James G. Stokes — Resume
James G. Stokes
James G. Stokes
Marketing Strategist & Entrepreneurial Brand Builder
Medford, Wisconsin (715) 570-5718 jamesgstokes@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/jamesgstokes
Professional Summary
Entrepreneurial marketing strategist with 15+ years building brands, launching direct-response systems, and generating revenue through SEO, conversion funnels, and email marketing. Founded and scaled multiple businesses — including a premium consumer brand producing $400K+ annual revenue through owned marketing channels. Combines hands-on campaign execution with analytics-driven strategy and a founder's instinct for offer creation and customer lifetime value.
Selected Marketing Results
$400K+ annual revenue generated through a direct-response system built on SEO traffic, email nurture funnels, and premium service offers.
Developed SEO-driven educational content ranking for high-intent buyer searches, producing a consistent pipeline of qualified inbound leads.
Created and launched Doodle School™ training program — a structured post-purchase offer that increased customer lifetime value and retention.
Built high-conversion landing pages and long-form content guiding customers through a premium, multi-step buying process.
Implemented Google Analytics dashboards and campaign performance tracking to optimize marketing spend and improve ROI.
Professional Experience
Stokeshire Designer Doodles
2020 – Present
Co-Owner / Marketing Director
Medford, Wisconsin
  • Lead brand strategy and digital marketing for a premium consumer brand serving clients nationwide.
  • Built brand visibility through SEO-driven content marketing and inbound acquisition funnels.
  • Designed and optimized marketing funnels converting organic traffic into qualified customer inquiries.
  • Launched structured service programs and post-purchase offers to increase LTV.
  • Manage marketing analytics, website optimization, A/B testing, and campaign performance reporting.
Stokhaus Media LLC
2014 – Present
Founder / Marketing Strategist
Medford, Wisconsin
  • Founded boutique marketing firm delivering digital strategy, SEO, web design, and content marketing.
  • Developed multi-channel campaigns across web, email, and social for small and mid-market clients.
  • Built long-term retainer relationships through measurable results and strategic advisory.
James Stokes Photography LLC
2010 – Present
Owner / Creative Director
  • Built a premium luxury brand generating consistent six-figure revenue through inbound marketing and referrals.
  • Developed brand storytelling, digital presence, and client experience driving high repeat and referral rates.
Professional Experience — Continued
Kelley Supply Inc.
2023 – 2024
Marketing Specialist
  • Gathered and analyzed marketing and sales performance data using PowerBI dashboards.
  • Supported enterprise website migration to Adobe Commerce platform.
  • Managed multi-channel marketing campaigns, trade show presence, and digital content strategy.
Lutz Family Farms Heritage Meats
2017 – 2025
Digital Marketing Consultant
  • Managed SEO, email marketing, and social media campaigns for a direct-to-consumer food brand.
  • Optimized online store experience and brand positioning to drive e-commerce revenue.
Additional Experience
Executive Director
2018 – 2020
Huey's Hideaway Children's Museum
Directed operations and fundraising. Secured over $200,000 in grant and sponsorship funding.
Web Designer
Embark Behavioral Health
Web Development Lead
New Visions Wilderness
Head Track Coach
2025 – Present
Medford Area Senior High
James G. Stokes
Medford, Wisconsin  ·  (715) 570-5718  ·  jamesgstokes@gmail.com  ·  linkedin.com/in/jamesgstokes
March 13, 2026
Hiring Manager
PESI, Inc.
Eau Claire, Wisconsin

I'm writing to express my interest in the Senior Brand Manager position at PESI. I've spent the past 15 years doing the work this role describes — building direct-response marketing systems, creating offers, writing conversion copy, and using analytics to make every campaign better than the last. The difference is I've been doing it as a founder, where every dollar of revenue depended on whether my marketing actually worked.

At Stokeshire Designer Doodles, I built a direct-response engine generating $400K+ in annual revenue through SEO-driven content, email nurture funnels, and premium service offers — all from organic channels. I developed every piece of that system: the landing pages, the email sequences, the post-purchase programs that increased customer lifetime value, and the analytics dashboards that told me what to double down on and what to cut. I created and launched Doodle School™, a structured training program that turned a one-time purchase into an ongoing relationship — the kind of offer architecture that drives retention and repeat revenue.

What excites me about PESI is the opportunity to bring this same direct-response discipline to a larger stage. I understand how to create offers that convert, write email campaigns that move people to action, and build marketing funnels that turn traffic into measurable revenue. I'm not guessing — I'm reading the data, testing the variables, and optimizing based on what the numbers say.

I also bring something most candidates in this space don't: an entrepreneurial mindset forged by actually building and running businesses. I've managed teams, vendor relationships, creative production, and P&L responsibility. I know what it means to own a number and deliver against it.

I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss how my experience in direct-response marketing, offer creation, and analytics-driven strategy can contribute to PESI's growth. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
James G. Stokes