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EKATERINA FORD

EKATERINA FORD

Bernardsville,NJ

Summary

Former PepsiCo alumnus who helped spear-head the eCommerce division. Building 200+ paid search campaigns and promoting over 1,300 products across 40+ brands on Amazon, allowing PepsiCo to be the first CPG company to have major presence on Amazon's Ad Network. After just two years Ekaterina scaled the Pepsi eCommerce Amazon Sponsored Search business from 130k in monthly sales to 1.4 million while maintaining a 250% ROAS.

Ekaterina went on to become the founder of Safebet Marketing, a boutique advertising agency specializing in eCommerce. Over the course of 6 years she and her team of analysts directed and implemented digital eCommerce advertising and strategy for over 47 brands, optimizing on average $11.2M in budgets annually.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Digital Marketing & eCommerce Director

ReliaHealth
12.2024 - 01.2025
  • Built and launched ReliaHealth brand from concept to market-ready omnichannel presence:
  • Engineered brand identity from name, logo, and dynamic color palette to packaging, video production, and immersive photography assets
  • Leveraged data analytics to pinpoint high-value customer segments, geo-targeted markets, and optimal pricing models
  • Authored persuasive, SEO-optimized content for all digital touchpoints including D2C eCommerce site reliahealth.org, Amazon listings & brand store, instructional media, and customer education videos
  • Directed end-to-end eCommerce platform lifecycle launching initial WooCommerce build, then migrating to Shopify for scalability and enhanced UX
  • Designed and executed automated email marketing funnels to boost engagement and conversion rates
  • Integrated and QA-tested AI-powered ChatBot for 24/7 customer support on reliahealth.org
  • Developed streamlined fulfillment workflows, integrating IT systems with customer communication touchpoints for real-time status updates
  • Oversaw warehouse operations, lab result processing, and multi-channel customer support
  • Registered brand IP, optimized Amazon Seller Central store, and deployed high-performing product listings
  • Devised and managed performance-driven ad campaigns across Amazon Ads and Google Ads with data-backed optimizations resulting in 2x month over month revenue growth
  • Links to Amazon assets: ReliaHealth Brand Store, UTI Test Kit, Nail Fungus Test Kit
  • Led brand amplification strategy across social media platforms, driving audience growth and engagement

Founder/Head of Digital Strategy

Safebet Marketing LLC
10.2018 - 12.2024

Clients & Brand Portfolio:

Beverages & Functional Drinks: OWYN, Kin Euphorics, Pernod Ricard portfolio (Jameson, Absolut, Malibu, Kahlua, Perrier Jouet, +30 others)

Food & Snacks: Saffron Road, You Need This, From the Ground Up, PopChips, Food Should Taste Good, Three Wishes Cereal, Treo

Wellness & Supplements: Terra Origin, Mars (CocoaVia)

Pet Products: Playology

Fresh & Specialty Foods: Bowery Farming, Dyla Brands

Key Achievements:

  • Directed digital eCommerce strategy for 16 accounts spanning 47 brands, optimizing $11.2M annual budgets ($4.8M Amazon, $5.2M eGrocery, $1.2M Google Ads)
  • Engineered integrated eCommerce growth frameworks leveraging platform-specific algorithms, automated bidding, and advanced audience segmentation
  • Design and deployed high-performance ad campaigns across Amazon, Instacart, Walmart, Google, and YouTube, delivering measurable ROAS and sales growth
  • Built and led in-house search optimization team, enhancing speed-to-market and campaign efficiency through continuous A/B testing and data-driven adjustments
  • Orchestrated cross-vendor workflows for creative asset production (graphics, photography, social media, site builds), ensuring cohesive brand storytelling

Case Studies:

  • Pernod Ricard: Boosted Instacart, Drizly, Albertson's, and GoPuff ad revenue +40% YoY with flat spend, maintaining matching 250% ROAS gains
  • Mars (CocoaVia): Transitioned from Vendor Central to Seller Central, optimizing SKUs and ad strategy to drive 15–20% MoM revenue growth using coupon conversion analytics and precision targeting

eCommerce Senior Marketing Manager

PepsiCo
06.2016 - 10.2018
  • Responsible for the build, launch, and management of sponsored search programs for 50+ brands across 6 eCommerce retailers
  • Managed 2 full-time paid search analysts and specialist including full onboarding, dividing responsibilities, and platform training
  • Built 200+ paid search campaigns promoting over 1,300 products on Amazon's Advertising Platform making PepsiCo one of the earliest CPG company to have major presence on Amazon
  • Increased Amazon paid search spend 4x YOY while maintaining 250% ROAS resulting in monthly sales scaling from $130k/month in 2016 to $1.4m in 2018
  • Grew revenue from $2.4m in 2016 to $10.3m in 2017 pacing to have a 60% increase in 2018 hitting $16m in revenue
  • Led the development of an API for the management and data insights for AMS, Walmart, Kroger, and Instacart utilized by multiple business sectors including marketing, finance, sales and analytics teams
  • Collaborated with data science team on automation and campaign enhancement builds
  • Worked cross functionally across PepsiCo organization with sales, finance, innovation, and brand teams to unify strategies for driving business
  • Responsible for all eCommerce paid search marketing financial forecasting, budget requests, and management.
  • Consistently created and deployed strategies for maximizing ROAS and/or driving top line revenue across every platform
  • Composed and presented platform and campaign performance reports to various business stakeholders including brand managers and senior leadership

