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.
CHRIS CRANTON
Chief Financial Officer
Chris Cranton is a seasoned financial leader with comprehensive experience in strategic financial management and capital fundraising. Through Latitude 26 Consulting, Chris delivers fractional CFO services, focusing on crafting innovative business strategies and enhancing operational efficiency. He has worked with organizations like MIDAO, guiding them through complex financial landscapes.
At Flueid, Chris successfully raised funding and established effective financial processes. His expertise in data-driven decision-making and strategic vision has significantly boosted the company's performance. Chris is adept in market research, trend forecasting, and leading high-performing teams.
With some involvement in the eLearning sector, Chris has contributed to implementing learning management solutions, enriching his EdTech industry experience. His dedication to financial excellence and strategic growth makes him a valuable asset to our team.
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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.
Matthew has led online education at three Fortune 50 firms, collaborated with university researchers on innovative learning technologies, and regularly advises numerous institutions and businesses on education content design best practices.
SHIBANGSH CHOWDHURY
Director of LMS Implementation
As the Director of Implementation at CourseCREEK, Shibangsh Chowdhury oversees a team of five implementation managers and all LMS and CMS development. Under his guidance, CourseCREEK has experienced remarkable growth, serving over 100 clients in four years.
Shibangsh spent years consulting for Capgemini and later became one of the highest-rated professionals on UpWork with a perfect 100% review score and Top-Rated Plus status. Shibangsh has also played a pivotal role in refining our Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to migrate learning management systems to cutting-edge platforms seamlessly. His expertise has guided our robust, AI-enhanced solutions for Knowledge Response Intelligent Agents and AI-generated workflow automation, ensuring that CourseCREEK clients can participate in the AI revolution. With a specialization in complex customer content, AI, 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.
DANA SLEEPER
Manager of Design & Development
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.
KRIS ASLESON
Director of Marketing
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 CourseCREEK's trusted advisor on all things related to digital marketing and lead generation.
Kris is also certified in StoryBrand copywriting. Through story brand sessions, Kris crafts compelling "brandscripts" that draw from extensive science and artistry in storytelling principles; Kris adeptly constructs irresistible offers centered around a core message.
NOMI NOUMAN
Director of CourseCREEK Hub (GHL)
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.
MAHDI HASAN
LMS & CMS Implementation
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 E-commerce Websites, Membership Management Systems, Learning Management Systems, and Business-oriented websites. Additionally, he possesses a talent for email marketing newsletters using platforms like GHL, ConvertKit, MailChimp, Klaviyo, and ActiveCampaign.
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.
DANI WOLLAND
Sr. Design & Development
Dani, a graduate of The University of Maine with a degree in Psychology, is an expert Instructional Designer specializing in interactive eLearning content. With extensive experience using tools like Articulate Rise and Storyline, Dani has developed modules for global training initiatives impacting over 10,000 employees in the retail and healthcare sectors. Partnering effectively with Subject Matter Experts, Dani crafts learner-centered training solutions using the ADDIE model, ensuring all content is accessible and Section 508 compliant. Dani is also skilled in project management and has successfully designed comprehensive training programs to meet diverse organizational goals.
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. She has an international reputation for excellence.
Vira's journey with Upwork has earned her 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. 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, visually appealing, highly interactive, and engaging courses.
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.
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.
KEVIN RICHARDS
LMS & CMS Implementation
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.
DRU WILLIAMS
Video Production
Dru Williams is an Emmy Award-winning Director of Photography, Producer, and studio owner who specializes in commercial production, action sports, and narrative film. A seasoned Director of Videography, Producer, and Podcaster, Dru brings a wealth of experience in creating captivating visual stories. With a background in commercial content, action sports, eLearning, and narrative film, he thrives on embracing new technology and equipment to elevate his craft.
ANDREW LIETZEN
Director of Video Editing
Andrew has over 15 years of experience capturing and editing video in professional studio environments. His tenure with eLearning lecture content, non-profit, technical, and religious sectors has allowed him to craft messages and interviews with scholars, congressmen, Hollywood talent, musicians, preachers, publishers, and plenty. He is highly proficient with Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop and is constantly exploring new tools to shape his editing craft better and create compelling content. Andrew looks forward to getting to know you and helping you share your knowledge through video.
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.
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.
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 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.
Sascha Dittmann
Business Development Manager (EU)
Sascha, our European Business Development Manager, is CourseCREEK's partner relationship manager for our expanding European business. He is recognized for his ability to identify unique business opportunities and serves a vital role as our cultural interface between CourseCREEK and our European partners. He brings over 25 years of experience in strategic partnership management throughout Germany and Europe. He has worked with approximately 760 companies and numerous end customers, providing innovative media products and strategic sales development services.
Sascha is also a course creator in his own right, having created several courses in the arts and psychotherapy in German and English. His career experience in the EdTech industry and as a creator himself make him a well-rounded team player for our clients. With a background in psychotherapy and a master craftsman certificate, Sascha combines practical knowledge with creativity, offering a straightforward and mighty approach to crafting win-win arrangements with our partners.
