Ben Walter

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location of Ben WalterFairfield, Idaho, United States
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  • Timeline

    Sept 1999 - Sept 2003

    Correctional Specialist/5831

    Marine Corps Recruiting
    Dec 2003 - Jul 2004

    Safety/Security Officer

    State of Idaho
    Jul 2004 - May 2005

    Correctional Officer

    Oregon Department of Corrections
    Jun 2005 - Aug 2007

    Inside Sales

    Fastenal
    Feb 2007 - Feb 2009

    Chairman/Boardmember

    Lifestyle Hospice Foundation
    Aug 2007 - May 2009

    Mortgage Officer

    Waterstone Mortgage Corporation
    Jul 2008 - Jun 2010

    Sales Architect

    Hewlett Packard Enterprise
    May 2010 - Jul 2012

    Military Advisor/Military Team Lead

    University of Phoenix
    Jul 2012 - Oct 2015

    Fraud Prevention Inspector - Idaho (Remote)

    MSM Security Services LLC
    Oct 2013 - Oct 2018

    Business Advisor - Eastern Oregon, Southern Idaho (Remote)

    DexYP
    Oct 2018 - Sept 2019

    Strategic Marketing Consultant - Northwest (Remote)

    McClatchy
    Sept 2019 - now

    Chief Executive Officer

    WalterMedia Solutions
    Sept 2021 - Dec 2022

    Strategic Sales Executive

    Humming
    Mar 2023 - Jan 2024

    Chief Marketing Officer

    South Fulton Systems
  • About me

    Chief Executive Officer at WalterMedia Solutions | Driving Digital Growth

  • Education

    • Boise state university

      2006 - 2009
      Business marketing

      Completion of general coursework

    • University of phoenix

      2010 - 2012
      Bachelor of science criminal justice administration/management 3.7

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Sigma - Honor Program Completed Bachelors of Science - Criminal Justice Management/Administration

    • Washington state university

      2016 - 2020
      Master of business administration (m.b.a.) business administration and management, general 3.4

      In the process of completing an MBA with emphasis on Management/Marketing

  • Experience

    • Marine corps recruiting

      Sept 1999 - Sept 2003
      Correctional specialist/5831

      - Supervisor, Team Lead, Training Instructor, Administration, Peer and Subordinate Evaluation- Training of Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard personnel- Project manager - Brig Industries programs- Special Operations Response Team - Leader/Member

    • State of idaho

      Dec 2003 - Jul 2004
      Safety/security officer

      - Safety/Security of staff and juvenile offenders- Report writing- Personnel management- Defensive tactics

    • Oregon department of corrections

      Jul 2004 - May 2005
      Correctional officer

      - Supervision of convicted felons- Report writing- Safety/Security Operations- Personnel Management

    • Fastenal

      Jun 2005 - Aug 2007
      Inside sales

      Drove sales growth and delivered superior customer service. Placed orders and audited inventory.

    • Lifestyle hospice foundation

      Feb 2007 - Feb 2009
      Chairman/boardmember

      Oversaw fundraising for the organization, distributed funding for applicants based on need/availability. Lead board to an increased amount of monies raised along with individuals funded from the program.

    • Waterstone mortgage corporation

      Aug 2007 - May 2009
      Mortgage officer

      Maintained responsibility for new home purchases, refinancing programs, and land purchases. Developed targeted marketing strategies, networked with industry professionals, and capitalized on new business development opportunities. Oversaw processing and submission of loan documents. Worked closely with numerous real estate professionals.

    • Hewlett packard enterprise

      Jul 2008 - Jun 2010
      Sales architect

      Drove new business sales and created proposals for presentations. Exhibited leadership abilities to delegate team assignments and establish business relationships. Initiated a pricing program, while serving as an Account Manager for the Employee Purchase Program.

    • University of phoenix

      May 2010 - Jul 2012
      Military advisor/military team lead

      Recruited individuals, identified service-related benefits, and networked with various resources. Provided training to personnel and coordinated key events. Oversaw the implementation and training of Military Advisors. Acted as liaison with local, state, federal government agencies. Exceeded the campus’ quota by 100% and enrollment by 200%.

