James Borland

Background

About James Borland

I'm a marketing strategist and entrepreneur with 4+ years of experience driving growth through SEO, performance marketing, and AI-powered automation. I founded and scaled an SEO agency (SEO Bubbles), where I’ve helped small to mid-sized businesses grow their online presence, increase traffic, and close more deals, all while managing strategy, client relationships, and operations. Today, I'm deep in the world of AI, automation, and CRM optimization through internships with KNAK AI, Kazka AI Consulting, and nBrain AI. I’ve designed automation systems that process thousands of customer tickets with a 95.5% faster response time, built newsletter pipelines from scratch using n8n and Airtable, and helped close mid-market B2B deals by optimizing outbound funnels. What I bring to the table: • A data-driven mindset with a creative approach to solving complex marketing and operations challenges • Hands-on experience with tools like Yuma.ai, Gorgias, Shopify, HubSpot, Apollo, n8n, and Zapier • A track record of driving results, including +173% traffic growth (CRT K9),+57.9%(St. James 1868), and multiple 3+ year client relationships • Strong project management, client-facing communication, and a bias for action Currently pursuing my B.S. in Business (Marketing) online at Penn State, with Dean’s List honors and a focus on bridging traditional marketing with future-forward tech.