1. Mark Garland
818.438.7740 | markdgarland@gmail.com | www.linkedin.com/in/markdgarland
SU MMA R Y
Digital Marketing | Project Management | Reputation and Branding Specialist | Social Media & Video
I'm a passionate digital marketingprofessionalandstorytellerwithastrongsense of traditional andgrassroots
communications,publicrelations,and relationshipbuilding.Mywide range of experience andtechnical knowledge
makesme an effectiveprojectmanagerandthoughtleader.I’m able tobothsupportanddirectgraphicdesigners,
developers,andcreative/contentteamplayersaswell asothermarketers. Withover15 yearsof experience,Iam
able to alignthe manycommunication/awarenesschannelsthatare available. Utilizingkeeninsightdue diligence, I
am able to successfully generateandtrackconsistentmessagingacrossmultipledevicesandplatforms.Utilizing
transparency,relevanceandbestpractices,an organicMCM synergy isbuiltthat will increase familiarityaboutyour
business,engageyouraudience more fully,andbuild alastingcommunityof advocates.I’mresultsoriented,agile
minded,people centricandacommunicationsspecialistfocusedon problemsolving,innovation,andstrategy.
Content/Campaign Development and Strategy
Web Strategy and Omni-Channel Delivery
Analytics,SEO, SEM, SMS, CRM, CMS
Project/Vendor Management and Logistics
Contracts | Negotiations | RFP Strategy
Cross Functional Collaboration
Web Strategy and Video Content Creation
Public Speaking, Mentoring, Coaching,Team Building
Branding and Social Media Specialist | eCommerce
Event Coordinator | Community Relations
PR OF ESSI ONA L EX PER I ENCE
Amgen, Newbury Park, CA 2016
SeniorAssociate ProjectManager| ClientFacingBusinessAnalyst(CFBA)
Web Oriented ProjectManagement
Drove WebsiteBuilds | Deployment
Pushed Web Updates and Managed All Web
Related Activity | Service Ticket Utilization
Launched MultipleInitiatives Simultaneously
Monitored Vendors and Maintained Effective
and ConciseCommunication
Led Kickoffs | Kept Deliverables on Track
Continued Support Duringa Project’s Lifecycle
ProactivePlanningand Risk Mitigation
Veeva Systems Coordination (Amgen Compass)
CRM Website Eco-System Planning
Opportunity to Assess New Technology
Solutions and Stratagem
Contracts | Negotiations | Budgeting
Vendor Analysis
Daily Cross Functional Collaboration | Interface
Responsiblefor 11 Amgen Brand Websites
Collaborated with Peers to ProblemSolve
Stepped in to ProblemSolve When Warranted
Kept MLR (Medical Legal Review) Aligned with
Project(s)
Improved Engagement with Patients and
Health Care Providers
First Auto Group, Simi Valley, CA 2016
Digital MarketingManager
Website | Online| Social Media Management
Daily Content and Creatives Leadership
Vendor Management
Developed and Launched MultipleWebsites
(Honda | Nissan | Kia) IncludingContent
Trade Shows and Logistics
Contracts | Negotiations
Video | Reputation | Community Marketing
Daily Cross Functional Collaboration | Interface
Investigated and Executed New Protocols
2. Mark Garland
818.438.7740 | markdgarland@gmail.com | www.linkedin.com/in/markdgarland
Northridge Toyota | Scion, Northridge, CA 2015 - 2016
Digital MarketingManager
Website | Online| Social Media Management
Daily Content and Creatives Leadership
Video Marketing & Reputation Management
Daily Cross Functional Collaboration | Interface
49% Increasein Internet Service Appointments
58% Increasein Overall Repair Orders
100%+ IncreaseToyota WebsiteClicks
55% Increasein Overall New Service Clients
70% IncreaseWeb Service Appointment Shows
156% Increasein Email MarketingGross in only
3 months | 50%+ Increasein Facebook Likes
Worked with LA Times, Daily News,
Telemundo, Northridge Mall,Time Warner
Cable, NV YMCA in PR and Marketing Capacity
Complete Re-Brand of Toyota & Scion |
Regular B2B Interaction to Support Growth
Managed over 30 Vendors (IncludingPPC,SEO)
Simultaneously includingbutnot limited to:
Autobytel, LotLinx, CarsDirect,Sister
Technologies,Dealer Fire, Vin Solutions,CDK,
AutoTrader (KBB), CarBio,Edmunds, AdTaxi,
Showroom Logic, 3Birds,XTime and others
AGLAIA SOFTWARE, INC., CALABASAS, CA 2009 - 2015
Marketing& SalesDirector| Communications Specialist| Web& Social MediaStrategist |e-Commerce Specialist
Led Communication Management & Branding
SEM | SEO | CRM (e.g. Salesforce.com)
Managed Marketing & Web Strategy
100%+ Increasein Overall Sales in OneYear
Regular Content and Creatives Leadership
Managed Google AdWords/Analytics
Trend Analysis | Technology Management
Cross Function Coordination | Interaction
Became 3rd Ranked in Industry After 2nd Year
Managed Trade Shows | Brand Awareness
Specialized in Omni-Channel DeliveryB2Bwith
companies such as:Charles Schwab,
MarsPetcare,United States Air Force & Navy,
Dow, Progressive,Whirlpool, MIT& Herbalife
CRF Solutions, Inc., Simi Valley, CA 2007 - 2009
Commercial CollectionsTrainingSupervisor
Supervised Commercial Collection Department
Completed IACC Certification
Worked Closely with Fortune 500 Clients
Regularly Exceeded Revenue Quota
Created New Procedures | Protocols
Daily B2B Communication
Globalnet Data Services, LLC, Porter Ranch, CA 2004 - 2006
Data ProgrammingAnalyst
Data Programmer | Manager
Entertainment Industry Data Specialist
Coordinated Office Network
B2B Client Satisfaction & Retention
EDU CA TI ON
Bachelor of Arts in English | Emphasis in Creative Writing
California State University, Northridge
References and letters of recommendation available upon request