Jon Belgrad

Experience

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  Holocaust Survivor Support Project

  Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Intern

  Paired with a Holocaust survivor and built a relationship with him as part of the International Commission on Holocaust Era Insurance Claims project to document and present his story. Attended supplemental classes in order to enhance this meaningful experience.

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  Center for International Policy

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Research Intern

  Selected as one of thirty participants to engage in two courses and a summer internship connecting leadership, Jewish values, public policy and advocacy through the Religious Action Center.► Attended Subcommittee Hearings & think-tank panels on behalf of coalition► Summarized reports and analyses to create blog content as grassroots effort► Helped establish coalition's political agenda► Lobbied State Senators

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  Prompt.ly

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Acquisition Marketing/Community Management Intern

  Worked closely with the head of user acquisition on Prompt.ly's marketing campaigns which focused on its beta release.► Authored and found compelling content for a content marketing strategy. ► Managed influencer marketing strategy► Developed positive brand identity► Connected with users via phone/email to obtain actionable user feedback.Worked closely with the operations/product manager on additional projects to get a better understanding of what is essential to running a tech start up. Show less

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  The Greenside Agency

  Feb 2015 - Dec 2015

  Worked with a variety of clients (Enterprise, Startup, Nonprofit, eCommerce) to strategize, implement, analyze, and optimize inbound marketing campaigns using HubSpot to increase leads & sales. Focused on:► Organic SEO► Paid Lead Generation► Converting & Nurturing Prospects into Customers► Customer Retention & Advocacy ProgramsStrengthened the agency's internal operations including strategy & process automation. Interned for The Greenside Agency to learn about digital and inbound marketing. Strategized inbound marketing campaigns, executed deliverables, and analyzed results while working on the following:► Keyword Analysis► Content Creation (Blogs, Slideshares, Ebooks, Checklists, Templates)► Social Media Management► Automated Email Workflows► Lead Capturing with CTAs / Forms / Landing Pages

  • Inbound Marketing Manager

    May 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Inbound Intern

    Feb 2015 - May 2015
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  Drinking Vessels

  Nov 2015 - now

  Co-Founder

  ► Representing 50+ artists, sourcing & selling handmade cups via Shopify, and producing shows across the U.S.► Operating an 1,800 sq. ft. art studio in the Vail Valley

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  Pacific54

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2019

  Business Development Manager

  Pacific54 is a full-service digital marketing agency in Wynwood, Miami providing SEO, paid advertising, content marketing, and web design & development services.► Built & managed an inbound and outbound sales process which increased the average retainer value by 60% and average contract length by 100%► Strategized, implemented and optimized digital marketing campaigns (SEO, SEM/Paid Advertising, email marketing) to serve clients across various industries & business models: SaaS, Marketplaces, eCommerce, Higher Ed, Healthcare, Financial Services, Real Estate, Non Profits► Cultivated local and national partnerships with Google, Shopify, Facebook and InVision► Earned speaking engagements and publishing opportunities to grow new business pipeline Show less

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  John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

  May 2019 - now

  Program Officer

  Knight Foundation is a national foundation with strong local roots. We invest in journalism, in the arts, and in the success of the cities where brothers John S. and James L. Knight once published newspapers. I work closely with partners in Miami to expand access to tech careers and to strengthen the community's climate resilience through the management of a $40+ million grant portfolio. I've driven on a strategic expansion to support local climate-solutions organizations and spearheaded community building initiatives that bring together thousands of residents. I regularly represent the foundation publicly while establishing relationships across the private, public and civic sectors. Show less