Your Team of Specialists

ROBERT LUNTE

CEO | CRO | eLearning Advisor

Robert is responsible for strategic growth and business development. As the opportunity architect at CoursCREEK, he has led the agency to generate over 1.5 million in revenue in less than four years. His traits include strategic partnerships, high delivery standards, and a dogged determination to never give up on achieving objectives. Additionally, Robert has committed to building a world-class team of industry experts and fostering a culture of exceptional service and consistent and genuine client care throughout the CourseCREEK team.

He is a highly respected international educator and course creator with an impressive 25-year career in the eLearning industry as an entrepreneur. He is known for his ability to simplify complex and abstract concepts into easy-to-understand instructional content. Robert has created nine self-paced courses and two live training cohort programs that have positively impacted the lives of over 100,000 students in 179 countries.

Robert's extensive expertise includes team management, business development, instructional design, on-camera coaching, and executive presentation training.

SHIBANGSH CHOWDHURY

Director of Implementation

As the Director of Implementation at CourseCREEK, Shibangsh Chowdhury oversees a team of five implementation managers and all LMS and CMS development. His innovative mindset is crucial in evolving SOPs and refining the company's approach to development, automation, and client-centric account management for developers. Under his guidance, CourseCREEK has experienced remarkable growth, serving over 100 clients in four years.

Shibangsh has played a pivotal role in refining our Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to seamlessly migrate learning management systems to cutting-edge platforms. His expertise has guided the selection of our robust, AI-enhanced suite of tools for instructional design and video editing, ensuring that CourseCREEK clients benefit from the most innovative resources available. With a specialization in complex customer content and data LMS migrations, Shibangsh is the go-to for the most advanced development projects.

Shibansh founded VertoLaunch, an agency focusing on LMS implementation, instructional design, and emerging AI solutions for clients worldwide.

MATTHEW TANG

Director of Design & Development

As the Director of Instructional Design at CourseCREEK, Matthew oversees all instructional design deliveries for the agency and is our Chief ID Strategist. This responsibility includes managing a team of five top-tier delivery partners from the learning and development industry. 

Matthew is the founder of Tang Technologies, a leading company in eLearning that specializes in instructional design, development, and implementation of LMS. Additionally, the company is at the forefront of emerging AI technologies in the eLearning space.

Matthew holds an A B.S. in Computer Science from North Carolina State University. CourseCREEK clients benefit immensely from Matthew's twenty years of experience in the L&D industry.

Matthew is a licensed user of Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, and iSpring. Two of the industry's leading SCORM design authoring tools.

His journey has seen him taking the helm of online education at a Fortune 50 company, partnering with university researchers to pioneer advanced learning and performance technologies, and offering consultancy to myriad institutions and corporations.

Matthew is a student of A.D.D.I.E methodology and is a leader in the emerging field of AI-driven design technologies that are swiftly evolving. Understanding where AI will be taking the science and art of instructional design extensively prepares the agency and its clients for the future of design.

KRIS ASLESON

Director of Marketing & Copywriting

StoryBrand copywriting and Brandscripting is Kris's copywriting expertise. Storybrand is a world-famous narrative framework rooted in storytelling.

Through story brand sessions, Kris crafts compelling "brandscripts" that meticulously address our client's pain points and desires. Drawing from their extensive marketing background and proficiency in the principles of storytelling, Kris adeptly constructs irresistible offers centered around a core message.

As Flyrise Agency founder and serial entrepreneur, Kris intimately understands the keys to capturing an audience's attention and effectively communicating with them to inspire action. Driven by a passion for delivering excellence, Kris serves as one of CourseCREEK's internal advisors.

Chris offers invaluable marketing insights, an exceptional standard for quality, and reliable execution, which sets a standard for our agency to deliver excellence consistently. With Kris, CourseCREEK and its clients never experience "redos." 

NOMI NOUMAN 

Director of CourseCREEK Hub

Nomi is CourseCREEK's manager of our CRM, funnel automation, and lead generation platform, CourseCREEKhub.

Nomi is a GoHighLevel Certified Professional and is the Founder of Ignitto, a GHL expertise firm, achieving over $100,000 monthly in client service revenue. A seasoned design, software integration, and automation expert, Nomi began as a solo entrepreneur and has since built an A+ team dedicated to GHL support and automation.

His expertise lies in GoHighLevel onboarding, implementation, and automation. He specializes in creating systems that help businesses sell courses and book more clients. Nomi's approach involves building robust communities and CRM solutions tailored to clients' needs, ensuring they maximize their online potential.

Additional platform expertise includes LearnWorlds, Kajabi, ClickFunnels, Docebo, Cornerstone, Thinkific, Teachable, Podia, Thrivecart, Shopify, Zapier, Integrately, and any software that can integrate with GHL to advance high-converting sales funnels for eCommerce.

