Blake D. Smith
**** ******* ***** **. ***, Charlotte, NC, 28210, 704-***-****, ********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A devoted, organized, and poised individual committed to achieving excellence
Superb blend of self-motivation and the aptitude to be effective as a staple team member
Ability to combine data from multiple sources and manipulate to analyze and interpret business performance
Daily optimize Pay Per Click campaigns with up to 6 figure budgets
COMPUTER SKILLS/ CERTIFICATIONS
Certifications: Google AdWords, DoubleClick, Bing, & Twitter Flight School Graduate
Strong analytical skills and familiarity with Google Analytics
Skillful in the use of Excel, Pivot Tables and SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences)
WORK EXPERIENCE
RESOLUTION MEDIA, CHARLOTTE, NC (January 2015-present)
SEARCH ENGINE MARKETING COORDINATOR (Unilever Account; Canada and U.S. brands)
Implemented multiple account optimizations that resulted in increased CTR’s of about 300% and decreased irrelevant impressions by about 400%, while spend stayed constant
Export appropriate data and create visuals that are presented to clients for performance insights
Keep track of 6+ figure account budgets that end every month within 5% of its budget
Develop creative messaging that drive high CTR’s
SUN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, INDIAN TRAIL, NC (August 2014-January 2015)
CAREER & TECHNICAL TEACHER (PERSONAL FINANCE & MARKETING)/BOY’S VARSITY BASKETBALL COACH
Implemented, by instruction and action, the system’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
Led and primed the students/student-athletes to academic and athletic success
RED VENTURES, CHARLOTTE, NC (July 2013 – July 2014)
INSIDE SENIOR SALES AGENT
Increased customer profitability by utilizing cross-selling and upselling techniques
Consistently performed on a variety of dimensions including exceeding sales goals and meeting quality assurance requirements
Drove profit through both inbound and permission based outbound calls by utilizing persuasive sales techniques
NEW STUDENT PROGRAMS, RADFORD UNIVERSITY, RADFORD, VA (Fall 2012)
PEER INSTRUCTOR
Co-led/taught a one-credit, graded course that actively supported students in making a successful transition from high school to college
Served as a mentor and role model for academic and personal success
Planned and implemented class learning objectives and community development opportunities
EDUCATION
Radford University, Radford, VA 2013
B.B.A. in Marketing
Minor in Sport Administration
College of Business and Economics (COBE) Student Service Award – Recognized for being a positive representative of the COBE and Radford University, through my academic efforts, extra-curricular activities, and general attitude
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Member of the Philanthropy Committee at Resolution Media Charlotte
Founder of a non-profit organization; Covert Patrons