Todd Lokken
***** ****** ****** *****, ***** CA 92064 . Tel: 847-***-****. E-mail:
acb9bn@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
A marketing professional with expertise in developing marketing strategy,
including advertising, brand management, promotions, online marketing,
social media, segmentation, lead generation, customer relationship
management (CRM), and PR. Experience building marketing teams and creating
marketing plans in fast moving, constantly changing technological
industries.
TOP SKILLS:
P&L Responsibility/Modeling Media
Buying/Planning/Negotiation
Marketing Strategy & Planning Team Leadership
Business Development
Product/Commerce Monetization
Retail Marketing
E-commerce Strategy
Global Marketing
B2B and B2C Marketing Strategy
EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
PRIMA Cinema, 2012-present
VP of Marketing. Responsible for the overall marketing strategy of PRIMA
Cinema, the world's only source to view current Hollywood films in luxury
private home theaters. Role requires management of all marketing
activities, including PR, radio, tv, print, website, display advertising,
social media, brand strategy, sales management, and international
expansion. Reports to the CEO (company is running out of funds).
. Responsible for lead generation activities which increased 500% inside
the first year of operations.
. Increased sales over 200% during first year of activities for this
start-up organization.
. Created the PRIMA Cinema brand strategy; increased brand recognition
scores by over 500%.
. Obtained press coverage for PRIMA Cinema in many major and minor
publications, increasing overall press placements by 700%.
Mad Catz Interactive, 2010-2012
VP of Online Media and E-Commerce. Hired to grow the online/direct sales
channel for this global retail software and gaming equipment company.
Responsible for establishing the overall marketing strategy, social media
presence, sales plan, P&L management, and global team management across 8
distinct websites. Built and managed an overall global staff of 8 while
reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (web channel was dissolved).
. Increased online sales from $300K to over $15M in one year, selling
both software and equipment.
. Immediately revised the entire multi-channel marketing strategy,
including all PPC, SEO, affiliate, email, and social media efforts;
changes led to an increase in sales by 1000% and profits 750% over the
course of three months.
. Led IT team through the re-design of 3 websites and introduced
Canadian, European, and Asian webstores, increasing sales 200% and
adding 150% to the profit margin during the first year.
. Maintained an online profit margin per product of 49% whereas other
business units were 28%.
. Developed the social media strategy across Facebook, Twitter, and
community efforts which led to a 900% increase in likes/followers in
one year.
Small World Solutions, 2008-2010
VP of Sales & Marketing. Hired to assist start-up organization achieve
penetration within the pension industry with a cloud-based software
service. Responsible for all marketing activities, include print, direct
mail, and all online efforts (company was sold).
. Brought in over 90 new pension clients in 2 years.
. Increased sales/revenues for the company from start-up to over $1.2M.
. Sold into small, medium, and large pension providers, life insurers,
and other benefits corporations (and utilized Salesforce.com).
. Negotiated agreements with providers such as CALPERS, Connecticut
Teachers Retirement Board, Illinois State Employees Retirement System,
CALSTRS, and many others.
The Mark Travel Corporation, Milwaukee, WI - 2006- 2008
Director of Marketing and E-Commerce. Initially hired on as Director of E-
Commerce, assumed all marketing responsibilities after 3 months.
Responsible for creating, leading, and implementing the marketing strategy
and P&L for the business unit, including all online and offline marketing
functions through a $10 million sales/marketing budget. Built and managed
an overall staff of 10. Reported to the Vice President/GM of United
Vacations (left organization due to move).
Increased online revenues from $17M to over $115M in two years.
Created the entire United Vacations marketing plan, which consisted of
a $10 million annual budget covering print, radio, TV, display, and
all online media.
Negotiated marketing/partnership concepts with United Airlines, Las
Vegas Tourism, Disney, and over 50 different hotel chains to help
augment the value proposition of United Vacations.
. Implemented a new marketing/online strategy, which increased customers
over 100%, revenues over 100% and conversion rates 40%. Plan included
annual marketing calendar, all marketing materials, trade shows,
presentations, as well as all online activities. The online business
grew from 15% in 2006 to 70% in 2008. Traffic also increased 700%
yearly.
. Created the overall social strategy for United Airlines/United
Vacations. Strategy built Facebook audience to 250,000, Twitter to
75,000 followers.
TicketsNow.com, Crystal Lake, IL - 2003- 2005
Vice President of Marketing & Business Development. Appointed to
launch/brand this $250 million online/e-commerce retail ticketing company,
throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Responsible for the strategic
vision, managing the P&L, directing all marketing, investing a $20 million
budget, and gaining operational alignment to ensure the successful
execution of fully integrated marketing, advertising and promotional
efforts. Built and managed an overall staff of 10. Reported to the
President of TicketsNow (company was sold).
Early Career
IPCS/Sprint Wireless, Director of Marketing: 2001-2004.
United States Cellular/PrimeCo PCS, Senior Marketing Manager: 1994-2001.
United Airlines, Sales and Customer Service Representative: 1991-1994.
EDUCATION: BS (Major: Marketing; Minor: Psychology) - Northern Illinois
University, DeKalb, IL.
OTHER EXPERIENCE: Familiar with HBX, Omniture, Google Analytics, Nielsen
NetRatings, Claritas.