The Life & Times Of Nathan
A Professional CV Of Sorts
My 20-Year Career In 100 Words
Born in Upstate New York to a loving family, my youth was shaped by skateboarding, gaming, and the digital revolution. Attending Full Sail University in Florida developed my design, media production, and eCommerce skillsets. Early roles at EA and ESPN elevated my approach to content, UX, and branded storytelling. The 2008 recession brought me back to Full Sail, first as a Master's student, then as an educator. My career has since evolved across digital strategy, UX, Scrum project management, mentorship, and executive leadership. Today, I live in downtown Minneapolis with my wonderful wife, Kelly and deliver business growth through NRI.
Highly Qualified With Fancy Awards
Versatile Skillsets
Agile & Scrum Methodologies
Content Creation & Video Production
Digital Marketing & Brand Strategy
Leadership & Mentorship
Project Management & Process Optimization
UX/UI Design
Pro Certifications
Adobe Creative Suite Certified
Agile, Lean, PMP, and Scrum Certified
Meta Certified
Google Certified including Analytics and AdWords
HubSpot Inbound Marketing Certification
Industry Recognition
20x website of the month awards and featured in Smashing Magazine, InstantShift, Top Design Mag, and Furniture Today.
Won the HFA Furniture Retailer of the Year Award with Hudson's Furniture.
Earned an ITExpo trade show booth design award for TeleSpeak.
Made the OBJ Fast 50 & GrowFL Florida Companies to Watch with Next Horizon.
Degrees From A Prestigious University
Entertainment Business Master’s
2010-2011 At Full Sail UniversityEarned the Full Sail Course Director's Award for Brand & Storytelling Development.
Digital Arts & Design Bachelor’s
2006-2008 At Full Sail UniversityFeatured in Full Sail University's 2007 Art Gala.
Proven Success Across Big Industries
Chief Everything Officer
2005-Present At NRISenior UX Designer for Honda's Roadside Assistance application.
Led a globally distributed team of 9 developers at Merchbee as interim Product Manager.
Developed branding and digital strategies for Hudson's Vacation Interiors, Seminole PowerSports, and VSM Advertising.
Marketing Mentor
2020-2023 at Black Orlando TechDeveloped and led numerous 8-week Digital Marketing courses.
Empowered over 30 professionals to earn Black Orlando Tech Digital Marketing Certification.
Interim CTO
2022 At AskMethodIncreased lead acquisition by 9% through quiz-driven funnels.
Led UX and development teams to boost conversion rates by 6%.
Streamlined automation, reducing manual workflows by 11%.
Advised on AI-driven personalization and CRM integrations, driving a 10% increase in customer engagement and improving lead retention by 4%.
Acting CMO
2021 At The Lead LionIncreased lead quality by 9%.
Developed targeted Facebook ad campaigns, improving lead conversion rates by 15%.
Contributed to an 11% growth in customer acquisition.
Improved overall lead-to-sale conversion by 7%.
Director of Digital
2018-2019 At Next HorizonIncreased department output by 41% over 40 weeks.
Spearheaded branding, video, and website production processes.
Mentored a team of 5 through 30+ professional certifications.
Director of Digital
2016-2020 At Hudson’s FurnitureContributed to earning the 2017 HFA Furniture Retailer of the Year Award.
Developed email campaigns averaging a 32% open rate (industry average: 17%).
Co-designed and launched www.hudsonsfurniture.com.
Lead Experience Designer
2015 At Sykes EnterprisesLed UX design for Sykes Home, supporting 45,000+ remote employees.
Standardized usability testing and led focus groups.
Managed a globally distributed team of 15 professionals.
Director of Marketing
2014-2015 At TeleSpeakDesigned an award-winning trade show booth.
Increased website traffic by 60% through targeted email campaigns.
Produced 15+ print ads and authored 7 articles for ChannelVision Magazine.
Web Dev & Design Specialist
2011-2014 At Full Sail UniversityFacilitated and contributed to curriculum across 13 web courses.
Contributed to over 400 launched web projects.
Producer
2011-2012 At ESPNProduced content for professional sporting events, sponsored promotions, and special segments including the Atlanta Brave's Spring Training broadcasts.
Production for the 2011 Tim Tebow and Adam Hubbs Make-A-Wish Foundation Meet & Greet.
Directed coverage for Twirl Mania 2011.
Created the 2011 Contest of Champions highlight reel (90,000+ views on YouTube).
Creative Specialist
2008 At TwoThink StudiosManaged eCommerce websites and marketing for flagship brands.
Delivered 4 full-featured WordPress websites and over 50 animated ads.
Gameplay Quality Assurance
2007 At EA TiburonSelected for EA's prestigious In The Game internship program.
Evaluated gameplay and recommended UX enhancements for the infamous Superman Returns on PS3 and Xbox 360.