Sandeep Sambhi

OBJECTIVE

To play a key role at a progressive organization and have the opportunity to grow my skills and experience in a pleasant and productive environment.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Over 5 years experience using graphic design and development software including Microsoft Visual Studio, Adobe Photoshop CS4, Illustrator CS4, Adobe Dream Weaver CS4 and Adobe Flash to create web and print-based content and applications.
• Proficient developer using major CMS’s including Wordpress, BlogSpot, Mambo, Drupal, OpenSites and. SEO and SMO experience using Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Digg, Stumbleupon, blogging, email marketing and YouTube to improve search results, and increase brand awareness online.
• Very experienced using programming and database languages such as CSS, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, Flash, XML, DHTML, PHP, ASP.NET and SQL. Able to make all of these platforms work together to produce dynamic, interactive Web 2.0 applications.

SOFT SKILLS

• Fluent orally and verbally in French and English (educated up to grade 9 in French in Quebec).
• Strong communications and coordination skills when working with multiple stakeholders as shown Dean Myers and WSI.
• Work well under-pressure and with tight-deadlines.

EDUCATION

September 2001–April 2006

Bachelor of Administrative Studies Honours (B.AS)
York University
Major: Information Technology
Courses in marketing, web-design, computer programming, strategic thinking and analysis, and computer networking.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

• Development of new modules and functionalities for the North American and European panel sites.
• Conceptualizing, feasibility analysis and process planning for new features and marketing strategies.
• Expanding awareness and popularity of the i-Say panel and the Ipsos Access Panel through social media strategies within the i-Say website and on Social Media sites outside i-Say including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

• Worked with the project manager to design sites from scratch for clients from various industries. Created efficient and clear designs to maximize click-through rates, minimize bounce rates and direct traffic easily to their desired destination using well-placed and logical call-to-action links and imagery.
• Worked with advanced content management systems and modules including newsletter modules, blogs, e-commerce shopping carts, product catalogues, image galleries, news managers and banner management systems.
• Continually worked with clients to increase website conversion rates by 200%-800% and increase efficiency of paid search campaigns and organic search rankings.

• Managed all areas of dealer-network CRM (Reynolds & Reynolds Contact Management) including direct marketing, email marketing, relationship building and creation and implementation of loyalty programs.
• Conceptualized and developed new Internet Marketing initiatives with GM Canada Marketing, McLaren McCann management and end users to maximize capitalization on new marketing opportunities using the Internet.
• Increased site traffic by 400% and Internet inquiries by 200% by re-organizing corporate sites, creation of microsites targeting specific promotion campaigns, stronger, bolder artwork and optimizing search-engine rankings.

• Launched a CD-ROM based product catalogue using HTML and Photoshop for distribution to prospects, clients and suppliers at various tradeshows.
• Created documents, manuals, set up a library of parts and modified AutoCAD tools menu to improve efficiency in the Engineering department.

DESIGN PORTFOLIO

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INTERESTS

• Developing and learning with new programming languages.
• Reading and learning about new technology and new trends in Internet Marketing.