JEFF COBB

eLearning Advisor

Jeff Cobb is a seasoned entrepreneur with more than two decades of experience in the online education business. After serving as senior vice president of business development for Quisic, the e-learning partner of choice for the top 25 business schools, Jeff successfully launched, grew, and sold his learning management system and online course business, Isoph.

He then co-founded Tagoras, the parent company of Learning Revolution, where he helps organizations and companies maximize the reach, revenue, and impact of their learning businesses.

Jeff is the author of multiple books, including Leading the Learning Revolution: The Expert's Guide to Capitalizing on the Exploding Lifelong Education Market, and speaks and writes regularly on the connection between learning, innovation, and transformation for both businesses and individuals.

His website, LearningRevolution.net, helps readers worldwide learn about the eLearning industry.

DAN GRAHAM

Design Lead

Team DLS

With over 14 years of experience as the Owner and Creative Director of The Digital Learning Studio, Dan is passionate about creating engaging and effective training solutions for various industries and audiences. His team specializes in eLearning design and development, using multiple tools and techniques, such as Articulate 360 Storyline and Rise, Adobe Creative Cloud, custom graphics, animated videos, advanced interactions, scenarios, micro-learning, and game-based training. Team DLS received a Best Practices Award for their eLearning program development and has made it a practice to offer free prototypes to new clients.

DANA SLEEPER

Design Lead

Team TSG

Dana is the Founder and CEO of The Sleeper Group. She is a Certified Diversity Professional (CDP), Certified Diversity Executive (CDE), and Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Qualified Administrator. The Institute for Diversity Certification’s CDP® credential is the gold standard in the D&I profession. Dana works with non-profits, small businesses, and multi-national clients to conduct cultural assessments, improve hiring practices, provide diversity training, implement supplier diversity tracking, develop an eLearning curriculum, and more.

MAHDI HASAN

LMS & CMS Solutions Architect

Mahdi Hasan founded Code N Designer, specializing in CMS and LMS design projects. Mahdi is a dedicated full-time front-end developer with over ten years of experience in CMS and LMS development. He has expertise in HTML5, CSS3, WordPress, Webfow, LearnWorlds, and Shopify, allowing him to create interactive and user-friendly websites for any business model. Mahdi's specialization includes crafting responsive solutions that adapt seamlessly to various devices for an engaging user experience on mobiles, tablets, laptops, and PCs.

Beyond design, he excels in conceptualizing comprehensive solutions, spanning E-commerce Websites, Membership Management Systems, Learning Management Systems, and Business-oriented websites. Additionally, he possesses a knack for crafting compelling email marketing newsletters using platforms like GHL, ConvertKit, MailChimp, Klaviyo, and ActiveCampaign.

With a range of web design and development certificates, he is dedicated to delivering excellence in every project.

KEVIN RICHARDS

On-Demand Support Director

CMS Design Lead

Creative Design Lead and Real-Time Support Director Kevin Richards is a highly experienced web developer with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Kevin had built websites and conversion funnels before Google became a company. Kevin has a proven track record of working with Fortune 500 clients, including Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Travelocity, Citibank, and Redbook.

Kevin deeply understands web technologies and is proficient in HTML5, CSS3, PHP, and Javascript. He also has a keen eye for design and is skilled in using WordPress, Figma, Webflow, and the top LMS platforms such as LearnWorlds, Kajabi, and LearnDash to create visually appealing and user-friendly websites.

Kevin's friendly demeanor makes him the perfect choice for our On-Demand Support service, which enables clients to have an open-ended, monthly support service to address any issue.

VIRA KOVTUN

Sr. Design & Development

Meet Vira Kovtun. She has been an eLearning professional for over ten years and is considered one of the leading designers in the industry with an international reputation for excellence.

Her extensive development toolkit includes proficiency in Articulate Storyline 360, Rise, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, and GoAnimate (Vyond). This diverse range of tools enables her to create responsive, user-friendly courses that are not just visually appealing but also highly interactive and engaging.

She is highly skilled in eLearning training, curriculum development, interaction and instructional design, and the creation of quizzes, gamification, and scenarios. Her expertise extends to producing video animations, infographics, and explainer videos, ensuring high-quality assurance and constant review of the final product.

Since June 2022, she has been working with Proteams in Copenhagen, remotely contributing her expertise. Additionally, her journey with Upwork has earned her a 100% job success based on reviews of previous clients and her badge is "Top Rated Plus", the highest badge on UpWork. She has logged over 6000 hours in design with over 96 jobs. Additionally, Vira has been a freelance eLearning Developer with Moncel since July 2021 and served as an eLearning Specialist and Course UI Designer with TransPerfect from June 2020 to September 2023. Most recently, she joined Trainicity in August 2022 as an eLearning Specialist and Instructional Designer, based in Lviv, Ukraine, working remotely. 

