Stephen Colberg
Boulder, CO 80303
Cell: 303-***-****
*****.*******@*******.***
MY STRENGTHS
My working life is defined by my business intelligence (knowing what works) emotional intelligence (knowing people) and an uncompromising work ethic. I have experience in global corporations, startups, and nonprofits as an individual contributor (I know all the programs) and as a team manager. I have a great understanding of effective marketing and communications, including mobile/social media, and a long track record of results.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND HIGHLIGHTS
May, 2007 to present
Director, Marketing & Business Development
GetLisa Information Systems
Boulder, CO
Focus: Marketing and social media for wireless carriers
- A team of one, running all corp. marketing, channel marketing, and lead generation
- Forged key strategic partnerships and deals
- Increased sales six-fold in first 10 months
- Developed and executed media strategy
- Personally created material for B2B and B2C marketing, with full reporting and metrics
Mar, 2005, to May 2007
Director, FastFilm
Independent Marketing / Communications Consultant
Boulder, CO
Focus: Strategic marketing, nonprofit management, hands-on deliverables
- Director for a startup online video firm, setting strategic initiatives and partnerships
- Consulted for Fortune 500 companies and small companies doing business analysis and plans, marketing and communications, and SEO and new media strategy
- As Director for a Boulder media nonprofit, wrote business plan and delivered on quota
Jan, 1998, to Feb, 2005
Director, Global Marketing
Alcatel Enterprise Division Calabasas, CA
Focus: Enterprise, SMB, and B2B marketing and lead-generation in high-tech
- Led a global team, coordinating all marketing, channels, and communications
- Created strategy, delivered online / email / direct mail lead generation; ran the web site(s), wrote and produced collateral, created communications, ran OEM channels
- Created extensive programs for verticals (healthcare, government, education, etc.)
EDUCATION
Communications University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES
I'm a Mensa/techie who is proficient in all the programs I've worked with over the years. For a list of these (and a number of testimonials for my work) please see my LinkedIn profile at http://www.linkedin.com/in/stevecolberg.