Digital Content Producer - Blogging and Podcasting
Resume:
BLAKE GLENN
P.O. Box *** * Mt. Rainier, MD ***** * 937-***-**** * *****@***************.***
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Creative, fast-learning, focused digital content producer seeks podcasting, blogging, digital branding and other Web 2.0 digital media opportunities!
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Creator and producer of Web 2.0 digital media content including podcast series covering emerging growth technology businesses in the Mid-Atlantic corridor.
Creator and producer of a blog focused on business moguls, tycoons and magnates.
In 17 years, managed or co-managed technology projects worth more than $15,000,000
Initiated deals with North American tech, Internet, and media firms that led to commitments of 150 jobs in London, England.
Successes included Web 2.0 digital media powerhouse Facebook.
Provided management assistance to over 40 upstart technology, Internet and media firms.
Delivered seminars, courses, panels, and workshops to over 12,000 executives, entrepreneurs, managers and other business professionals.
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Professional Experience
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Director Of Marketing and Business Development 2008
Communications Scientific International, Glen Burnie, MD
Developed corporate strategy, identified contract opportunities, and created marketing and PR plans.
Created short-term and long-term coporate strategies.
Created integrated marketing strategy that proposed utilizing press releases, e-mail newsletter, blogging, podcasts, widgets.
Conducted business model analysis including conceiving and creating a "profit chart".
Reviewed over 300 potential federal opportunities; Selected 20 for potential bids; Helped develop and submit 4 bid packages.
Digital Media Creation and Production 2007 - Present
The Looney Executive, Washington, DC
Responsible for creation, branding, promotion and implementation of Looney Executive concepts and projects.
Develop, research, and launch digital media concepts for Web 2.0 projects such as podcasts, blogs, niche web sites.
Researching, acquiring, and launching widgets.
Conduct interviews with executives and entrepreneurs.
Select and research topics for blog; Write blog posts.
Conceive and create web site copy, slogans, stories, characters.
Creating and implementing grass-roots and viral promotional tactics.
Implementing organic SEO and SEM tactics to rate high with search engines.
International Business Development 2006 - 2007
Odell, Simms and Associates, Falls Church, VA
Identified, researched and recruited North American fast growth technology, Internet, media and entertainment firms to set up offices in London, England.
Targeted and researched over 1,000 firms, including many Web 2.0 focused emerging growth companies.
Discussed global expansion plans with more than 1,000 top level executives.
Initiated deal with Facebook and other firms that led to over 150 job commitment for London.
Wrote copy for e-mail based marketing and promotion strategy.
Wireless Sales Training 2004 - 2005
Cingular Wireless, Atlanta, GA
Delivered wireless classes to over 500 retail consultants and managers.
Covered wireless industry technology including 3G, GSM, GPRS, UMTS, HSDPA, Mobi TV.
Covered indutry trends and competition.
Simulated sales situations by creating and acting out various customer scenarios
Television Production 2002 - 2006
The Looney Executive TV Show, Dayton, OH
Produced and hosted local cable TV business show.
Interviewed over 100 guests including business executives and entrepreneurs, investors, bankers, college professors, and government reps.
Created 3-segment format including a "Question-Of-The-Day".
Identified and researched potential topics. Identified and pre-screened guests.
Created and executed marketing and promotion campaign that included regular spot on a local radio program.
Emerging Growth Business Consulting 2002
Los Angeles County Small Business Development Centers, Los Angeles, CA
Advised about 40 upstart technology, Internet, media and entertainment firms on various business issues.
Analyzed business models and profit potential for tech, Internet and media ventures.
Created turnaround strategies for struggling mature firms.
Presented seminars, panels and workshops to 150 entrepreneurs.
Created strategy to promote SBDCs to upstart tech and entertainment companies.
Helped firms prepare for SBA-guaranteed financing.
Assisted upstart client with content management system development including usability, navigation, aesthetics, marketing.
Start-Up Internet Entrepreneur 1999 - 2001
Info-Age Media Group, Washington, DC
Conceived and created Internet venture to deliver content to business executives.
Wrote business plan and conducted business model analysis.
Pitched venture to potential investors.
Raised $35,000 in seed capital.
Designed web site.
Technology Project Consulting 1997 - 1998
Teleglobe International, Mclean, VA
Managed development of $200,000 web site project.
Developed project requirements.
Managed web site design and navigation development.
Acted as liaison between technologists and business groups.
Created and managed project plan.
Negotiated with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
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Education
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BSEE, Norfolk State Univ.
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Additional Experience And Skills
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Highly Skilled Executive Interviewer and Panel Moderator, 1997 - Present; Conducted more than 150 interviews and moderated over 50 panel discussions with business executives and entrepreneurs, financiers, government reps, college professors, and other business experts.
The Information Revolution Conference, 1997; Created and produced technology conference focused on business opportunities within the Telecom and Internet sectors. 200 people attended. Presented morning keynote address.
Member of the Board of Advisors, U.S. Small Business Administration, Washington, DC district office, 1996 - 2001
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Web 2.0 and Digital Media Technology Understanding
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Podcasting; widgets; blogging; social networks; Internet video; SEO/SEM; PPC; CPM; CPC; search engines; ad networks; SERP; wiki; Audacity
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