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Summary

There is no more cost effective way to market a business these days then with online marketing. There is also no quicker way to burn through a marketing budget then with a poorly planned online marketing strategy. This is where I come in.


My combination of the following achievements makes my skill set extremely hard to come by and continually sought after by any wise business owner looking to take their company to the next level:


  • Undergraduate and Master's Degrees from one of the country's most prestigious business schools
  • Years of work experience in marketing, sales, business management and online marketing
  • Real life experience through world travel, cultural diversification and charitable affiliations


Whether your business is already a Fortune 500 company or a 5 person operation, my experience, enthusiasm, education and keen eye for business advancement opportunities can be an asset that will benefit your business and help make it work for you, not vice versa.

 

Work History

The Design People, Inc.

El Segundo, CA, United States
Aug 2008 - Present
Director of Business Development 
El Segundo, CA, United States
Sep 2006 - Aug 2008
Internet Marketing Division Manager 

Home Depot U.S.A, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA, United States
Jan 2006 - Aug 2006
Regional Sales / Marketing Manager 

Commercial Real Estate Funding

Los Angeles, CA, United States
Jan 2005 - Dec 2005
Contract Negotiations 

imFORZA, LLC.

El Segundo, CA, United States
Owner / CEO 

imFORZA, LLC. is a full service online marketing agency that provides cost-effective, results-driven marketing solutions to businesses and individuals. If you're looking to grow your brand, extend your online reach or get a higher ROI on your marketing strategies, then imFORZA can help. Call us at 888-91-IMFORZA to find out how.

Education

University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business

Los Angeles, CA, United States
Aug 2006 - May 2008
Master of Business Administration, Entrepreneurship

University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business

Los Angeles, CA, United States
Aug 2000 - May 2004
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, International Business

Skills

Internet Marketing Consulting

(Rockstar)
5-6 Years Experience, (Last Used 5-6 years ago)
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Search Engine Optimization

(Rockstar)
5-6 Years Experience, (Last Used 5-6 years ago)
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Social Media Marketing

(Expert)
3-4 Years Experience, (Last Used 3-4 years ago)
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Paid Search Marketing

(Rockstar)
5-6 Years Experience, (Last Used 5-6 years ago)
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Marketing and Marketing Management

(Rockstar)
7-9 Years Experience, (Last Used 7-9 years ago)
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Sales and Sales Management

(Rockstar)
7-9 Years Experience, (Last Used 7-9 years ago)
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Business Planning

(Rockstar)
7-9 Years Experience, (Last Used 7-9 years ago)
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Branding

(Rockstar)
7-9 Years Experience, (Last Used 7-9 years ago)
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Certifications

Certified Inbound Marketing Professional

(Inbound Marketing University)
Jul 2009 - Has no expiration

The Inbound Marketing Certification acknowledges the recipients proficiency in Inbound Marketing principals and best practices. These principles include: blogging, social media, lead conversion, lead nurturing, and closed-loop analysis.

Google AdWords Authorized Reseller

(Google)
Jan 2008 - Has no expiration

Google AdWords Professional

(Google)
Nov 2006 - Has no expiration

Google AdWords Sales Certified

(Google)
Jan 2008 - Has no expiration

Google AdWords Account Management Certified

(Google)
Jan 2008 - Has no expiration

Yahoo Search Marketing Ambassador

(Yahoo)
Nov 2006 - Has no expiration

Microsoft adExcellence Member

(Microsoft)
Dec 2006 - Has no expiration

Recent Projects

Search Engine Marketing

Contractor's Insurance

 

Rankings


Google - #1 for "contractors insurance"

 

Traffic

 

5000% increase in traffic over 6 month period

 

Conversions

 

Over 350 conversions per month

200% increase in conversion rate over 6 month period

Additional Profiles

Vinny LaBarbera's Linkedin Profile
Vinny LaBarbera's Facebook Profile
Twitter

References

Nancy Sanborn

(Professional)
Executive Director of Prudential John Aaroe's Probate and Trust Sales Division Prudential

"We have worked with Vinny for the past several years and we have found that he has been responsive to all of our needs. We highly recommend working with him."

Grant Hammond

(Professional)
Remarkable Homes (Nashville, TN)

“Throughout the past several years Vinny has conducted himself professionally, honestly, and most importantly, in a true helpful manner. Vinny has take the time to educate our company’s executive team to help us better comprehend this ever changing industry and the tools that we must utilize.”

Paul Gulya

(Professional)
Broker / Owner Century 21 Viewpoint Realty

"Vinny is an exceptionally bright guy who brings excellent ideas to the table. He knows his business and stays on top of trends and has a real sense of where internet marketing is going. Additionally, his personality is such that he is able to state his case and lead the team to the next level in a nonconfrontational manner. Vinny is an excellent resource for your internet marketing needs as well as a truly competent business professional.."

Steven Epstein

(Professional)
Owner LISTINGDOCS

"Vinny has the two most important qualities an individual can have in the business world - intelligence and candor. His knowledge of his craft is very impressive and he is always searching to learn more every day. He also operates in the open, cutting through the muck with a straight line, and completing tasks one after another!! He understands the big picture, and also knows the baby steps needs to fill it out completely.

I would highly recommend Vinny to anyone in the business world, he is a top quality person and a very effective business associate!!"

Proficiencies

Technology

HTML

CSS
PHP

Flash Optimization

Video Optimization

Search Engine Optimization

 

Business

Finance

Accounting

Sales

Marketing

Operations

 

Language

English (native language)

Italian (fluent)

Spanish (conversational)