Blake Schaefer, M.A.

Blake Schaefer, M.A. has a diverse work experience history. Blake is currently working at Ad Fontes Media as a Media Analyst Manager and Sales Development Representative, where they build business relationships and strategic partnerships in multimedia markets. In this role, Blake also partners with various brands and agencies to deliver brand safety and suitability solutions. Prior to this, they worked as a Media Analyst at Ad Fontes Media, where they managed and analyzed large datasets, consulted on methodological approaches, and audited data from news articles, podcasts, and news TV. Blake also collected and analyzed marketing analytics and conducted unbiased research.

Before joining Ad Fontes Media, Blake worked as a Certified Optician at Shopko Optical from 2014 to 2019. In this role, they maintained customer records, processed insurance claims, and customized eyeglass orders. Blake also filed claims with insurance companies for payment.

Blake also has experience in business management, having worked at GNC from 2011 to 2013. In this role, they applied performance data to evaluate operations, reviewed expenses, and coached sales associates.

In addition, Blake has experience as an Operations Manager at Burrus Seed Company from 2008 to 2011. In this role, they handled business-to-business sales and marketing, managed a crew, and trained employees in time management and job duties.

Overall, Blake Schaefer, M.A. has a diverse background in media analysis, optician services, business management, and operations management.

Blake Schaefer, M.A. obtained a Master's degree in Media Psychology with an emphasis in Media Marketing & Data Analytics from Fielding Graduate University. This educational achievement was obtained from 2020 to 2022. Prior to this, Blake earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Media Marketing & Data Analytics from the University of Illinois Springfield between 2017 and 2020.