What I do

Grow brand awareness, consumer engagement and revenue through omni-channel digital marketing and Ecommerce management.

How I do it

Experienced managing cross-functional teams and outside resources ranging from creative to technical professionals.

How to reach me

p. 415.606.7638
e. howard_f_lee@yahoo.com

What I know

Ecommerce platform & CMS

Demandware, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, WordPress, Magento, Woo Commerce

Email Marketing

Cheetahmail, Silverpop, Mailchimp

Reporting

Google Analytics, Omniture, Coremetrics

Design & HTML

Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver

Education

BS Business Admin & Marketing – San Francisco State University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ECOMMERCE & DIGITAL MARKETING CONSULTANT
April 2018 – present

Clients include Backroads Active Travel, Bank of the West, and Lawrence Livermore Lab. Consult on various digital projects related to:

  • Site content and strategy, user experience, and product road map.
  • Go-to-market process to launch new products.
  • Marketing content to support brand initiatives and drive sales.

URBAN REMEDY
Senior Ecommerce Manager | January 2017 – March 2018

Managed website operations and grew e-commerce through digital marketing channels and site optimization.

  • Developed marketing strategies and optimized user experience to achieve 45% YOY revenue.
  • Collaborated on omni-channel strategy to drive customer lifetime value.
  • Created marketing content to drive sales and support brand objectives.
  • Managed vendors to optimize digital marketing spend (SEO, Facebook, email marketing).
  • Leveraged metrics and insights into meaningful strategic recommendations.
  • Worked with internal team and external developers to launch new company website.

DECKERS BRANDS
Senior Digital Marketing Manager | August 2013 – July 2016
Online Producer | May 2011 – July 2013

Lead digital brand experience and eCommerce for multiple brands (Hoka One One, Ahnu, Tsubo). Worked with cross-functional teams to surpass revenue goals, increase consumer engagement and optimize user experience.

  • Drove 40% YOY revenue and increased engagement through: cross-device optimization, A/B testing, partnerships, email marketing, paid media, SEM, SEO and social media.
  • Grew email acquisitions 10 fold and achieved improved revenue contribution.
  • Expanded social reach by 30% through compelling content, promotions and ambassador program.
  • Transitioned brand websites to Salesforce/Demandware platform and responsive site design.
  • Recipient of Employee of the Month award – July 2015

PEET’S COFFEE & TEA
Online Marketing Manager | December 2005 to April 2011

Lead online experience and drove traffic and sales to website, call center and retail locations via digital channels.

  • Grew coffee and tea subscription program 20% by optimizing customer lifecycle marketing, new customer acquisition and A/B testing of promotions.
  • Serve as category manager for coffee/tea products increasing category annually to $7 million. Responsible for product assortment, pricing, forecasting, content development and marketing.
  • Leveraged CRM data to enhance marketing through customer segmentation, personalization, promotion mix, and creative optimization.

BRITESMILE
Online Marketing Manager | July 2004 to November 2005

Managed customer acquisition and retention for website and call center through paid search, SEO, email marketing, affiliates, lead generation programs and partnerships.

  • Launched new website improving user experience, conversion rate and increased revenue.
  • Managed site content and optimized email marketing efficiency improving conversion.
  • Managed relationships with designers, agency, IT vendor, affiliates and partners.

BIRKENSTOCK
Web Marketing Manager | 2000 to November 2003
Product Trend Forecaster | 1999 to 2000
Brand Marketing Specialist | 1995 to 1999

Advanced through several marketing roles, culminating in leading cross-functional teams to strategize and manage company websites and digital initiatives.

  • Managed successful development and launch of company websites and e-commerce store.
  • Developed content and improved site usability to increase on-line traffic and sales.
  • Analyzed key performance indicators to evaluate performance and identify opportunities.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional marketing teams to promote the brand via key entertainment, media and brand partners.