Steve Sherk

Experience

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  South Korean English Academies

  Sept 2011 - May 2012

  Educational Project Manager & Language Instructor

  Created and implemented STEAM-based English learning projects for enhanced engagement.Researched and optimized curriculum, improving educational processes and outcomes.Promoted educational services, increasing school participation in local district programs.Compiled detailed reports on student progress, providing insights for improvement.

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  Go Explore Designs

  Jul 2012 - Oct 2013

  Marketing Specialist

  Created and marketed clothing featuring art and photography to inspire travel.Produced limited edition shirts with original art, enhancing brand exclusivity and appeal.Expanded market reach to US and international audiences through strategic marketing campaigns.Managed the shop on Shopify, optimizing e-commerce operations for customer experience and sales growth.

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  Seoul Trends

  Oct 2013 - Dec 2015

  Marketing Manager

  Marketed and sold sustainable bamboo wayfarer sunglasses and accessories to expats in South Korea.Achieved significant popularity among the expat population through targeted promotions.Operated both online via Shopify and through direct sales, enhancing customer reach and engagement.

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  Steve Sherk Photography

  Dec 2015 - Jun 2020

  Owner | Digital Marketer | Project Manager

  Delivered comprehensive photography, video, and drone services for businesses and tourists.Secured notable clients, including New Balance, Facebook, Procter & Gamble, and Citi Bank.Built a strong online brand presence, achieving a top-three Google ranking for local photography services.Directed teams of up to 20 contractors for mid to large-scale live events, ensuring seamless execution.

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  Coalition Technologies

  Jun 2020 - now

  Oversee the Digital Production Department to ensure that Team Leads and Digital Producers manage and execute SEO and PPC efforts effectively according to strategy.Direct Reports include 6 Digital Producer Team Leads, each with their own teams of 4 - 7 Digital Producers (approximately 35 Digital Producers across all teams).Manage budget and hours usage to remain commensurate with campaign allocation and client goals.Coordinate cross-department communication to ensure cohesive delivery of set expectations. Departments include SEO, PPC, Email, Social Media, Reporting, and Sales.Report directly to the VP of Marketing Services and collaborate with the Directors of Marketing to ensure optimal results for the client's SEO and PPC campaigns. Show less Managed client campaigns for SEO, Paid Ads, Social Media, Content Creation, and Link Building.Optimized both e-commerce and lead-gen websites for enhanced UX, traffic growth, lead volume, increased revenue, and brand awareness. Improved website rankings, performance, and revenue brought in from major Search Engines and Social Platforms.Consistently ranked in the top 5 Digital Producers based on performance, revenue managed, and revenue retained.Consecutive awards were received in July, Aug, and Sept 2021 for client retention. Show less

  • Manager of Digital Production

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Marketing Digital Producer Team Lead

    Sept 2021 - Aug 2023

  • Marketing Digital Producer

    Jun 2020 - Sept 2021