Bio - Steven J., Horton

With an extensive background developing interactive media and managing online content, Steve can interact with technical teams, creatives, marketing managers, and C-level executives. His personal skill set includes branding, graphic design, imaging, on/offline advertising, audience research, list management, photography, illustration, and jouranlism. Steve is familiar with current SEO methods and is a strong writer and an effective presenter. Click here to view his recent portfolio.

With an extensive background developing interactive media and managing online content, Steve can interact with technical teams, C-level management, and creatives.

Professional Experience

Marketing Manager
Internet Production, Inc., St. Paul, MN
Responsible for the creation and production of all company marketing content, including branding, display advertising, Web site and e-newsletter content, brochures, marketing promotions, and software documentation.

Manager, Interactive & New Media
Martin/Williams Advertising, Minneapolis, MN
Bootstrapped and managed all aspects of this agency’s interactive media operations. Responsibilities included people and project management, media planning, content development, development tools, and host systems. Served clients such as 3M Company, CompuServe, First Bank System, and Target.

Account Manager, Interactive Multimedia
Tobin, Erdmann & Jacobsen, Minneapolis, MN (Now Logic Bay). Managed interactive media and advertising accounts. Client list included Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Medtronic, and Honeywell.

Account Manager, Strategic Planning
Ebert & Sebastian, Inc., St. Paul, MN
Acquired and managed strategic planning relationships with B2B companies in the Twin Cities. Client list included Norwest Bank, Satellite Industries, and National Computer Systems.

Marketing Research Project Manager and Analyst
Project Research, Inc., Minneapolis, MN
Designed and managed marketing research projects, including telephone surveys, focus groups, and in-person interviews. Authored analytical reports and delivered presentations to management.

B2B Industry Experience
Manufacturing • Publishing • Hosted Services • Financial Services • Real Estate

Application Software Proficiency
Photoshop • Illustrator • InDesign • Dreamweaver • Flash • Fireworks • Microsoft Office

Education
M.A., Journalism & Mass Communication, The University of Iowa
B.A., Music Business, Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee

Contact Information
Contact Steve at (651) 204-0662 or at shorton@moderncrm.com.

About Us

ModernCRM is a hosted application provider serving corporate CRM and marketing departments. Based in is St. Paul, Minnesota, ModernCRM helps marketers use Internet applications to improve their top line, bottom line, customer satisfaction metrics, and brand loyalty.

In business since 1997, ModernCRM has worked with start-ups and FORTUNE 50 companies alike to find innovative new ways to meet business objectives. Contact us today to find out how ModernCRM can bring new customer relationship ideas to life at your organization.