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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

Published by
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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