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NOVITA KOHLI

Summary

Results-driven Marketing Professional with over 11 years of experience in crafting and executing innovative marketing strategies that drive organizational success. Recognized as a Digital Strategist for delivering substantial growth through multi-channel digital marketing, including SEM and social media campaigns. Expertise in strategic planning and team leadership enhances operational performance, complemented by strong problem-solving and communication abilities to engage key stakeholders. Dedicated to aligning creative solutions with overarching business goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

DIRECTOR, PAID MEDIA STRATEGY

FGS GLOBAL
Washington DC
01.2022 - Current

FGS Global is a leading strategic communications and government relations firm: Area of practice include corporate reputation, crisis & issue management, government affair, policy and advocacy, social impact and financial communication

  • Executing paid media strategies and campaigns from start to finish in accordance with industry best practices.
  • Oversee the development, implementation, and optimization of multi-channel digital marketing campaigns, including SEM, paid social media, CTV, Out of Home, radio and display & programmatic advertising
  • Serve as the main point of contact and client team lead for over 5 clients with $500k/mo.+ in ad spend
  • Identified KPIs and created a digital engagement measurement strategy aligned with client goals.
  • Led a small team of media professionals, providing mentorship.
  • Liaised with Data Analytics, Design/Creative, Engineering, and Product Marketing teams for seamless marketing initiatives.

DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER

DCG COMMUNICATIONS
Remote
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Directed media efforts for two prestigious Department of Homeland Security campaigns on terrorism-related suspicious activity and human trafficking
  • Spearheaded creation of cross-channel media strategies involving Paid Search, Paid Social and Programmatic (Display, Video, OTT, Audio, DOOH).
  • Acted as main liaison for external organizations and DHS on joint media initiatives.
  • Managed digital advertising agency specializing in media execution and SEO for timely delivery.

DIGITAL MEDIA STRATEGIST

ANTHOLOGY INC.
Reston, VA
02.2018 - 01.2021
  • Leading end-to-end acquisition campaign strategy, planning, launch, optimization & performance measurement across digital channels, with a focus on hands-on-keyboard execution for paid search, display, retargeting, and paid social for Higher education clients
  • Led entire annual budgeting cycle along with tracking performance metrics such as traffic, revenue, spend advantages in ROI through comprehensive reporting.
  • Directing creative development process and managing external stakeholders, agencies and vendor relationships

SENIOR MEDIA PLANNER/BUYER

ICF International
Fairfax, VA
03.2017 - 01.2018
  • Led strategic planning for diverse clients in Healthcare, Governmental, and Energy sectors.
  • Facilitated full-scale digital campaign rollouts via optimized interdepartmental communication.
  • Executed complex media campaigns across multiple channels including digital display, paid social, paid search, print and radio.
  • Implemented strategic improvements on landing pages to ensure continued optimization.
  • Led a team of junior planners.

MEDIA PLANNER/BUYER

Sensis
Washington DC
02.2016 - 02.2017
  • Media planning/buying and execution across media platforms -Digital, TV and Radio for clients – USCIS, FDA, CDC, E-Verify
  • Lead buy stewardship, analyze campaigns, and recommend tactical changes to improve campaign performance
  • Lead the process of strategic digital planning/execution and served as a resource for advice and counsel for all junior planners

ASST. MEDIA MANAGER

DENSTU AEGIS NETWORK
India
04.2014 - 03.2015
  • Developed comprehensive media plans across different digital mediums (Mobile, Video, and Display) that meet each client’s marketing objective
  • Studied demographic data and consumer profiles to identify desired target audiences for specific media vehicles, including lifestyles and psychographics leveraging research tools such as ComScore
  • Media planning and buying for clients such as Indian National Congress political party, Philips, ITC, Adidas, Dalmia Cements, Luxottica, and Canon

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

TIMES INTERNET LIMITED
India
01.2013 - 03.2014
  • Managed and tracked online campaign implementation, delivery, and optimization processes
  • Increased overall quarterly sales performance by generating an average of 140% in new businesses sold

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

ONEINDIA.COM
India
01.2012 - 12.2012
  • Handled online ad sales for Oneinda.com for entire North India while working in tandem with various national and international Digital
  • Planning and offering solution for various brands according to their objective, budget, and duration

Education

Bachelor of Business Studies - Marketing and Advertising

University of Delhi
India
04.2012

Skills

  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Precision Ad Targeting
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Online Marketing Strategies
  • Website Conversion Optimization
  • Lead Generation Strategies
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Analytical Reporting Skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Media Buying Tools/Platforms: Google Ads, Bing Ads, Strata, Facebook Ads Manager, Twitter Ads Manager, LinkedIn, Campaign Manager 360
  • Website Analytics: Google Analytics (GA), Adobe SiteCatalyst (ASC), Power BI (PBI)
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Tools: SpyFu, SEMrush, Google Optimize
  • Media Research: Measurement Research Institute (MRI), comScore, Simon, Scarborough, Resonate

Timeline

DIRECTOR, PAID MEDIA STRATEGY

FGS GLOBAL
01.2022 - Current

DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER

DCG COMMUNICATIONS
01.2021 - 01.2022

DIGITAL MEDIA STRATEGIST

ANTHOLOGY INC.
02.2018 - 01.2021

SENIOR MEDIA PLANNER/BUYER

ICF International
03.2017 - 01.2018

MEDIA PLANNER/BUYER

Sensis
02.2016 - 02.2017

ASST. MEDIA MANAGER

DENSTU AEGIS NETWORK
04.2014 - 03.2015

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

TIMES INTERNET LIMITED
01.2013 - 03.2014

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

ONEINDIA.COM
01.2012 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Business Studies - Marketing and Advertising

University of Delhi
NOVITA KOHLI