Resume.
John Jordan
Brand Strategist | Digital Design Lead
communicate@johnjordan.space
I am a Seasoned Brand Strategist and Digital Design Lead specializing in driving growth for startups and community-focused businesses. My approach integrates AI-supported creative identity with holistic marketing and design expertise, ensuring a compelling, future-forward presence that resonates deeply with audiences.
I am trained in strategic use of AI for: optimized concepting, visual identity exploration, data-precision marketing analysis, and accelerated web development & testing.
Experience.
3/22-Present | Dot.Competent Digital (Remote)
Brand Strategy & Digital Transformation
- Designed and executed multi-channel brand campaigns, increasing traffic and sales by 25% through cohesive messaging.
- Directed visual and content strategy for SEO, leveraging design to elevate brand authority and organic search rankings.
- Conducted in-depth brand and competitor analysis to define market positioning and identify white-space creative growth opportunities.
3/22-11/22 | Monarch Casino Resort Spa (Blackhawk, CO)
Art Direction | Brand Management
- Directed the Grand Re-Opening Campaign as a luxury resort, providing Art Direction for high-end video, brand photography, web content, and social media.
- Managed in-house and agency creative teams to develop a unified, next-year brand campaign targeting new audience segments.
- Ensured brand image cohesion across all channels, including print, in-house signage, email, roadside billboards, and promotional sales materials.
1/16-11/24 |Clear Mountain Media (Denver, CO)
Digital Branding Strategist | Authority & Content Design
- Designed and launched cohesive digital and social media campaigns that resulted in explosive client traffic and sales growth.
- Developed and implemented a visual content syndication process to scale client expert content across multiple channels.
- Created a bespoke, end-to-end brand authority system for startups, guiding them to industry leader status through strategic content and design.
12/15-5/17 | QuickDrain USA (Frisco, CO)
Marketing Director | Brand & Digital Transformation Lead
- Led complete brand modernization and digital identity overhaul that directly secured competitive market position.
- Established and built the company’s first professional marketing department, implementing best-in-class processes and team structure.
- Drove industry leader recognition by showcasing the technical and visual genius of products through high-impact design and web experience.
10/14-3/17 | Keystone Mountain Resort (Dillon, CO)
Departmental Branding & Culture Transformation
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Led the internal rebrand of the Mountain Safety Department, designing a new look and feel for a professional, service-oriented identity.
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Designed and created all branded program collateral and educational materials to support the employee team-building and leadership training program.
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Developed guest-facing on-mountain signage and educational infographics for print and social media to expand ski and ride safety awareness.
1996–2010 | Early Career Highlights (Network Empire & NCCFE Academy)
- Directed Art, Design, and Web Development, and digital designer, resulting in the successful scaling of an E-learning program to 35 countries with 10,000 weekly visits.
- Executed fresh brand strategies for two organizations that successfully positioned them as industry leaders.
Knowedge.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelors Degree
Visual Communications
Westwood College - Adventure Film Certificate
Outside Adventure Film School - Certificate, Video Journalism
Rosenblum TV Bootcamp - Pro Marketing Certification
Network Empire
Technical Skills
Creative & Visual DesignAI-Enhanced Design Tools:
Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, Premiere, After Effects, InDesign), Audacity.
Mobile-first UI/UX Design:
Data-Driven Conversion Optimization, CMS Implementation (WordPress, E-Commerce, Shopify, Joomla), Structured Content.
Brand Strategy & Growth:
Market positioning, brand storytelling, content syndication, multi-channel marketing execution, digital reputation management.
Digital Marketing & Analytics:
SEO, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, Google Analytics/Search Console, PPC & Paid Social Campaigns.
Project Management:
Trello, ClickUp, Various CRMs, Agile Methodology.
Personal Interests
- Creative Storyteller: Bringing creative perspectives into branding and content marketing.
- Global Insight: World travel for understanding audiences and cultural nuance.
- Former Volunteer Firefighter: Demonstrates leadership, teamwork, and high-pressure decision-making.
- Improv & Stand-up Comedy: Highlights quick thinking, engaging storytelling, and audience connection.
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