Mission Statement
Technical prowess with creative engagement…
Our mission starts with fixing and optimizing your online technical assets (website, hosting, email, Google Workspace (formerly G Suite), social media accounts, etc.). It continues by ensuring your entire Internet footprint is Google-compliant & adheres to established guidelines. And while we’re at it, our creatives will make sure your brand is consistent throughout your entire Internet footprint.
Meet the minds behind Social Power
Our Management Team
Our roots date back to the pre-internet days as a commercial printing firm. Our first websites were developed in the earliest days of the internet using hand-typed HTML code. Today we develop and manage the latest content management systems, and deploy the latest in Internet architecture and online practices. Internet technology has come a long way, and we have been engaged in it since day one.
Don Powell
Founder
Don has been in the business since the earliest days of the Internet, setting up BBS (Bulletin Bord Systems) in the late 80s. He pioneered SEO techniques for the first search engines, such as AltaVista, WebCrawler, Excite, and others. Don devotes much of his time to research to ensure our clients are using the latest practices and are adhering to the most recent Google Webmaster guidelines. He is also an expert in Internet architecture and web hosting. Don Powell is the President and Founder of Social Power, Inc. He loves boating, microbrews, business networking, playing billiards, and spending time with friends & family.
Shaylee
Creative Director
Shaylee joined us back in 2020 and brought with her over 4 years of experience and a degree in social media marketing. Her talents and performance has earned her the position of Creative Director where she directs the the development of our client’s creative needs. When she isn’t working, Shaylee loves to bake and try new restaurants with her husband, Quenntin. Shaylee also loves animals and has a cat named Maybe and a Shiba Inu named Toast.
Abigail
Social Media Manager
Abbey’s love for art started in high school and led to a degree in Graphic Technologies. She began as a social media assistant and moved into the role of Social Media Manager, assisting with and handling custom graphics, image editing, ad creation, print projects, email templates, and illustrations. She also helps with blog posts and minor website tweaks.
Always looking to level up, Abbey is currently focusing on her skills in simple animation and video editing to add more flair to her work.
When she’s off the clock, Abbey enjoys snowboarding, traveling, knitting, or hanging out with family and friends.
Audrey
SEO Specialist and Social Media Assistant
Audrey brings her education in Database Administration and Design to provide a data-centric and analytical approach to SEO. With training in Local Search and WordPress SEO, she is dedicated to getting the best results in internet footprint and search results for our clients. Along with SEO, she uses her creative side to assist in the social media and web design departments and loves to hike and stay active in her free time!
Kevin
Sales Manager
Kevin’s career brings expertise in communication and sales that boost Social Power to the next level. His expertise encompasses strategic sales objectives, internal and external communication strategies, research and analysis, and volume growth. Along with his intimate product, distribution, and marketing knowledge in many major industries, Kevin is our sales powerhouse. In his free time, Kevin loves hiking, biking, kiting, festivals of all kinds, and, of course, time with family and friends.
Scott
Swiss Army Knife
Scott is our go-to man for graphics, web design, and SEO work in the company. His education in Graphic Technologies and experience in the marketing and advertising industry contributes to the creativity and artistic vision of many of our projects. Along with his design work, Scott is part of our SEO department and has certificates in SEO, Local Search, and WordPress SEO. When Scott isn’t working on a graphic, he loves spending time with his wife and daughter.
Umer
Web Developer and Programmer
Umer is an experienced Software Engineer who is passionate about creating well-structured code that is easy to read and maintain. He graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor’s in Software Engineering and has a strong interest in software development, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and machine learning. He uses his development skills to ensure that the websites we create have solid back-ends that are reliable and secure. In his free time, Umer loves to read and explore the great outdoors!
Donovan
Head of SEO
Donovan has been working with Social Power since its founding in 2019. During that time, he has built up an intensive knowledge base on all things SEO. He heads up the SEO department and specializes in Local Search, Keyword Research, Link Building, and more. He brings a strong presence in advertising, sales, and marketing which all contribute to his in-depth understanding of SEO and getting our clients to the top of search results. When he is not working, Donovan loves playing video games and finding new animes to enjoy.
The Team
The rest of the team is a group made up of diverse and talented people who contribute a number of skills that improve Social Power and make us a better company to work with. With skills that range from graphic design to advertising to web development, there is no shortage of expertise within this company of professionals.
Our Culture
We found this material at Delanos Coffee, and it really spoke to our team. So we have adopted it, put our flavor on it, and made it our own.
