Resume / Phil Griffiths

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CREATIVE DIRECTOR  /  NextAdvisor  /  2/18 - Present

• Create and manage display and native marketing assets for all advertising campaigns.
• Design and manage development of NextAdvisor’s responsive consumer facing web site.
• Work with sales team to optimize landing pages and sign up processes for ad campaigns.
• Create new sections/features of web site from wireframes through to implementation.
• Strategize with business groups to increase web site conversions and revenue.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR  /  CreativeKick  /  12/07 - 2/18

• Interfaced with various management levels to pitch, develop and implement projects.
• Designed and developed sites and landing pages for clients. (NextAdvisor/FormsDirect)
• Managed large scale projects with development teams in India and the Philippines.
• Created online marketing campaigns from design to implementation and optimization.
• Driving business development efforts of the company to grow client base.

DESIGN DIRECTOR /  StuVu.com  /  12/07 - 12/11

• Designed and developed full featured college review web site from conception to launch.
• Worked with copywriters to create strong SEO content for education center and student blog.
• Managed online SEM campaigns to increase traffic and usage of the site.
• Effectively implemented SEO resulting in a top 4 ranking on Google for major keywords.
• Managed site promotion and communication through all major social networks and tools.
• Created iPhone/Android app to calculate students chances of acceptance to any college.

DIRECTOR OF CONSUMER EXPERIENCE  /  PopularMedia  /  11/06 - 12/07

• Improved site process, increased conversion & revenue conducting A/B & multivariate testing.
• Managed agency type design process to incorporate client brands into our templates.
• Directed the overall look and user interface of our viral marketing solution for all clients.
• Collaborated with business units to identify and execute new features to the viral platform.
• Streamlined the design process of new client implementations with Operations and CSM’s.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR  /  MetaReward, An Experian Company  /  3/04 - 11/06

• Managed staff of designers/developers to create online direct response marketing campaigns.
• Developed templates and processes to streamline workflow and development pipeline.
• Worked with business units to identify and execute strategic direct marketing campaigns.
• Managed and created multivariate testing of layouts, processes and creatives with internal tools and the Offermatica testing application, after implementing it within our network.
• Worked with media buyers to optimize creatives and processes for publisher campaigns.

WEB DESIGNER/DEVELOPER  /  Pro Unlimited  

• Managed creation and maintenance of multiple Fortune 500 client web sites.
• Initiated project request procedure and processes to control development pipeline.
• Developed marketing collateral and designed user interface for online contingent staffing software.
• Developed multimedia sales tools to present Pro’s services to prospective clients.
• Conducted user testing of online software and implemented changes based on the analysis.

INTERFACE DESIGNER  /  GoTo.com (acquired by Overture/Yahoo) 

• Designed and implemented user interface for shopping engine and account management system.
• Managed implementation process of designs from concept through launch.
• Collaborated with product managers to develop shopping products for affiliate network.
• Developed effective ad campaigns for various marketing efforts.

SENIOR CREATIVE DESIGNER  /  Cadabra.com (acquired by GoTo.com)  

• Developed site design and user interface for comparison shopping web site.
• Created entire company brand, marketing collateral and managed vendor relations.
• Collaborated with Engineering on user interface for new features and technology.
• Designed, managed and optimized online marketing campaigns based on click through rates.

WEB DESIGNER  /  Excite.com  

• Lead designer for search and directory channels, designed and produced new products.
• Conducted user testing and analyzed results for products, channel features and usability.
• Designed look and feel of the site, ad banners and user interface throughout the portal.

DESIGNER  /  Ziff-Davis Events

• Responsible for production graphics for over 15 information technology web sites.
• Designed web site interface concepts and online promotion for internal Ziff-Davis brands.
• Managed production process for all sites and online marketing campaigns.