Rick Crandall
Wesley Chapel,FL
Summary
Accomplished web design professional with 10+ years leading client projects and teams. Passionate about collaborating in a dynamic environment to deliver innovative solutions. After years of running my agency, I’m eager to focus on creative collaboration and contribute to a team-driven environment like that which can be found at Don Creative Group. I have expertise in client relations, project management and WordPress design/development. I am adept at client communication, managing end-to-end web projects, and leading cross-functional teams. I am highly adaptable, efficient, and detail-oriented, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner & Lead Project Manager
Akamai WP
Honolulu, HI
01.2012 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams of designers and developers to execute client projects efficiently.
- Managed end-to-end project lifecycles, including budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
- Cultivated strong client relationships while delivering dedicated customer support.
- Served as lead designer and developer for hundreds of WordPress website projects.
- Oversaw project phases: scope, planning, design, development, testing, deployment & maintenance.
- Implemented technical and on-page SEO strategies, significantly increasing organic traffic.
- Optimized local SEO and Google Business Profile to enhance visibility in local searches.
- Developed AI-driven automation workflows and custom agents, minimizing manual tasks.
Education
Associate of Arts - Entrepreneurship & Business Development
American River College
Sacramento, CA01.1996
Skills
Technical Skills
- Client acquisition and client relations
- Project management
- Website design and development
- WordPress and Divi theme expertise
- WooCommerce proficiency
- Website hosting and maintenance
- Page speed optimization
- Copywriting and content strategy
- AI automation and assistant creation
- Technical SEO and on-page SEO
- Google Business and local SEO
Soft Skills
- Rapid learner
- Strong adaptability
- Prompt & Efficient
- Detail-oriented
- Team collaborator
- Independent contributor
- Dynamic problem solver
- Excellent verbal communicator
- Excellent written communicator
- Receptive to feedback
- Always on the cutting edge
Affiliations
When I am not day trading futures, you will find the family and I camping in the RV, surfing with my dog Taxi and learning to fly airplanes.
Continued Education
- Certified Customer Success Manager (CCSM)
- AI training and AI powered web development
- Master web design using Webflow & Framer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner & Lead Project Manager
Akamai WP
01.2012 - Current
Associate of Arts - Entrepreneurship & Business Development
American River College