Clifton Johnson

About Clifton Johnson

I’ve spent my career translating human insight into creative strategy that helps brands earn trust.I’ve also attempted to live by the golden rule and approach every opportunity as if it’s my last. Being faithful with the small things has been my edge professionally, shaping a career that started in spoken word and indie filmmaking and evolved into creative production and digital marketing strategy.Along the way, I’ve helped small businesses, mid-market companies, and global brands like P&G, Deloitte, and Autodesk grow, evolve, and connect with the people they serve.Today, I focus on the space where creative strategy, branding, and AI search intersect, helping companies show up where both humans and generative engines are looking. If you’re exploring ways to amplify your brand story while improving your visibility in this era of AI-driven discovery, let’s connect.

Experience

1. Account Executive Partnering Across Onboarding, Strategy & Execution

   Intero Digital

   Apr 2025 — Present · Colorado Springs, CO, US

   At Intero Digital, I serve as a strategic partner to clients beyond the initial handshake, guiding them from onboarding through execution, ensuring their digital marketing strategies evolve in sync with shifting business goals and AI-driven landscapes.With a foundation in branding and creative strategy for global brands, I bring a unique ability to bridge vision with execution. I work closely with cross-functional teams to align digital initiatives with overarching objectives, ensuring that every move is data-informed, customer-focused, and designed for sustainable growth. Lead client engagements from discovery through delivery, aligning marketing efforts with measurable outcomes Collaborate across SEO, content, paid media, and web teams to design integrated strategies Focus on long-term value creation through trust, transparency, and strategic insight Help clients future-proof their digital footprint through AI-aware approaches to visibility and optimizationIn a rapidly evolving landscape where Generative Engine Optimization and intelligent search are reshaping visibility, I help organizations stay relevant, visible, and growth-minded.

Education

• University of Colorado Colorado Springs

  Bachelor's degree, Organizational Communication, General

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• Marketing
• Logo Design
• Sales
• Video Editing
• Premiere
• Final Cut Pro
• Voice Over
• Small Business Marketing
• Video
• Graphic Design
• Marketing Communications
• After Effects
• Communication
• Motion Graphics
• Television
• Writing
• Commercials
• Social Networking
• Multimedia
• Editing
• Copywriting
• Creative Writing
• Marketing Strategy
• Image Editing
• Photography
• Creative Direction
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Film
• Video Production
• Project Management
• Digital Media
• Promotions
• Social Media
• Post Production
• Adobe Bridge
• Mac
• Scripting