Helen Johnson

Founder

Columbia, South Carolina, United States26 yrs 11 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Founder of a successful digital marketing agency
Over 14 years of experience in digital marketing and web design
Expert in crafting tailored marketing strategies for clients

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Digital Marketing and Web Design expert with a focus on strategy-driven solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Digital MarketingWeb DesignOnline Marketing StrategyMarketing CoordinationWebsite DevelopmentStrategic PlanningIntranet Site DevelopmentSoftware ImplementationWebsite RedesignTraining Site Development

Other Skills

Interpersonal SkillsSearch Engine Marketing (SEM)Project ManagementTeam LeadershipCanvaSalesFigma (Software)Relationship DevelopmentBranding & IdentityBusinessGraphic DesignElementorFinanceRelationship BuildingCommunication

About

As the Founder and Creative Director of HLJ Creative, I have dedicated over 14 years to delivering strategy-focused digital marketing, web development, SEO, branding, and social media management solutions. Collaborating closely with businesses and organizations, we craft tailored strategies that align with their goals, ensuring designs and marketing initiatives are impactful and growth-oriented. With a commitment to effective relationship development and leveraging my expertise in web design and digital marketing, I strive to empower clients in achieving sustainable success. My work is guided by the belief that meaningful partnerships and strategic planning drive results that matter.

Experience

26 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 5 mos

Average Tenure

14 yrs 10 mos

Current Experience

Hlj creative, llc

Founder/Creative Director

Aug 2011 – Present · 14 yrs 10 mos · Columbia, sc · Remote

As the founder of HLJ Creative, I’ve spent over a decade - since 2011 - building a digital agency focused on elevating brands through strategy-driven design and marketing. Our team partners with businesses and organizations to deliver web development, SEO, branding, social media management, and digital marketing consulting.
We believe effective solutions start with partnership. By aligning closely with your vision and challenges, we deliver targeted, impactful results that support sustainable growth. Every project begins with understanding your goals so we can build solutions that not only look great, but work hard for your business or organization.

Interpersonal SkillsSearch Engine Marketing (SEM)Digital MarketingProject ManagementTeam LeadershipCanva+14

The blencowe group, inc.

Web Designer & Web Design Business Development Lead

Nov 2007 – Aug 2011 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

Designed websites, logos, and print materials. Developed online marketing strategies that helped grow businesses and accomplish their goals.

Interpersonal SkillsSearch Engine Marketing (SEM)Project ManagementTeam LeadershipSalesRelationship Development+8

Mcentire produce inc

Marketing Coordinator and IT Specialist

Aug 2004 – Sep 2007 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Designed, drafted, and maintained company website, brochure, and sales presentations. Worked with sales team to develop marketing materials and sales tools such as graphical reports, bi-monthly e-newsletters, and surveys that provided effective communication with customers and generated quantitative feedback for management.
Composed and executed a marketing plan for the development of an updated corporate identity.
Participated in the selection, design, implementation, and support of an enterprise-wide accounting and manufacturing software system. Drafted software user’s guide for employees.

Interpersonal SkillsProject ManagementTeam LeadershipBranding & IdentityFinanceRelationship Building+4

Lexington medical center

Special Projects Coordinator, Information Services Department

Jun 2002 – Aug 2004 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Coordinated with clinical and business staff for the creation, design, and maintenance of departmental and informational Intranet sites.
Developed the Information Services Department Strategic Plan by collaborating with executive management, technical staff, and end-users throughout LMC.

Interpersonal SkillsProject ManagementTeam LeadershipRelationship DevelopmentBranding & IdentityRelationship Building+4

Panamerican outdoor advertising, llc

IT and Marketing International Graduate Internship

Jul 2001 – Dec 2001 · 5 mos

Managed the implementation process of an outdoor advertising software package that tracked sign inventory, locations, and availability.
Redesigned the company website to prepare it for future e-commerce capabilities. Updated and wrote the Spanish and English verbiage for website.

Interpersonal SkillsProject ManagementTeam LeadershipFinanceRelationship BuildingCommunication+3