
Hi, I'm Colin!
I specialize in Digital Marketing, and I am currently working at the Washington Post as a Digital Advertising Operations Coordinator.
In my current role at the Washington Post, I ensure that client advertising campaigns are properly implemented in our Ad Server (Google Ad Manager) and that all relevant targeting (inventory, geo, flights, budget, etc.) is properly applied. This includes performing QA of all campaign materials prior to launch to ensure proper functionality of ad campaign creative elements and compliance with ad policies and publication specifications.
My specialties include creating engaging & dynamic advertising content, developing creative marketing strategies, and A/B testing using insights from analytics performance reports. I also specialize in client service management and building strong and trusting relationships with all stakeholders. My colleagues would describe me as a resourceful and creative individual who is able to quickly adapt and learn the skills necessary to devise solutions to effectively business challenges.
Below are my related skills, and some projects highlighting my experience. Looking forward to connecting with you to identify how my skills can suit your business' needs!
Skills

Web
WordPress
On-Page SEO
HTML5, CSS
JavaScript
jQuery
Bootstrap 4

Software
Google Analytics
Google Tag Manager
Google Ads, Ad Manager
Google Search Console
Google Business
Email Marketing (MailChimp, SendGrid)

Other (& Hobbies)
Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
GIMP
Rock Climbing
Music
Soccer
Flag Football
Certifications
Professional Experience
Ensuring that all digital advertising campaigns are properly scheduled in our Ad Server (Google Ad Manager) and that all relevant targeting is properly applied.
Quickly learning and understanding all aspects of our ad specs, creative templates, and ad tags to ensure proper functionality of ad campaign creative elements.
Performing QA of all campaign materials prior to launch, including display and video content and 3rd party ad tags and pixels. Maintaining a <2% error rate.
Ensuring all advertising creative is in compliance with ad policies and publication specifications.
Establishing and maintaining strong relationships within the Account Management organizations.
Leading client engagement, campaign strategy, development, and execution, and reporting for 4 clients across the performing arts, exhibition, and cultural institution industries.
Tracking campaign budgets, timelines, platform performance, & ROI - managing $100K+ monthly campaign budget across all clients.
A/B Testing optimizations to maximize client returns (leads, sales, brand awareness, email sign-ups, etc.).
Creating campaign-specific dashboards for clients to monitor live campaign performance.
Leading client weekly/biweekly calls to review dashboards & share campaign updates/optimizations (audience targeting, budget shifts, platform allocations, copy/creative refresh, etc.
Led development and optimization of Tecore’s website homepage. Within 3 months, increased sitewide average session duration by 52% (2:08 to 3:14) and monthly website conversions by 13% (32 to 36) compared to the previous 3 months.
Integrating Google Tag Manager into website for improved visibility of user engagement including: page scroll tracking, PDF downloads (micro goal), navigation to product inquiry page (macro goal).
Managing all on-page SEO including page meta descriptions, image alt text, header tags, content keywords, sitemap, mobile responsiveness, and site speed.
Preparing & presenting internal monthly analytics reports to generate insight into website traffic and marketing channels, strategizing opportunities for improving page and channel KPI’s (high exit %, low conversion rates, high bounce rate, time on page).
Identifying telecommunications market trends to develop web pages and content in WordPress to drive organic website traffic.
Worked with advertisers to execute marketing campaigns (display, email, social media, sweepstakes) for 4 clients on a website with 10 million total monthly impressions.
Identified specific needs of clients and strategized ideas to ensure successful campaigns that meet their KPI’s.
Communicated with clients throughout entire campaign process, with weekly/monthly performance reports.
Project management tracking to ensure full delivery of client campaigns across all channels.
Helped craft and design marketing creatives for clients using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, as needed.
Created 2 WordPress landing pages and implemented basic On-Page SEO practices (Phantasy Tour Contests, and Phantasy Tour Trading Cards).