Brian Smith

Brian Smith has a diverse range of work experience, starting in 2001 as a Statistics Tutor and Research/Teaching Assistant at Montana State University. From there, they worked as a Project Associate and Market Research Analyst/Project Manager at the National Restaurant Association, where they provided research and analytical support for product and marketing initiatives. In 2009, they became a Market Analyst/Web Administrator at Coleman Natural Foods, managing search engine marketing efforts and coordinating content between sales and marketing teams. In 2010, they joined Volume 9 Inc as a Sr. Search Engine Marketing Account Manager, overseeing the digital efforts of multiple clients through paid advertising and social media strategies. Brian then moved to Placeable in 2012 as a Director of Local Solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop new products and services for Fortune 500 clients. Most recently, Brian has been working at Rio SEO since 2018 as a Director of Data Partnerships & Local Strategy, focusing on expanding localized product and service offerings through strategic partnerships.

Brian Smith's education history includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Psychology and Statistics from Montana State University-Bozeman. Additionally, they obtained a Project Management Certificate from Loyola University Chicago. Brian also holds Adwords and Google Analytics Certifications from MK Digital Marketing, LLC, specializing in Adwords I & II and Analytics I & II.