Cory Vandenberghe

Digital Ives

Digital and Interactive Consultant, Owner
Robbinsdale, MN  – 1/06 to Present
www.ivesdigital.net | @IvesDigital NEW site coming to www.digitaliv.es soon!

Responsibilities include: designing and developing marketing strategies utilizing web, design, search (SEM/SEO/PPC), social media, motion (flash/video), and traditional marketing. Digital Ives connects clients and creative talent to deliver interactive marketing solutions.

Key Accomplishments

• Networked to develop an extensive list of creative talent for interactive execution.
• Managed account communications with client and creative team members.
• Managed projects requirements, including timelines, and asset management.
• Produced websites by coordinating efforts with designers and programmers.
• Created a promotional web video and an interactive VR for the Park at MOA.
• Implemented a password-protected blogging platform for internal communications.
• Assistant Producer on the A Kiss Could Be Deadly music video.

Recent Projects

• MichaelReel.com
• SSSLandscaping.com
• SabaiBodyTemple.com

TCS

Product Marketing
Corcoran, MN – 11/06 to Present
www.totalcontrolsolutions.com | @TotalControl

I’m currently working in product marketing.  Previously I was the Regional Sales Manager for parts of MN, and states west of the Mississippi River, including Canada, Mexico, and any world-wide leads. We sell both the individual computer component all the way up to a complete system.  I’m also involved with our marketing efforts including branding, brochures, data sheets, and our website.

Responsibilities include: marketing, design, layout, photography, website management and researching a new consumer electronic product line.  Promoted from Regional Sales Manager. TCS builds unique computers and LCD’s.

Key Accomplishments

• Implemented a new website, brochure, and data sheets conveying a consistent brand.
• Doubled daily web traffic, improved SEO, implemented Google Analytics and PPC.
• Revived email newsletter, increased web traffic, produced monthly reports.
• Negotiated with Taiwan partner and magazine publisher on design, layout, frequency, and placement of co-branded ads and corresponding e-newsletter ads.
• Coordinated efforts with key interactive and creative agencies.
• Since Jan. 2008 new leads have generated over $500,000 in revenue.
• Maintained over $750,000 in international and national client-accounts.

Dot Different

Account Executive
Duluth, MN – 6/06 to 11/06
www.dotdifferent.com

Specializing in Web Design, E-commerce, Hosting and Web Marketing using Pay Per Click, and Search Engine Optimization.

Responsibilities include: identifying leads, writing proposals, closing sales, working with clients, designers, and programmers in all aspects of website creation including competitive analyses, site maps, wire frames, information architecture, and SEO. Dot Different is an interactive agency.

Key Accomplishments

• Developed and managed accounts in both Duluth and Minneapolis.
• Recognized for exceptional account management skills.

Some Past Sites

• MatrixComm.com
• Omni-Tronics.com
• KnightsDividers.com

Veldhiezen

Sales and Marketing, Independent Contractor
Duluth, MN – 2/03 to 1/06
www.veldhiezen.com

Responsibilities include:  planning and implementing Veldhiezen’s marketing plan; public relations, writing press releases, product testing, and product sales.  Veldhiezen offers digital video communication solutions.

I was involved on the Marketing side of the Quickie and Q Sharp product lines. Enabling live and non live communication via web broadcasting technologies.

Education

BrainCo
Interactive Account Management
Hopkins, MN – 4/07 to 3/08
www.adschool.com

University of Minnesota Duluth
Bachelor of Business Administration
Duluth, MN – 9/00 to 6/04
www.d.umn.edu

Majors: Marketing and Organizational Management
Minor: Psychology

Activities

• Greek Life President
• Phi Kappa Psi President, Founder
• Circle K President
• Admar Presenter

Additional Info

Contact Info
Cory.vandenberghe@gmail.com
612.245.9499

Additional Info
MIMA – Member
AD FED – Member, Golferoo Committee
AD2 – Membership Committee
Phi Kappa Psi – Alumnus