Mirella Kirtola

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Finnish-American Brand Strategist & Web Leader 25+ Years in Digital Marketing, Design & Development | EMBA in Strategic Leadership (in progress) Versatile digital leader with 25+ years of experience driving web, brand,…

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Finnish-American Brand Strategist & Web Leader 25+ Years in Digital Marketing, Design & Development | EMBA in Strategic Leadership (in progress) Versatile digital leader with 25+ years of experience driving web, brand, and marketing initiatives across B2B, SaaS, education, and nonprofit sectors. I specialize in building, auditing, and optimizing CMS- driven digital ecosystems, leveraging WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, and HubSpot, alongside AI-powered creative and optimization tools, from concept through launch. I blend brand strategy, UX thinking, and hands-on development to create high-performing digital experiences that are visually cohesive, conversion-focused, and technically sound. My work spans brand systems, content architecture, SEO, and performance optimization, ensuring sites are fast, secure, accessible, and scalable. I actively integrate AI tools into design, content, and workflow optimization to accelerate ideation, improve consistency, and enhance decision-making, without sacrificing craftsmanship, brand integrity, or human judgment.

  • Joined August 2024

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • FinnishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Professional Services
  • Computers & Electronics
  • Education

Projects · 5

Designed and developed the MJK Development portfolio website to showcase web design, development, SEO, branding, and digital creative services. Created a custom dark visual style inspired by the Aurora Borealis, with responsive layouts, animated elements, project case studies, service pages, and a clear user journey. Built and customized the website in WordPress using Elementor, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP. Optimized the site for performance, accessibility, mobile usability, technical SEO, and ongoing portfolio growth. https://www.twine.net/signin

  • Front-End Developer
  • Web Designer
  • Web Developer

Custom designed and developed the Baja Angels of the Sea nonprofit website to create a warm, welcoming, and trustworthy digital presence. Created the complete visual direction, responsive page designs, program layouts, donation campaigns, event materials, and branded content. Established a consistent brand identity across the website, email communications, fundraising materials, print designs, and other digital platforms. Improved navigation, mobile usability, donation visibility, accessibility, SEO, and ongoing content management. https://www.twine.net/signin nonprofit #branddesign #visualdesign #branding #webdesigner #designer

  • SEO Expert
  • Web Designer
  • Web Developer

Refined and expanded Seroc Oy’s brand identity across its website, product content, technical materials, project showcases, and other digital touchpoints. Custom designed and developed the website for the Finnish architectural and construction materials industry. Created responsive page designs, branded visual elements, detailed product and brand pages, technical data layouts, and a custom project showcase system. Improved brand consistency, website structure, product navigation, user experience, mobile usability, SEO, and content management. https://www.twine.net/signin branding #webdesigner

  • SEO Expert
  • Web Designer
  • Web Developer

Developed DHE Computer Systems’ brand strategy and visual identity across its website, digital campaigns, email communications, landing pages, event materials, and sales content. Custom designed and developed the company website with a modern technology focused visual direction inspired by Colorado and Arizona landscapes. Created responsive page designs, branded graphics, campaign concepts, product promotions, and supporting digital experiences for hardware, IT infrastructure, managed services, cybersecurity, cloud, and immersive learning solutions. Strengthened brand consistency, user experience, accessibility, conversion paths, SEO, and analytics across all digital touchpoints. https://www.twine.net/signin branding #graphicdesigner #webdeveloper #branddesigner #digitaldesigner #designer #webdesigner

  • Brand Designer
  • Brand Strategist
  • Content Strategist
  • +3

Developed the brand strategy and visual identity for Dawson Chiropractic N.U.C.C.A. Specialist, creating a calm, professional, and trustworthy healthcare presence. Custom designed and developed the website with a clear focus on NUCCA care, accessibility, readability, and patient confidence. Created the visual direction, responsive page layouts, branded graphics, consultation forms, custom icons, and supporting content while maintaining consistency across the website and other brand materials. Improved user experience, mobile usability, navigation, SEO, performance, and consultation pathways. https://www.twine.net/signin #branding #graphicdesigner #webdesigner #logo #webdesign #webdevelopment

  • Brand Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • SEO Expert
  • +2

Work experience· 5 roles

WordPress Designer and Developer (Divi) · ImavexJul 2025 – Sep 2025 · 3 mos

Developed multiple concurrent WordPress (Divi theme) projects focusing on performance optimization and user experience; implemented modular design system; created client-specific style guides and documentation to streamline handoffs.

Web & Digital Experience Lead | WordPress, SEO & UX Strategy · DHE Computer Systems, LLCMar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Lead DHE’s website, digital experience, SEO, marketing technology, email campaign, and creative production initiatives. • Own the design, development, administration, and ongoing optimization of DHE’s WordPress website using Elementor Pro, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, and third-party integrations • Manage website architecture, navigation, content publishing, landing pages, partner pages, product and service pages, events, blogs, and conversion paths • Lead technical and content SEO, including keyword research, metadata, schema, internal linking, indexing, site performance, accessibility, and search visibility • Manage GA4, Google Tag Manager, Google Search Console, HubSpot tracking, campaign attribution, and conversion reporting • Build and manage HubSpot landing pages, forms, workflows, marketing lists, email templates, lead capture processes, hosted assets, and CRM-connected campaign operations • Manage high-volume email campaigns, including HTML email development, audience segmentation, list management, testing, scheduling, distribution, and performance tracking • Monitor website functionality, troubleshoot technical issues, manage plugins and updates, and coordinate with hosting providers, vendors, and technology partners • Ensure websites, emails, and digital assets meet accessibility, usability, mobile responsiveness, privacy, security, and brand standards • Design campaign graphics, presentations, brochures, convention booth materials, landing pages, email templates, and sales enablement assets using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, and HubSpot • Partner with Marketing, Sales, leadership, manufacturers, and external partners to manage priorities and deliver scalable digital solutions

Lead Web Application Developer | SEO Manager · WANDR Studio, LLCFeb 2025 – Sep 2025 · 8 mos

Managed end-to-end web development while leading SEO strategy; developed client applications; Webflow expertise; performed technical SEO audits, increasing organic traffic by 42% on average; integrated WordPress & Webflow with custom code solutions.

Front End Developer & Designer (Volunteer) · Baja Angels of the SeaApr 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 8 mos
Sr WordPress Developer & Designer - Freelance · MJK Development LLCJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

Education

Postgraduate Degree, Information Technologies, Web Design & Development · Point International College2016 – 2018
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing Management · Metropolia University of Applied Sciences2002 – 2006

Certifications and awards

Building with the Claude API | Anthropic2026
Introduction to Model Context Protocol | Anthropic2026

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