Jeffrey Bowdoin

Experience

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  Apple

  May 2010 - May 2011

  Technical Support Advisor

  Technical Support Advisor: I walked iPod, iPad, and iPhone users through troubleshooting steps to resolve any issue they were experiencing.Natural problem solver: I enjoy solving problems, whether it is dealing with a technical or business issue. I am very analytical and creative, so I can usually always figure out any technical problem that pops up. This innate aptitude towards creative problem solving is one that has helped pave the way on my later entrepreneurial journey.Training others: I was chosen by my manager to train and lead other team members to increase their troubleshooting skills, increase the speed at which calls could be resolved, and to improve customer satisfaction. Show less

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  Bowdoin Books

  May 2011 - now

  Founder

  In this business, I would source inventory to sell on Amazon. This included things like books, media, and random merchandise. I implemented "retail arbitrage" strategies to sell items on Amazon for a profit. I initially would ship all the items myself, however after I learned about Fulfillment By Amazon, I began having Amazon fulfill all of my inventory. I would send bulk amounts of inventory to Amazon, and they would then ship all the items to customers as items sold on Amazon.I would also implement repricing software to keep all my products competitive on Amazon.I would source inventory Show less

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  Slim Vape Pen LLC

  Dec 2013 - May 2016

  Co Founder

  SlimVapePen.com & DabsVapePen.com - At Slim Vape Pen, we offer a variety of Vape Starter kits, Mod starter kits, Ego Vape pens, E-cigarettes, e-juice, etcHow it all started: Slim Vape Pen started when two young entrepreneurs saw the need to capitalize on a growing and trending market. With the birth of the eCig came Vape Pens. With the growing sales of Vape Pens, the market trends were showing huge spikes in demand in the search engines. Slim Vape Pen was developed with an intention to help smokers quit smoking traditional cigarettes with Vape Pen Starter Kits at affordable prices. With an absolute boom in the Vape Pen market, Slim Vape Pen, LLC has transformed from a simple eCommerce store out of a bedroom to a massive distribution center with a wide selection of industry products. At Slim Vape Pen, we offer a variety of Vape Starter kits, Mod starter kits, Ego Vape pens, E-cigarettes, ejuice and more.Ecommerce & Website: With the help of my business partner, we both designed the WordPress website, set up the SSL, created the e-commerce functionality, set up merchant and Gateway, etc.Online Marketing: With the help of my business partner we implemented content marketing, SEO, and social media strategies to skyrocket the growth of our business alongside a booming industry.Analytics: We took the information from our Google analytics to gain insights on where to focus on to increase conversions, keep users on the site longer, decrease bounce rate, focus on keywords, etcEmail marketing: With the help of my business partner we implemented email marketing strategies to acquire new emails, develop relationships with customers, increase repeat buyers, increase profits, etc.Product Photography: I shot and edited all the photography of our products.Product Sourcing: We imported different products from a variety of manufacturers in China.Supply chain and Shipping: I set up the processes needed to ship large amounts of orders to customers. Show less

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  Muscle Foam Roller

  Jan 2015 - now

  Founder

  MuscleFoamRoller.com is an e-commerce store specializing in muscle rollers, foam rollers, massage balls, etc. We carry the tools you need to keep your muscles healthy and reduce trigger point pain!Why I started this business: As a digital marketer, I am often at the computer for over 10-16 hours a day, so I experienced the pain that comes from repetitive stress and sitting all day. I am also passionate about fitness, working out, and health. I wanted to create a company around a product that makes a difference in people's lives. Foam rollers and muscle rollers, if used regularly, can have a dramatic effect on your well-being.E-Commerce: I set up the SSL, payment gateways, merchant accounts, and WooCommerce. I set up all the e-commerce SEO and information architecture of the website.Website: I set up and designed the WordPress website, and created any graphics with photoshop, lightroom, and my Nikon D7000.Product Photography: I took all the product photography pictures and other supporting images of models using the product. Show less

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  Art Therapy Coloring

  Aug 2015 - now

  Co Founder

  ArtTherapyColroing.com - Publishing company that specializes in Coloring Books for Adults, Anti-Stress coloring books, etcHosting: I optimized the server and set up SSL for the SEO benefit and e-commerce functionality.Website: I designed and customized this website using a Wordpress theme framework. I created the graphics in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. I created and optimized all shop landing pages, and did all the SEO, information architecture, etc. for this website.Marketing: I implemented social media, SEO and outreach strategies. I optimized Amazon Product listings to increase conversions and increase visibility on the Amazon marketplace.Publishing: With my business partner, we created all the adult coloring books with Illustrator and InDesign. I also established relationships with printing companies and manufacturers in China to print our books. Show less

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  Photography Presets

  Oct 2016 - now

  Founder

  Photographypresets.com - We sell a variety of Lightroom presets and Photoshop actions to photographers.Lightroom Presets: I created, and I continue to create preset packs for Lightroom. These are edits to photographs that you can essentially save and apply to other photos. It helps speed up the workflow for seasoned photographers and allows amateur photographers to create amazing photographs without much post-production (photo editing) experience.Hosting: I optimized the server and set up SSL for the SEO benefit and e-commerce functionality.Website: I created and designed the website using WordPress and woo commerce. It is a newer business so it is still a work in progress. I am in the process of building out the product category pages, product pages, landing pages, along with all the other SEO and information architecture of the website. Show less