SWETA Chowdhury

Sr. Design & Development

Sweta, an adept instructional designer with flawless English proficiency, channels her passion into creating engaging and productive e-learning courses. An ADDIE certification fortifies her foundation in instructional design and mastery of tools like Articulate Storyline and Rise, allowing her to craft interactive, insightful learning experiences.

Holding a Master's degree in English Literature, Sweta's ability to weave compelling narratives and scenarios within e-learning modules is unparalleled. This educational background shapes her design approach and amplifies her natural fluency in English.

Sweta has worked synergistically with clients and subject matter experts across diverse sectors. She will pinpoint training requirements and translate them into dynamic curriculums and modules that resonate with learners. Always aligning with the instructor's goals and learning outcomes, she forms connections between educator and learners, creating relevance and tangible takeaways after each lesson.

As a professional, Sweta constantly explores fresh avenues to augment learner retention, application, and assessment through avant-garde design techniques and multimedia fusion. This pursuit of excellence and the satisfaction from aiding educators and clients makes Sweta a favorite of clients to work with. Everyone loves to work with Sweta!

CHRIS SHARP

President of Marketing Fulfillment

Team SharpNet

As the Chief Marketing Advisor at CourseCREEK, Chris brings expertise and experience to the role. Chris founded SharpNet Solutions, a leading digital marketing agency that delivers CourseCREEK clients' marketing needs.

SharpNet services over 800 websites annually and is identified by Google Ads as a top 3% performer globally based on service excellence and managed budget volume. They have won awards and accolades for SEO, PPC, product innovation, and company growth.

Our marketing team can solve problems and is often called upon to provide guidance and support when facing challenges. Each CourseCREEK client receives account management, regular reporting, and hands-on support.

MARGIE SOUTHWORTH

Marketing Operations

As a key member of the courseCREEK team, Margie brings strong leadership to her role as the head of the web development service. With her keen eye for detail and passion for providing high-quality service, Margie has ensured that courseCREEK's web development services meet the highest standards.

Margie works closely with the internal team to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget while still delivering the level of performance that courseCREEK is known for. Margie's attention to detail and commitment to quality ensures that every project meets the highest standards, exceeding clients' expectations and driving results.

MINDY CIPRES

Sr. Design & Development

Meet Mindy Cipres. Mindy brings over 15 years of training and development experience. Her impressive track record on UpWork speaks volumes: a 96% Job Success rate, top-rated status, and over $400K in total earnings across 22 projects and 1,513 hours of dedicated work. Notably, her exceptional skills led to her being hired by our team for a pivotal project involving Articulate 360 / SCORM Experience on November 22, 2023.

Mindy's storytelling prowess is fueled by her adept use of tools like Articulate Storyline, Rise 360, and AI Avatar Design with Synthesia and HeyGen. Not just content with traditional methods, she is a wizard in scripting and designing AI-generated videos, showcasing her belief in transformative visuals for the course learner.

DAVE PLACE

Implementation Manager 

Dave Place is a seasoned entrepreneur and business consultant with a knack for bringing ideas to life. With extensive experience across all CMS platforms, including deep expertise on the Wix platform and a touch of LearnWorlds, Dave stands out as a leader in the world of web design. His company, Let's Design Your Site, is celebrated as one of the global frontrunners in Wix-based designs.

Over the years, Dave has not just been committed to creating stunning websites but also coaching vital aspects like customer service, business strategy, and effective communication. He believes in a comprehensive approach to web design, ensuring that aesthetics, functionality, user experience, and SEO marketing align perfectly for every project.

Dave often shares a personal philosophy of design, "Creating a website should be as rewarding and memorable as the final masterpiece itself".

NOVA

AI-Generated eLearning Tools

About CourseCREEK's Commitment to AI:

CourseCREEK is at the forefront of the revolution of AI-generated tools that miraculously remove some of the burden of the human work experience.

Our AI-generated solutions include automated workflows, human-response intelligent chatbots, knowledge-response intelligent chatbots, BoostAI for our partner agencies, and an automated course curriculum generator already in use.

Additionally, we take pride in our extensive toolbox of AI solutions, such as LearnWorlds, Kajabi, Docebo, Absorb, Articulate 360, iSpring, Synthesia, HeyGen, Speechify, WellSaidLabs.com, Kaiber, Topaz, Tome, Pixop, Grammarly, ChatGPT, Sider AI, Fireflies, Fanthom, Read.ai, Zoom, and many more. Our thorough knowledge of these AI systems enables us to offer innovative solutions for course creation, content enhancement, and more.

