Scott Hollar
abmt2k@r.postjobfree.com 210-***-****
Knightdale, N.C. 27545
JOB OBJECTIVE: ACCOUNT MANAGER
Summary of Qualifications
. Demonstrated achiever with working background in managing and developing
client/business relationships in various professional settings.
. In Depth successful experience in customer support/service atmosphere
including Information Technology and Computer Aided Design industries.
. Proven successes in developing, directing, and delivering detailed
presentations in hyper-complex corporate environments for numerous clients
and business panels.
. Active market research experience using in depth qualitative and
quantitative research methodology.
. Verified performance using Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word,
Access, Power Point, and Publisher.
. Extensive database training and knowledge of multiple statistical
software packages including SAS, SPSS, and Prezza.
Account Management Experience
Account Manager - Advanced Engineering & Design
2004 - 2005
Belcan Corporation/Parametric Technology - Raleigh, NC
( Assumed the role of account manager for the eastern seaboard account
base. Primary responsibilities included managing existing accounts and
maintaining open communication between our business unit and valued
clients. Provided technical, financial, and managerial support to clients
to strengthen relationship and improve retention rates. This role
consisted of serving as primary contact for existing and potential
clients.
( Developed and coordinated quarterly client/customer satisfaction surveys
to indicate potential areas of improvement for our client base. Perform
analyses of the results of client satisfaction surveys by performing basic
modeling/analytical functions in Microsoft Excel. Presented findings and
recommendations to mangers for effective strategy development.
( Deliver highly detailed presentations to existing and potential Belcan
clients in person and via web-cast. Support outside sales team by
providing pertinent information concerning potential candidates that would
benefit from our products or services. Further, managed all monetary
transactions engaged between business unit and clients.
Account Manager 2
2005 - 2008
Rackspace Managed Hosting - San Antonio, TX
? Overall Function: Served as the direct line of communication with client
in order to manage, develop, and improve retention rates. #1 goal was
customer satisfaction and would go above + beyond to achieve that goal.
Interacted with various departments and other account managers to improve
business process strategies that would ultimately lead to superior service
and support for customers. Interact with multiple departments across the
company to understand their processes and provide ultimate internal
customer support. Manage workflow operations in order to facilitate all
project requirements designated by various departments. Facilitate project
specifications to appropriate team members in order to maximize
productivity. Track all projects assigned to team members in order to
maintain and prioritize appropriate goals. Present and distribute all
project related information to appropriate departments in order to maximize
communication.
? Deliverables: Coordinated setup of accounts for clients known as the
'Rackspace 101'. These introductions first and foremost established
working relationship with clients post sales process. The '101's' also
helped us better serve our clients by understanding their business at the
beginning of the relationship. Provided main line of support for clients in
identifying, troubleshooting, and solving technical issues for clients.
Also assisted in product upgrades, delivery, and communication. Served as
bridge between client and sales reps in order to communicate needs and
deliver those needs in an efficient manner.
? Process Development: Develop and implement research projects for
appropriate departments based on client interaction. Create and design
surveys for internal and external customers in order to assess areas of
improvement/problem solving/revenue generating/ and general research
inquiries. Conduct formal phone interviews with existing customer base to
actively identify areas for growth, product opportunities, and develop long
term strategies to ultimately provide superior customer support and
increase retention/acquisition rates. Manage Prezza Survey Software for
email surveys to our existing and prospect customer base. Perform
quantitative analysis of findings and present deliverables to stakeholders
of project.
Founder/Managing Director
2007 - Current
NFL Choice
NOTE: My business is in the process of being purchased and fully acquired
by an investment group. My only involvement now is the training of the new
technical admins and marketing/affiliate managers. Once the financials and
the contracts have been fully executed, I will no longer be involved with
this company. Therefore, I am actively looking for a new and exciting
professional challenge within an office setting.
? Website Development - Managed website development and all content from
ground up including intuitive Content Management System developed using
PHP/MySQL. Also, use FTP and HTML to manage script elements and necessary
functions outside of content management system capabilities. Create and
manage all front-end content using content editor and Content Management
System programmed in PHP/MySQL.
? Ongoing Web Content Management - Manage all website/blog/forum content
using Content Management System developed in PHP MySQL. Also use FTP and
HTML for content modification and development that go outside content
management capabilities. Daily updates to websites using CMS, FTP, and
HTML. Develop new content and update existing content as needed using
content management system. Develop improvements to content management
systems for future integration and management.
? Online Marketing (Organic/PPC) - Enacted aggressive marketing campaign by
utilizing Search Engine Optimization AND PPC campaigns using Yahoo and
Google. This process began with writing proper HTML tags, content creation,
keyword analysis, competitive analysis, article writing, technical
development, article submissions, and backend programming for
implementation. Conduct ongoing PPC management including metrics,
analytics, tracking, and experimental design. Currently conducting link
building campaigns for page rank increase and back-linking for keyword
density. Currently utilizing ongoing competitive analysis by analyzing
market position and tracking of competitors using Google Analytics
software. Tracking competitors positioning and ours by extensive Google
Algorithm analysis.
? Online Media Management - Manage all aspects of online media including
main websites, blogs, and forums. Manage ALL advertising initiatives on
behalf of clients including negotiation, analysis, development, planning,
and implementation. Manage all aspects of affiliate programs on behalf of
clients including negotiations, sales, development, and online
implementation. Manage all forms of media displayed on websites, blogs,
and forums including ongoing content management, updates, picture, logo
creation, enhancements, development, and maintenance.
? Email Campaign Management - Manage all aspects of email marketing
campaign using high-powered Marketing Engine (Blue Hornet/I-Contact). Up
to 4 mass email blasts a week to opt in customers to market new products
services, updates to their accounts, weekly newsletter, offer, promotions,
etc. Run ALL metrics and analysis to assess conversion rates, click
troughs, bounce rates, and overall success of each marketing email project.
Deliver results to advisory panel and make suggestions to enhance target
audience and overall success rate of effective email marketing campaigns.
Education
? M.A. Experience - 30 Credit Hours
2004-2005
N.C.C.U. - Durham, NC
?Thesis - Testing Kevin Majoribanks Model of Educational Performance:
Looking at the effects of family, socio-economic status, and cultural
origins of European 4th graders. (In Progress)
Studied advanced sociological concepts in research, statistics, data
collection, and analysis. Granted honors by maintaining 3.875 G.P.A for all
class-work. Complete all required class-work pursuant to Master's degree
including 30 hours of graduate level Sociology courses.
?Completion of Intensive Statistical Training Program
Play key role in developing sociological models by applying multiple
variable analysis using highly technical statistical software - S.P.S.S.
and S.A.S.
International Association for Educational Achievement-P.I.R.L.S. Database,
Hamburg, Germany - 2005
? B.A. Degree - Sociology
1999 - 2003
U.N.C.W. - Wilmington, NC
Study sociology with a concentration in research and analysis of social
phenomenon within society. Also, research issues involving current
criminal justice system and deviance in society. Perform
qualitative/quantitative research and analyze results by utilizing SPSS
software.
Technical Skills
Advanced knowledge and experience in the following computer programs:
. Word, Word Perfect, Excel, Power-Point, Access, Outlook.
. PHP/MySQL, File Transfer Protocol, Dreamweaver, Content Management
Systems, HTML
. Statistical Programming Packages- S.P.S.S., S.A.S., P.I.R.L.S.
. Equipment specifically designed for presentations and lecture material in
various settings.
Memberships and Affiliations
. Member, Society for American Sociologist
. Member, Summa Cum Laude, organization for academic excellence.
. Member, Alpha Kappa Delta, sociology fraternal organization.