David J Swofford

Digital Marketing | Marketing Management | Data & Analytics


Resume


Education

Certification, Power BI Analyst Associate; 2025

Certification, Marketing Management; 2025

Certification, Digital Marketing; 2025

BA, Economics; 2009

2004


Experience

Unstoppably US, Marketing Specialist

2023 – Current

USUS provides comprehensive marketing strategy and execution services to small business clients, and has curated and executed a wide range of high-profile events bringing a signature blend of vibrant energy, creativity, and professionalism to every engagement. Our approach blends performance artistry with data-driven marketing to create impactful, memorable campaigns that drive real results. Work includes:

  • Brand Development: Crafting core brand identity, messaging frameworks, tone of voice, and visual standards.
  • Creative Design: Producing cohesive, on-brand assets using Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Canva.
  • Digital Presence Management: Building and optimizing websites / social media profiles (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube).
  • Content Strategy: Creating & managing multi-channel content calendars (Trello, Asana); publishing and scheduling (Hootsuite, Buffer, and Meta Business Suite).
  • Community Engagement: Designing interactive campaigns to foster audience participation and strengthen brand loyalty.
  • SEO & Analytics: Implementing strategies, keyword research (SEMrush, Ahrefs, or Google Keyword Planner), and performance tracking (GA4, Search Console, and Meta).
  • Performance Reporting: analysis, engagement metrics, and strategic recommendations for continuous improvement.

SB Media LLC, Entrepreneurial Venture & Services

May 2021 – 2023

  • Pioneered a creative consulting business focused on data-driven strategy, audience engagement, and brand development, enhancing venue visibility and sales.
  • Advanced to a keyholder role at an entertainment venue, managing operations, reporting, and performance tracking.
  • Integrated professional A/V equipment skills into marketing concepts and client pitches.

Greater Than One, Senior Data Strategist

Sep 2020 – Apr 2021

  • Provided data-driven strategies to provide deeper insights into market and customer growth opportunities.
  • Developed an effective Data Warehouse infrastructure for advanced analysis, ensuring data accuracy and timely collection, supporting daily automated reporting and dashboard processes.
  • Deployed versatile, multi-channel reporting tools using Google Data Studio.

ChromatiCo LLC, Entrepreneurial Venture

Jan 2018 – 2020

  • Led the full lifecycle of product development, brand strategy, and go-to-market execution.
  • Designed and 3D-printed custom prototypes, developed user-centric smart features via mobile app integration (iOS/Android), and engineered custom circuitry and chipsets to support wireless control and automation.
  • Created and maintained an e-commerce platform (Shopify), ran targeted campaigns through Meta Ads, and built an engaged audience via content marketing and social media strategy.

MEC / Wavemaker, Senior Analyst, Data Integration

Jun 2017 – Dec 2017

  • Developed dynamic dashboards using Tableau, enhancing data visualization, communication, and data accessibility.
  • Processed and analyzed large datasets, performing SSIS/ETL tasks in SQL and AWS/S3, ensuring data accuracy.
  • Produced advanced reports and presentations for stakeholders, contributing to strategic decision-making.

Adorama, Tableau Developer, Business Insights & Analytics

Sep 2016 – May 2017

  • Led the transition of analytic operations to an internally managed solution using Tableau Server, reducing costs and significantly improving data accessibility.
  • Advocated for a data-centric business philosophy, enhancing team understanding of analysis concepts and techniques.
  • Improved data availability and integrity by developing comprehensive reports, presentations, and dashboards combining sales, in-store, and online data sources.

Yieldbot, Optimization Strategist

Jul 2015 – Feb 2016

  • Managed and optimized digital marketing campaigns, improving delivery and efficiency through real-time optimizations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams and clients to align strategy with business objectives and audience targeting.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends and insights, informing strategy improvements and enhancing campaign outcomes.
  • Created performance reports and communicated results to stakeholders, leveraging tools like Google Analytics and advanced MS Excel techniques (Macros, formulas, VBA).
  • Executed A/B tests and optimization experiments to improve campaign outcomes and inform future strategy.

Outdoor Sportsman Group, Marketing Research Manager

Sep 2011 – Jul 2015

  • Served as primary data-centric resource supporting Ad Sales, Marketing, Editorial, and Senior Management with research, analysis, and reporting.
  • Conducted detailed competitive analysis, identifying subscription/readership trends, enhancing market understanding.
  • Researched audience segments and prospected potential ad clients using Nielsen, comScore, MEMRI, and MagRadar.
  • Created advanced reports in Google Analytics, sharing insights with stakeholders, improving data-driven strategy.
  • Coordinated strategic editorial initiatives across web, social, and email marketing channels, and provided detailed reports on performance and engagement.
  • Analyzed content performance and cross-channel audience distribution across 15 brands in 3 special interest verticals.
  • Managed digital campaign execution and performance optimization using DART for Publishers.
  • Assisted with technical support and optimizations of proprietary WordPress platform.

Skills & Talents

Operational

  • MS Office 365 – Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
  • Advanced MS Excel, Pivot Tables, VBA
  • SQL Server, SSMS, ETL, AWS, S3 Databases
  • Programming – JS, HTML, PHP, Python, R
  • Salesforce, Monday, Asana, MS Project
  • Data Visualization & Dashboards
  • Briefs, Plans, and Presentations
  • Community Management
  • Copywriting & Content Development
  • Reporting & Automation

Creative

  • Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, GIMP
  • YouTube Studio, Vimeo, GoPro
  • Entertainment Programs & Live Music
  • Event Planning & Execution
  • Music Production & Promotion
  • Stage Design, DMX Lighting, Professional Audio
  • Livestreams, podcasts, and Virtual Reality
  • Photography, Videography, Recording
  • Graphic Design, Illustration, and Editing
  • Creative Writing, Storytelling, Comedy & Humor

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