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Founder

Vanir Construction Management, Inc.

-- Acted as a Project Manager overseeing the design phase for two large elementary school projects in Dallas, TX.
-- Responsible for coordinating Architect and Dallas ISD stakeholders to meet design deliverable milestones. 
-- Received final scope to budget sign-offs (both within assigned Bond Program budget) from Dallas ISD Construction Services. 
-- Key player in achieving agreement on scope between the design teams, school principals, HOA organizations, and SBDM committees.  
-- Adapted to the Dallas ISD Construction Services design guidelines/procedures rapidly to effectively manage and lead my assigned teams.  
-- Taking an active lead in applying my past experience with LEAN best practices (i.e. pull planning) to improve design deliverable schedule dates and to make critical processes much more efficient.  

Project:
-- Dallas Independent School District Bond Construction Program ($1.6 Billion)

Project Manager

-- Lead a team of five County maintenance personnel to perform quality assurance level commissioning to ensure that systems ran efficiently and within design parameters.  
-- Oversaw the transfer of all MEP related equipment data into the County facility management system.
-- Coordinated submittal comments from the various groups within the County to ensure that the Basis of Design was being complied with.
-- Carried out all final punch list walks with the Contractor across 25 buildings and back-checked items to ensure 100% completion prior to turnover.  
-- Worked closely with multiple Project Managers to verify accurate percent complete for all phases of work on monthly billings.
-- Attended regular coordination meetings for technology installations, MEP commissioning, and detention equipment and software roll-out.

Project:
-- County of San Diego Las Colinas Detention and Re-entry Facility ($222 Million)
-- This 460,000-square-foot design-build  jail project comprised of 25 buildings across 45 acres, and featuring 1,216 beds.  The facility was designed to be the first of its kind in the United States to create a calming built environment to encourage positive interactions between inmates and deputies, thus helping reduce recidivism over time. 
-- The project finished ahead of schedule, on budget, and with a zero punch-list at turnover.
-- Achieved LEED Gold.
-- Recipient of 16 awards.  Of them, the most notable were the Marvin M. Black Partnering Excellence Award, the Project Achievement Award from the CMAA, and the Design Excellence Award from DBIA.

Assistant Construction Manager

Kiewit

-- Lead the implementation of linked digital PDF drawings and the roll-out of tablet devices in the field.
-- Took an active role within the BIM team to work closely with subcontractors to resolve all clash detection prior to construction.
-- Coordinated a survey team and utilized both AutoDesk Civil3D/Trimble technology to provide coordinate locations for roadways/bridges, soil excavation quantities, and as-built data.
-- Ensured that all project plans were updated with the most recent RFI and ASI documents.
-- Tracked daily reports and verified that monthly pay applications to the client remained accurate.

Project:
--Green Build Terminal 2 Landside Expansion Project at San Diego International Airport ($230 Million)  
--This design build project consisted of additions and modifications of all roadways, bridges, and parking facilities.  The most notable achievement was a 1,200 foot long, dual-level roadway that separates arrival and departure traffic, improving the airport efficiency and safety.  
--Was the recipient of the Project of the Year Award from the San Diego Chapter of the CMAA.

Project Engineer

Absher Construction

-- Worked closely with school staff to deliver final closeout documentation and extra stock.
-- Participated on weekly safety walks and documented findings with Safety Manager.
-- Verified that on-site material deliveries matched up with submittal documentation.
-- Managed a campus wide temporary signage program to ensure student travel paths kept away from construction activities.

Projects:
-- Nathan Hale High School Addition and Modernization Project ($60 Million)
-- This modernization project consisted of a 14,500 square-foot library and renovation to the existing building.  Unique elements of this project included open concept learning space, art gallery, a revitalized dining hall, and an overhauled courtyard.
-- Achieved LEED Silver.

Intern

Charter Construction

-- Assisted the Project Manager with ensuring that all projects stayed well within client budgets.
-- Responsible for all facets of construction documentation and making daily updates.
-- Worked closely with site superintendents to resolve critical field issues to mitigate schedule impacts.
-- Performed weekly site visits to log construction progress and inspect workmanship quality.

Projects:
-- High end custom residential properties (Up to $15 million)

DLH Inc. General Contracting

-- Gained experience with wood framing, roofing, drywall, painting, and demolition.
-- Worked closely with excavation crews to ensure proper grades were being met prior to foundation pours.
-- During heavy rains, managed multiple sump pumps to keep work moving.
-- Managed daily site cleanup prior to departure.

