Travis Unwin

Current

Working at Sitewire
Executive Consultant at Coleman Research Group

Past

Vice President & Editor in Chief at The Annuity Connection
Radio show host at Investing In Uncertain Times radio show
Digital Business Strategist at ASW Consulting Services

Vice President at Blue Ribbon Digital
Head of eBusiness at Discount Tire Company
Audio Production Manager at PDC Productions

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Education

University of Phoenix
University of Oklahoma

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Industry

Online Media

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My alter ego Evo Terra

Travis Unwin’s Summary

My experience has taught me to bring interesting and innovative solutions to difficult problems. I've taken struggling internet initiatives and turned them into highly ROI-centric eBusiness solutions. I also enjoy opportunities to use new media applications (podcasting, RSS feeds, third-screen) in ways to connect organizations and individuals together.

Travis Unwin’s Specialties:

digital marketing, online advertising, local advertising, project management, social media, podcasting, writing, ecommerce, branding

Travis Unwin’s Experience

Working

Sitewire

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

August 2009 — Present (4 months)

Hey, I just got here! Give me a few weeks to get my feet wet, and I'll tell you all about it. :)
Executive Consultant

Coleman Research Group

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Financial Services industry)

September 2007 — Present (2 years 3 months)

I advise CRG's institutional money manager clients (hedge funds) on a variety of advertising and new media initiatives that might have an impact on markets and business outcomes.
Vice President & Editor in Chief

The Annuity Connection

(Financial Services industry)

April 2009 — July 2009 (4 months)

The Annuity Connection is as marketplace and news repository focused on annuities as investment vehicles.

As EiC, my job is to find the articles most relevant to our audience. I also work with the writers to make sure information presented is in an easy-to-understand, user-friendly format.
Radio show host

Investing In Uncertain Times radio show

(Broadcast Media industry)

April 2009 — June 2009 (3 months)

A new program dedicated to the needs of the maturing investor concerned about retirement.

The program airs on 1550 AM KFNN in Phoenix Arizona every Monday at 1:00 pm.
Digital Business Strategist

ASW Consulting Services

(Internet industry)

February 2004 — April 2009 (5 years 3 months)

I started ASW Consulting as an umbrella organization for the many side projects I had either started or for which I had become involved. Along the way, I've picked up a smattering of clients who use me on an ad hoc basis to either help understand the digital media space or to find better and more efficient ways to do business in an ever-changing marketplace.

Over the years, I've connected with other professionals I can draw on as necessary. Ah, the power of ubiquitous connectivity!

Since July of 2008, I've been working with a handful of clients -- some large and some small --and am actively seeking to expand my client base.
Vice President

Blue Ribbon Digital

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

February 2004 — July 2008 (4 years 6 months)

Blue Ribbon Digital is an online advertising agency. As VP/Managing Director, the entire staff reported through me. During my tenure, I was proud to have helped such great organizations like Google and Yahoo! build out new and exciting products and offerings that our clients and others have used to their benefit.
Head of eBusiness

Discount Tire Company

(Privately Held; Retail industry)

July 1990 — February 2004 (13 years 8 months)

Discount Tire Company is the largest independent tire dealer in the country. I rose through the ranks over 13.5 years, managing two stores, liaising between store operations and IT and ultimately spearheading the newly-formed eBusiness Group in 1999. I managed a team of 20+ developers, designers and specialists as we took a legacy brochure-wear application to a fully-functional eCommerce engine, responsible for millions of dollars in monthly transactions, proudly becoming the dominant player in the online space for aftermarket tires and wheels. I was responsible for creating the company’s online strategies and explaining those plans to the retail operations group. More frequently, I adapted those plans to meet the needs of the stores —- the lifeblood of the company. Other responsibilities included P & L, vendor negotiation, metrics analysis, marketing and advertising.
Audio Production Manager

PDC Productions

(Media Production industry)

January 1987 — October 1989 (2 years 10 months)

PDC is a multimedia production company, and was the first company where I was employed in my actual field of interest. I was responsible for all of the audio that left the building—self-contained presentations, on-site productions and real-time voice work. I traveled the country, learned the value of working with speed and precision, and made many solid business contacts within the industry. Very valuable lessons for a college kid looking forward to the challenges life was to offer.