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Jamal Hicklen – Web Design Project Management

I am Jamal Hicklen, a business strategist fueled by compassion and dissatisfaction with the status-quo. To help you understand who I am and what I bring to the table; Let’s roll back in time and discuss the different steps that I took to get to the position I am in today.

Education

While studying organizational/corporate communication at the University of Houston for 4 years I was able to understand that In a modern-day business or organization, both external and internal communication are crucial components of day-to-day business operations. For an organization to have success growing business operations, a coherent and functional internal communication process is needed so that it extends through the whole organization. Because of the array of communication channels available due to digitization, there is a great need to identify well-functioning communication processes and methods available.

Values

Integrity
Perseverance
Determination
Innovation
Respect

I feel it is important to share my values because values often define us through the eyes of public perception. While I believe it is important to have a separate set of values for business and personal life alike. the two often set often intertwine.

Marketing Career

I started my marketing career in Houston, where I met Jennifer Bagley, CEO of CI Web Group Inc. I started at an entry-level position in the SEO departments for various accounts. I became very intrigued by the process of SEO and the effects it has on a businesses’ success. In the following months, I then completed several google certifications, such as Analytics, Ads, etc…Since then, I’ve transitioned into a project management role where I get to spread my wings and manage the entire process of executing strategies that are uniquely curated for each client and their circumstances. I am passionate about building relationships, creating a story, and helping companies take their businesses to the next level.

Hobbies

Outside of work, I express my creative ideas through various activities such as:

Hosting a podcast
Audio engineering various productions of commercials, short films, and music videos
Orchestrating social media campaigns
Producing independent concerts
Producing concert recaps with music labels with Interscope Records under Universal Music Group