STEVE MONAS
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
An experienced Marketing and Business Development Strategist, with a BA and experience in a wide variety of industries. A progressive manager, a superb salesperson, and a dynamic communicator, with a long track record of successes and exceeding goals. An author, and a fast learner of new technologies.
EMPLOYMENT
Freelance
11/2006 Fast Agency: FastAgency.com publishing several books on popular topics including; Online Dating and MySpace.
Director of E-Commerce Marketing
4/2004 – 11/2006 Lip Ink International, El Segundo, CA
Originally brought in to do E-commerce Marketing, I oversaw Web Development, Marketing (various online & offline initiatives), Sales, Customer Service, Legal, Shipping / Receiving, Manufacturing, and Fabrication Departments.
E-Commerce Marketing Manager
6/2003 - 4/2004 Pepperdine University, Los Angeles, Ca
Developed and implemented the strategic online marketing plan. Stayed abreast of changes in the online marketing environment to best serve the objectives of the organization and adjusts plans accordingly. Was also responsible for overseeing other aspects of the website such as the advertising and content components.
E-Commerce Marketing Analyst
11/1999 - 6/2003 CITM, San Diego, Ca
Collected and analyzed data to evaluate existing and potential online markets. Used traffic tracking applications to recognize user patterns and trends to help formulate effective marketing techniques. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures. Relied on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performed a variety of tasks.
E-Commerce Customer Support Manager
10/1998 - 8/1999 San Diego Gas & Electric, San Diego, CA
Managed a staff of customer service representatives and ensured that customers are retained, satisfied, and that their needs are fulfilled. Responsible for designing and implementing improved processes and operational policies. Recommended changes to website, products, or services to fulfill customer needs.
Project Management
8/1997 - 10/1998 Nexus Integrated Solutions, San Diego, CA
Website maintenance, NEC phone systems; Fiber optics termination, Cat 5 and Cat 3 cable installation, IDF and MDF, and Hub installations
EDUCATION
Newport University Newport Beach, CA
Bachelor of Business Administration
SKILLS
Familiar with most web based technologies for project management, including HTML, Adobe Design Suite, Macromedia Studio MX, Microsoft.Net Framework, Visual Studio. Net, Studio MX and. Microsoft Office.
Php Open-source web applications: Oscommerce, MediaWiki, Phpmyadmin, PhpAdsNew, POST affiliate, Php Bulletin Board, and Bit Torent.
Internet marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Pay Per Click, search engine metrics, link popularity and banner placement.
PERSONAL
Fluent in both English and Russian
