The existing CMS made content updates slow and inconsistent. Repeated elements like faculty profiles, testimonials, and staff information were hard to maintain and often duplicated across pages.
To address this, I redesigned the content architecture using a modular approach:
Built reusable content components for high-frequency content (faculty, testimonials, staff)
Structured content in a way that supports consistency across templates and pages
Implemented a flexible, CSS-driven system to reduce dependency on complex backend logic
Enabled content editors to update and manage content independently, without developer support
This shifted the CMS from a static publishing tool to a scalable content system.
What improved
Faster publishing and updates
Consistent content across the site
Reduced reliance on technical teams
Lower risk of outdated or duplicated content
Content and lead workflows were fragmented across multiple platforms. Tasks like lead capture, enrollment, and data syncing were handled manually, creating delays and inconsistencies.
I connected the ecosystem across WordPress (CMS), Thinkific (LMS), Selz/Stripe (payments), and HubSpot (CRM), using automation to streamline the full lead lifecycle.
Designed automated workflows to connect content, enrollment, and CRM data
Eliminated repetitive manual steps in lead capture and onboarding
Ensured data flows consistently across systems in real time
Improved visibility for marketing and sales teams
This turned disconnected tools into a cohesive product system, where content, data, and user actions are aligned.
What improved
Less manual work and fewer errors
Faster response time for leads and enrollments
Better data quality across platforms
Stronger alignment between marketing, sales, and operations
The front-end experience made it difficult for users to navigate programs and understand offerings. Too many steps, unclear structure, and dense pages created friction, especially for users unfamiliar with the platform.
User research showed confusion around program paths and audience targeting.
I simplified the experience by restructuring navigation:
Introduced a clear two-stream model: Board Members and Business Leaders
Reduced unnecessary filters and decision points
Improved labeling and hierarchy to support intuitive wayfinding
This reduced cognitive load and made it easier for users to identify where they belong.
Product pages required too much effort to scan and evaluate. Key information was buried, and users had to navigate multiple steps before taking action.
I redesigned the pages to support faster understanding and clearer decision-making:
Reorganized the information architecture into a logical flow. What it is β why it matters β who itβs for β how to act
Reduced the number of steps to reach key content (from 6 clicks to 4)
Strengthened visual hierarchy with clear headings and concise, scannable content
Introduced stronger calls to action aligned with user intent
Added testimonials and faculty visibility to reinforce credibility
The goal was to support how people actually read: scanning, comparing, and deciding quickly.
What improved
Faster access to key information
Clearer value proposition
Reduced drop-off during exploration
Stronger engagement with calls to action
The improvements had a direct impact on visibility, engagement, and operational efficiency.
Increased organic traffic through improved structure, navigation, and mobile experience
Better alignment between content and search intent, leading to stronger keyword rankings
Higher click-through rates driven by clearer calls to action and improved metadata
Faster site speed, reducing bounce and improving overall experience
More efficient user journeys, supporting higher conversion
Increased backlinks through structured, high-quality content
Stronger positioning as a credible, authoritative source
Streamlined lead capture and follow-up through CRM integration
Reduced time spent on manual workflows
Improved coordination across teams through connected systems