Gavin Bechtold
Brand Ambassador · Ezoic
San Diego, CA
In My Own Words
Enthusiastic working professional well versed in customer service, sales, digital marketing, online advertising techniques and brand development. Passions rooted in action sports and the outdoors. Continually taking on new experiences for personal/professional growth.
Work Experience
Business Development
Ezoic2016 – Present
Identifying opportunities to drive growth for the world's largest multivariate testing platform and first US-headquartered company to become a Google AdSense Certified Partner; helping website owners improve user experience, increase ad revenue, and boost overall site performance.
Brand Ambassador
Rocket Works2017 – Present
Rocket Works is a craft spirits / lifestyle brand for snow enthusiasts and weekend warriors. Rocket®? Vodka is the Après Spirit™, an award-winning California vodka handcrafted from 100% fresh-pressed apples. Cut with pure Sierra Nevada mountain water. Naturally gluten-free. No sugar added. Double carbon filtered. Uniquely sip-able with just a hint of fruit and a super smooth finish. Best Vodka at the California Craft Spirits Competition. Inspired by you and your peak moments, celebrating good life, good health, and good times with good friends.
Customer Service Lead
Nixon2013 – 2015
• Led group of customer reps responsible for creating exceptional customer experiences to drive a loyal brand following • Project Lead integrating Digital Gift Card program on to nixon.com
Customer Service Representative
Nixon2012 – 2013
• In addition to fielding phone inquires regarding orders, technical product knowledge, and service - I Implemented Zendesk; platform to efficiently respond and report on digital inquiries across email and social media channels
Sales Rep
Bamboo Skateboards2012 – 2012
Responsible for sales activities, from lead generation to close in the greater San Diego & Southern California territory for branded skateboard hardgoods and softgoods. • Led sales team to develop new accounts, increasing revenue in an emerging market • Built company Sales Force operations manual to maximize customer management and retention
Business Development Intern
Bamboo Skateboards2012 – 2012
• Drove online sales 3%, unique visitors 48% through direct to consumer phone/email campaigns • Coordinated E-commerce strategy with partner sites (amazon, buy.com, thryll.com, krush.com)
Marketing Intern
SBX Magazine2011 – 2011
• Established social media presence, affiliate marketing program and improved SEO ranking • Utilized WordPress to produce/manage content on website
Ski & Snowboard School Operations Support
Vail Resorts2010 – 2011
• Processed payroll for 100+ employees and provided support of daily operations
Project Release Manager
CIGNA Healthcare2009 – 2010
• Coordinated enterprise software releases acting as liaison between technical and business units
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