Joshua Powers
Marketing And Research
ARLINGTON,MA
Summary
Experienced in developing marketing initiatives, increasing business success, and boosting sales. Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities. Proven skills in increasing customer engagement and business visibility in online searches through successful SEO approaches. Willingness to learn new skills or utilize my existing skillset, and to work independently or be a valued team member.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Content Marketing Specialist
The Vacationeer
Watertown, MA
12.2016 - Current
- Led marketing efforts for The Vacationeer, a Disney travel agency
- Researcher, writer, editor, web designer, and publisher of all content on MagicGuides.com, a Disney vacation planning website
- SEO strategy includes keyword research, competition analysis, on-page optimization, HARO outreach, guest post outreach
- Maximized strategic approaches by keeping close eye on performance and making appropriate adjustments.
- Update website content and implement site improvements
- Marketing strategy resulting in thousands of target keyword phrases in the top 5 search results on Google Search
- HARO marketing outreach resulting in backlinks from New York Times, CNN, Axios, Insider, Yahoo, Washington Post, USA Today
- Grew The Vacationeer to be one of the top 10 Disney travel agencies by sales volumes
- Grew MagicGuides.com to be one of the leading Disney travel planning websites
- Work with outside bloggers, vendors, and agencies as necessary
Stock Trader
Self-employed
Somerville, MA
01.2004 - 12.2016
- Research and analysis of individual stock, sectors, and macro trends
- Generated income by implementing a short-term trading and long-term investing strategy
- Made fast decisions based on fluctuating market
- Interfaced with senior management at public companies to get more color on press releases, earnings reports, and SEC filings.
Assistant to the Office Manager
Cowen Inc.
Boston, MA
01.1999 - 08.2003
- Distributed timely analyst reports to Institutional Sale and Trading for 7:00 AM daily meeting
- Inventoried and ordered company supplies for 80+ employees
- Updated tracking spreadsheets with latest package delivery and office supplies information.
- Developed recordkeeping systems for storing and retrieving company documents to optimize operations
- Company contact person for vendors (FedEx, Boise Cascade, USPS, catering companies, etc)
- Assisted Conference Department to facilitate Cowen Annual Health Care Conference
- Filled in as front desk receptionist when called upon
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy (Minor: Environmental Studies)
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT 08.1994 - 05.1998
Skills
Marketing
Work Availability
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Timeline
Content Marketing Specialist
The Vacationeer
12.2016 - Current
Stock Trader
Self-employed
01.2004 - 12.2016
Assistant to the Office Manager
Cowen Inc.
01.1999 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy (Minor: Environmental Studies)
University of Vermont
08.1994 - 05.1998
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