DAP Horizon | GoHighLevel systems & automation

Your business needs more than leads. It needs a system that moves them forward.

I build GoHighLevel CRM systems, automated customer journeys, and conversion-focused digital experiences that help businesses manage enquiries, follow up consistently, and create a clearer path from first contact to the next step.

From CRM architecture and workflow implementation to funnels and websites, I connect the moving parts so your business can operate with greater clarity and less manual effort.

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Leads come in. What happens next is what matters.

A new enquiry is an opportunity. But opportunities can lose momentum when information is scattered, follow-ups depend on memory, or the next step in the customer journey is unclear. You might recognise some of these situations:

  • Leads are coming in, but there is no consistent process for tracking and following up.
  • Your CRM contains contacts, but your team isn't using it as a reliable source of truth.
  • Appointments, reminders, and follow-up messages require too much manual coordination.
  • Your funnel, forms, calendar, and workflows operate separately instead of as one connected journey.
  • Your team spends time repeating tasks that well-designed automation could handle.

These aren't always lead-generation problems. Sometimes the process behind the lead needs attention. I help identify the gaps, map the customer journey, and implement the systems that support what should happen next.

Core services

Systems built around how your business actually operates.

CRM architecture & pipeline implementation

Pipelines, stages, contact organisation, tags, custom fields, lead-source tracking, stage-based actions, entry and exit logic, testing and handover documentation.

Workflow automation & follow-up

Lead-capture workflows, conditional branching, email and SMS sequences, appointment reminders, internal notifications, no-show recovery and re-engagement, with testing.

Funnels & conversion-focused websites

Landing pages, service pages, forms and booking journeys, thank-you pages, and website-to-CRM integration with connected follow-up.

Campaigns, calendars & customer journeys

Email and SMS campaigns, calendar and availability setup, nurture sequences, lifecycle tags, internal alerts and operational handoffs.

GHL system audits & optimisation

Pipeline and workflow reviews, trigger and timing checks, duplicate or conflicting automation investigation, tagging structure reviews, and improvement recommendations.

Selected work

The work behind the words.

Projects may include client work, practice implementations, and concept builds. Each project is labelled according to its actual scope and context.

Concept website / portfolio demonstrationAurelle Aesthetics website mockup on laptop and phone, with a full-page scroll of the design

Aurelle Aesthetics

A premium digital experience for an aesthetics brand: service presentation, clear enquiry and booking pathways, responsive design.

Demonstrates: translating a service-based brand into a cohesive digital experience.

Concept website / portfolio demonstrationNorthstar Growth Partners website mockup on a laptop with the full page unfolding

Northstar Growth Partners

A structured experience built around a clear offer: information hierarchy, page flow, and a defined next step.

Demonstrates: structuring a website around the visitor's journey.

Concept website / portfolio demonstrationMara Ellis, Esq. law firm website mockup on laptop, tablet and phone with the full page unfolding

Mara Ellis, Esq.

A concept for a legal professional, with readable content, structured service information, and straightforward enquiry pathways.

Demonstrates: adapting structure and tone to a professional-services audience.

Concept website / portfolio demonstrationIronridge Roofing website mockup on a laptop with the full page unfolding, headline Built above standard

Ironridge Roofing Co.

Residential roofing and storm restoration. Tagline: Built above standard. A premium positioning built on workmanship, transparency and an organised customer experience.

Demonstrates: brand foundation and positioning carried into a full site.

Funnel projects

From landing page to next step: how an offer, a lead-capture mechanism, and the next customer action fit together. Only live functionality and integrations that I can demonstrate are claimed.

Funnel designFunnel design mockup for a 3-day training enrolment challenge on desktop, tablet and phone

3-day funnel challenge

Funnel designFunnel design mockup for a digital product sales funnel with testimonials, on desktop, tablet and phone

Digital product sales funnel

Funnel design · Built in systeme.ioFunnel design mockup for the EmpowHER Confidence Program, shown on desktop, tablet and phone

FH Femight funnel

Funnel designFunnel design mockup for a gym membership offer on laptop, tablet and phone

Gym membership funnel

Funnel designFunnel design mockup for an interior design consultation on desktop, laptop, tablet and phone

Interior design consultation funnel

GHL automation demonstrations

The logic behind a better customer journey.

These are workflow demonstrations, not claims of measured revenue growth. They show how I think through automation. Each is silent until you press play and choose sound.

Demo 01: from new lead to booked call

A new lead enters the CRM, gets a response, and moves through a booking journey. Problem addressed: enquiries need a defined process once they enter the system.

Demo 02: missed call text-back

What the system does when a call is missed, so the next step is never left open. Problem addressed: missed contacts create manual follow-up and an unclear next action.

Demo 03: the lead-to-revenue engine

How conditions can direct contacts down different paths instead of one sequence for everyone. Problem addressed: one-size-fits-all follow-up ignores differences in intent.

