Reed Wendorf-French

About Reed Wendorf-French

An adaptive, strategic leader with a unique blend of marketing, technology, and creative experience across different industriesI’ve always been curious about the way things work. Growing up, I’d often take things apart and put them back together. Eventually, I began experimenting with incremental improvements, attempting to build a better solution.In college, I consulted for local businesses managing their online presence and helping implement new technology to reach their goals.I spent the early part of my career in operations at a community bank. They recognized my ability and drive to learn and sent me to training on banking regulation and their core technology systems. As Quality Control for Loan Operations, I reviewed every consumer and commercial loan for documentation and input quality based on federal regulations and bank policy. After identifying errors stemming from processes and system configurations, I was promoted to work directly with executive management to identify projects and to implement solutions. I learned how data-driven decisions, technology, processes, and teams impact success.I founded Story Block Media on the premise that we could deliver our clients revenue-expanding results while providing a challenging work environment offering growth with colleagues who also wanted to promote a positive change in our community.As Chief Operating Officer, I oversaw our company’s operations, processes, and work product as we grew our team from two to ten employees. I worked directly with clients identifying their goals, developing strategic plans, and managing our team of writers, web designers and developers, graphic designers, videographers, and other creatives to grow client revenue and to reach target goals. After working with nearly a hundred clients across many different industries, I decided to focus my attention on a handful of long-term client projects and I successfully sold my shares to my business partner. Shortly thereafter, I undertook relaunching and modernizing Ambush Magazine, a biweekly gulf coast LGBTQ publication after the unexpected death of the previous owner. As Editor In Chief, I wear many hats managing the editorial team, designing and maintaining over 50 websites, designing the print publication, developing and selling advertising packages, and planning, managing, and executing the Gay Easter Parade and Gay Appreciation Awards.I am passionate about building community, technology, marketing, and entrepreneurship. I would love to connect if you want to share knowledge and build new relationships.

Experience

1. Product Development Manager

   Commander\'s Palace

   Mar 2024 — Present · New Orleans, LA, US

Education

• Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business

  Business Minor

  2007 — 2011

• Cohasset Middle/High School

  High School Diploma

  2004 — 2007

• Tulane University

  Bachelor of Arts, International Relations, Latin American Studies, Business

  2007 — 2011

• Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

  Economic Development of Latin America, Spanish

  2008 — 2008

Skills

• Program Management
• Css
• Oracle
• Blogging
• Lead Generation
• Ajax
• Microsoft Word
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Operating Systems
• Marketing
• Wordpress
• Jquery
• Quality Control
• Entrepreneurship
• Increasing Operational Efficiency
• Oracle Application Express
• Php
• Access
• Facebook
• Web Development
• SEO
• Social Networking
• Snowboarding
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Google Adwords
• Visual Basic
• Banking
• Web Design
• Data Analysis
• Innovation Development
• Appro
• Mac Os X
• Event Planning
• Html
• Laserpro
• Hubspot
• Growth Driven Design
• Fiserv