One of our first accomplishments was developing our AI-generated Course Outline Tool. This tool enables anyone to generate a first-draft storyboard outline for any course, book, or presentation, saving valuable time and resources.

Lastly, In recognition of our dedication to innovation, CourseCREEK's AI-generated Course Outline Tool was also featured in AI Top Rank as the first featured AI innovation of 2024.

MAUREEN GORDON

Executive Coordinator & Operations

Maureen Gordon is an Executive Coordinator. She also plays a pivotal role in our LinkedIn Outreach lead generation service, onboarding and supporting CourseCREEK clients for our LinkedIn Lead Generation program.

With a background as an Operations Manager spanning over three years, Maureen brings valuable expertise in managing Outsource Partner relationships to her role. She's proficient in capacity and forecast planning and excels in real-time management and handling back-office cases.

Maureen is CourseCREEK's manager of our popular LinkedIn Automated Outreach service, which helps our clients build genuine connections on the world's largest social networking business.

Today, Maureen leverages her versatile experience and skills to build and maintain strong client relationships, contributing significantly to the growth and success of CourseCREEK. Her expert knowledge and dedication make her an indispensable asset to our team.

VIRAL SUTARIYA

Video Editing Director

Viral's passion for creating unique and memorable videos began during childhood and is now his lifelong pursuit. As a skilled video editor with over seven years of experience, Viral excels at figuring out the best way to fit all the pieces together to create high-quality content. He is proficient in various editing tools, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X, Adobe After Effects, and Apple Motion.

Viral is the founder of The Perfect Creative Studio. His extensive experience in video content ranges from instructional demonstrations, advertisements, promos/social ads, product launches, sports reels, music videos, event recaps, interviews/testimonials, course videos, and more. Viral's expertise and dedication will help you create a stunning video that meets your needs and goals.

STEPH CULLEN

Videography &  Production Lead 

Team OMG Studios

With over a decade of experience, Steph has established herself as a distinguished video producer, filmmaker, and storyteller, working with diverse clients, including major corporations, nonprofits, startups, and marketing firms. Her vision of creating a collaborative space for local creatives culminated in the founding of OMG Studios Boise. OMG Studios is renowned for its cyclorama wall studio and its focus on superior sound quality.

Steph holds a Bachelor of Science in Digital Cinematography from Full Sail University and a Master of Art in Communication, focusing on New Media and Marketing, from Southern New Hampshire University.

Specializing in the nonprofit and educational sectors, Steph's passion lies in creating documentaries and video essays that educate the community through her clients' messaging. Her Clifton Finder strengths shape her work ethic and approach: achiever, learner, intellection, responsibility, and positivity.

TYLER HENDRICKS

Videography & Production Lead

Team D2L Studios

Tyler Hendricks is the founder and creative force behind Dark to Light Productions, a team of skilled professionals dedicated to creating epic, eye-catching media content for businesses that want to grow and uniquely market their brands. With years of experience creating successful digital marketing content, Tyler is a master of video production, motion graphics, production management, and client management.

Tyler believes everyone has a story to tell, and his mission is to help bring those stories to light. He knows the most powerful way to do that is through visual mediums. This is why Dark to Light is the perfect partner for CourseCREEK to serve our clients.

Tyler and his team dig deep to listen for the story that needs to be told, getting to know the business intimately and talking to those whose lives have been changed. Once the heart of the story is discovered, the team begins the pre-production process, working closely with clients to develop the story that will be told and deciding on the main plot points that express the story's purpose.

LAUREN BATEMAN

Social Video Coach

Lauren is an expert in creating hyper-growth YouTube channels that help augment your traffic-driving strategies. As a YouTube consultant for CourseCREEK clients, Lauren ensures that your online course and marketing funnels are fully optimized for success on the platform.

With over 100,000 subscribers on her own YouTube channel, Lauren has been awarded YouTube's Silver Plaque for her success. She understands what it takes to create a highly engaged and successful channel and can help you leverage the platform to drive organic leads to your course.

In addition to earning thousands of dollars a month through YouTube Ad monetization, Lauren has also generated multiple six-figures in sales by selling courses through YouTube's organic leads funnel. With her expertise and guidance, you can take your YouTube presence to the next level and achieve similar success.

HERO

Purr-Fect Client Satisfaction Predator

Hero looks after CourseCREEK clients to ensure a successful outcome. When he sets his sights on any challenge, he goes after it, especially CourseCREEK client satisfaction.

In this picture, we witness the moment Hero identified a client issue that must be resolved!

In Hero's free time, he enjoys Tuna Fridays, cat TV, making biscuits, lying by the fire, and mercilessly hunting mice, birds, and rabbits in the hills of Sun Valley, Idaho.