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Murray Owen

Boise, Idaho

Online Marketing Consultant

Owen’s experience comprises 20 years of web and technology sales, deployments, and business development. His recent position was Vice President of Marketing for Metamend, a search engine marketing firm. In this role for four years, Owen has responsibility for the corporate web site, SEM services development and proposals, as well as client engagements (Encyclopedia Britannica). Owen has participated in the growth of the web from the mid 1990s to its current iteration.

Past responsibilities include P&L management ranging from $5 to $95 million with roles as Director, General Manager, VP Sales, and Account Executive. During this time, Owen delivered over $300 million in technology platforms and services to business and government. In the 90’s, Owen followed an executive team where he developed to grow marketing operations, and provide collaboration between cross-functional teams (engineering, finance, sales & marketing). His company tenures include Wang Laboratories, SHL System House (EDS), AST Research, and Micron Electronics (MPC).

Highlights of Owen’s achievements:

As Western Regional Director, played key role that grew AST Canada Inc. from $20 to $300 million in 3 years.
As Regional Sales and Operations Director, was responsible for a start up growing to over $20 million in two years while providing a net profit of over 10%.
As Western Regional Director, oversaw the regional business unit of Micron Electronics and increased revenues by over 40% in one year ($62 to $95 million).
As General Manager, doubled the divisional revenues of MGI Software in six months, and contributed to the sale of MGI Software to Roxio Inc. of San Clara, CA.