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Seven Things About Brian Branca

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brian
December 16, 2008 in Misc. and Social Media. 9 Comments

Meme.  Such a funny word (rhymes with seem).  Do you know what it is?  Wikipedia defines meme as a unit or element of cultural ideas, symbols or practices that transmit from one mind to another through speech, gestures, rituals, or other imitable phenomenon. The term is derived from the Greek word mimema for mimic.  Memes are cultural analogues to genes in that they self-replicate and are subject to selective pressures.

Yesterday I was tagged by Indra Gardiner on a meme making its way through the interwebs that asks you to post seven things about yourself that others might not know.  So, without further ado, here are mine.

  1. I am either graciously patient or horrendously impatient.  There is no in-between.
  2. Back when Return of the Jedi was HUGE, EVERYONE wore something related to Star Wars for Halloween.  Girls were mostly Princess Leia & boys were either Luke Skywalker or Han Solo.  I was Admiral FREAKING Ackbar.  Worst. Costume. Ever.  I guess I’m just glad I wasn’t an Ewok. This image should be centered…stupid WordPress.

  3. If I had to do the whole education & career path thing over again, I would have gotten into astrophysics.  When I was a kid, I wanted to be an astronomer & aced physics in high school.  Nowadays I spend a lot of time watching things like The Universe.  If you want to know what happened, refer to number one; the thought of all that schooling kinda freaked me out back in the day.
  4. Sometimes I wish I just did things rather than over-thinking things.
  5. I want to learn to play the piano…like Elton John, or Alicia Keys, or Mike Oldfield…honestly, I’d take Axl Rose or Chris Martin’s skills at this point.
  6. There are times when I look up to my two brothers (who are six & eight years younger than me).
  7. I was probably the only kid who ever wanted braces.  Yeah, I got them in my late twenties & provided a ton of entertainment for friends throughout the two years they were glued to my teeth.

Part of this meme is to tag seven other people; here is my list of people’s memes I’d like to read.  I’m tagging however many I choose & you probably can, too.  Who said seven was the key number here anyway?

Here are the rules…

  • Link your original tagger(s) and list these rules in your post.
  • Share seven facts about yourself in the post.
  • Tag seven people at the end of your post by leaving their names and the links to their blogs.
  • Let them know they’ve been tagged.

One Door Closes, Another Opens

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brian
September 8, 2008 in Misc.. 8 Comments

My search for a new career opportunity has ended. Tomorrow I will begin working for Downtown Ecommerce Partners & I am very much looking forward to it. It’s a chance to build upon my ecommerce experience while working towards something bigger. I am excited to be joining a small team of experienced ecommerce professionals. From what I have learned thus far, it is a good fit philosophically & professionally.

I spent a good bit of time researching other opportunities; whether they be directly with an agency or with a recruiter. I was able to reconnect with some old colleagues & establish relationships with new people in this industry.

I am a bit surprised with how this came to fruition. I literally met with Downtown Ecommerce on Friday (having worked for one of the co-founders previously helps) & made my decision on Sunday. The previous two weeks were spent researching & talking to recruiters & agencies. I should have known that my next opportunity would come from my existing network; every job, post-college, I’ve ever had was obtained this way.

Thanks to everyone who helped open new avenues, offered guidance & support, or just listened to me worry about where I would end up.

The Job Search Begins

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brian
August 25, 2008 in Advertising, Interactive Agency and Interactive Marketing. 0 Comments

I am a firm believer that when one door closes, another (& possibly many more) opens.  That is why I embark on my job search with a lot of optimism & excitement.  I also feel a bit of comfort in the solidarity of getting laid off with 11 other people with whom I would love to work again. 

Before getting to specifics, if you are someone who is looking to hire or know of potential opportunities, please see the following link for a Word copy (right click, save as) of my resume.  You can also view my LinkedIn profile.

Ideally, my next job brings me further along the career path I have traveled while taking advantage of what I have learned.  I enjoy challenges of all types & a dynamic working atmosphere that demands accountability.  I am at my best when put in a leadership position that requires pulling together people & information.  A role that requires someone who is adept at multi-tasking & making intelligent decisions while being flexible & agile during urgent times would suit me just fine. 

Internet marketing planning, strategy, & goal setting are my forté.  Over the past nine years, I have worked within this space; from positioning & launching new products or retail categories to building & maintaining awareness around services, my background has allowed me to see things not everyone can.  Call it a bird’s-eye view combined with an understanding of the tactics & peripheral efforts necessary for efficient & effective execution.

My experience transcends the online world & I have hands-on experience in almost all of the following channels – Online Media, Paid Search, Social Media, Email, Affiliate - while possessing a solid data & analytics background (I’m kind of a numbers freak).

It should also be known that I do not view a job as just that.  I seek opportunities that fit my skill set & value being part of a team that makes positive contributions towards something bigger.  I am looking to extend my career & not simply work somewhere.

In hindsight this will be a blessing in disguise (thanks Lisa) & I look forward to hearing from & speaking with those interested in bringing me aboard.  You will not be disappointed!

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