Bio | Hi. I'm Rob.

18 November 2008 ~ 0 Comments

Read Me First

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Hello and thank you for visiting my personal portal. I created this site to have a central hub for my many websites, business pursuits, and interests. It’s more interactive and substantive than a conventional resume–although you can get one of those here too.

I’m also using this site as a way to teach myself WordPress, the blogging and content management platform upon which this site is based. That’s how I’ve always learned new things–I decide where I want to go, then fill in the gaps of knowledge necessary to get there.

A quick overview of my professional experience:

13 years of experience at Microsoft in marketing and product management.
3 years at Digital marketing firm Avenue A (a division of aQuantive, which was later purchased by Microsoft)
7 years running a company that creates and markets children’s DVDs and CDs. I do all the filming, editing, package design, marketing, and PR for the products myself. I’ve sold over 75,000 DVDs and CDs to families in all 50 states and 15 countries. (if you’re looking for a unique baby gift, this is it)
While running my own business, I’ve consulted with other small businesses on web strategy, SEO, social networking, and product strategy.
I started a blog called Rob The Explainer to teach people the esoteric buzzwords that we techies throw around all day. I’ve recently incorporated the posts from that blog into this one, and will continue to enlighten from within this site.

I have a BSBA from Washington University in St. Louis. and an MBA in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from Case Western Reserve University.

While I continue to run my DVD and CD business, I am also looking for interesting projects at companies of any size. Whether it’s a Fortune 500 company or the tiniest of startups, I’m confident that my experience, creativity, and tenacity will add value to the companies with which I work.

I’m based in Mercer Island, Washington, but am happy to take on interesting projects from around the World. Let’s get in touch–I’m eager to hear your ideas.

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04 August 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Putting the ME into resume

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I decided it was time to shake up the tired old resume format that everyone’s been using since the Eisenhower Administration. The result? Something that shows off a little bit more me than that bland collection of bullet points and text, rendered in a predictable Times New Roman font. To the whiteboard we go! (Note the fullscreen, print, and download buttons for easier viewing)

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25 November 2008 ~ 0 Comments

Welcome Twitter users

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So, you clicked on my link from my Twitter profile. Hooray for you! I do the same when I want to know if someone’s worth my attention, 140 characters at a time.

As a Twitter user, you probably have a short attention span. I’ll make this quick. Here’s what you need to know:

I’m the creator of awesome children’s music products called That Baby DVD and That Baby CD. They feature kid-friendly covers of songs written by Bruce Springsteen, Neil Diamond, Paul Simon, Fleetwood Mac, Natalie Merchant and more. It’s kids’ music for people that don’t like kids’ music. If you need a baby gift idea, or you’re just sick of the children’s music in your current rotation, visit ThatBabyDVD.com! If you write about or sell children’s products, let me know. I’ll be happy to send you some samples to enjoy.
I also made the first DVD and CD series especially for Jewish babies called OyBaby. Check those out too–50,000 Jewish babies can’t be wrong!
As the CEO of a small business and a marketer with 15 years of experience at companies such as Microsoft and Avenue A/Razorfish, I consult with companies large and small. Need help getting into blogging, social networking, podcasting, or SEO? Visit the home page of this site to learn more about what I do in this regard.

Thanks for the follow. Nice to tweet you! And now, back to my twitter profile.

19 November 2008 ~ 0 Comments