Matthew Knapp's Professional Resume

matthew knapp


Loyola Marymount University

Loyola Marymount

Bachelor of Business Administration | Marketing Emphasis

Graduated December 2006

Los Angeles, California



CarsDirect.com | InternetBrands

Internet Brands & CarsDirect

Associate Online Marketing Manager & Domain Administrator

March 2007 - Current

El Segundo, California


  • Responsible for all Search Engine Marketing for the New Car segment of CarsDirect.com and Autos.com
  • Daily experience testing multiple ads/copy, account structures, geo-targeting, bid strategies & landing pages
  • Manage all domains for Internet Brands & coordinate with Legal on all acquisitions
  • Protect our CarsDirect.com and Autos.com brand in the paid search landscape from competitors violating our trademarks


Used Often : Google AdWords, Analytics & AdSense, Y! Sponsored Search, Microsoft AdCenter, Looksmart, ASK, Quiqo, Multiple Domain registries, Microsoft Excel & Access, SpyFu



TBWA\Chiat\Day

TBWA Chiat Day

Infiniti Account Management Intern

September 2006 - December 2006

Los Angeles, California


  • Created and updated bi-weekly newsletters detailing the campaign and media spots for clients
  • Aided in the execution of the special dealer events for the Infiniti G35 launch
  • Created database and recorded competitors print and online campaigns


Yahoo Search Marketing

Yahoo Search Marketing

YSM & Local Search Intern

August 2005 - May 2006

Burbank, California


  • Created an advertiser program providing proactive service benefiting monthly product subscription revenue and growth in the monthly media expenditures of the advertiser
  • Developed competitive analysis projects with Google Local Search
  • Gained competency in using Search Optimizer for managing the client account
  • Developed teamwork and responsibility by working on different projects under five managers


Domain Experience

GoDaddy, Network Solutions, eNom, Dotster, 1&1, Bulk Register, Tucows, Verisign, 007 Names, Gkg, Name Bargin, WorldWideDNS, Nominet, AIT Domains, Register.com, Domain Discover, Melbourne IT, IYD, Domain Monger, Online Brands/Critical Media, Wild West Domains, Creative Media, Power Your Name, Buy Domains, Joker, Domains Priced Right, 000Domains, Thunder Domains, Domains by Proxy


Additional Skills

Google Adwords, Analytics & AdSense, Yahoo Sponsored Search, MSN Ad Center, Looksmart, ASK.com, Multiple Domain Registries, Search Engine Optimization, Landing Pages, Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, Front Page, Adobe Photoshop, Image Ready & CS3, Macromedia Dreamweaver, FTP Clients