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Sonia Raval

Irving,TX

Summary

Strategic analytics executive specializing in building high-impact data products and teams that strengthen marketing effectiveness. Founded and scaled analytics capabilities at leading agencies, co-created industry-leading AI platforms, and consistently delivered advanced measurement solutions for global brands. Combines deep technical expertise with business acumen to drive data-enabled growth and innovation. Industry vertical expertise in consumer finance and retail.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Director of Analytics

PMG
01.2024 - Current
  • Lead enterprise analytics strategy across Fortune 500 brands, aligning data solutions with marketing objectives and driving measurable business impact.
  • Architected and scaled data ecosystems that integrates media performance, audience insights, and customer journeys — enhancing decision-making speed and precision across PMG’s client base.
  • Spearheaded the transition to modern cloud-first analytics platforms enabling real-time insights and accelerating cross-functional alignment across media, creative, and strategy teams.
  • Spearheaded the development of PMG’s proprietary analytics platform, improving media ROI insights and driving YOY growth in analytics-led engagements.
  • Directed client analytics strategies for for retail and financial services brands implementing advanced attribution models (MMM, MTA) that improved budget allocation efficiency.
  • Led agency's proprietary data product (Alli) integration for clients and internal teams, training cross-functional groups on usage best practices, and accelerating platform adoption across 10+ enterprise accounts.
  • Collaborated with Product, Engineering, and Media teams to launch new data automation tools and visualizations, reducing reporting cycles.
  • Championed the use of automation and AI to streamline media optimization and forecasting, reducing time-to-insight and improving campaign agility.

VP of Business Intelligence

Camelot Strategic Marketing and Media
05.2007 - 12.2023

Founded and built Camelot’s analytics function from the ground up, pioneering the agency’s transition into data-driven marketing and campaign measurement. Drove innovative use of advanced analytics across marketing, media, and business intelligence, setting the standard for integrated insights within the agency and for clients.


  • Recruited, trained, and led Camelot’s analytics team, establishing all data operations, analytics frameworks, and best practices.
  • Designed and implemented agency-wide analytics roadmap, including custom attribution models, reporting automation, and cutting-edge measurement techniques.
  • Enabled agency teams and top-tier clients to leverage analytics-powered strategies for measurable marketing and business growth.
  • Successfully bridged ad operations, data science, marketing, and executive teams, championing adoption of analytics-driven planning and decision-making through the organization.
  • Built enduring partnerships with clients as a trusted advisor for analytics maturity and digital transformation—fueling client and agency revenue growth.
  • Directed teams in execution of integrated marketing solutions—incorporating advanced analytics, measurement, and technology to deliver measurable business growth.
  • Partnered closely with executive stakeholders to align marketing strategy with business objectives, driving both sustainable client growth and agency reputation for innovative problem-solving


Key Achievements:

  • Supported agency’s growth to over 160 employees with multi-market presence
  • Instrumental in advancing Camelot’s industry leadership in advanced TV, cross-channel measurement, and media strategy.
  • Contributed to major client wins and expanded agency capabilities in advanced analytics through proprietary solutions
  • Established and grew the analytics team; scaled agency analytics offering to support over $500M in annual media billings.
  • Recognized for transformational impact in advancing Camelot’s analytics, data infrastructure, and product innovation capabilities.


Ecommerce Business Analyst

Fossil
03.2005 - 05.2007
  • Built and launched a robust online analytics reporting infrastructure supporting Fossil.com’s Ecommerce business.
  • Designed and implemented key business reports to enable comprehensive business analysis.
  • Led advanced analytics to measure and improve the effectiveness of online advertising campaigns, optimizing ROI across marketing channels.
  • Served as primary architect and steward of P&L management for digital marketing channels (Search, Affiliate, Portals, Email) and product categories
  • Managed end-to-end circulation planning and reporting of core metrics for a print catalog distributed to 10+ million households, driving revenue growth and customer acquisition.
  • Mentored and coached junior analysts, building organizational analytics capability and promoting best practices in data interpretation and reporting.
  • Established data governance protocols to ensure accuracy, consistency, and trustworthiness of all analytics outputs and business reports.

Business Analyst

Baker Hughes Inc
07.2001 - 03.2005
  • Project responsibilities include writing functional and technical design documents, formulating and executing project plans,
  • Analysis of business practices and functions, business requirements gathering, integration requirements of existing systems and processes.
  • Overall responsible for assuring quality releases of web-based applications by planning, documenting, maintaining, and executing new (unit, integration, and system) test plans.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington

Master of Science - Civil Engineering

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX

Skills

  • Data Strategy
  • Advanced Analytics
  • Modern Data Stack
  • Competitive Intelligence
  • Customer Analytics
  • Data Visualization (Tableau)
  • Collaborative leadership
  • Marketing Analytics
  • Attribution & Measurement
  • Technology Enablement
  • Talent cultivation
  • Executive Stakeholder Communication

Timeline

Senior Director of Analytics

PMG
01.2024 - Current

VP of Business Intelligence

Camelot Strategic Marketing and Media
05.2007 - 12.2023

Ecommerce Business Analyst

Fossil
03.2005 - 05.2007

Business Analyst

Baker Hughes Inc
07.2001 - 03.2005

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

University of Texas At Arlington

Master of Science - Civil Engineering

The University of Texas At Arlington