Projects:
-- High end custom residential properties (Up to $5 Million)

Laborer

I founded Black Label Advisor in 2020 after I sold my e-commerce business for $5 million. After I exited, I immediately felt the calling to start providing strategic consulting to brand owners looking to scale but not have to hire a full management agency. 

The response has been phenomenal.  I have consulted 100+ brands ranging from total beginners to 7+ figure legends like Caden Lane, Skin Grip, and Dr. Sebagh. My clients make up more than $100 million in Amazon revenue. 

I enjoy working with brand owners who have aggressive growth strategies and are willing to expand off of Amazon to diversify their revenue. Amazon is just the beginning!

My specialty is helping brand owners grow their online presence rapidly, increase profits, expand the revenue channels, and optimize for a lucrative 7+ figure exit.

My mission has remained the same: provide a high level of service for my clients from a place of experience and authenticity. Most gurus you'll run into have never sold on Amazon. Be careful out there!

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Jon Elder

As an Associate Media Director, my focus is on developing and implementing impactful advertising campaigns across major retail platforms, including Amazon, Walmart, Instacart, and Sam's Club.  I manage over $1 million in monthly ad spend, ensuring every dollar is strategically allocated to maximize ROI for our clients.

My responsibilities include:

Strategic Leadership: Collaborating with clients to understand their business objectives and translating those goals into comprehensive retail media strategies. This involves developing innovative approaches and staying ahead of industry trends to ensure we deliver cutting-edge solutions.

Campaign Management & Optimization: Overseeing the execution and ongoing optimization of campaigns across various retail media platforms. I leverage tools like Skai, Pacvue, and Jungle Scout to monitor performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and make data-driven decisions that drive results.

Data Analysis & Reporting: I am a big believer in the power of data. I use PowerBI and other analytics platforms to create insightful reports that provide clients with a clear understanding of campaign performance and demonstrate the value we deliver. I am skilled at translating complex data into actionable insights that inform strategic recommendations.

Client Partnership: Building strong relationships with clients is paramount. I act as a trusted advisor, providing strategic guidance and addressing their unique e-commerce challenges. I believe in open communication and collaboration to ensure we are aligned with client goals.

Team Mentorship: I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience with team members, helping to develop their skills, and contributing to their professional growth.

Associate Media Director

As a Senior Media Manager, I spearheaded digital advertising campaigns and led strategy for a diverse portfolio of clients including Xbox, Coca-Cola, Samsung, Johnson Outdoors, Dupray, and Abbott. 

My role involved:

Campaign Management: Managed Amazon Paid Search and DSP campaigns for leading brands such as ScubaPro, JetBoil, and Xbox, ensuring strategic planning and execution aligned with client objectives.

Client Success: Implemented tailored advertising strategies that drove significant year-over-year increases in Amazon sales for leading brands, contributing to their overall success.

Data Analysis: Conducted comprehensive data analysis to measure campaign effectiveness, identify optimization opportunities, and deliver maximum return on investment for clients.

Client Engagement: Acted as a trusted consultant, providing strategic guidance and addressing eCommerce challenges to foster long-lasting client partnerships.

Team Lead: Acted as the lead on several accounts in charge of overall strategy and direction for Media Associates and Search Strategists.

Reporting: Utilized software such as Pacvue and Skai to develop in-depth reporting for our partners and help visualize performance.

Senior Media Manager

Wunderman Thompson Commerce & Technology

PPCStrike

PPCStrike is complete Amazon PPC Management Company. Our experts create, optimize, manage, and monitor your campaigns so that you can focus on growing your business.

We utilize the latest innovative tools and software, providing us with extensive data which we put to work in optimizing your PPC campaigns. Our tools allow us to maximize profits, maintain low ACoS, and reduce ad spend whilst improving conversion rates.

FreeeUp

Working through the FreeeUp platform helping clients with Amazon. 

A few areas that I have helped clients with:

- Consulting
- Set up, Manage, and Optimize sponsored product campaigns/PPC
- Account Management
- Optimize Product listings (Writing descriptions, bullets, keywords, search terms, and improving pictures)

Amazon Expert/Consultant

FreeeUp is the hands-on solution to hiring remote workers online. The company specializes within the eCommerce industry and interviews hundreds of workers each week so that they can place the top 1% into their client's businesses. As the Client Relationship Manager, I am responsible for speaking with potential clients, spreading word about the FreeeUp service to new markets, and walking clients through the set up process.

