Randy Graham

Randy Graham

Internet Web Technician

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Ecommerce Manager at Twistedsage Studios Inc.

  • Education

    • Leadership Institute

      2024 -
      Graduate Certificate Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia Completed

      Activities and Societies: Citizen Journalism Workshop - PixelPro: Crafting Quality Digital Content - Digital Writing Workshop - Social Media Marketing - Artifical Intelligence - Campaign & Clicks: Digital Tactics for Political Success - Professional Development Series: Art of Professionalism and Presenting at Work - Professional Development Series: Managing/Being Managed and Problem Solving - Professional Development Series: Building a Brand and Storytelling Citizen Journalism Workshop: Covered journalism basics, investigative techniques, and ethical storytelling.PixelPro: Crafting Quality Digital Content: Enhanced skills in digital content creation, including photography and graphic design.Digital Writing Workshop: Improved writing for blogs, social media, websites, and newsletters with SEO best practices.Social Media Marketing: Focused on strategies to build brand awareness and drive business goals via social… Show more Citizen Journalism Workshop: Covered journalism basics, investigative techniques, and ethical storytelling.PixelPro: Crafting Quality Digital Content: Enhanced skills in digital content creation, including photography and graphic design.Digital Writing Workshop: Improved writing for blogs, social media, websites, and newsletters with SEO best practices.Social Media Marketing: Focused on strategies to build brand awareness and drive business goals via social media.Artificial Intelligence: Introduced AI basics, machine learning, and ethical considerations.Campaign & Clicks: Digital Tactics for Political Success: Explored digital strategies for political campaigns, including social media and data analytics.Professional Development Series: Focused on professionalism, communication, presenting, management, problem-solving, branding, and storytelling. Show less

    • Walla Walla Community College

      2006 - 2008
      Certificate Informatics in Digital Design

      Activities and Societies: Computer Club Informatics is an emerging discipline at the intersection of computing with the humanities, arts, and the natural, biological, health and social sciences. "Informatics" means the application of algorithmic techniques and computing power to the acquisition and manipulation of data leading to the extraction of new knowledge.

  • Experience

    • Walla Walla Community College

      Jan 2007 - Aug 2008
      Internet Web Technician

      • I assisted with development, testing and maintenance of college web and intranet sites as well as various interactive systems and web based media projects. Developed art for icons, flow charts, photo galleries, faculty/staff web pages, upload files to the CMS and contributed to the redesign of WWCC website.

    • Designbyrandy Website and Graphic Design

      Jan 2008 - Sept 2010
      Web Designer

      • Designed and maintained a global website, focusing on information architecture, XHTML, CSS coding, image editing, PHP, basic JavaScript, and Spry.• Planned, designed, and implemented complete websites with standards-compliant code, ensuring browser compatibility, accessibility, and SEO.• Founded GRAND180 Web Design in 2010.

    • GRAND180 Creative Services

      Oct 2010 - now
      Web Multi-Media Developer

      • Plan, design and implementation of complete web sites using XHTML, CSS coding, image editing, PHP. Basic JavaScript.

    • Midstates Printing and Media Solutions

      Mar 2013 - Jul 2014
      Web/Multi-Media Developer

      • Used PressWise web-to-print MIS (web-based job ordering, processing and proofing system) to build online eCommerce solutions using variable data for clients.• Constructing products to display on web-to-print stores include business cards, apparel, dynamic products, variable data stationary, customer support, online instruction and promotional videos. Social networking pages.

    • Hobby Lobby

      Jan 2015 - May 2016
      Setup Team • Stocker • Seasonal Department

      • Store set up including shipping, receiving, inventory, stocking, cashier, planogram execution, furniture assembly, product merchandising and assisting guests.

    • Admiral Beverage Corporation

      Jun 2016 - Dec 2017
      Pepsi Merchandiser

      • Managed stocking and product presentation for 5 stores.• Organized and arranged products, ensuring compliance with "Sell By" dates and maximizing floor displays.• Communicated daily with store personnel to address product and service needs.• Ordered products to prevent out-of-stock situations and constructed promotional displays using POS materials.

    • Twistedsage Studios Inc.

      Jul 2016 - now
      Ecommerce Manager

      • Elevated Twistedsage Studios from a hobby shop to a thriving online e-commerce empire, significantly enhancing its market presence and sales through strategic website and e-commerce optimizations.• Upgraded Twistedsage Studios' website: migrated to VPS, redesigned for enhanced security/functions, and optimized SEO for increased online visibility.• Successfully transitioned WooCommerce products to Shopify, boosting the online store's efficiency and sales, while keeping the platform live for seamless customer experience.• Led website migrations and CMS installations across multiple platforms, improving site performance and security with tools like Google Analytics and Wordfence Security.• Generated promotional content, including videos and product photography, to enhance product visibility and appeal.• Executed a business plan in September 2018, valuing Twistedsage.com at $3 million, with significant monthly online sales.• Streamlined server maintenance and data security, ensuring robust backup and update protocols on Hostgator and VPS servers.• Integrated essential e-commerce functionalities, including shipping features, label printing, and SSL certificate installations, to streamline operations.• Launched targeted email campaigns to 67 affiliates using MailChimp, driving affiliate engagement and boosting sales Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • President of the Board of Directors

      Issued by Hot Springs Amateur Radio Club on Aug 2022
      Hot Springs Amateur Radio ClubAssociated with Randy Graham
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Fall River County Emergency Management on Apr 2024
      Fall River County Emergency ManagementAssociated with Randy Graham
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Black Hills Veterans Administration on Aug 2016
      Black Hills Veterans AdministrationAssociated with Randy Graham
    • Firefighter

      Issued by Cascade Falls Volunteer Fire Department on Feb 2000
      Cascade Falls Volunteer Fire DepartmentAssociated with Randy Graham