
Niko Howell
Verified Expert in Marketing
Marketing Expert
Houston, TX, United States
Toptal member since June 9, 2025
Niko is a digital strategist and full-stack developer with 8+ years of experience optimizing email programs and marketing systems. He has led audits that uncovered deliverability issues, rebuilt automation flows, and recovered 7-figure losses. From Cordial and Klaviyo to custom integrations, Niko bridges technology and strategy to drive performance, boosting click-through rates (CTR), compliance, and ROI across B2B and B2C email ecosystems.
Project Highlights
Expertise
- Brand Strategy
- CRM Systems
- Content Marketing Strategy
- Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
- Data Analysis
- Marketing Automation
- Project Management
- Technical SEO
Work Experience
Freelance Full-stack Web Developer & Digital Strategist
Aetegis (formally Parnama)
- Delivered scalable WordPress builds and HTML/JavaScript landing pages for startup and SMB clients.
- Audited client websites and executed UX and technical SEO enhancements to improve rankings and lead generation.
- Built automated email workflows and back-end marketing systems for improved lifecycle engagement.
- Increased search visibility for a fintech client by 7,800% YoY through an advanced keyword strategy.
- Maintained project delivery timelines while managing client communications and system integrations.
Director of Revenue Operations
Mighty
- Oversaw digital ad campaigns across Cordial, Meta, Pinterest, and Google Ads platforms.
- Created analytics reports and campaign wrap decks for internal teams and clients.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to launch new sponsored content formats.
- Enhanced tracking and attribution using Google Analytics 4, MongoDB, and Cordial metrics.
Digital Marketing Specialist
PrimeWay Federal Credit Union
- Boosted website traffic by 1,416% and increased keyword rankings by 7,800% YoY.
- Rebuilt website pages and improved load speed and mobile performance.
- Executed A/B tests on application funnels for increased lead capture.
- Developed automated email campaigns with advanced CRM segmentation.
Production Marketing & Web Operations Coordinator
AEG Presents
- Built microsites and landing pages for national tours and artist campaigns.
- Supported digital promotions and social activations across tour markets.
- Led QA testing and API integrations for web properties.
- Maintained artist websites and coordinated with development, design, and tour operations teams.
Project History
Web Revamp & Lead Generation for PPG Energy
https://ppgenergyglobal.com/Increased lead conversions by 300% in under 90 days through a complete web redesign, SEO overhaul, and strategic call-to-action (CTA) placement.
PPG Energy needed to modernize its online presence and improve its lead acquisition funnel. I led the full-stack rebuild of the company’s WordPress website, introducing a cleaner UI, mobile responsiveness, and performance optimization. Simultaneously, I implemented technical SEO improvements and integrated Google Analytics for behavior tracking. The new structure emphasized CTA placement and strategic content flow, resulting in a 300% increase in qualified inbound leads. I also set up conversion tracking and built automated quote follow-up emails that aligned with the customer journey.
Financial Wellness Campaign for PrimeWay Federal Credit Union
https://www.primewayfcu.com/youth-banking-accounts/Created a campaign that increased new account signups by 45% and improved engagement from Gen Z and Millennial customers.
PrimeWay wanted to improve engagement with younger demographics and increase new customer acquisitions. I designed and executed a cross-platform digital campaign themed around financial empowerment and community banking. The campaign included email nurture flows, social media ads, a microsite, and blog content optimized for search intent. I also managed audience segmentation and automated the delivery using ActiveCampaign. The campaign boosted website traffic by 65%, improved email CTRs by 37%, and increased new account signups by 45% during the campaign window.
Mental Health Partner Campaign with The Mighty
https://themighty.com/topic/anxiety/collections/Helped generate 20,000+ new leads and significantly boosted community engagement through a cause-driven content and email marketing strategy.
While consulting with The Mighty, a digital health community, I supported a partner campaign focused on mental health awareness. I developed and deployed an email and landing page strategy aligned with storytelling-based content. Leveraging empathy-driven messaging, the campaign focused on lead magnet assets like downloadable guides, webinars, and personal testimonials. The strategy aligned seamlessly with The Mighty’s tone and mission, resulting in over 20,000 new email subscribers and strong engagement metrics across newsletter and social channels. I collaborated with internal teams to align messaging with brand guidelines and accessibility standards.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science
Palm Beach State College - Palm Beach, FL, USA
Bachelor's Degree in Biology
University of Miami - Miami, FL, USA
Certifications
Google Analytics Certification
Digital Marketing Certification
HubSpot Academy
Content Marketing Certification
HubSpot Academy
Skills
Core
Marketing, Email Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Inbound Marketing, Google Tag Manager, Brand Strategy, Copywriting, Marketing Automation, Google Ads, Customer Segmentation, Content Marketing, Email Automation, Email Marketing Automation, A/B Testing, Audience Targeting, Cause Marketing, Content Strategy, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), Campaign Strategy, Content Marketing Strategy, Funnel Marketing, Go-to-market (GTM) Strategies, Marketplace Platforms
Platforms & Tools
Mailchimp, Looker Studio, ActiveCampaign, HubSpot, Cordial, Klaviyo, CRM Systems, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Content Management Systems (CMS), Google Analytics
Technical
JavaScript, CSS, HTML
Other
Biology, Digital Media, Programming, Coding, Email, Analytics, Trello, Slack, Vercel, Airtable, Notion, Figma, Segment, Zapier, Postmark, Data Analysis, Project Management, UI Design, UX Design, GoHighLevel, Technical SEO, WordPress, Web Development, Lifecycle Marketing, Facebook, MongoDB, Campaign Analysis, Third-party Integration, Quality Assurance (QA), QA Testing, Event Marketing, Microsites, Compliance, Accessibility, Audience Segmentation, Editorial Direction, Editorial Design, Buyer Personas, Lead Nurturing, Go-to-market Optimization, Growth Marketing, Go-to-market Plans, Marketplaces, Sales & CRM Platforms, CRM Implementation, Loyalty Programs/CRM, CRM
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