Bio
Blake Newman
EDUCATION
• BS, Business Management, Decision Science, George Mason University
• MS, Information Systems, Information Technology, George Mason University
• LT, Military Science, Military Leadership, Georgetown University
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
• 2009-2XXX, eMarketing Consultant, The World Bank
• 2007-2XXX, Director of Sales & Marketing, inQbation.com
• 2008-2009, Web Director, ICE.gov
• 1997-2007, Entrepreneur
• 1993-1997, Computer Specialist, DISA.mil
• 1989-1993, Software Engineer, TRW
• 1985-1999, Infantry Captain, US Army Reserves
• 1981-1985, Infantry Paratrooper, 82d Airborne Division
BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARY
Blake Newman is a multi-talented, left-brain/right-brain thinker with an entrepreneurial spirit. With a BS degree in Business, MS degree in Information Systems and 10+ years experience in web consulting, project management and search marketing; Blake Newman is well equipped to lead and direct a variety of business development and online marketing projects and tasks.
An industry expert with regard to online marketing and search engine optimization (SEO); Blake Newman has been an honorary speaker and panelist at a number of meetings and conventions including, most recently, the Social Media Summit in Washington, DC held by the Immunization Action Coalition.
A social media and marketing enthusiast, Blake embraces new technologies to help his clients catapult their online marketing efforts. Blake is a great communicator, strategist, tactician, engineer, designer and artist. Many people have labeled Blake a polymath or Renaissance man. Blake is particularly passionate about leveraging search marketing, social media and web analytics to help maximize return on investment for online marketing programs.
LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
Groomed to be a leader while in the 82d Airborne Division, Newman attended the primary leadership development academy at Fort Bragg prior to his promotion to sergeant. Upon his honorable discharge, Newman joined the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program at Georgetown University (GU) in Washington DC where he refined his leadership skills. Newman applied these skills at George Mason University (GMU), leading many group activities, teaching at the local community college and for the next 15 years of his career across multiple entrepreneurial startups and management projects.
