websites

Steve Kurtz’s Summary

Solution and goal oriented Web, Internet and IT professional. Fifteen years experience building, maintaining, and improving the profitability of web sites. Eighteen years experience planning, implementing and supporting computers, servers, LAN/WAN systems, telephony, software and users. Responsible for projects and budgets up to $1M. Hold a Masters degree in Computer Science with strong communication, planning and organizational skills. Owner of internet marketing and web design company. Recognized by Internet Retailer magazine as Key Executive in 2006 top 500 Guide.

Steve Kurtz’s Specialties:

Specialize in website design and internet marketing including search engine optimization, pay-per-click advertising, e-mail marketing and social networking. Areas of technical expertise include HTML, CSS, UNIX/Linux, MySQL, PHP and Windows


Steve Kurtz’s Experience

  • Owner

    Sewell Internet

    (Internet industry)

    January 1995Present (14 years 11 months)

    Sewell Internet was founded as Sewell Computer in 1995 to help small and medium sized businesses get the most out of the Internet. Since then, Sewell has helped more than 100 clients build their business by leveraging cost effective internet marketing technologies. Sewell’s goal is to bring cost effective Internet Marketing to small and medium sized businesses, so they can benefit from productive Internet Marketing techniques.

    When you are ready to let the Web really WORK for your business, just search Google for "South Jersey Internet Marketing". We're #1.

  • Owner/Founder

    Sewell Internet

    (Internet industry)

    January 1995Present (14 years 11 months)

    Founded in 1995 as a web design company, Sewell has grown to become a full service internet marketing and development solutions provider. Sewell's goal is to provide small to medium size businesses cost-effective tools and services to help them grow their organization. Clients include small to medium size businesses, dot-com startups, retailers, service and non-profit organizations. More information is available at sewellinternet.com.

  • Project Manager

    National Janitorial Solutions

    (Internet industry)

    August 2007April 2008 (9 months)

    Organized and managed a team of six to ten people in multiple companies during the company's migration from legacy work-order management and accounting systems to Corrigo and Great Plains. Acted as a key, active contributor in conceptualization, design, implementation, data migration and user training. Still providing ongoing support as needed.

  • VP, Information Technology

    Smooth Fitness

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

    October 1999April 2007 (7 years 7 months)

    Responsible for internet marketing, presence, strategic technology planning and day-to-day operations for this fitness products sales company. Identified and implemented technology to provide process improvement, enhanced customer service, and cost savings, managing a budget of $1.5M+. Hands-on support for organization of 40+ users at five locations.

  • Senior Telecommunications / Network Engineer

    Lawson Mardon

    (Information Technology and Services industry)

    February 1997September 1999 (2 years 8 months)

    Responsible for coordination and management of Wide Area Network (WAN) of 30+ sites around the world. Administered MS Exchange and basic telephone moves, adds and changes for 600+ users. Work with team of technicians in support of users, PCs, Local Area Networks (LAN), and communication Infrastructures.

    * Coordinated computer distribution and installation for 800+ PCs in support of SAP business system implementation.
    * Evaluated LAN requirements for remote locations, and planned and implemented extensions as required.
    * Implemented and migrated e-mail system to MS Exchange.
    * Planned and implemented secure, controlled internet connectivity for WAN connected users and business systems.

  • Senior Applications Engineer

    Alcan

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; AL; Mining & Metals industry)

    January 1995September 1999 (4 years 9 months)

  • Project Engineer

    Wheaton Industries

    (Internet industry)

    August 1993January 1997 (3 years 6 months)

    Responsible for network of 24 UNIX workstations in an engineering environment. Responsible for product design, development, and engineering for the manufacture of plastic containers and closures. Provided computer aided engineering (CAE) services to company divisions and customers in support of the design, engineering, and manufacturing of glass and plastic containers.

    * Credited for the implementation and acceptance of CAE as a tool for the reduction of development time and expense, increased product quality, and increased production efficiency.
    * Lead CAE group during major company reorganization. Group responsible for system connectivity and integration, engineering analysis and support, and rapid prototyping. Responsibilities included project coordination and evaluation, capital planning, and customer support.
    * Administered CAD, CAE, and office automation software in UNIX and PC/NOVELL environments.
    * Developed and presented demonstrations and seminars for designers, management, and customers to exhibit technical capabilities and project results.

  • Project Engineer

    Owens-Corning Fiberglass

    (Internet industry)

    June 1983November 1986 (3 years 6 months)

    Executed all aspects of capital project management in a facility that manufactured building insulation and roofing products.

    Conceptualized, designed, purchased, and installed capital equipment to $1M.
    Supervised mechanical and civil contractors, and skilled plant maintenance craftsmen.
    Initiated, developed, and implemented computerized project management programs.


Steve Kurtz’s Education

  • New Jersey Institute of Technology

    Masters , Computer Science , 19871993

  • Drexel University

    Bachelors , Engineering , 19781983

  • Camden County College

    Business


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  •    Mainstage Center for the Arts

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