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    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:49:38 GMT</pubDate>
    <description>Most recently updated answers by Brandon Hartness</description>
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      <title>Brandon, How would you describe what you did at community coffee company?</title>
      <link>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/228011?answer_class=AnswerBase</link>
      <description>* Architected and managed implementation of Microsoft Commerce Server Ecommerce
      platform to replace existing platform and various internal management systems.
* Consolidated 5 fragmented systems into a single order management system resulting
      in a decrease of IT allocation, increased operational efficiency and higher
      customer satisfaction
* Launched the company's first online marketing strategy and grew the house list
      over 400%
* Architected new website with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) as a core strategy.
      Organic rankings increased from 'non-existent' to front page results for
      popular keywords
* Negotiated with Microsoft to develop the ecommerce platform in their Austin
      facilities
* Managed team of up to 15, including customer service, warehouse and IT personnel</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:49:38 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Brandon, How would you describe what you did at Golfballs.com?</title>
      <link>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/228013?answer_class=AnswerBase</link>
      <description>* Implemented culture of conversion rate architecture and a multivariate/AB testing
     framework that has improved the overall site conversion rate by double digits
* Through detailed management of PPC agency, I have increased paid search revenue
      approximately 50% while simultaneously reducing PPC expense
* Developed strong vendor relationships that result in valuable inside deals and
      very profitable beta-test opportunities with companies such as Google,
      Microsoft and Omniture.
* Architected usability improvements and wireframe designs for new Golfballs.com
      enhancements or brand extension websites.
* Architected and managed direct mail re-acquisition program resulting in 500-600%
      ROI</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:49:03 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Brandon, What profession other than yours would you like to try?</title>
      <link>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/228021?answer_class=AnswerBase</link>
      <description>Growing up, I had always wanted to be a marine biologist, until I found out how much they make.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:57:33 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Brandon, Who was your most influential mentor and what did they teach you?</title>
      <link>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/228019?answer_class=AnswerBase</link>
      <description>One of my professors, Maurice Talbot, was a hard, rough, military minded instructor that I feel taught me how to be a man. I grew up a lot under him and not only learned a powerful work ethic, but also respect and to not complain unless you have a solution to the problem.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:56:26 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Brandon, If you won $50 million dollars tomorrow, what would you do first?</title>
      <link>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/228016?answer_class=AnswerBase</link>
      <description>Find a really good CPA</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:53:16 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Brandon, What kind of job are you looking for?</title>
      <link>http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/228015?answer_class=AnswerBase</link>
      <description>A job with a company that acts like a small company in that it is able to innovative and be dynamic; able to not only keep up with ecommerce trends, but to set new trends as well. At the same time, the company should act like a large company in that it has a synergistic strategy where everyone is aligned to meet the common, defined goals.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:52:44 GMT</pubDate>
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