TYLER K.

BENDER

4710 Bluffwood Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46228
317.432.9644.
tylerbender@gmail.com
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Career Summary:

Ive been a marketing professional for nearly 10 years. During that time, Ive built up a skill set that is
proficient in strategy and execution for over 100 marketing campaigns, for-profit and non-profit
websites, and the leadership and management of teams of content producers. Throughout my
career, Ive only worked in fast-paced environments that are deadline-driven and held accountable
to goals. In my work, Ive adopted the values of collaboration, curiosity, and growth. My experience
is accompanied by a Bachelors Degree in Journalism and Mass Communications at Samford
University and a variety of volunteer and service activities.


Experience:

SmallBox Indianapolis, IN Fall 2011 - Present
Marketing Strategist/Content Manager
Developed comprehensive digital marketing plans for clients.
Executed in-depth full service research projects for clients.
Served as lead strategist on many client website projects.
Collaborated with clients to determine goals, audiences, and vision for various projects.
Created core service offerings for SmallBox.
Analyzed data and built monthly reports that assessed progress toward client goals.
Creative Director for various video projects
Lead and managed teams of content producers.
Created and facilitated content marketing plans for clients and their content teams.

Compendium Indianapolis, IN Spring 2011 Fall 2011
Content Coordination Manager
Wrote and edited marketing copy for Compendium.
Collaborated with Compendiums Marketing department to produce and deliver monthly
marketing collateral.
Produced monthly case studies featuring client success.
Guest authored blog posts for industry leading blogs and websites.
Recorded and edited educational interview-style videos promoting Compendiums client
success.
Curated content resources, wrote, and managed a semi-weekly marketing email campaign.

Compendium Indianapolis, IN Fall 2009 Spring 2011
Content Partnerships Manager
Created a content partnerships program and was responsible for the hiring and
management of up to 50 content writers.
Moderated and approved content published on client blogs.
Collaborated with Compendiums Account Management team to ensure client content
strategy success


MediaSauce Carmel, IN - Winter 2006 February 2009
Copywriter/Content Producer
Wrote creative and effective copy for various projects ranging from press releases, to
website content, to strategic marketing pieces for both profit and non-profit companies.
Edited copy for grammatical, stylistic and efficiency errors.
Collaborated with Creative Directors on concepts for various projects.
Charged with leading research initiatives for various topics and clients.

MediaSauce Carmel, IN - Summer 2006 Winter 2006
Account Manager
Responsible for maintaining successful client relationships for up to 40 accounts at a time
for both profit and non-profit companies.
Responsible for meeting client deadlines by keeping the internal staff on task daily.
Responsible for keeping all accounts under a specified budget dictated by a signed
contract.
Collected money owed to MediaSauce on a monthly basis based upon the signed contract
per account.

Ecumininet Online! - Birmingham, AL Fall 2005
Advertising/Marketing Associate Intern
Developed original media kit for online magazine
Produced and implemented an advertising and marketing strategy to sell ads
Wrote articles for issues of the magazine
Edited articles sent in by contributors
Assisted with the overall production of the bi-monthly publication
Provided resources, details and information for website design


Education: Bachelor of Arts, Samford University, Birmingham, AL

Major: Journalism and Mass Communications
Courses Taken: Magazine Practicum, Journalism as Literature, Mass Media Writing, Thesis Writing,
and Publication Design


Activities:

Volunteer I serve at Grace Church in the high school ministry. Ive spent portions of the last five
summers leading teams of high school students on short-term mission trips to Ukraine. Once per
year, while at SmallBox, we would volunteer to build a non-profit a website for free in a 24-hour
period. I was on the leadership and planning committee for this event.
Musician I participate in leading worship at Grace Church. I write, record and perform original
music. I also teach guitar lessons to high school students.
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity


Skills:

Omnigraffle software wireframing, planning, and strategy software
Macintosh and PC computer literate
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint