New Hampshire - ET
11+ years of experience
S.J.
Marketing Director
Overview
Bio
S.J. is a seasoned marketing executive with extensive experience driving high-performance marketing programs across multiple industries, including SaaS, healthcare, and higher education. He has successfully led large teams in developing comprehensive multi-channel marketing strategies, significantly improving lead generation and campaign results. S.J.'s expertise includes optimizing digital marketing initiatives, overseeing multimillion-dollar media budgets, and implementing data-driven strategies to drive ROI. Throughout his career, he has excelled in building and leading marketing operations teams, integrating fragmented channel tactics, and fostering collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders. With a strong focus on performance, S.J. has consistently delivered impressive outcomes, such as increasing qualified leads and improving cost-efficiency for clients across diverse sectors.
Summary
Industries
Executive Education, SaaS, Manufacturing, Nonprofit, Healthcare, eCommerce, Digital Marketing, Media, Higher Education
Work Experiences
Redacted Company
Director, Key Accounts, Client Services
Aug 2023 – Dec 2024 | Boston, MA
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Led the development and execution of comprehensive multi-channel marketing strategies for the agency's largest clients, increasing qualified leads by 32% for a national health and wellness client.
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Managed a $1.5MM+ monthly media budget, optimizing spending across client portfolios to maximize ROI.
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Championed the integration of fragmented channel tactics into unified marketing initiatives, driving 3.9X ROAS for key clients.
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Designed and implemented reporting frameworks and executive-level documentation, translating complex data into actionable insights for C-level stakeholders.
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Increased recurring agency revenue by $125K/month while improving account profitability through effective financial management, forecasting, and modeling.
Director of Digital Marketing
Dec 2021 – Aug 2023
Elliance Marketing | Pittsburgh, PA
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Utilized Google Analytics and performance analysis to optimize client account health, achieving a 65% increase in leads and a 30% reduction in cost per lead for a regional university.
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Resolved a critical attribution error that secured a $250K contract, restoring confidence in the efficacy of marketing campaigns.
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Drove a 22% improvement in campaign results within 8 months for a leading North American SaaS enterprise through strategic digital marketing initiatives.
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Developed and executed data-driven marketing strategies that resulted in significant lead generation and conversion rate improvements across various clients.
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Managed and optimized paid search and social campaigns, increasing overall account performance while driving down the cost per acquisition for clients.
Head of Consulting Services
Aug 2019 – Dec 2021
Exclusive Concepts (now Agital) | Burlington, MA
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Established and led a new agency division focused on providing business solutions for eCommerce marketers, exceeding Year 1 revenue goals by 80%, generating $450K in incremental revenue.
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Conducted audits of internal capabilities and developed comprehensive consulting playbooks for paid search, SEO, conversion optimization, and analytics teams.
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Provided strategic guidance and leadership to balance internal capacity with client expectations, driving agency growth and profitability.
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Managed a team to deliver high-impact marketing strategies and ensure the agency’s success in a highly competitive eCommerce space.
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Fostered strong client relationships, leading to long-term partnerships and continued business growth for the agency.
Vice President of Marketing
Jun 2015 – Aug 2019
Charles River Interactive | Lowell, MA
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Transformed a Boston-based media company into a nationally competitive digital marketing agency, overseeing $165MM in annual billing across 1,000 campaigns.
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Led and mentored a marketing operations team of 32, driving cross-functional collaboration across nine areas, including SEM, SEO, social media, design, and analytics.
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Spearheaded marketing campaigns for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Executive MBA program, generating $5.4MM in annual revenue and 42% of all seated students by Year 4.
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Implemented a “Value First” decision-making framework, driving consistent processes across teams and optimizing client performance.
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Managed client relationships, consistently delivering high-quality results and exceeding client expectations, contributing to significant business growth.
Director of Marketing
Jan 2008 – Jun 2015
EPS Communications | Salisbury, MA
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Expanded agency revenue by establishing a new traditional and digital media service, generating an additional $400K in new billings.
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Led a 14-person team to transform the agency into an award-winning, multi-channel marketing firm focusing on data-driven strategy development.
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Secured new accounts and expanded existing client relationships, contributing 45% of the agency’s annual revenue with a 38% average margin.
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Created and launched targeted digital campaigns that successfully positioned the agency as a leader in the industry.
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Managed all aspects of client relationships, ensuring high-quality deliverables and long-term client satisfaction.
Principal Strategist and Founder
Oct 2005 – Present
Consultancy | Londonderry, NH
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Founded a consultancy focused on delivering comprehensive marketing strategies for both B2C and B2B clients, tailoring campaigns to meet specific business objectives and challenges.
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Developed and executed integrated traditional and digital marketing campaigns, ensuring campaigns stayed on budget while meeting performance and profitability goals.
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Built a strong client base, providing valuable strategic insights and data-driven recommendations to help clients achieve growth and scale their operations.
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Offered personalized training programs to empower client teams with digital marketing tools, streamlining operations and fostering strategic thinking.
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Continuously adapted strategies to stay ahead of industry trends, ensuring clients remained competitive in dynamic markets.
Education
Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing; Studio Art Minor
Merit Scholarships, Dean’s List