Stephen J. Herron
***** ***** ******** ******, ******** Heights, Ohio 44125 *************@**.*** 440-***-****
PROFILE
Digital marketing professional with 14+ years’ experience in content marketing, digital media
management, and marketing strategy. Self-starter, highly motivated; works well independently
or within a collaborative team. Seeking a position to provide maximum ROI by implementing
effective digital strategies through the development of relevant, engaging content.
KEY COMPETENCIES
•Analytics & metrics
•Digital lead generation
•Brand and design strategy
•SEO, Pay per click & paid search
•Content & social media strategy
•Photography & photo optimization
•Copywriting and editing
EXPERIENCE
Digital Strategy Consultant May 2010 – Present
SJH Creative, Freelance Cleveland, Ohio
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Provided insights, advice, and content strategies for client companies without an
internal web marketing team or an existing online marketing strategy
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Created and published effective and engaging content including press releases, white
papers, e-books, and more
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Managed all online marketing activities for several client sites, including development of
email programs and content for SEO and social media outreach
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Evaluated existing client content platforms for viability and provided options for
updates and/or replacement technologies
Senior Digital Content Strategist January 2014 – March 2015
Fathom Digital Marketing Cleveland, Ohio
•Provided digital content strategy for various clients across multiple verticals,
specializing in content development & marketing, usability, and consumer experience
•Managed copywriters and SEO specialists to implement relevant and shareable content
•Created content for blogs, news items, press releases, landing pages, micro sites, PPC,
and more
•Account management & client development
Manager of Digital Strategy January 2012 – January 2014
Crain’s Cleveland Business Cleveland, Ohio
•Developed and implemented digital content strategy for regional B2B publication
•Developed and maintained guest blogger program, with over 50 writers providing
content across five weekly or bi-weekly columns
•Designed digital version of 2013 Neal Award winning feature, “Remaking West 25th
Street and the Market District”
•Implementation of digital content strategy resulted in unprecedented growth, including:
oDigital revenue increased from $300,000 in 2011 to $600,000+ projected for EOY 2013
oAd impressions increased from 13 million in 2011 to nearly 30 million in 2013
oIncreased visits by 70%, unique visitors by 32% and page views by 30%
oDoubled page views for video products, increased gallery traffic by a factor of 8
Web Content Manager January 2009 – November 2010
Masco Cabinetry Middlefield, Ohio
•Managed all aspects of online content for KraftMaid, a large consumer product brand
•Created content for re-launch of www.kraftmaid.com in 2009 and developed site
enhancements to support current and future marketing initiatives
•Created a report on responsible corporate social media activities that was adopted as
Masco Corporation’s official policy
•Implemented a corporate email strategy, across B2B and B2C channels, maintaining
quality and adherence to CAN-SPAM Act and best practices.
Editor August 2005 – January 2009
Insurance.com Solon, Ohio
•Led writing team in creating engaging content for auto insurance customers
•Developed award-winning content for direct mail, interactive ads, and email campaigns
•Wrote and optimized content for SEO relating to financial matters, insurance, safety,
etc., monitoring keyword activity for maximum impact and ongoing improvement
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Owner 2007 – Present
Greymalkin Designs Medina, Ohio
•Owned and operated small-press publishing company
•Lead writer on three publications, responsible for product development and marketing
Copywriter 2004 – 2005
Edgepark Surgical Twinsburg, Ohio
•Produced educational newsletter for customers with diabetes
•Responsible for 16,000+ product descriptions online and in print
Web Content Coordinator 2001 – 2004
Advanstar Communications Cleveland, Ohio
•Managed editorial content for several websites
•Part of development team for in-house Content Management System
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree, English May 1994
University of Ulster Coleraine, UK
John Braidwood Research Fellowship March 1997
Queens University Belfast Belfast, UK