Cory Reed
A Web Marketing and Analytics Professional

Publications

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Professional Profile

May 19th, 2007 by Cory

Dedicated and results-oriented web marketing and analytics professional with more than nine years of experience including consulting, research & analysis, marketing, project management, systems implementation and entrepreneurship. Adept at performing market analyses and identifying audience behaviors and motivations. Success facilitated through technical expertise, well-developed written and oral communication skills, and education in human behavior and business strategy.

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Core Competencies

May 19th, 2007 by Cory
  • Online Marketing Management
  • Web Analytics
  • Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Email Marketing
  • Marketing Research & Analysis
  • Statistics and Forecasting
  • Database Design & Reporting
  • Project Management
  • System Implementation
  • Vendor Management
  • Presentations/Oral & Written Communication

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Technical Proficiencies

May 19th, 2007 by Cory
  • Omniture SiteCatalyst
  • Omniture Discover 2.5
  • Red Dot Content Management
  • Google Adwords
  • Google Analytics
  • Vtrenz
  • Tacoda
  • Salesforce.com
  • SQL/MySQL
  • Dreamweaver (HTML)
  • JavaScript
  • MS Office/Access/Project

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Ciena

May 19th, 2007 by Cory

Baltimore, MD
2006 - Present
Manager of Web Marketing

  • Lead Ciena’s online marketing and analytics strategy.
  • Manage Web Marketing departmental budget.
  • Redesigned Ciena.com to incorporate “Web 2.0″ features and technology.
  • Developed Ciena’s first strategic search engine optimization (SEO) plan.
  • Colloborate with product marketing and corporate messaging personnel to develop content for Ciena.com.
  • Develop strategy for online lead generation through search engine marketing (SEM) and search engine optimization (SEO) efforts.
  • Manage outside agency providing web development and design services.
  • Continously monitor and improve performance of Ciena.com using Omniture SiteCatalyst

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Belo Corporation (Interactive Media)

May 19th, 2007 by Cory

Dallas, Texas
2004 - 2006
Interactive Audience Analyst

Responsible for understanding the online audiences and competitive environment of Belo’s Web properties. Oversaw the monthly preparation and distribution of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports. Conducted in-depth research of online trends, visitation, traffic, audience behavior, and competitive standing, as well as evaluating relevant research resources, conducting audience surveys, and developing statistical models to predict Web site traffic and identify key marketing opportunities.

  • Developed an analytics consulting program to help local operating companies uncover opportunities for making their Web site a more compelling online destination for news, information, and entertainment
  • Managed the implementation of a new Web analytics system (Omniture SiteCatalyst) on Belo sites and evangelized its use
  • Develop report cards of site traffic, market share, audience value and loyalty, and promotional effectiveness
  • Supervised audience research coordinator in monthly reporting process and custom research projects
  • Developed prediction models for Web site audience growth
  • Managed relationship with comScore Media Metrix, Forrester Research, Jupiter Research, and other vendors for syndicated and customized research
  • Managed relationship with comScore Media Metrix, Forrester Research, Jupiter Research, and other vendors for syndicated and customized research
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    Electronic Data Systems (EDS)

    May 19th, 2007 by Cory

    Plano, Texas
    1998-2004
    Procurement Analyst (Business Systems Analyst)

    Supported global purchasing operations through database development, design and maintenance, as well as Web site and transaction system management. Analyzed supply base and corporate spending for policy compliance and automation opportunities.

  • Managed the EDS Online Mall, a portal to extranet sites developed by approved suppliers for secure, Web-based transactions
  • Consulted with suppliers on internal marketing strategy, content, requirements, and design of eProcurement web sites
  • Managed the transition from legacy and paper-based procurement transaction systems to automated, Web-based solutions
  • Developed, maintained, and implemented compliance, spend, and cost savings reporting databases
  • Analyzed monthly spend data and distributed results to management in web-based reports
  • Developed presentation materials for management and led training sessions for new internal systems
  • Led system support team, managed technical resources and project priorities
  • Represented organization on regional and system change control boards
  • Gathered system change requirements from customer base, communicated customer needs to technical staff, and developed implementation plans
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    Page One South Plains Web Design

    May 19th, 2007 by Cory

    Lubbock, Texas
    1997-2001
    Owner/Freelance Designer

    Founded a firm dedicated to serving the web development needs of small business and individuals in Texas.

    • Developed pricing and marketing strategy
    • Consulted and advised clients on internet needs
    • Negotiated web design and hosting contracts with clients
    • Designed layout and wrote HTML code for client web sites

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    EDUCATION

    May 19th, 2007 by Cory
    • Master of Business Administration (MBA) – University of Texas at Arlington (2004)
    • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (BA) – Texas Tech University (2000)

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