A warm, outgoing person, Joe enjoys having a high level of interaction with others. He usually finds the “silver lining” in a difficult situation, and typically enjoys the thrill of trying new things. He has a gift for influencing those around him and is viewed as an instinctive communicator. Others find Joe easy to approach and enjoy his easy, open rapport.

Recognizing the value of a good relationship, Joe is very patient and caring when relating to others. He is even-paced; and Joe usually remains calm and relaxed, even in situations that may ruffle some others. He likes the role of a peacemaker, when working through problems, Joe tries to rely on successful strategies that have proven results.

Because he cares about how others feel, Joe may feel uncomfortable making decisions that strongly affect others. He typically encourages others to be involved in the decision making process and prefers to work in a team role. Others tend to see Joe as agreeable and humble.

Joe Harwick Skating Pipes

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Joe Harwick Contemplating the drop

helpful SEO links

If someone were to ask what I was reading online I would reply that as for SEO, these sights are certainly worth a daily look:

John Battelle’s Search Blog – http://battellemedia.com/

Search Engine Watch – http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/

SEOmoz – http://www.seomoz.org/blog

Search Engine Land – http://searchengineland.com/

Search Engine Roundtable – http://www.seroundtable.com/

Pronet Advertising – http://www.pronetadvertising.com/

ShoeMoney – http://www.shoemoney.com/

Search Engine Journal – http://www.searchenginejournal.com/

Online Marketing Blog – http://www.toprankblog.com/

Matt Cutts – http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/

Graywolf’s SEO Blog – http://www.wolf-howl.com/

Search Engine Guide – http://www.searchengineguide.com/

SEO Pedia – http://www.seopedia.org/

Small Business SEM – http://www.smallbusinesssem.com/

SEO Scoop – http://www.seo-scoop.com/

Web Analytics World – http://manojjasra.blogspot.com/

May 2006 — Present (3 years 10 months)

-Manager of Search Engine Optimization Department, creating, coordinating, developing department facets, as well as insuring profitability.

-Senior Web Marketing Strategist consulting/managing diverse client projects, budgets, goals, focused on effectively marketing and communicating online.

-Organic Search Optimization including SEO content writing, online press releases, link-building, blog creation and execution, website re-designs, website analytics analysis.

-Paid-Search Marketing strategy, campaign design and management including keyword analysis, text ads, landing page creation and testing(Certified Adwords Professional and Reseller)

-Active Sales and Development Role prospecting leads throughout various sales closing cycles, creating marketing materials, ultimately closing sales and meeting sales goals.

-Prior role (5/06-3/07): Campaign management of website development and design, encompassing all aspects of project from initial graphic design layout and art direction, to programming and development,  to post-launch marketing consultation. Focused on developing websites for small business clients and real estate agents.

Web Producer
KCRW
(Non-Profit; Broadcast Media industry)

2005 — Present (5 years )

-Web Producer for KCRW.com with responsibilities in editing and insuring media, content, and other website programming for KCRW.com (audio editing, encoding, image editing, CMS editing)

-Prior roles as member of both the “Morning Becomes Eclectic” and “Metropolis” radio programs, assistant sound engineer and show coordinator, also promotional street team member for KCRW-sponsored music events.

Senior Media Planner / Buyer
The Gary Group
(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

May 2000 — October 2004 (4 years 6 months)

-Creation, Execution, and Management of Advertising for major and independent music artists, concert  tours, and related campaigns in various genres (mainly targeting youth demos) in regional and national media advertising campaigns.

-Planning and buying Media (national and local cable, broadcast TV, radio and print), working on campaigns with budgets frequently over $100k.

-Radio Department Manager creating nationwide radio promotions in spot, syndicated, satellite and public radio formats.

-Direct and Long-Term Client Relationships with record

-Negotiating Advertising: costs, added value, promotions, with media sales executives.

Joe Harwick’s Education

Chapman University

B.A. , Business Administration – Marketing and Finance , 2000

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa