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CHRISTINE BAKER

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Experienced marketing leader offering history and expertise in building and directing highly skilled digital marketers to deliver growth. Track record of consistently hitting or exceeding company-wide goals by improving efficiencies and scale.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Paid Media

Blackbird PPC
01.2022 - Current
  • Conducted marketing audits & provided strategic recommendations including but not limited to: campaign optimizations, budget allocations, scale vs efficiency opportunities, A/B test strategies, attribution models, market trends, & forecasting
  • Lead special projects such as elevating the sales pitch deck & QBR deck, improving training materials, & improving account margin

VP/SVP of Client Services

3Q Digital
05.2017 - 12.2021

Streamlined digital growth strategy, optimizing advertiser performance across diverse verticals with up to $50M annual budgets. Developed efficient multi-channel media plans, forecasted returns, and led all projects including SEO, CRO, Analytics, Mobile/App, and Creative.

  • Conducted quarterly business reviews with C-suite executives to align strategies with company goals.
  • Maintained client satisfaction for 35+ B2B and B2C clients, achieving a 10% higher NPS than the company average.

Key Clients

  • Plaid, KeyBank, CIT Bank, NerdWallet, SurveyMonkey, MailChimp, Appfolio, Procore, TIBCO, Twilio, Reali, Symantec, eHealth Insurance, NextDoor
  • Integrated offline conversion data, increasing MQLs by 147% while reducing CPL by 10% within a quarter.
  • Improved CPL by 30% QoQ through audience segmentation and personalized content.
  • Enhanced lead scoring process, boosting sales conversion rate by 18% QoQ. Integrated offline conversion data with front end metrics focusing on qualified leads and within one quarter grew MQLs 147% at at 10% lower CPL

Managed a 60-person team, focusing on retention, career progression, and fostering an efficient and respectful team culture.

  • Team eNPS was 15% higher than company average
  • Worked with team leaders and human resources to resolve conflicts or performance issues

Operated a $15.5M yearly P&L at 65% gross margin, exceeding company targets by 18%.

  • Forecasted expected and unexpected cost and revenue (via team and client growth/attrition) while managing against business goals

Developed cross-functional relationships, collaborating with finance, HR, business development, and legal departments to enhance client deliverables, address staffing concerns, and drive process improvements.

Account Director/Senior Account Director

3Q Digital
01.2014 - 04.2017
  • Fostered client relationships, addressing satisfaction and conflicts directly. Maintained a positive work environment for ~20 team members, offering mentorship and training.
  • Identified and upsold new business opportunities, collaborating with business development on digital account audits and presentations to prospects.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Psychology

Northwestern University - Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences
01.2009

Extension Leadership Course -

University of California
07.2015

Skills

  • B2B Advertising
  • Retail Advertising
  • Interdepartmental Collaboration
  • Employee Retention
  • Demand Generation
  • Digital Advertising
  • Budget Forecasting
  • Establishing KPI Metrics
  • Cost and Revenue Analysis
  • Campaign Performance Tracking

Timeline

Head of Paid Media

Blackbird PPC
01.2022 - Current

VP/SVP of Client Services

3Q Digital
05.2017 - 12.2021

Account Director/Senior Account Director

3Q Digital
01.2014 - 04.2017

Bachelor’s Degree - Psychology

Northwestern University - Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences

Extension Leadership Course -

University of California
CHRISTINE BAKER