CHRISTOPHER WITHROW
Business Consultant Internet
Sugar Hill, GA 30518
Email@ChristopherWithrow.com
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.
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.
  • 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
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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.
Online Solutions Sales Representative
  • 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
Account / Project Manager
  • 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
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.
Development Manager
  • 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.
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.
Operations Manager
  • 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
Product Development/ Marketing Manager
  • 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
Interactive Designer
  • 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.
EDUCATION
DeVry University - Alpharetta, Georgia
January 2002 to 2004
  • Completed two years towards a Bachelor's degree in BA with emphasis in Sales and Marketing
Art Institute of Atlanta - Atlanta, Georgia
January 1997 to January 1999
  • Degree in Computer Animation
  • Graduating Portfolio won “Best of Show” for Winter Class of 1999
SKILLS

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.

APPLICATIONS

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.

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

Business Consultant for Small Internet Business, Marketing, Advertising, Computers and Internet Training in Atlanta, Georgia