STEPH MAI
Paradox Retail
Rogers,AR
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Retail media leader driving full-funnel performance across today's most competitive platforms. Combines data, strategy, and creative thinking to scale brands, capture new customers, and turn insights into real business growth.
Work History
Senior Media Manager
1 Year 7 Months- Lead retail media strategy across 7+ retail media networks, including Walmart, Target, Instacart, Kroger, and Chewy.
- Manage $5M+ annually in retail media investment while maximizing ROAS, customer acquisition, and profitable growth.
- Build full-funnel strategies across Sponsored Search, Display, DSP, and Onsite & Offsite Display to accelerate brand performance.
- Transform complex performance data into executive-ready insights that guide client strategy and investment decisions.
- Partner with clients and internal leadership to identify new opportunities, solve business challenges, and scale performance.
Senior Walmart Advertising Manager
2 Years 1 Month- Co-led and mentored a team of 8 Walmart media specialists, fostering collaboration, and developing professional growth.
- Managed Walmart Sponsored Search strategy across a diverse portfolio of brands with five and six figure monthly media budgets.
- Developed keyword, bidding, and seasonal investment strategies that consistently improved campaign efficiency and overall business performance.
- Built trusted client relationships by translating campaign performance into actionable recommendations and long-term growth strategies.
- Established campaign management best practices that improved execution quality, operational efficiency, and team consistency.
Bar Manager
7 Months- Implemented training programs and improved team performance
- Managed inventory, vendors, and daily operations
- Oversaw scheduling and execution to ensure strong guest experience
- Generated and maintained financial records, including cash flow and cost analysis.
Education
Skills
Retail Media Strategy
Media Investment Strategy
Audience & Growth Strategy
Data Driven & Performance Optimization
Client Relationships
Cross Functional Leadership
Certification
- Walmart Connect Sponsored Products
- Walmart Connect Sponsored Brands
- Walmart Connect Sponsored Video
- Walmart Connect Ad Certification in Walmart DSP
- Walmart Onsite Display
Timeline
Senior Media Manager
Paradox Retail
12.2024 - CurrentRead More
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