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Benjamin Johnson

Cell: 480-747-1600
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I am a professional seeking new, exciting opportunites in Search Engine Marketing to match my entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm.

Education

University of Arizona

Major: Marketing
Minor: Spanish

Experience

iProspect Client Services Manager - Chicago, IL - 2010 - Present

    Manage 7 person team of SEM Specialists/Analysts across 11 clients

    Client portfolio ranging from online retailers to financial industry

    Responsible for +$7 million in budgets annually

    Fully responsible for account performance, client satisfaction and account team

iProspect SEM Specialist - Chicago, IL - 2008 - 2010

    Manage SEO/PPC for eCommerce clients with combined three million annual PPC Budget - drive 2.75 ROI results

    Set account search strategy for client promotions and seasonal offerings

    Interface with retail vertical teams at engines (Google, Yahoo, MSN) to find client solutions

    Create and deliver presentations to clients on account progress, goals and future initiatives

JP Morgan Chase SEM Associate - Phoenix, AZ - 2006 - 2008

    Launched and manage eComm affiliate program Ð Commission Junction ~ 800+ Originations

    Manage development and workflow for Partnership landing pages

    Launch new partnerships - Disney, Hilton (Q1 2008) & Midwest Airlines (Q2 2007)

    Forecast monthly/annual volume and expenses ~ $700M Bookings Annually

    Create and direct partner marketing efforts - 8 partners total (6 airline & 2 hotel)

Technical Skills

SEM/SEO skills

Google Adwords Certified, MSN AdCenter Certified

Proficient in web analytics programs: Google Analytics & Ominiture

Sound knowledge of HTML and CSS (familiar with Javascript)

Conversion Path Analysis, Website Conversion Audit Certified

Microsoft productivity software (Word, Excel, etc), Adobe Creative Suite

Activities & Interests

Passionate runner & struggling tennis player

Fluent in conversational Spanish Ð studied in Spain 2005

References

Available on request