David H. Morton

Operations Manager in Blockchain & Digital Currency | Data Analytics and Web3 SEO Specialist | Bilingual in English and Mandarin

Summary

Blockchain Technology Expert and Experienced Operations Manager with over 5 years in the digital currency industry, specializing in Web3 SEO strategy, financial platform development, and user engagement enhancement. I have successfully led projects that exponentially increased search clicks and improved platform visibility. Being fluent in English and Mandarin, I am skilled in cross-cultural communications and technical team coordination. My experience in different cultures like Taiwan and the UK makes me adaptable and open to opportunities anywhere globally.

Professional Experience

Operations Manager at 8V Global

Nov 2022 - Present

As the Operations Manager at 8V Global since November 2022, reporting directly to the CEO, I lead a range of strategic and operational initiatives. My responsibilities include data analytics, optimizing our web platform and app, and liaising with developers—in Mandarin—to ensure implementation of technical enhancements. I pioneered the transformation of our platform from a single-page application to a pre-rendered SPA, supplemented with a WordPress learning center, significantly advancing the exchange's SEO and user experience. This, along with my knowlege of security protocols and regulatory compliance, has been instrumental in platform growth and data-driven decision-making at the executive level.

  • Created SEO strategy that quadrupled search clicks and increased impressions tenfold.
  • Engineered a WordPress extension and content plan to supplement our SPA webapp.
  • Solved rendering issues and implementing pre-rendering that boosted SEO.
  • Key role in projects directly contributing to platform profitability.

Platform Operations at FameEX

Aug 2022 - Nov 2022

At FameEX, I used my skills to drive marketing and communication strategies, enhancing platform visibility. My role entailed crafting SEO-optimized content, managing social media campaigns, and overseeing cryptocurrency listings. I established key partnerships with CoinGecko and CoinMarketCap and led link-building initiatives to improve our SEO standing. Additionally, I represented FameEX in negotiations with KYC providers and other service vendors to secure and maintain platform operations.

  • Succeeded in having FameEX listed on Coinmarketcap and Coingecko.
  • Lead communications and negotiations with third-party industry platforms.
  • Advanced SEO enhancements and link-building initiatives.

Marketing Executive at Digital Treasury Corporation (DTCO)

Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

At DTCO, my marketing initiatives played a crucial role in promoting cutting-edge blockchain projects. I was responsible for strategizing and executing marketing efforts for diverse projects including Taocoin, a local currency initiative for Taiwan's indigenous tribes; a blockchain-based medical records system designed for hospitals; a novel IP protection system for pharmaceutical drugs; and Itera, a hardware solution enabling revenue through IPFS file sharing.

    • Orchestrated Taocoin's marketing campaigns, helping cultural and economic growth.
    • Devised marketing for a pharmaceutical IP protection system, focusing on innovation and security.
    • Amplified Itera's market presence, demonstrating its capacity for user-generated revenue through IPFS.

Operational Specialist at Altrad-Hertel

Jul 2016 - Oct 2017

During my time as an Operational Specialist with Altrad-Hertel, I was on a team engaged in the decommissioning of the nuclear reactor and boiler houses at Hinkley Point A Station, as part of a Magnox project. My work entailed donning a full-body suit and powered respirator for protection while working at heights and confined spaces to inventory and stabilize hazardous materials.

  • Performed critical safety roles in the decommissioning of nuclear reactors, ensuring safety and compliance.
  • Managed asbestos removal and radiation safety within highly regulated decommissioning protocols.
  • Took Specialized training in the use of PPE and rescue procedures to maintain an accident-free workplace.

Operational Specialist at BAE Systems

Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

I functioned in a junior capacity at BAE Systems, where I operated plant machinery for the manufacture of various defense-related materials. My role involved adhering to strict safety protocols while handling sensitive components used in advanced military technology. Additionally, I worked on assembly processes for the defense sector, requiring a high degree of precision.

  • Operation of chemical reactor equipment producing defense materials.
  • Assembly of key military components, upholding strict quality control measures.
  • Maintained records and carried out procedures in line with security regulations.

Personal Projects

Cryptocurrency Project Founder

Nov 2020 - Present

Since November 2020, I developed and issued cryptocurrency tokens across various blockchains, including BCH, Ethereum, and Binance Smart Chain. My flagship project involved developing a token for a prominent YouTuber on BSC, where I managed everything from development to community building. Additionally, I've launched my own projects on SimpleLedger and Ethereum, one of which achieved a market cap in the millions. My role as founder encompassed coding, project management, and establishing an NFT storefront where tokens could be exchanged for NFTs, creating a tokenomic ecosystem.

  • Initiated and led multiple cryptocurrency token projects, overseeing the full lifecycle from concept to launch.
  • Developed smart contracts using Solidity, and web3.0 sites with ethers.js.
  • Launched a successful NFT campaign, integrating with the token economy.

Founder of Eastlondonmanwithavan.com

February 2013 - Present

Founded in February 2013, Eastlondonmanwithavan.com began as a local removals service in London and quickly expanded to a fleet of three vans, servicing residential and commercial needs. The company pivoted to handling logistics for film equipment. We were the first removals company to accept Bitcoin as payment, a move that got attention in the Evening Standard. My role encompassed business development, operations management, and integrating solutions to align with the market.

  • Launched and scaled a removals business from the ground up, expanding into the film industry logistics sector.
  • Pioneered cryptocurrency adoption, enhancing brand visibility.
  • Leveraged strategic marketing and service excellence to build a business with a first year turnover of £125k.

Education

University of Birmingham

Political Science and Government, Jul 2012 - Jul 2015

National Taiwan Normal University

Mandarin Chinese, Jun 2010 - Jun 2011

Skills

Industry Knowledge

  • Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
  • Financial Analysis in Blockchain Contexts
  • SEO & Digital Marketing

Tools & Technologies

  • HTML/CSS/JavaScript: Front-end development
  • Full-Stack Development
  • Vue.js: Dynamic user interfaces
  • AWS: Cloud services and deployment

Professional Competencies

  • Cross-Cultural Communication: Fluent in English and Mandarin
  • Strategic Leadership: Leading teams towards organizational goals

Analytical Skills

  • Data Analysis: Interpreting complex data sets
  • Performance Reporting: Informing strategic planning

Languages

  • English
  • Chinese
  • Malay