Steve Kottra Jr.

Steve Kottra Jr. has a diverse range of work experience. From 2018 to the present, they worked as a Digital Marketing Specialist at Effective Media Solutions, LLC, where they managed and optimized multiple Google and Bing Ads accounts, conducted keyword research, and built SEO optimized websites.

From 2005 to the present, they worked at Wayne Messmer & Associates in various roles. As a Marketing Manager, they improved profitability by analyzing key marketing variables and salesperson performance, managed direct mail campaigns, and made executive decisions based on A/B testing. As a Financial Officer, they managed budgets, presented financial reports, and handled payroll and tax filings.

From 2016 to 2018, they worked as an Elite Partner Manager at Brain Armor, Inc. Steve secured key partnerships with major sports organizations and managed logistics for sales on various platforms, as well as established digital content on social media platforms.

Overall, Steve Kottra Jr. has demonstrated expertise in digital marketing, marketing management, financial management, and partner relationship management throughout their work experience.

Steve Kottra Jr. earned their Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from North Park University, attending from 2003 to 2005. Steve also holds several additional certifications, including a Social Media Marketing Certification Exam from Hootsuite Media Inc. obtained in November 2015, a Google Ads Display Certification obtained in November 2022, a Google Ads Search Certification obtained in November 2022, a Google Ads Video Certification obtained in November 2022, and a Bing Ads Accredited Professional certification obtained in July 2019.