Cody
Coppin

Digital product leader and creative with 15+ years working across the full stack of web — from strategy and UX to production engineering and AI. I build things: products, agencies, campaigns, and bands. Currently running NextLocal AI, an Austin-based agency pioneering AI Optimization for local businesses, while serving as a senior digital specialist at Flex. I work best at the intersection of technology, culture, and craft.

NextLocal AI
Founder
Austin, TX · 2025–Present · nextlocal.ai ↗

AI Optimization (AIO) agency for local businesses. While traditional SEO chases Google rankings, NextLocal targets a faster-growing channel: the AI-generated recommendations appearing in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. Services include entity optimization, Google Business Profile management, citation building, and structured data implementation — done-for-you, built for the way people already search.

moodplay
Creator & Developer
2025–Present · moodplay-phi.vercel.app ↗

AI-powered web app that curates personalized Spotify playlists with a 3-act emotional arc. Users describe where they want to go emotionally; Claude engineers the shift. Built on Next.js (App Router), TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and the Claude API. Integrated Spotify OAuth, parallel API calls, SSE streaming, and a rolling 200-track localStorage blocklist to ensure genuine discovery on every session.

Stares
Co-Founder, Songwriter
Austin, TX · 2025–Present · stares.band ↗

Shoegaze / 90s alt four-piece. Released four demo tracks on Bandcamp. Debut Austin show June 4, 2025 at 13th Floor. Influenced by My Bloody Valentine, DIIV, Nirvana, and Smashing Pumpkins.

Flex
Digital Marketing Specialist
Austin, TX · Full-time · November 2019–Present (6+ years)
Senior responsibilities (2019–2022)
  • Directed web strategy and content production across enterprise properties
  • Managed sprint planning and backlog grooming with dev/UX teams
  • Served as project manager for web and marketing initiatives
  • Led daily stand-ups and maintained production calendars
  • Acted as Product Owner for CRO testing and implementation
  • Oversaw UX strategy and testing, using data to inform design decisions
  • Administered Sitecore CMS and coordinated cross-functional teams
Current focus (2022–Present)
  • Execute front-end production in WordPress with emphasis on UX and accessibility
  • Support UX strategy for internal and external platforms
  • Manage WordPress, Brightcove, and YouTube systems
  • Qualify inbound leads and optimize user flow
  • Enhance UX across internal platforms including SharePoint
  • Track and report metrics using Google Analytics, Act-On, and SharePoint analytics
Freelance
Digital Marketing Consultant
Austin, TX · September 2015–November 2018 (3 years)
  • Delivered end-to-end digital marketing for small business clients
  • Customized and maintained WordPress websites
  • Managed contracts, invoicing, and client communications
  • Created self-marketing strategies to acquire new clients
  • Negotiated service agreements and delivered on time and on budget
SSTAK LLC
Music Producer & Artist
Austin, TX · January 2008–November 2018 (10 years)

Audio engineering, mixing, lyric and performance composition, sound design. Released original music and produced for other artists across a decade-long independent career in Austin.

SecureNet Payments
Digital Marketing Manager
Austin, TX · March 2013–March 2015 (2 years)
  • Led SEM strategy and campaigns, meeting growth KPIs
  • Built email automation workflows and wrote campaign copy
  • Created reporting systems to measure and improve ROI
  • Supported sales alignment and managed messaging for product launches
  • Maintained relationships with stakeholders and vendors
Marketing Clique
Digital Marketing Manager
Austin, TX · June 2010–April 2013 (3 years)
  • Managed SEO strategy and client account performance
  • Advised clients on digital presence and site improvements
  • Represented company at trade shows and industry events
  • Delivered digital solutions and maintained client satisfaction
  • Consistently exceeded sales quotas, ranked top in performance
Product & Strategy
Product Ownership UX Strategy CRO Sprint Planning Roadmapping
AI & Emerging Tech
AIO Claude API Prompt Engineering Structured Data
Engineering
Next.js TypeScript React WordPress Tailwind REST APIs OAuth
Marketing & Analytics
SEO/SEM Google Analytics Google Ads Email Automation Content Strategy
Creative
Audio Engineering Mixing Production Sound Design Copywriting
Tools
Sitecore Brightcove SharePoint GitHub Figma
St. Edward's University
Bachelor of Arts, Fine Arts · 2002–2006 · Austin, TX
Activities: Theatre Production, Acting
Scrum Alliance
Certified Scrum Master, Agile Scrum