Read Me First
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:
- 10 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)
- 5 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 50,000 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 freelance 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.
