James Baird

Director of Marketing at Synthesis

James Baird has a diverse work experience that spans multiple industries. James started their career at Westminster Theological Seminary as the Director of Content Marketing from November 2015 to June 2018. Following that, they joined Ligonier Ministries as the Senior Director of Growth from June 2018 to August 2019. James then moved to Westminster Online Learning, where they served as the Director of Content Strategy from August 2019 to August 2021. Currently, they hold the position of Lead Sense Maker at Synthesis since August 2021, and they also took on the role of Director of Marketing at Synthesis since August 2022.

James Baird has a diverse education history, with degrees in theology, philosophy, and business administration.

In 2012, they attended Covenant College, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy, graduating summa cum laude. James then pursued further studies in theology at Westminster Theological Seminary from 2015 to 2019, earning a Master of Arts degree with a GPA of 3.87.

In 2018 and 2019, Baird studied at The Open University, specializing in religious psychology. James completed a Master of Theology degree with first-class honors.

To further enhance their skills, Baird obtained several certifications. In 2016, they completed a course in Finance, Economics, and Statistics from Harvard Business School Online. In 2019, they gained expertise in advanced design thinking, prototyping for digital experiences, and user experience design in Sketch through courses offered by IDEO U. Additionally, in 2020, they completed a Master of Business Administration degree from Quantic School of Business and Technology.

Baird's education and certifications highlight their commitment to continuous learning and interdisciplinary knowledge acquisition.

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Timeline

  • Director of Marketing

    August, 2022 - present

  • Lead Sense Maker

    August, 2021

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