Professional Resume Template for

Digital Marketing Specialist

Elise M. Thorne

Chicago, IL

(312) 555-0142

elise.thorne@email.com

linkedin.com/in/elise-thorne | github.com/elisethorne | elisethorne.marketing

Professional Summary

Solutions-focused Digital Marketing Specialist with 5 years of experience driving customer acquisition and revenue growth across SaaS, e-commerce, and B2B sectors. Expert in managing cross-channel paid acquisition campaigns (Google Ads, Meta Ads) and organic search optimization (SEO) to maximize return on ad spend (ROAS). Successfully managed annual marketing budgets up to $250,000, achieving a 3.4x average ROAS and reducing customer acquisition cost (CAC) by 28%. Skilled in leveraging data analytics tools including Google Analytics 4, HubSpot, and Semrush to guide strategic campaign improvements.

Work Experience

Digital Marketing Specialist — Nexus Retail Group

Chicago, IL | November 2023 – Present

  • Designed and executed 14 paid search and social media campaigns across Google Ads and Meta Ads, generating a 42% increase in year-over-year inbound leads and lowering average cost-per-lead by 19%.
  • Optimized website SEO architectures and implemented metadata enhancements for 24 high-intent product pages using Semrush, boosting organic search traffic by 34% over a 6-month period.
  • Directed A/B multivariate landing page testing on HubSpot for 8 primary lead-generation funnels, which improved conversion rates from 2.4% to 4.1% and captured 1,200 additional marketing contacts.
  • Allocated an annual digital advertising budget of $180,000 across multiple paid channels, tracking performance in Google Analytics 4 to maintain a 3.5x ROAS and secure $630,000 in attribution revenue.

Associate Digital Marketing Specialist — Vanguard Growth Media

Chicago, IL | July 2021 – October 2023

  • Coordinated weekly email marketing distributions via Mailchimp to a subscriber database of 45,000 users, improving the average email open rate by 22% and click-through rates by 14%.
  • Formulated paid social media copy and asset testing procedures on Meta Ads Manager for 12 client campaigns, which reduced customer acquisition costs (CAC) by 15% across target demographics.
  • Constructed 6 custom performance dashboards in Looker Studio, integrating data from 5 disparate APIs to save marketing analysts 8 hours of manual data entry weekly.
  • Analyzed monthly search performance using Google Search Console to draft weekly optimization reports, identifying keywords that boosted organic search traffic for core clients by 18%.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing Concentration

DePaul University · Chicago, IL · 2021

Skills

Search engine optimization (SEO), Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, Keyword research, Content strategy, Conversion rate optimization (CRO), Email marketing, A/B testing, Social media marketing, Google Analytics 4, Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, HubSpot, Semrush, Mailchimp, Looker Studio, Google Search Console

Projects

E-commerce SEO Overhaul

Role: Lead SEO Analyst

Tools: Semrush, Google Search Console, WordPress, Screaming Frog

Optimized technical SEO and site speed for a retail client, resulting in a 48% growth in organic revenue and a 2.1-second reduction in page load speed over 5 months.

SaaS Paid Lead Acquisition Campaign

Role: Paid Ads Specialist

Tools: Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, HubSpot, Unbounce

Developed and managed a targeted search and social campaign, generating 2,500 new product trial signups and increasing conversion rate by 34% within 90 days.

Certifications

  • Google Analytics Individual Qualification (GAIQ) (2022)
  • HubSpot Inbound Marketing Certification (2021)
  • Google Ads Search Certification (2022)

Additional information

  • Languages: English (Native), French (Conversational)
  • Volunteer Work: Mentored 12 student marketers through a regional marketing association (2023-present)
  • Availability: 2 weeks notice

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Market data and opportunities for

Digital Marketing Specialist

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$58,000

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$86,000

Avg:

$72,000

Growth Outlook:

The employment outlook for Digital Marketing Specialists in the United States remains positive, driven by the expansion of online sales channels and corporate demand for measurable digital results. While AI tools automate basic copywriting and analytics reporting, human professionals are increasingly valued for strategic planning, audience research, and cross-channel campaign orchestration. Job opportunities are projected to increase by 6% over the next decade, with tech-savvy candidates commanding premium wages.

6% growth over 10 years

Key Skills Required

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Proven track record managing paid advertising campaigns across Google Ads and Meta Ads to drive measurable acquisition || Expertise utilizing web analytics tools including Google Analytics 4 and HubSpot to track marketing attribution || Deep understanding of SEO principles, technical audits, and content optimization using Semrush or Ahrefs

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