Douglas B. Gold
*** ******* **. ***********, *** Jersey 08807
908-***-**** / *********@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
MetLife Inc., Bridgewater, NJ – MetLifebank.com
Director Marketing e-business (1/05 – Pres)
• Manage 8 web destinations and 3 product lines/business’ for MetLife Bank
• Managed metlifebank.com redesign in 2008 (architectural/creative design, functionality and content enhancements)
• Launched email platform for B2C and B2B audience, distributing first ever email solicitation. (Utilize clicksquared and britemoon tool)
• Manage $5MM marketing web budget across product lines
• Define annual web marketing strategy to support 3 business lines (Acquisition, functionality, content mgt., research, internal/cross sell marketing..etc.) Launched first ever web acquisition strategy for reverse mortgage product line. ($103 CPL)
• Analytics - manage site performance, marketing campaigns, and many web initiatives utilizing WebTrends on demand
• Manage ongoing SEO/SEM initiatives and media agency relationship
• Defined Chat/Click To Call strategy across product lines
• Defined Social Media strategy
• Implementation of CMS system (Tridion)
• Research/Testing (Optimost/multivariate A/B, usability studies, focus groups)
ClientLogic, Inc., Weehawken NJ – Kraft, Gevalia Coffee
CRM Account Manager (4/02 – 1/05)
• Manage the Gevalia account and support their direct mail, outbound telemarketing and e-mail efforts for contacting existing customer database.
• Perform list pulls for various marketing programs
• Segment lists for marketing campaigns
• Support and maintain client relationship (liaison)
United Retail Group, Inc., Rochelle Park NJ - Avenue.com
Site Manager (7/00-10/01)
• Developed and implemented Strategic Marketing plans, Objectives and Goals, which were to create brand awareness, grow database and retain existing customer base. (maintained an average of 28% of direct marketing efforts)
• Managed E-mail Marketing Campaigns – Segmentation, Testing, Design and analyzing results. (8% click thru, 2% conversion – both above industry standards)
• Negotiated and implemented Business Development Partnerships and Co-op Marketing efforts (Revenue Share, Prospecting and CPC – increased customer file by 65%)
• Analyzed and Forecasted promotional campaigns, and prepared weekly site activity reports (click thru/conversion rates, P&L’s-ROI’s)
• Managed various related Projects from creation to implementation
• Developed Navigational-Redesign, and worked with IT development to enhance internet functionality (ie. Email sign up, Registration)
• Created Marketing Communications (e-mail customer communication copy- promotional and call to action)
• Supported Operational and fulfillment efforts through a 3rd party vendor
• Managed and maintained content and product selection on production.
Hanover Direct, Inc., Weehawken NJ - (Silhouettes.com & Clearanceworld.com)
Internet Manager/Internet Task Force (3/99-7/00)
• Performed Account Management responsibilities within a multi-brand environment. Acted as a liaison between brands and IT/Creative.
• Developed and implemented Strategic Marketing Plans and Objectives
• Managed E-mail Marketing & Campaign/Segmentation , which included Communication strategy
• Developed and managed Navigational-Redesign development
• Managed Business Development Marketing Partnerships
• Analyzed and Monitored Site activity (conversion/forecasting)
• Prepared functional specifications for Project Management responsibilities
Genesis Direct, Inc., Secaucus NJ (NBA.com, ProTeam.com)
Projects Manager/E-Commerce Manager: (12/96-2/99)
• Managed content and product presentation
• Coordinated Promotional efforts (ie. Sports Illustrated Sub.)
• Strategized E-mail campaign efforts
• Analyzed and Monitored Site activity (conversion/forecasting)
• Worked with Inventory and Merchandising to maintain site.
Brand Performance Analyst:
• Forecasted, tracked and analyzed print mail campaigns (response rates – projected vs. actuals) Supported inventory, call center and brand managers.
• Analyzed product placement, catalog tests and requests, bounceback programs
• Developed daily/monthly marketing performance reports
• Supported due diligence efforts
• Analyzed and updated marketing forecasts and re-forecasts
National Market Share, Inc., Englewood Cliffs NJ (10/94-12/96)
Account Manager:
• Managed AT&T account and their outbound telemarketing efforts of contacting existing small business customers.
• Supported and maintained client relationship (liaison)
• Developed and designed scripting
• Analyzed results and developed daily/weekly reports for client.
• Managed fulfillment data verification and transmission
• Prepared monthly invoices
EDUCATION
Rowan University - Glassboro, New Jersey
B.S. Business/Marketing, May, 1991
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access), Unica “Campaign tool”, WebTrends