Paid Search Specialist

Freelance Paid Search Marketing
09.2015 - 05.2016
  • Responsible for full spectrum of paid search marketing initiatives from conception to formation
  • Consistently met with clients to review performance and maintain clear goals and priorities
  • Designed and optimized client websites to achieve best in class results i.e. responsive design, SEO optimization, strong Calls to Action, mobile speed, and proper integrations
  • Created extensive keyword lists and launched campaigns on Google and Bing Ads platforms
  • Conducted daily analysis and testing of all campaigns to obtain highest ROI and meet/exceed previous month's goals
  • Maintained higher than average conversion rates and lower cost/conversion MOM
  • Conducted budget and campaign assessments to predict future conversion rates and potential growth opportunities

SEM Analyst – Honda/Acura

Spark Foundry
02.2015 - 09.2015
  • Managed $20m/year paid search campaigns across AdWords and Bing for Acura
  • Customized, enhanced, and built over 70 campaigns across 4 accounts on both Google and Bing
  • Utilized performance data to tailor and improve campaigns to obtain benchmark CPA and maintain optimal SOV
  • Consistently met target KPI's with ongoing optimization strategies such as A/B ad copy & landing page testing, mobile vs. desktop bid multiplier adjustments, keyword analysis, and retargeting initiatives
  • Remained updated and well-versed on latest industry trends applicable for SEM and SEO i.e. Google Micro-moments and Cross-Channel analytics
  • Monitored correct implementation of floodlight tags and pixel attribution across all channels and ad servers
  • Conducted bi-weekly, monthly, and yearly reporting and presentations on all aspects of campaign performance

Digital Marketing Manager

Interstate Multi-Specialty Medical Group
11.2013 - 02.2015
  • Designed SEO optimized website using high traffic search terms while tailoring landing pages for AdWords campaigns
  • Incorporated responsive design to mobile-optimize paid search campaigns
  • Managed web development team through process of website creation, troubleshooting, updates, and all tag implementations
  • SEO optimization resulted in 20% decrease in bounce rate and 56% increase in sessions compared to same month previous year prior to new site build
  • Built and managed PPC campaigns within Google AdWords and Bing targeting pain management customers
  • Consistently increased conversions MOM by 50-80% and lowered monthly budget costs at an average of 15%
  • Utilized Google Analytics to monitor audience segments, user flows, audience acquisition, traffic sources, and more for website and PPC enhancements

Account Coordinator-Online Marketing

Education Dynamics
06.2013 - 11.2013
  • Analyzed campaign trends and client internal marketing efforts to ascertain sales opportunities for online marketing products
  • Grew revenue through client outreaches and selling of SEM products i.e. PPC, Gradschools.com, featured listings, branded landing pages etc.
  • Collaborated with paid search, SEO, DRTV, digital marketing, and online partner marketing teams to determine best marketing units and channel mix for low-converting campaigns
  • Performed billing estimates, reconciliation, IS allocation entry, ticketing, projections, lead detail reviews, scrub, conversion data uploads, and audits regularly meeting all deadlines
  • Utilized multiple CRM databases and reporting systems to obtain product information quickly and accurately
  • Coordinated online, campus, and warm transfer campaign launches with various external and internal development and technology department

Education

BA - Communications, minor in Economics

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ

Skills

Yotpo

Certification

Amazon Ads for Retail Advanced Certification

Timeline

Digital Marketing & eCommerce Director

ReliaHealth
12.2024 - 01.2025

Amazon Ads for Retail Advanced Certification

03-2024

Founder/Head of Digital Strategy

Safebet Marketing LLC
10.2018 - 12.2024

eCommerce Senior Marketing Manager

PepsiCo
06.2016 - 10.2018

Paid Search Specialist

Freelance Paid Search Marketing
09.2015 - 05.2016

Google Adwords

06-2015

SEM Analyst – Honda/Acura

Spark Foundry
02.2015 - 09.2015

Digital Marketing Manager

Interstate Multi-Specialty Medical Group
11.2013 - 02.2015

Account Coordinator-Online Marketing

Education Dynamics
06.2013 - 11.2013

BA - Communications, minor in Economics

Rutgers University
EKATERINA FORD