    • Msm security services llc

      Jul 2012 - Oct 2015
      Fraud prevention inspector - idaho (remote)

      Perform site verification and inspection of Medicare/Medicaid provider facilities, verified the physical location of facilities/suppliers, recorded, stored and transmitted images and completed online reports answered questions and/or met with a facility staff members

    • Dexyp

      Oct 2013 - Oct 2018
      Business advisor - eastern oregon, southern idaho (remote)

      Provided strategic business direction, which involved the creation and implementation of marketing campaigns on a local, regional, and nationwide basis. Implemented multiple successful Search Engine Optimization (SEO); Search Engine Marketing (SEM); and social media marketing campaigns and initiatives.Increased client digital growth by 650%; new territory development by 200%; and digital footprint by up to 250%. Earned a client success rate of 97% and a campaign success rate of 95%.

    • Mcclatchy

      Oct 2018 - Sept 2019
      Strategic marketing consultant - northwest (remote)

      Act as a subject matter expert by providing consultative services to clients on key areas such as B2B/B2C marketing, marketing campaign development, and customer relations. Leveraged leadership expertise to manage complex marketing projects, spearhead campaigns, and direct teams.Increased business growth by 50%; territory growth by 800%; budgets by 1000%; client retention by 100%; and digital sales growth by 750%. Executed multiple campaigns, focusing on large scale campaigns valued at over $250K annually. Show less

    • Waltermedia solutions

      Sept 2019 - now
      Chief executive officer

      Serving as a Digital Media Strategic Partner working with B2B and B2C clients nationwide to enhance digital presence and reach. Creating opportunity in previously untapped demographics while increasing client retention and return customers. Increasing brand awareness and growth through multiple tactics all while remaining true to client's vision, goals and growth plans.

    • Humming

      Sept 2021 - Dec 2022
      Strategic sales executive

      Connecting businesses with their target audience through a vast array of media channels and highly producing DSP's. Focused on strategic, long term partnerships with a priority on high producing marketing campaigns while delivering an extraordinary return on investment for our clients and partners. Bringing everything together under one roof to help share messaging wherever customers may be.

    • South fulton systems

      Mar 2023 - Jan 2024

      Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) specializing in SaaS at SFS with a focus on the music industry and app development. Leveraging a blend of strategic vision and data-driven insights, spearheading comprehensive marketing initiatives from brand development to demand generation, driving exponential growth and revenue. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment across the customer journey while staying ahead of market trends. Committed to innovating and driving business growth in the digital arena for the music industry. Show less Serving in a pivotal role for driving early revenue growth and establishing a strong market presence. Having a primary focus on developing and executing innovative sales strategies to penetrate new markets and rapidly acquire customers. Having the opportunity to build, lead and inspire a growing sales team, providing hands-on guidance and support to achieve aggressive revenue targets. Building strong relationships with early adopters and key customers being a crucial ability. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing and product, developing targeted go-to-market plans and ensuring rapid market adoption. Identifying niche opportunities and refining sales tactics, adapting quickly to the evolving needs of the startup ecosystem through analyzing market trends and customer data. Show less

      • Chief Marketing Officer

        Oct 2023 - Jan 2024
      • Vice President of Sales

        Mar 2023 - Oct 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Google analytics certified

      Google ads
      Dec 2018
    • Google analytics 360

      Google ads
      Nov 2018
    • Google analytics for beginners

      Google ads
      Nov 2018
    • Google analytics for power users

      Google ads
      Nov 2018
    • Strategic marketing executive

      Tru measure
      Nov 2018
    • Adwords certification

      Google ads
      Oct 2013
    • Marketing skills certification

      Admall
      Nov 2018
    • Google adword certification

      Google
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR) on Aug 2011
      Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve (ESGR)Associated with Ben Walter
    • Chairman of Board of Directors

      Issued by Heart 'n Home Foundation on Feb 2008
      Heart 'n Home FoundationAssociated with Ben Walter
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Heart 'n Home Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC on Feb 2006
      Heart 'n Home Hospice & Palliative Care, LLCAssociated with Ben Walter