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Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Certification
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Joe Thomas

Franklin,TN
Quality, relevant content can’t be spotted by an algorithm. You can’t subscribe to it. You need people [like me]—actual human beings—to create or curate it.
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Joe Thomas

Summary

Visionary Content Strategy and Digital Transformation Executive with 15+ years of leadership in shaping and executing large-scale digital ecosystems, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering transformative digital experiences. Expert at transforming content operations, optimizing digital experience platforms (DXP), and leading cross-functional teams to drive innovation, engagement, and business growth. Specialized in content architecture, omnichannel strategy, SEO, AI-driven personalization, and governance, ensuring seamless alignment between business goals and user needs. Recognized for orchestrating CMS migrations, developing enterprise-wide content frameworks, and mentoring high-performance teams. A strategic thought leader with a proven track record of delivering measurable impact through data-driven content models, automation, and agile methodologies. Driven to lead transformational digital initiatives and scale global content strategies in a remote executive role.

Overview

11
years of professional experience
3

Certifications

Work History

Flipside Group
New York, NY

Senior Vice President, Web Content Strategy
04.2024 - Current

Job overview

The Resolute Digital Creative Technology Division was acquired by The Flipside Group effective February 2025, both members of the Interpublic Group of Companies.

Led strategic initiatives to enhance digital experiences for global brands, developing high-level content strategies aligned with business objectives to maximize user engagement and optimize site performance. Partnered with executive leadership, creative teams, and technology partners to deliver cohesive, data-driven content solutions.

  • Drove measurable revenue growth by aligning content initiatives with key business KPIs and refining digital engagement strategies.
  • Increased audience retention and conversion rates through content strategies that supported core marketing and business objectives across multiple digital platforms.
  • Established scalable content governance frameworks, including editorial pillars, workflows, and voice/tone guidelines to ensure brand consistency.
  • Led large-scale content audits and optimization strategies, enhancing content discoverability and improving overall user experience.
  • Streamlined content operations, reducing time-to-market by refining content creation, publication, and governance workflows.
  • Mentored and developed a high-performing team of content strategists, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence.

Resolute Digital
New York, NY

Vice President, Web Content Strategy
04.2021 - 04.2024

Job overview

  • Spearheaded data-driven content strategies that enhanced digital experiences, driving measurable engagement and business growth for enterprise clients.
  • Accelerated account growth by expanding client partnerships and increasing revenue through strategic content initiatives.
  • Strengthened brand positioning and digital presence by designing scalable content frameworks and governance models.
  • Advised clients on content strategy best practices, ensuring alignment with business objectives and leveraging insights to optimize digital performance.
  • Modernized content operations by refining workflows and maintaining seamless execution across multiple digital platforms.

Experian
Franklin, TN

Global Content Strategy Lead
05.2018 - 04.2021

Job overview

Managed content strategy and information architecture for Experian’s Global Digital Transformation portfolio, while serving as the Capability Leader for Shared Marketing. Served as the Content Program Delivery Manager, overseeing the transition from individual TeamSite properties to a centralized AEM implementation, leading cross-functional teams from ideation, solution design, through production, and maintenance. Served as the sole AEM SME for the department, guiding both the Engineering and Marketing teams. Oversaw and managed third-party suppliers as part of the tactical CMS migration, including change management, SOWs, onboarding, feature development, content design, and UAT.

  • Responsible for all content strategy and IA deliverables, including sitemaps, taxonomies, experience briefs, page templates, etc.
  • Led the development of a global taxonomy and roll-out of a new centralized information architecture and content framework.
  • Conducted design thinking workshops and experiential reviews with clients to elicit requirements, gather feedback, and gain approvals.
  • Transitioned teams to Agile methodology, developed an Integrated Production framework, and streamlined departmental processes.
  • Devised and enforced a new governance model, centralized authoring workflows, and content reviews for the company’s web properties.
  • Served as Content Lead for website migrations, overseeing website production in AEM to achieve results on time and on budget.
  • Developed dynamic content models, metadata schemes, UX, and content standards, content audits, and competitive assessments.

Digitas
Nashville, TN

Lead Content Strategist, Global Delivery, Nissan & INFINITI
01.2016 - 04.2018

Job overview

Directed the Enterprise Content & Platform Strategy and CMS implementation for Nissan and INFINITI, spearheading the migration to Adobe Experience Manager—the largest AEM implementation globally—successfully launching across 208 markets and 300 countries. Coached and mentored a team of onshore and offshore Content Designers through a highly complex, multi-year engagement. Oversaw regional content requirements and development activities, including CMS production, information architecture, and UX design.

  • Created and executed a cross-brand, multi-site content strategy and solution aligning to Nissan and INFINITI KBAs.
  • Provided feature estimation, project sizing, and management of content allocation needs throughout the project.
  • Administered the client’s Model Year Update (MYU) process and developed scalable design processes that increase collaborative and operational efficiency.
  • Conducted executive demos on the latest AEM capabilities and site functionality for client partners.
  • Approved new features in all phases of development by serving as author and product owner, identifying bugs.
  • Evaluated, expanded, and organized the AEM Component Library, including managing standards and usage guidelines.
  • Reviewed content within AEM, including adherence to quality standards, voice, tone, and UX best practices.
  • Onboarded and trained new employees on the platform and routinely conduct training sessions on new features.

Wells Fargo via Signature Consultants
San Francisco, CA

Content Strategist (Interaction Designer III), Digital Experience Design
08.2014 - 12.2015

Job overview

Enhanced user-centered digital experiences, aligning content strategy, IA, and interactive design best practices. Produced engaging, educational content for consumer and business financial services, elevating digital engagement. Established servicing and UI content for mobile and desktop experiences, including Secure Session.

  • Supervised $25K+ projects under the LET Program, optimizing timelines and requirements to improve speed-to-market.
  • Co-managed the Public Site Maintenance Program, overseeing 30+ projects monthly to implement an agile, scalable workflow.
  • Designed sitemap matrices, conducted architectural reviews, and performed gap analyses to enhance wellsfargo.com.
  • Crafted high-fidelity prototypes and annotated design documents utilizing the Public Site Design Framework.
  • Expanded the CX Maintenance process, executing over 30 maintenance requests monthly to improve operational efficiency.

Education

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA

BACHELOR OF ARTS from Communication Studies

Skills

  • Content Strategy
  • Information Architecture
  • Content Design
  • User Experience
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Omnichannel Strategy
  • Content Management
  • Program Management

Volunteer Experience

Website Implementation Team, 48in48, Atlanta, GA, 01/01/17, Present

Certification

  • Certificate in User Experience, Management Specialty, Nielsen Norman Group | Issued Jun 2019 | Credential ID: 1030489
  • Advanced Certified Scrum Product Owner (A-CSPO). Scrum Alliance | Issued Feb 2021 – Expires Feb 2025 | Credential ID: 1334967
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Scrum Alliance | Issued Apr 2020 – Expires Feb 2025 | Credential ID: 000921749
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Scrum Alliance | Issued Apr 2019 – Expires Feb 2025 | Credential ID: 000921749

Accomplishments

  • Content Strategy & Information Architecture: Transformed digital ecosystems by architecting large-scale content frameworks, optimizing information architecture, and enhancing user engagement and SEO performance.
  • Enterprise Content Governance: Led enterprise-wide content governance by overseeing global CMS implementations, streamlining workflows, and managing large-scale content migration initiatives.
  • SEO & Digital Optimization: Boosted organic traffic by deploying advanced SEO strategies, improving search visibility, and enhancing site performance through content optimization.

References

References available upon request.
Joe Thomas