Technology never works as one would expect...

OK, so I really wanted this work right out of the box. There I was, dusting off my resume, when the google docs application asked if I wanted to post it directly to my blog. Remembering that I had started a blog a few years ago but had not really ever used it, I decided to try it out and see how it would work. Of course, it left some massive gap in the formatting, but at least it didn't misspell any words in the translation...
OK, so we're over the hump and now my blog is living again and my resume is online. What does it all mean? Well, of course, it means that I am looking to get back into High Tech Marketing and that I have posted my resume as an aide in finding the right opportunity.
Please check it out and give me feedback if you have any. If not, please tell someone about it, if you think they would be interested in my skill set.
That's all for now, roger, over and out...

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DAVID KUMEC
dkumec@gmail.com  (831) 239-4812

                                          

Bio

David Kumec is an experienced Marketing and Business Development Professional with over 15 years experience as a Marketing Director, Business Development Manager, Web Marketing Manager, IT Manager, and Product Manager. Prior to co-founding the Pebble Beach Investment Group, he was Business Development Manager for VeriSign's LightSurf Division, responsible for building a portfolio of 3rd-party services for Wireless Carrier customers including AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon.

As Director of Marketing for LightSurf Technologies, he managed the company's overall Marketing Program including all Web Properties, PR and Communications, Trade Shows, Product Launches, International Programs, Professional Services and Customer Relations. Starting when LightSurf was under 20 employees, he helped drive the company's growth to over 175 employees and an eventual sale to VeriSign in 2005. Prior to LightSurf, David managed both IT and Marketing for Live Picture, and was Web Marketing Manager for NetCarta.

Experience

Pebble Beach Investment Group, Monterey, CA

March 2006 - Present

Co-Founder and General Manager

• Market, sell, and manage portfolio investments


• Architect, build, and manage all Web properties and Network services

VeriSign, Santa Cruz and Mountain View, CA

April 2005 - March 2006

Business Development Manager, LightSurf Mobile Media Division

• 
  Manage all third-party content and printing relationships for LightSurf division
  
• Manage contract process and SLAs for all third-party content licensing
• Work with other company divisions to develop new products and services
  

LightSurf Technologies, Inc., Santa Cruz, CA

October 1999 - April 2005

Director of Marketing, PR, and Communications

• Manage Corporate Marketing, Product Marketing, and Professional Services
• Drive Lead Generation through Web, Event, and Media Outreach marketing programs
  
• Work closely with CEO and Executive Team to create branding, positioning, board presentations, and company focus
• Present and evangelize technology vision and road map
• Develop and manage creation of all marketing and sales support tools
• Draft and publish over 100 press releases and other company communications
• Secure 20+ high-profile speaking opportunities for CEO
• Organize and manage over 20 trade shows and industry events
• Act as primary liaison to industry analysts and journalists
  

Live Picture, Inc., Campbell, CA

December 1996 - October 1999

Director of Marketing and IT, Web Marketing Manager

• Direct all Internet-related technologies and business relationships
• Manage multi-platform network infrastructure connecting several
  countries including connectivity, data storage, management, monitoring,
  reporting, commerce, and statistical analysis
• Product marketing for all Web applications (concept, MRD, specs)
• Awarded NetMarketing Top 10 Business-to-Business Web sites in 1997

NetCarta, Scotts Valley, CA

August 1995 - December 1996

Web Marketing Manager and Webmaster

• Manage NetCarta Web site and online business
• Helped create automated tools, increasing productivity by over 500%
• Awarded Magellan "3-star" and "Cool site of the Week" award for Web design
  

The Walt Disney Company, Marne-la-Vallee, France

1991 - 1995

Systems
Manager

• Directed the installation of EuroDisney ticketing systems
• Managed a crew of 275 servers, greeters, and bartenders

Education

University of California, Santa Cruz, CA

1991

• 
  BA Business Economics
  
• 
  Minors in French Literature and Marketing

University of Paris IV - La Sorbonne, Paris, France

1985

• International Certification - French Economics and Civilization

Other info

• Read, Write, and Speak French Fluently
• American and French dual national citizen

This is Trevor on our trip to Maine.

This is my dad and my son in front of Montmartre.