NATE SPEES MARKETING STRATEGIST 858-381-0401 | HI@NATESPEES.COM WORK EXPERIENCE CREATE CULTURE PARTNER, STRATEGY + DEVELOPMENT, 2012 - PRESENT Increased 2013 billings by 150% through business development, systems optimization, and project management. EDUCATION Business - M.A. Expected 2015 Fermanian School of Business Point Loma Nazarene University Public Administration - M.A. 2010 Forbes School of Business Ashford University Help brands build purposeful and customized strategies that positively impact both people and the bottom line. Marketing - B.A. 2008 School of Business and Management Vanguard University BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST, 2009 - 2013 Grew Ashford University’s Facebook page from 10,000 to over 60,000 fans and increased Twitter followers by 20,000 through paid, earned, and owned strategies. Delivered social media campaigns in partnership with Ashford University’s national marketing initiative, increasing Facebook engagement levels by more than 30%. Created and implemented social media analytics program, providing real-time intelligence and analysis of Bridgepoint’s social media channels. ASHFORD UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS MANAGER, 2008 - 2009 Managed and motivated 15 Admissions Counselors through strategic planning, performance coaching, lead administration, employer compliance and training/development. Supervised team responsible for recruiting incoming students and exceeded student enrollment and retention goals by 15% in 2009. PROMARK FINANCIAL MARKETING MANAGER, 2006 - 2008 Initiated and executed multiple marketing campaigns which resulted in a 15% increase in leads for the organization. Contributed to the design and implementation of corporate website and branding upgrade, increasing website traffic by 25%. Established a partnership with Chivas Major League Soccer, which resulted in new sales, client retention and brand exposure. NATESPEES.COM SKILLS ADVERTISING BRANDING & IDENTITY DIGITAL MARKETING GRAPHIC DESIGN PROJECT MANAGEMENT RESEARCH & ANALYSIS SEO & SEM SOCIAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGY TRADITIONAL MARKETING WRITTEN & VERBAL COM PLATFORM EXPERIENCE Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics, SiteCatalyst, Microsoft Office Professional, Simply Measured, Buddy Media, HootSuite, Tableau, Wordpress, Basecamp, iWork Workamajig, Final Cut Pro