I'm Michael Sylvester, a Marketing Automation Architect who translates complex customer data into scalable lifecycle programs. I design AI-powered workflows that unify CRMs, marketing platforms, and custom APIs to drive revenue while reducing manual touchpoints. Over 11+ years I have led multi-channel campaigns reaching millions of customers, built data pipelines across CRM and DMS, and delivered real-time dashboards. I focus on practical, results-driven systems that deliver measurable ROI rather than just reports.

I'm Michael Sylvester, a Marketing Automation Architect who translates complex customer data into scalable lifecycle programs. I design AI-powered workflows that unify CRMs, marketing platforms, and custom APIs to drive revenue while reducing manual touchpoints. Over 11+ years I have led multi-channel campaigns reaching millions of customers, built data pipelines across CRM and DMS, and delivered real-time dashboards. I focus on practical, results-driven systems that deliver measurable ROI rather than just reports.

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I’m Michael Sylvester, a Marketing Automation Architect who translates complex customer data into scalable lifecycle programs. I design AI-powered workflows that unify CRMs, marketing platforms, and custom APIs to drive revenue while reducing manual touchpoints.

Over 11+ years I have led multi-channel campaigns reaching millions of customers, built data pipelines across CRM and DMS, and delivered real-time dashboards. I focus on practical, results-driven systems that deliver measurable ROI rather than just reports.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Founder & Automation Consultant at The Circle Studios Inc.
January 1, 2017 - Present
Architected AI-powered automation ecosystems for B2B and B2C clients, integrating CRMs, marketing platforms, and custom APIs into unified revenue engines. Designed lifecycle programs that increased client email engagement by 35% through intelligent segmentation and behavioral triggers. Built A2A (Agent-to-Agent) solutions and API workflows that reduced manual marketing operations by 60% while improving data accuracy. Consulted on platform selection and implementation, helping clients avoid misaligned technology investments over $50K.
Automation Engineer at Swickard Auto Group
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Scaled customer lifecycle automation to 10M+ contacts across 40 dealerships, building the foundational multi-channel marketing infrastructure. Engineered email and SMS journeys achieving 28% higher open rates vs. industry benchmarks through dynamic content and send-time optimization. Unified CRM, DMS, and marketing data pipelines, eliminating 15+ hours/week of manual reporting and enabling real-time performance dashboards. Launched service lifecycle and vehicle repurchase campaigns that contributed to $2.4M in attributed revenue within first year.
Website Development Lead & Project Manager at Xander
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Led 25+ full-stack web projects from discovery to launch, delivering on-time and on-budget with 98% client satisfaction. Implemented testing protocols that increased touchpoint optimization by 15% and reduced post-launch defects by 40%. Standardized SEO and analytics implementation across all projects, improving average organic traffic by 22% within 6 months post-launch.
IT Support Specialist at Resource IT Solutions
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Managed 500+ help desk tickets monthly with 94% first-contact resolution rate, supporting users across multiple time zones. Created technical documentation that reduced recurring issues by 30% and decreased average training time for new customers.

Education

Certificate in Full Stack Development & Design at University of Nevada, Reno
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Associate of Arts in Computer Science at University of Phoenix, Las Vegas
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Associate
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025
Certified Project Manager
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail