Edward Monson
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Social Media & Marketing Communications Manager
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We have an opportunity to boost Sierra Nevada Brewing Company up into the stratosphere using: 
  • Social Media, Viral Marketing & Branding via casual & informal sharing in the mobile century
  • Time honored marketing principles targeted and relatable to those most likely to switch to our brand
My goal is to make Sierra Nevada the most recognized brand among internet and smartphone users while those making the switch to superior beer are connecting with our brand by simply having fun and sharing compelling, contemporary content with their friends. education to be deficient, be sure to include any relevant professional training you've received, such as workshops and seminars.

Studies

Enology
California State University, Fresno

Music
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI

Psychology
Reedley College, Reedley, CA

Experience

As a teenager I was trained in brand building and connecting with people - relating to them - through radio medium. As an adult, I have learned communication how connect the four primary generations to which we market.

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Corporate Trainer
Alorica Inc., Clovis, CA
November 1, 2010 - Present
  • Conduct six week new hire certification training as well as continuing education training for a workforce of 600. 
  • Promoted to trainer after consistently ranking in the Top 5 of 300-400 customer service agents over 10 months.
  • Successfully integrated dozens of new hires of various ages into a culture of customer care and communication.
  • My positioning skills are frequently requested at all levels of the company. 

Insurance Broker, Managing General Agent
Monson Insurance / 3Mark Financial, Fresno, CA
November, 2000 - Present
  • Started as a life & long term care insurance agency
  • Developed into a life/health/medicare supplement & annuity brokerage with agencies and customers across the country.
  • Communication and positioning skills learned in media and broadcast marketing were applied to this agency which contributed to bottom line growth and awareness withing the agent community.

Operations Manager, Radio
Pappas Telecasting, Fresno, CA
June, 1996 - November 2000
  • Responsible for operations at two news/talk radio stations.
  • Started as a weekend news anchor - superior over-the-air communication and noticeable organization of the newsroom during my shift lead to promotion in 1997.
  • Created a talk radio station including marketing campaigns and all on air positioning, imaging, web presence and programming.
  • The talk radio station, which I ran for years was sold in 1999 for nearly ten times what was paid for it.

Marketing

Over my lifetime I have developed large network marketing organizations with 3 different companies.

Generations

Certified Senior Adviser training.
Extensive study into marketing, managing and communicating across multiple American generations.

Community Service

Executive Board, Kiwanis Club of Fresno
Started original Bull Terrie Rescue Facebook Page
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