CHRISTOPHER WITHROW
Business Consultant Internet
Sugar Hill, GA 30518
Email@ChristopherWithrow.com |
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a REMOTE Sales, Account Management, Project Management or Marketing position with an innovative organization that allows me to continue to develop my Internet and New Media Business Development skills. |
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over seven years of professional experience in Sales, Account Management, Project Management, Operations, Product Development and Marketing, Training, Animation, Interactive Design and Application Development. |
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- Internet Business Sales - Generated over $84k recurring and $300k net annual revenue for the company selling web design, eCommerce, hosting, and internet marketing solutions to small businesses
- Account / Project Manager - Successfully managed over 500 unique projects from corporate identity, training and software applications, and websites to commercials that aired on CNN, CNBC and Fox
- Operations Manager - Developed a Marketing and New Media company by defining organizational resource needs, creating job descriptions, roles, responsibilities, hiring and orientating 20 new employees
- New Media Manager - Effectively managed a New Media department by developing goals that aligned with company initiatives, allocating work based on resource availability and managing employee workflow
- Product Development / Marketing Manager - Developed over 50 products that were used in production to generate $10k a day for the company and up $100k a week for individual clients
- Internet Business Consultant – Independently marketed to small business owners, developed and implemented project and business plans, successfully completed over 30 contracted jobs on time
- Interactive Developer - Completed 100 interactive, motion and or design related projects including animations, videos, corporate stationary, internet / intranet portals, training and software applications
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| WEB.COM - Atlanta, Georgia |
August 2003 to August 2006 |
Web.com is a leading provider of online solutions with a comprehensive array of products and services that include Web design, pay-per-click advertising, search engine marketing, lead generation tools and web application hosting. |
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Online Solutions Sales Representative |
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- Exceeded individual monthly (MRC) sales objectives of $7K
- Maintained the highest net (NRC) sales monthly on average of $25k by offering customized web solutions
- Assisted over 4,000 clients in launching their online business via packaged solutions
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with 50 professional reseller clients via interpersonal skills
- Researched and presented new competitive products and services to Marketing via daily updates
- Assisted Marketing in developing 50+ product collateral pieces and sales tools
- Continuously evaluated and recommended new products, processes and procedures to management
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Account / Project Manager |
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- Consulted with 600 individual clients to identify online business requirements
- Created customized web design proposals for clients with unique needs
- Designed and implemented 400 custom and templated web sites, motion graphics, videos, online product stores, email marketing tools, affiliate programs, and online advertisements (both PPC and SEO)
- Identified and managed cross-departmental milestones and deadlines
- Delivered value-add services to clients by recommending feature improvements like online marketing, eCommerce, and base retention tools to further enhance their web site functionality and ROI
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TRADEWARE, LLC - Alpharetta, Georgia |
January 2002 to August 2003 |
Tradeware, a privately owned and operated software development firm now in its eighth year of business, engineers applications for training and trading in the securities industry. |
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- Met with clients and technical and operations directors to obtain business requirements
- Created proposals, pitched clients, selected team members, assigned responsibilities, set goals
- Monitored, tracked and lead teams through each project’s development life cycle
- Coordinated projects with various departments such as Media, Software Dev., Operations & Infrastructure
- Lead weekly status meetings, wrote newsletters and progress reports for executive management
- Successfully completed biometric authentication security system, a 10-screen full solution trading platform, automated trading strategy, trend recognition, communication and training application projects.
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DIGITAL ARTIFEX, LLC - Alpharetta, Georgia |
January 1999 to January 2002 |
Digital ArtifeX (DAX), a Multimedia and Marketing studio, was developed exclusively for the support of four major trading organizations in the Atlanta area: Agilis Trading Group, NG Trading, Quantum Trading and Tradeware. |
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- Identified organizational resource needs to create job descriptions, interview and hire new team members
- Directed orientation and training as well developed roles and responsibilities for new hires
- Created, maintained and implemented company policies and procedures
- Responsible for correcting employee behavioral problems and termination if necessary
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Product Development/ Marketing Manager |
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- Conducted research to identify target audience needs as well as conceptualized solutions
- Held focus groups with prospective and existing clients to better understand their needs
- Defined product requirements and completed business case studies to illustrate cost and profit analysis
- Presented case studies to executive management for approval
- Managed projects through out the development cycle and product launch
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- Brainstormed and conceptualized solutions based on business requirements
- Developed company stationary items such as logos, business cards, letterheads, envelopes, direct mailers, as well as websites, interactive games, 2D/3D animations, commercials, movies and presentations.
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DeVry University - Alpharetta, Georgia |
January 2002 to 2004 |
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- Completed two years towards a Bachelor's degree in BA with emphasis in Sales and Marketing
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Art Institute of Atlanta - Atlanta, Georgia |
January 1997 to January 1999 |
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- Degree in Computer Animation
- Graduating Portfolio won “Best of Show” for Winter Class of 1999
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Selling, creative problem solving, verbal, written and visual communication, listening, planning, organization, coordination, task time estimation, budgeting, SEM, graphic design, animation, online / offline application development, ecommerce, self-motivating, quick learning, thoroughness and a high level attention for detail.
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Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Project, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook and Publisher, Sage ACT!, Intuit Quicken, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Premier, Discreet 3D Studio Max, Macromedia Dream Weaver, Flash and Fireworks.
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Business Consultant for Small Internet Business, Marketing, Advertising, Computers and Internet Training in Atlanta, Georgia
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