Client Relationship Manager

Egility Advisors

- Effectively managed Amazon accounts for six brands.

- Managed sponsored product campaigns to reduce wasted ad spend, decrease ACoS, and increase brand awareness.

- Performed keyword research, competitor research, and developed strategies to drive sales.

- Used software such as PPCScope and Sellics to further optimize sponsored product campaigns and increase results.

- Provided in-depth weekly reports to all clients that showed PPC performance, inventory levels, account health, and suggestions for improvement.

Amazon Account/PPC Manager

E-Blitz

E-Blitz was founded with a singular goal in mind. Spurred on by the crazy idea that we could help the eCommerce ecosystem evolve for the better, we work hard to teach companies to distil their brands into their essences and promote their ideals online.

CEO/Founder

Publix Super Markets

●  Administered outstanding customer service by greeting customers, suggesting menu items, efficiently making sandwiches, slicing meats and cheeses and completing sales

●  Coordinated all specialty food sections, including the olive bar, salad bar and soup bar, to increase deli profits by 10%

●  Proactively prepared specialty salads, side dishes and other food products to enhance sales opportunities

●  Productively filled and maintained store displays and cases to ensure prompt service for walk-up customers

●  Prepared more than 30 deli trays for standing orders and special event

●  Maintained exceptional cleanliness and organization of the deli counter in accordance with food handling standards and store requirements

●  Increased deli sales by 25% by using suggestive selling techniques

●  Responsible for making daily deli sales announcements over the store PA system to increase sales

Deli Associate

Walmart

★  Gained an extensive knowledge and understanding of counting, inspecting and checking in merchandise and transporting orders between retail stores and storage cages

★  Successfully kept stock rooms clean, organized and stocked full to enhance store efficiency 

★  Demonstrated a high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with clients, peers and the management team

★  Significantly improved methods for processing mark-downs, promotion marketing and damaged merchandise 

★  Provided exceptional customer service when interacting with all customers

★  Ensured proper merchandise presentation was maintained in accordance with company standards

★  Controlled shortage through personal awareness and compliance with company standards and theft deterrents

★  Interacted with customers and co-workers in a friendly, cooperative and pleasant manner

Frozen Food/Dairy Stocker

As a seasoned eCommerce Business Development Professional, I have honed my client relationship management and Amazon marketing skills over the past 8+ years. My expertise lies in managing significant budgets for Amazon PPC and DSP campaigns, developing and executing data-driven advertising strategies, and optimizing product listings to drive client growth and revenue.

I am an Amazon marketing veteran that created one of the first Amazon advertising agencies. Additionally, I have experience working with many different software providers, such as Pacvue, Teikametrics, Perpetua, Helium10, and many more.

With a track record of working with many top 1000 Amazon sellers, including Jacked Factory, Marlowe, Ancient Nutrition, Prextex, Wizgear, and Primary Arms, I am skilled in Amazon start-ups, brand management, PPC bid management, team leadership, and DSP advertising.

As the Founder of PPCSTRIKE, a leading Amazon PPC management company, I have overseen $10M+ in ad spend and optimized campaigns to meet and exceed performance goals, resulting in increased brand awareness, customer engagement, and revenue growth for clients.

In my previous roles at FreeeUp, Egility Advisors, and E-Blitz, I have collaborated with clients to align their Amazon sales objectives with internal offerings and capabilities, managed relationships with major corporate accounts, and developed and communicated best practices for PPC marketing, listing creation, inventory planning, and SEO.

I have completed certifications for Amazon DSP Campaigns, Amazon Sponsored Ads, AdWords Search, and Amazon Advertising Foundations.

If you are looking for a results-driven eCommerce professional passionate about driving growth and revenue through Amazon, please don't hesitate to reach out. I welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills and experience can contribute to your organization's success.


✯ As an entrepreneur and eCommerce consultant, I am passionate about online marketplaces and launching eCommerce companies that go-to-market quickly and at scale. I have gathered years of experience as a well-rounded PPC expert, including keyword research, ad copy, and analytics.

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CORE COMPETENCIES: 


B2C | AMS | Amazon Marketing | Consulting | SEO | PPC | eCommerce Marketing | Digital Marketing | Market Research | Leadership | Management | Market Discovery | Start-Ups | Data Analysis | Amazon | Retail Marketing | ACoS |


Personality Traits: Adaptable, emotionally intelligent, flexible, detail-oriented, driven

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