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Education
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Melinda Villegas

Melinda Villegas

La Habra,CA

Summary

Advertising operations professional with strong background in campaign management, digital advertising platforms, and data analysis. Consistently delivers results through collaboration, adaptability, and strategic thinking. Skilled in optimizing ad performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring smooth execution of advertising initiatives. Known for effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and proactive approach to achieving team goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Ad Operations Coordinator

MotorTrend Group
05.2000 - 03.2025

Position History:

Receptionist 2000 – 2001

Advertising Sales Assistant 2001-2005

Print Ad Operations Coordinator 2005-2010

Digital Ad Operations Coordinator 2010-2025

Responsibilities:

  • Managed multiple campaigns, ensuring timely execution to ensure goals were met
  • Develop and execute direct and programmatic (PG/PMP) campaigns across display, video, and mobile
  • Troubleshoot / QA campaigns and tags to ensure the creative displayed correctly across MotorTrend properties
  • Monitor and optimize performance metrics such as impressions, clicks, CTR, and KPIs
  • Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, MPs, CMs, Analytics) to maximize campaign effectiveness

Social Media Coordinator

Dragonfly Media
01.2009 - 02.2010

Responsibilities:

  • Managed multiple clients on various social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
  • Developed strong relationships with clients to understand their marketing needs
  • Strengthened brand identity with consistent messaging, tone, and visual elements across all posts.

Education

Diploma -

Rancho Alamitos High School
Garden Grove, CA
06.1991

Skills

  • Google Ad Manager (DFP/DFA/AdX), Nativo, Airtory
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Familiar with Flash, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS
  • Strong attention to detail and organization to ensure accurate campaign setup and troubleshooting
  • Strong communication skills to better ensure theclient’s needs are met
  • Analytical skills in performance data and identifying optimizations
  • Self-starter and strong teamwork skills
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines
  • Sales support
  • Mobile advertising
  • Native advertising using Nativo

Timeline

Social Media Coordinator

Dragonfly Media
01.2009 - 02.2010

Digital Ad Operations Coordinator

MotorTrend Group
05.2000 - 03.2025

Diploma -

Rancho Alamitos High School