Brian Jackson

forgemedia is a digital agency run remotely by two brothers, Brian and Brett Jackson. Both share a passion for performance-driven WordPress development and crafting actionable content derived from first-hand experience. These enable your business to take strategic leaps forward.

Kinsta is the fastest growing high-performance managed WordPress host on the market. Utilizing the latest webperf and development stack: Google Cloud, Nginx, MariaDB, HTTP/2, SSH, Free SSL, TLS 1.3, and PHP 7.4. Some of Kinsta's clients include companies such as GE, Intuit, Buffer, TripAdvisor, FreshBooks, Drift, AdEspresso, Workforce, Mint, and Swagway.

Growth and marketing initiatives primarily focused on content, email marketing, search engine optimization, community relations and sponsoring. Campaigns designed to raise awareness, build credibility, acquire qualified leads, and help drive the sales pipeline to converted customers.

Managing Google AdWords campaigns and SEO. • A/B Split Testing • Focus on Conversions • Landing Pages • On-page keyword optimization PPC, Call Tracking, Reporting, Local Search, Email Marketing, Responsive Design, Social Media, Moz, RavenTools, Google Webmaster Tools, Bing Webmaster Tools, Google Analytics, Google AdWords, Bing Ads, Google Keyword Tool, Twitter, Facebook, SharePoint Online

Active Directory, Group Policies, MS Exchange, Windows Server Management, Microsoft Desktop Support, Troubleshooting, Software Upgrades, Imaging, Windows XP, Windows 7, Raid, VPN, ISA 2006, CRM, Avaya, Avaya IP Office

Responsible for administering the security for PeopleSoft on campus. Much of my time was spent writing SQL queries to automate account creations both for Active Directory and PeopleSoft. As well as other miscellaneous queries such as print charges, etc. Also creating jobsets to automate security within PeopleSoft. Things such as placing 3C groups on student accounts so that they could finalize their enrollment.

• Managed the work order system and delegation of Helpdesk team to carry out their given tasks. • Implementation of Windows Sysprep technology along with WinPE 3.0 Deployment. • Worked on System Center Configuration Manager testing and implementation. • Managing of printer server, plus migration from 2k3 to 2k8. • Creation and implementation of Walla Walla University’s current imaging process [Sysprep + WinPE].

• Responsible for completing work orders and project deadlines on time. • Computer hardware and software troubleshooting. • Working at the Helpdesk to answer calls and create work orders. • Migrated campus network from Novell to Active Directory.

Graphic Design, Web Design, Digital Marketing, Business Administration