Web

Venture Vortex

I worked closely with the CEO to plan strategy, manage staff and vendors for Venture Vortex, Inc.'s web site for entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. Played a vital role in the launch of Venture Vortex 2.0, which involved the retaining of a major web development firm and a $700,000 budget.

Responsibilities included:

• Developing content and design goals for the web site
• Defining technical specifications for the web site such as server performance, software capabilities and coding standards
• Evaluating vendors to perform tasks such as web hosting, software development and graphic design
• Reviewing vendor quotes and contract terms; advising management
• Overseeing day-to-day progress of vendor's team of designers, programmers and project managers
• Evaluating vendor's quality of work and adherence to technical specs and business goals
• Hiring and overseeing staff of web developers to perform updates and enhancements to existing web site
• Writing and editing web site content
• Designing and produce e-mail newsletters in conjunction with content vendors
• Working with Business Development department to implement affiliate partner areas of the web site
• Designing multimedia marketing elements such as animated banners and flash presentations

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