Scott Weimer

Scott Weimer

EVP, Technology at Snow & Associates

Richmond, Virginia Area

Current
Past
  • Freelance Consultant, Web New Media & Drupal Design at WHY? Media, LLC
  • Manager, Online Community / Digital Content at Circuit City
  • Director, Web Media & Marketing at WorldSpace
  • Program Director, WKLR Richmond VA at Cox Radio
  • Program Director, WEFX Norwalk CT at Cox Radio
  • Program Director, (UPOP 29) at WorldSpace
  • Assistant Program Director, WCLG Morgantown WV at Bowers Media
  • Ass Program Director at WCLG-FM
Education
  • West Virginia University
Connections
149 connections
Industry
Online Media
Websites

Scott Weimer’s Summary

* I am uniquely qualified in creating social media marketing plans (using Blogs, Forums, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube ect.) that achieve primary business goals (for Circuit City, XM, WorldSpace Inc. and others.)
* I am very accomplished in producing, packaging and leveraging online multi-media content (Podcasts, Videocasts, Slideshows, ect) to increase user engagement in industries ranging from retail to radio.
* I have a long history of managing content teams. I also have a great deal of project management and strategic planning experience.
* I am a pro at building user interaction by creating campaigns that put them in the spotlight.
* I am skilled at connecting to the lifestyle of the target audience and identifying users who are willing to evangelize.
* I am experienced in researching the latest new media technologies. I use the newest tools to package content for maximized viral impact.

SOCIAL (Social Network Planning)
* Blog Management
* Forum Management
* Online Community Management
* Social Network Management
(Facebook, Twitter, YouTube ect.)
* SEO/SEM Management
* Syndication Management
* Partnership Management
* Viral/Word-Of-Mouth Marketing
* Interactive Marketing

MEDIA (New Media Planning)
* Interactive Content Production
* Educational Content Production
* Podcast Production
* Videocast Production
* Multi-Media Widget Production
* Editorial Copy Writing/Journalism
* RSS Feed Management
* Web Design/Development
* Photoshop/Flash Banner Design
* CMS Management (Drupal ect.)

MANAGEMENT (Staff and Strategic Planning)
* Strategic Goal Setting
* Tactical Execution
* Metric Analysis
* Focus Group Research
* Team Building
* Talent Development
* Brand Management
* Budget Management
* Proposal Writing
* Customer Service

* Learn more: http://askwhymedia.com/resume.
* See portfolio: http://askwhymedia.com/portfolio.html.
* Hear testimonials: http://askwhymedia.com/testimonials.html.

Scott Weimer’s Specialties:

TECHNICAL SKILLS

* CSS, HTML, JAVA SCRIPT, FLASH. Working knowledge of PHP & MYSQL
* DRUPAL CMS, WORDPRESS, TYPEPAD, MOVABLE TYPE, PLUKE
* DREAMWEAVER, EXPRESSIONS, COFFEE CUP web editing tools
* ADOBE CS2, PHOTOSHOP, ELEMENTS, LIGHTROOM and PHOTOGRAPHY
* OMNITURE, STATCOUNTER, GOOGLE ANALYTICS
* ADOBE AUDITION, PRO TOOLS audio editors
* OPEN OFFICE, LOTUS, MICROSOFT OFFICE, POWERPOINT
* Completed Bruce Clay SEO Training Workshop


Scott Weimer’s Experience

  • Executive Vice President, Technology

    The Snow Associates, LLC

    (Privately Held; Facilities Services industry)

    July 2009Present (5 months)

  • Freelance Consultant, Web New Media & Drupal Design

    WHY? Media, LLC

    (Marketing and Advertising industry)

    March 2005July 2009 (4 years 5 months)

    * Expert consulting on website design and marketing strategy.
    * Professional experience in creating social media channels (Widgets, Blogs, Podcasts and more.)
    * Strong background in developing custom tableless CSS websites.
    * Large portfolio of banner designs, logos and branding elements.
    * Extensive work with out-of-the-box CMS Solutions and custom Drupal development.

  • Manager, Online Community / Digital Content

    Circuit City

    (Public Company; CC; Retail industry)

    August 2008March 2009 (8 months)

    * Effectively managed a team that produced Blogs, Forums and digital content for circuitcity.com.
    * Displayed advanced knowledge in field by helping develop companies Social Media strategic goals.
    * Lead development of a new online community platform using Drupal CMS.
    * Produced and packaged content for viral marketing (Widgets, Slideshows, Podcasts, V-casts, ect.)
    * Designed interactive social networking campaigns (YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, ect.)

  • Director, Web Media & Marketing

    WorldSpace

    (Public Company; WRSP; Broadcast Media industry)

    July 2005August 2008 (3 years 2 months)

    * Worked on team that developed a new community-based website using Drupal CMS.
    * Lead team that developed online community best practices and training processes.
    * Directed strategic planning and managed on-air/online content for a cluster of radio stations.
    * Developed interactive multi-media campaigns and non-traditional revenue streams.

  • Program Director, WKLR Richmond VA

    Cox Radio

    (Public Company; CXR; Broadcast Media industry)

    20042005 (1 year )

    * Demonstrated management qualifications by supervising Content Team of as many as 18 employees.
    * Showcased analytic and strategy skills by directing music research projects and SAP team.
    * Developed and directed all on-air and online promotional campiagns.
    * Initiated a listener reward program that grew station database by 80%.
    * Organized large-scale events such as “Build a Better Planet”, “Planet No-Limit Texas Hold-Em” and more.

  • Program Director, WEFX Norwalk CT

    Cox Radio

    (Public Company; CXR; Broadcast Media industry)

    20022004 (2 years )

    * Effectively supervised Content Team with as many as 12 employees.
    * Drastically increased brand visibility with guerilla marketing and street promotion campaigns.
    * Doubled web traffic with significantly improved content management, marketing and promotion.
    * Exceeded ratings goals for three consecutive ratings periods.
    * Displayed talent development skills by creating recruiting relationships and directed intern program.
    * Organized large-scale events such as “Big Boy Toy Show”, “Fox Food Drive” and more.

  • Program Director, (UPOP 29)

    WorldSpace

    (Public Company; WRSP; Broadcast Media industry)

    20002002 (2 years )

    * Managed staff of more than a dozen audio producers, web producers and on-air talent.
    * Built radio station strategy, branding and music playlist from scratch.
    * Wrote copy and produced audio imaging.
    * Created and directed all station marketing and promotional campaigns.

  • Assistant Program Director, WCLG Morgantown WV

    Bowers Media

    (Broadcast Media industry)

    19972000 (3 years )

    * Maintained schedule for full-time, part-time and intern staff.
    * Directed intern program.
    * Managed music scheduling.
    * Wrote copy and produced audio imaging.
    * Acted as on-air talent (music disc jockey, news reporter and sports reporter.)

  • Ass Program Director

    WCLG-FM

    (Online Media industry)

    19972000 (3 years )


Scott Weimer’s Education

  • West Virginia University

    English & Psychology 19831989


Additional Information

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Scott Weimer’s Interests:

music, sports, photography, kayaking, travel, gadgets & technology

Scott Weimer’s Groups:

  •    WVU Alumni
  •    Open Source Universe
  •    Social Media Today
  •    Social Media Marketing
  •    Digital Insights
  •    WorldSpace
  •    WWVU-U92 College Radio Alumni
  •    IT TEAMING - Federal & State Government Sectors

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