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Ferol Vernon 📕

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Founder at Written Word Media

Carrboro, North Carolina, United States

FoundedWritten Word Media

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Vinnie LauriaunlockedFerol: together at Boston University (1999–2002)
Ferol: together at Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
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×2Ferol: together at Boston University

About

Ferol Vernon is COO and co-founder of Written Word Media, a company that connects readers with books and offers an advertising platform for authors and publishers, and hosts the Written Word Media podcast. His earlier work spans technology development, including medical simulators for surgical practice and web and mobile products for musicians. His experience covers areas such as software development, Agile team management, UX/UI design, human resources, and strategic planning.

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Experience

  1. Written Word MediaCOOcurrent2014 — presentRaleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
  2. ReverbNationSVP and GM, Artist Services2013 — 2014Durham, NC
  3. ReverbNationVP Product2010 — 2013
  4. ReverbNationProduct Development Director2008 — 2010
  5. CIMIT (Center for Integration of Medicine and Innovative Technology)Multimedia Developer2005 — 2007
  6. CIMIT (Center for Integration of Medicine and Innovative Technology)Program Coordinator2004 — 2005
  7. CIMIT (Center for Integration of Medicine and Innovative Technology)Communications Specialist2003 — 2004
  8. Budget Rent-A-CarCustomer Service Representative2001 — 2003
  9. Booz Allen, and HamiltonInformation Security Intern1997 — 1998

Skills & more

Web Analytics14E-commerce9Social Networking15Podcasting1User Experience10Web Design24Marketing8Graphic Design2Product Development1PPC1Web Applications5Information Architecture1
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ferol Vernon 📕?
Ferol Vernon is COO and co-founder of Written Word Media, a company that connects readers with books and offers an advertising platform for authors and publishers, and hosts the Written Word Media podcast. His earlier work spans technology development, including medical simulators for surgical practice and web and mobile products for musicians. His experience covers areas such as software development, Agile team management, UX/UI design, human resources, and strategic planning.
Where does Ferol Vernon 📕 work?
Ferol Vernon 📕 is Founder of Written Word Media.
What companies did Ferol Vernon 📕 found?
Ferol Vernon 📕 founded Written Word Media.
Where did Ferol Vernon 📕 go to school?
Ferol Vernon 📕 studied at Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business (MBA, Technology and Entrepreneurship); Harvard University Continuing Education (N/A, Web Development); Boston University (BS, Classical Civilization).

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