Howard Creative Co

Experience

Professional experience, certifications, and education

Work History

Howard Creative Co

Founder & Creative Director

2020 — Present

Leading a digital design and development studio specializing in high-performance websites, brand identity, and digital experiences for ambitious businesses across multiple industries.

Web Design Development Branding SEO Strategy Client Relations

Beekeeper by Lumapps

Web Optimization Manager

2025 - Present

- ♦ Lead website optimization initiatives across WordPress and Webflow, driving measurable growth and improving conversion performance. - ♦ Implemented GA4, Tag Manager, and Microsoft Clarity tracking frameworks, enabling advanced data insights for global marketing teams. - ♦ Directed multi-language site migration and consolidation efforts, ensuring scalability, SEO health, and consistent UX across regions. - ♦ Partnered with design, engineering, and marketing stakeholders to align website strategy with pipeline and revenue goals.

WordPress Webflow PHP JavaScript HTML5 CSS3 MySQL Google Analytics (GA4) Google Tag Manager Microsoft Clarity / Hotjar SEO Technical SEO Auditing A/B Testing CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization) Performance Optimization Core Web Vitals Security Auditing Hosting Management Content Management Systems (CMS) Multi-language Site Management Marketing Automation Integration (HubSpot, Marketo) Salesforce CRM Integration Looker Studio Reporting Data Analysis & Visualization Regex UTM & Tracking Strategy Project Management Stakeholder Communication

Freelance

Web Designer & Developer

2018 — 2020

Designed and developed custom websites for small businesses and startups. Managed client relationships and delivered projects on time and within budget.

WordPress HTML/CSS JavaScript Graphic Design SEO

Chris K Howard, LLC

Founder & Website Developer

2011 - Present
WordPress PHP JavaScript HTML5 CSS3 MySQL SEO Google Analytics A/B Testing Performance Optimization Security Auditing Hosting Management

Consensus

Sr. Web Marketing Developer

2022 - 2025

- ♦ Spearheaded the revamp of the company’s website (goconsensus.com), resulting in a **20% increase in organic traffic** within six months. - ♦ Implemented advanced caching and server optimization techniques, **reducing website load times by 40%**, leading to a better user experience. - ♦ Developed and launched a custom WordPress plugin that **improved content management efficiency by 25%**, saving the marketing team 10 hours per week. - ♦ Led the successful migration of the website to a new hosting provider, **reducing hosting costs by 15%** while maintaining 99.9% uptime. - ♦ Conducted in-depth A/B testing of website elements, resulting in a **20% improvement in conversion rates**. - ♦ Proactively identified and resolved critical website issues, **reducing downtime by 30%** and ensuring 24/7 availability.

WordPress Custom Plugin Development Performance Optimization A/B Testing Google Analytics SEO Content Management Migration Security

Talkdesk

Web Personalization Manager

2021 - 2022

- ♦ Owned the strategy, implementation, and reporting of all **A/B testing on the Talkdesk.com**. - ♦ Owned the strategy and collaborated with Web Strategy team members and stakeholders for implementation and reporting for **Website personalization experiences**. - ♦ Collaborated on strategy and managed the functional and operational aspects of **advanced content display experiences** on the Website. - ♦ Acted as the main point of contact and work directly with the Campaigns team and manage all **inbound campaigns’ needs** for web content and A/B tests.

A/B Testing Web Personalization Strategy Development Campaign Management Data Analysis Stakeholder Collaboration

Forthea Interactive Marketing

Senior SEO Specialist

2020 - 2021

- ♦ Customized and developed strategies to drive the **digital narrative** of various clients, enhancing their images, improving digital communication, and encouraging brand awareness growth through effective campaigns. - ♦ Analyzed the current status of digital channels and helped create, implement and manage a **conversion rate optimization plan**. - ♦ Managed **Drift chatbot functionality**, recommended and drove improvements.

SEO Strategy Digital Marketing Conversion Rate Optimization Brand Awareness Campaign Development Drift Analytics

PROS Holdings, Inc.

Digital Marketing Manager

2019 - 2020

- ♦ Worked with digital leadership to define, own, and personalize **PROS corporate website roadmap**, driven by business strategy and prioritization to ensure alignment across all areas of Marketing. - ♦ Collaborated with internal teams to drive **website personalization by industry, account, geography**, etc. - ♦ Led **Account-Based Marketing initiatives**, including onsite and offsite strategies. - ♦ Partnered with other digital channel owners (paid and earned media) to develop and execute a **holistic and conversion-driven experience** on PROS.com. - ♦ Collaborated with stakeholders, agencies, and a cross-functional global team to ensure digital projects are delivered on time and with high efficiency.

Digital Marketing Strategy Website Personalization Account-Based Marketing Stakeholder Management Cross-functional Collaboration Conversion Optimization Project Management

The Clix Group

Digital Marketing Manager

2017 - 2019

- ♦ Published content, maintained a continuity of themes, designed layouts, streamlined navigation, and increased online presence to potential customers for **over 100+ clients**. - ♦ Developed, executed, and refined a baseline of recurring reporting, research, and analytic process including but not limited to **keyword and competitive research, and backlink, CMS, and analytic audits**. - ♦ Ensured conversion tracking, KPI, and SEO reporting; Assisted Paid Media Management with a conversion tracking for Clix's PPC-only clients. - ♦ Managed domain for the entire agency: **domain name registration, determining nameservers and hosting providers**, and making changes to domain names if needed. - ♦ Developed and maintained **dynamic database-driven websites** and web-based applications utilizing custom WordPress plugins and designed several sites.

Client Management SEO Analytics WordPress Development Custom Plugins Domain Management Conversion Tracking PPC Database Management

Education & Professional Development

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design

2010

- ♦ **Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville**, Edwardsville, IL - ♦ Built a strong foundation in **visual design principles** and **creative problem-solving**. - ♦ Gained hands-on experience with **design software** and **print production**. - ♦ Developed expertise in **branding, typography, and layout design**. - ♦ Strengthened **communication and presentation skills** through design critiques and client projects.

Graphic Design Visual Communication Branding Typography Layout Design Print Production Adobe Creative Suite Presentation Skills

Professional Development & Certifications

2014 - 2016

- ♦ **Google Analytics Certified** – Advanced web analytics and data interpretation - ♦ **Google Ads Certified** – Paid advertising campaign management and optimization - ♦ **Drift Certified** – Conversational marketing and chatbot implementation - ♦ **Digital Dealer Conference** (Las Vegas, 2014) – Automotive digital marketing trends - ♦ **SMX Conference** (New York, 2015) – Search marketing strategies and techniques - ♦ **MozCon Conference** (Seattle, 2016) – SEO best practices and technical optimization

Google Analytics Google Ads Drift Digital Marketing SEO Conference Learning Certification Continuous Learning

Certifications

Google Analytics Certified

2023

Certified in Google Analytics for tracking, reporting, and analyzing website performance and user behavior.

Google Analytics Certified

2014

Advanced web analytics and data interpretation

Google Ads Certified

2023

Certified in Google Ads search and display advertising campaigns for driving qualified traffic and conversions.

Google Ads Certified

2015

Paid advertising campaign management and optimization

HubSpot Inbound Marketing

2022

Certified in inbound marketing methodology including content strategy, SEO, and lead nurturing.

Drift Certified

2016

Conversational marketing and chatbot implementation

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design

Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

2010 Edwardsville, IL

Built a strong foundation in visual design principles, creative problem-solving, branding, typography, and layout design.

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

2018 Edwardsville, IL

Focused on visual communication, typography, brand identity, and digital design. Developed a strong foundation in design principles and creative problem-solving.