Yitzchak Young

Experience

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  Freelance, self-employed

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2016

  Freelance Writer

  While freelancing, I ghost-wrote for a web series that required research in the video-game industry. I went on further to develope content based on loose outlines and gave developmental edits on other work.TESTIMONIAL:“Yitzchak is a dedicated innovator of systems; he doesn’t just think of new ideas to improve business–he implements them successfully and professionally. As a friend, I’ve witnessed his first business, MNML, go from an idea to a concept to product, then to being marketed in local grocery stores. I’m impressed by his proactive attitude and how prepared he is in everything he does. He always invests himself completely into every project he commits to.”–Kaori Becker, Blogger and Cooking Instructor. Show less

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  MNML Ginger Brew

  Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

  Co-Founder

  In the summer of 2015, after I had just graduated high school, my brother proposed the idea of co-founding a ginger brew business based on a recipe I'd developed one month prior. Becoming an entrepreneur was the furthest I could go from my comfort zone, so the idea was scary. But it was also new. A challenge. And I enjoyed a challenge. Although I hardly knew what I was getting into, I believed in my ability to figure things out as I went. And I did. Throughout that process, I taught myself web-content writing, brand building, and nurtured an eye for aesthetically pleasing designs. After doing R&D work to ensure product quality, we managed to recruit six local stores to carry our product within the first month of launch.However, we were unable to gain the necessary certification required to bring our product into major grocery stores. A number of complications led to the process being prolonged, during which our out-of-pocket-revenue dried up. The result?We shelved MNML.It's been several years since that business venture. I consider it a failure, but I don't regret it. I believe failures are necessary for individual and professional growth, and I know that when I try again, I'll know what pitfalls to look out for. Show less

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  Starbucks

  Apr 2016 - Oct 2017

  Barista

  What I gained most from my experience at Starbucks are my people skills.Consider this:It's a Saturday morning. Your schedule is packed to the brim with appointments and tasks and deadlines to meet, not to mention personal errands. You arrive to your workplace hoping to start the day off right. And you do.But at some point during your previously smooth morning, a conflict erupts between your co-workers/employees. It gets heated. There's shouting. Not only is your mood disrupted, but so is the atmosphere around you. You wonder if or when you might have to step in to resolve this issue when, out of the blue, someone does it for you. Things settle down. One person speaks at a time. There's a compromise, a resolution, a settlement--whatever you want to call it--but the problem disappears. And you didn't have to lift a finger.-Conflict resolution- Interpersonal communication-PatienceI may not have learned those skills at Starbucks, but after dealing with a consistent flow of angry customers and flustered co-workers, I can certainly say I honed them there. And I bring those skills wherever I go. "Yitzchak approaches each task with a growth mindset. He is patient and meticulous resulting in a polished final product. Whether he's working on something small or big I could always trust Yitzchak to put the utmost care into his work." -Jared Bennett, Assistant Store Manager, Starbucks Coffee Company Show less

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  Cameron Mitchell Premier Events

  Oct 2017 - Mar 2019

  Event Services

  At Cameron Premier Events, I work with the event services team. We're a close-knit crew and we work together effectively. Here I acquired the following skills:- Logistics training.- Customer satisfaction.- Department communication.

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  The Good Life

  May 2018 - Mar 2019

  Event Assistant

  The Good Life is about fostering an environment where young people can come together to discuss meaningful subjects that revolve around what it means to live a good life. At The Good Life, I worked with a small but effective team to design and execute our educational seminars. I also add value by offering my talents with music performance and public presentationTESTIMONIAL:“Yitzchak Young has always been an extraordinary member of the team here at The Good Life. He has a gift for giving thoughtful, actionable feedback in a way that inspires growth and progress among the group. He gives 100% in every meeting and in every avenue he contributes. His musical performances are heartfelt and well practiced. I can always count on him to give good insight and quality work.”– Noah Trimble, Co-founder of The Good Life Show less

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  Discover Praxis

  Jun 2018 - Sept 2019

  Participant

  This was a 1-year program that helped me hone my professional skillset followed by placing me at a digital marketing apprenticeship in San Francisco. Achievements: - Used online resources to figure out how to create a Facebook campaign from scratch- Wrote a blog article every day for 30 days- Developed a value-first mindset- Got placed in a 6-month apprenticeship

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  Upgrow

  Mar 2019 - Sept 2019

  Digital Marketing Apprentice

  At Upgrow, I was responsible for:• Creative performance analysis for clients.• Setting up and managing search and display campaigns in Google Ads.• Crafting PPC ads for Facebook and Google. • Industry and brand research on clients.• Setting up Quora Ads and running major campaigns for our top client. • Creating reports for client accounts.• Editing and creating metadata for SEO client websites.• Writing Articles optimized for SEO.• Running the agency’s live chat.• Monitoring competitor activity on Google on a regular basis and implementing counter strategies.• Managing Google Ads budget for two accounts. • Performing keyword gap analyses for PPC and SEO clients.• Performing backlink gap analyses for e-commerce client. Show less

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  Overstory Growth Marketing LLC

  Sept 2019 - Apr 2021

  Digital Marketing Specialist

  As a digital marketing specialist & copywriter, I've helped my clients get their businesses online via website creation and pushed digital marketing initiatives such as:-Backlink Campaigns-On-page SEO-Social Media Marketing-Social Media Content Creation-Copywriting-Content Writing-Digital Marketing Strategy

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  Objective Standard Institute

  Jun 2020 - Mar 2021

  Brand Director

  I was the brand director at Objective Standard Institute. Typically would either be planning a communication strategy, going through marketing research papers, or copywriting an awesome headline. When away from my desk, I’d be trekking through the mountain ranges of Oregon or at a coffee shop reading literature.Responsibilities: - Create and optimize Facebook Ad Campaigns- Use Canva to create Social Media and Advertising Creative- Manage Email Newsletters via ActiveCampaign- Copywriting- Create and conduct customer surveys - Develope communication strategy for target audience - Develop digital content marketing strategy - SEO optimization - Lead Magnet ideation + Create Lead Generation initiatives Show less

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  Intuitive Digital

  Apr 2021 - Apr 2024

  - Manage several key accounts to ensure a delightful and fruitful agency experience for existing partnerships. Working directly with them and our technical teams to execute strategies that generate leads and identify inbound growth opportunities, to help partners exceed goals YoY.- Build relationships through networking, online and offline, that bring in new, targeted business to Intuitive; or mutually beneficial referral relationships with other agencies.- Work with the executive team to design industry-specific outbound efforts.- Content creation - Webinar design, development, and presentation- Audience research - Digital marketing audits Show less Building long-term relationships, cultivating happiness, and always doing the right thing for SMB and NGO partners at an amazingly fun and positively weird BCorp Digital Marketing Agency! -Build long-term relationships with clients -Investigate and determine clients wants and needs-Plan and implement digital strategies for clients-Analyze effectiveness of digital campaigns -Prepare and present reports on their progress-Keep in-the-know with new trends in digital technology Show less

  • Growth Strategist

    May 2022 - Apr 2024

  • Digital Account Manager

    Apr 2021 - Jun 2022
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  Studio 8E8

  Aug 2024 - now

  Search Engine Optimization Specialist