CRM case study: high-ticket consulting program

Six connected workflows, one system.

A system architecture showcase. Each description covers only what is visible in the build screenshots. Client details are not shown, and no performance metrics are claimed.

    Supporting configuration

    Tags: the "001 | Lead Qualification" category holds eight tags: new lead, appointment booked, nurture active, showed, no-show, cancelled, rescheduled, customer.

    GoHighLevel tags list in the 001 Lead Qualification category

    Custom fields: a "High-Ticket Sales Fields" folder with six fields: Service Interest, Payment Range, Purchase Timeline, Lead Temperature, Lead Source Detail, Primary Challenge.

    GoHighLevel custom fields in the High-Ticket Sales Fields folder

    How I work

    Understand the process before automating it.

    1. Understand the business

    The offer, the audience, the existing tools, and the process you want to improve.

    2. Map the customer journey

    Entry points, pipeline movement, conditions, messages, handoffs, and exit criteria.

    3. Build with purpose

    CRM components, pages, and workflows within the agreed scope, each with a clear role.

    4. Test the important paths

    Conditions, timing, contact updates, and alternative paths, depending on scope and access.

    5. Document and hand over

    What was built, how the main parts work, and what to maintain or monitor.

    Secondary service

    Executive VA + GHL support.

    Not every business needs a standalone implementation project. Sometimes you need a dependable person who can manage the CRM, coordinate the moving parts, and support daily operations, part-time, ongoing, or within an agreed scope.

    GHL administration

    Contacts, pipelines, tags, custom fields, workflow monitoring and updates, campaign scheduling, forms and calendars.

    Executive and operational support

    Calendar and meetings, inbox and client communication, task coordination, SOPs and process documentation.

    Online business operations

    Course and membership administration, content uploads, community moderation, webinar coordination, marketing support.

    You don't have to separate every operational task from every technical task. Understanding how CRM processes, communications, and automation fit together means less time explaining context.

    Technology stack

    The tools I use, and how well I know each one.

    Not every tool carries equal depth. Filter by area, and read the level on each tool.

    About Doreen

    Two years inside GoHighLevel, powered by iced coffee.

    I'm Doreen, the person behind DAP Horizon, and Ree to the people I build with. I've spent two years inside GoHighLevel, long enough to know where workflows quietly break and how to make the next one clearer. Coffee is my best friend, and it's usually next to me when a pipeline finally clicks into place.

    My work sits where GoHighLevel implementation, customer journey design, and business operations meet. Supporting online business operations gave me practical experience with CRM administration, email and SMS campaigns, pipeline management, course and membership operations, and client support.

    I hold the HLA Automation Builder certificate, awarded for successfully building a full CRM in HighLevel, and keep building through practical projects. Automation shouldn't exist for its own sake. It should serve a defined purpose, fit the business process, and be understandable to the people who use it.

    Doreen smiling at a café table, wearing glasses, with an iced coffee in front of herFueled by coffee
    HLA Automation Builder certificate issued to Ree Emen, recognized and validated by HL Accelerator
    HLA Automation Builder certificate, recognized and validated by HL Accelerator.

    How I think. How I build. How I work.

    Who I work with

    Different businesses. A shared need for better systems.

    Coaches and consultants

    Connect enquiries, booking journeys, nurture, and client onboarding.

    Clinics and service businesses

    Organise enquiries, appointments, follow-up, and communication.

    Marketing and GHL agencies

    Implementation support for CRM builds, workflows, and funnels within a defined scope.

    Discuss Implementation Support

    Founders hiring remote Executive VAs

    Hands-on support from someone comfortable with GoHighLevel and online business systems.

    Frequently asked questions

    Before you write.

    Do you only work with GoHighLevel?

    GoHighLevel is central to my CRM and automation work. I also build website and funnel experiences and provide operational support around online business systems.

    Can you build a complete CRM and automation system?

    Yes. Scope, integrations, testing, and handover are agreed before work begins.

    Can you work with an existing GoHighLevel account?

    Yes. I can review a setup and improve it. Access and scope determine what can be done.

    Do you work with agencies?

    Yes, as an implementation partner or for defined project deliverables.

    Do you offer Executive Virtual Assistant services?

    Yes. Responsibilities depend on the role, and can include GHL administration, campaigns, calendar coordination, and project coordination.

    Are all the projects in your portfolio client projects?

    No. Each project is labelled as client work, a practice implementation, or a concept build.

    How do we get started?

    Email me a short description of your business, what you need, and what you want to improve. I'll reply with the next step.

    Let's make the next step clearer.

    Tell me where things stand today and what you'd like to work toward.

    Not sure which service you need? Tell me what you're trying to improve, and we can start there.

    Discuss Your GHL Project