Zach Ploen

About Zach Ploen

With over 15 years of experience as a digital leader, I specialize in creating and executing high-impact digital marketing strategies that drive engagement, enhance web experiences, and accelerate business growth. My expertise spans SEO, web development, digital marketing, and leadership, allowing me to develop holistic, data-driven strategies that connect brands with their audiences. Digital Marketing & SEO – Proven success in optimizing multi-channel campaigns, leveraging data analytics, and enhancing search visibility to maximize ROI. Web Development & User Experience – Expertise in building and optimizing web platforms that improve usability, conversion rates, and engagement. Leadership & Strategy – Passionate about leading teams, fostering innovation, and driving digital transformation initiatives.I thrive on solving complex challenges and translating insights into measurable results. Whether it\'s increasing organic traffic, enhancing digital experiences, or leading high-performing teams, I bring a results-oriented approach that delivers real impact.Let’s connect and explore how we can drive digital success together!

Experience

1. Microsoft - Channel Strategy Project Manager

   Bridge Partners

   Nov 2025 — Present · US

   Supporting Microsoft Commercial via Bridge PartnersRole Description:Own and manage the channel’s rhythm of business calendar, including monthly and quarterly planning, business reviews, and key deliverable timelinesFacilitate cross-functional alignment across product marketing, delivery, channel strategy, and other business partnersDrive project delivery and escalate risks to the Channel Manager proactivelyLead and structure weekly team syncs and planning sessions; ensure meeting notes, decisions, and actions are clearly captured and trackedCoordinate and manage executive-ready materials for business reviews and strategic planningCo-own the development and maintenance of the channel strategy walking deckMonitor and flag risks or dependencies across workstreams and recommend mitigation strategiesMaintain trackers and dashboards to visualize KPIs and progress against goalsOversee the end-to-end website development lifecycle, from content review workflows to final asset readinessCollaborate with cross-functional vendors (SEO, design, analytics, localization, etc.) to ensure timely asset development and delivery

Education

• Regis Jesuit High School

  High School Deploma, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

  1996 — 2000

• James Cook University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), International Business/Trade/Commerce

  2003 — 2003

• Western Colorado University

  Bachelors, Business

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Customer Service
• Testing
• New Business Development
• Microsoft Word
• Business Planning
• Team Leadership
• Less
• Drupal
• Html5
• Strategic Planning
• Integration
• Microsoft Office
• Process Improvement
• Cloud Computing
• Javascript
• Modx
• Css
• Web Design
• Java
• Web Development
• SEO
• Business Strategy
• Sass
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Microsoft Excel
• Software Development
• Coaching
• Software Documentation
• Sdlc
• Leadership
• Sales Management
• Business Development
• Php
• Cascading Style Sheets (Css)
• Project Management
• Software Testing
• Jquery
• Contract Negotiation