NATHAN GERRED

3040 S Hanson Ave Milwaukee, WI 53207

608-921-4775 Nathan.Gerred@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE




INET-WEB
Copywriter SEO Specialist
Determine valuable industry keywords and market competition for new and perspective clients
Create and implement search engine optimization strategy for new build websites and monthly
clients
Create compelling and unique content for websites, radio ads, green screen walk out videos, and
print media
Post and style content using custom built CMS
Manage new build projects, work with designers and developers for creative direction and
functionality
Manage rapport with monthly SEO clients, providing detailed analytics reporting
Training new hire copywriters on process, strategy and best practices
Managing junior copywriters ensuring high productivity and quality output


September 2012
- Present












ALASKA WILDLAND ADVENTURES
Hospitality Staff
Worked in a team oriented atmosphere to ensure an amazing experience for guests
Maintained natural beauty on resort grounds as well as upkeep in the lodge, dining room, and
cabins
Delivered excellent dinner service to dining guests along with washing dishes and preparing
dining room for meals
Entertained guests while building a strong trusting relationship and rapport during their short stay


BEST BUY
Summer 2012









2007 2012
Customer Experience Expert
Contribute to a sales team that has been number one in district and regional sales on numerous occasions
Assist in the training and growth of numerous sales associates
Display great personal and sales skills, having consistently satisfied customers
Participated as a member of the Innovation Council, steered store with new and innovative selling ideas as well as
introducing new products and training other sales associates on selling these products
Participated in many charitable events through Best Buy such as Relay for Life, MDA Tub Run, and Adopt-a-highway
cleanup crew
Built and maintained trusting relationships with many customers, providing them with a buying experience that exceeds
expectations.
Mastered many ins and outs of the sales industry
Honed my skills working on a successful sales team
Maintained good reputation in Best Buy as a high quality salesman and team member


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GAMEZOMBIE.TV 2009-2010
Social Media Staff Member
Worked on social media development for award winning video game media website
Launched a campaign that increased participation on Facebook page by 50% in the first month
Actively recruited more members to join Facebook page, as a combined effort resulted in a 750 more members in the first
two months

WHITEWATER SPORTS INFORMATION 2008-2009
Staff Member
Updated sports information website with stats and stories
Wrote and distributed press releases for a variety of sports at the university


91.7 WSUW FM (UW-WHITEWATER COLLEGE RADIO STATION) 2007 2008
On Air Personality
Hosted on air daily music segments periodically throughout the week along with co-hosting a three hour weekly talk show
segment
Hosted special remote segments on location for Fund Drive (Week long fundraiser)
Also contributed to the planning and setup for Fund Drive
Gave me the experience of becoming familiar with day to day routines in a radio studio
Honed my communication skills
Co-hosting a three hour talk show has also given me experience keeping a strong entertaining conversation while on air.
Helped me get acquainted with the rules and regulation of being an on air DJ
EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin- Whitewater 2007-2012
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Journalism an emphasis in Advertising and a minor in General Art

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Member of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
o Vice President
As Vice President I was in charge of setting up philanthropic events. I headed fraternity involvement in
charitable events like Special Olympics, Polar Plunge: Freezin For a Reason, and free lunch at a local
church. I also reorganized the groups involvement in Adopt-a-Highway
o Rush Chair- responsible for doubling the pledge class size the semester that I served
Set up rush events for prospective pledges
Gave many informational speeches to groups of incoming prospects

Member of Zeta Phi Eta (Professional Communications Fraternity)
Voice Actor/Actor/Model
o Voiceover roles for promotional videos (INET-Web)
o Model for sports team apparel (Milwaukee Wave)
o Actor for thrilling promotional web videos (INET-Web)