Josiah Gun
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven marketing professional driving regional, multi-unit, and new location marketing across 50+ locations. Expertise in digital marketing optimization, reputation management, community partnerships, and launch planning. Translates marketing analytics into actionable insights that drive business growth, strengthen brand engagement, and build customer loyalty.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Marketing Specialist
PDS Health
Houston, Texas
11.2022 - Current
- Executed regional marketing strategies across 50+ dental practices, facilitating the launch of 10+ new locations in the Greater Houston area.
- Optimized paid media strategies across Google Ads, Meta, and Yelp to maximize performance and ROI.
- Improved organic search rankings through SEO, local listings, and reputation management, driving a 95% year-over-year increase in Google reviews.
- Managed social media strategy and content, achieving 438% growth in engagement and 51% increase in followers.
- Analyzed marketing and operational KPIs, delivering monthly reports with actionable insights for regional leadership.
- Led 100+ sponsorships and community outreach initiatives, establishing strategic partnerships that drove local brand visibility, community engagement, and new patient acquisition for the practice.
- Streamlined management of 800+ clinician profiles, improving online visibility and operational efficiency.
Marketing Intern
Sun Coast Resources, Inc.
Houston, Texas
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Increased social media engagement by analyzing monthly metrics to create targeted content and ensure consistency across all platforms.
- Enhanced customer interactions by developing four eBooks detailing specific Sun Coast services and products, improving accessibility of information.
- Built relationships and gathered data from 100+ radio stations to support promotion of Sun Coast's emergency relief services.
Front Desk Specialist
The Jerabeck Activity and Athletic Center
Houston, Texas
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring smooth guest check-in and check-out processes.
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring timely and accurate responses to stakeholder needs.
- Welcomed visitors at the entrance, providing necessary information about facility services and activities. and provided information about facility services and activities.
- Streamlined opening, closing, and preparation processes of the recreational center, facilitating smooth daily operations.
- Answered phone calls, addressing inquiries and directing them to appropriate staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX05-2022
Skills
- Regional and multi-unit marketing
- Marketing strategy and brand management
- Digital marketing optimization, SEO and reputation management
- Marketing analytics and data storytelling
- New location launch marketing
- Community partnerships and event marketing
- Cross-functional project management
- Languages: English (native), Turkish (fluent)
Projects
Marketing Applications Final Project | MKTG 3344 | Fall 2021
- Collaborated on a semester-long team project to develop a comprehensive marketing plan for startup company OzoneTek, conducting an in-depth situational analysis and delivering a strategic marketing plan report.
Timeline
Regional Marketing Specialist
PDS Health
11.2022 - Current
Marketing Intern
Sun Coast Resources, Inc.
05.2022 - 08.2022
Front Desk Specialist
The Jerabeck Activity and Athletic Center
08.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing
University of St. Thomas