John from LA

John from LA

Marketing and Advertising Professional
NAME

John Diaz

EMAIL

me@johnfromla.com

John Diaz - 8BitMe Persona

John
Diaz

Resume/Portfolio

About me

Marketer – Ad man at heart. Amateur writer and photographer. Husband and father of 2.

I am a well-rounded marketing professional with experience with non-profit organizations, international product distribution and the SaaS market. I’m proficient in developing content and creative strategies that resonate within a target market. Search engine marketing and lead generation savvy. 

Over the years I’ve kept up to date with industry-standard CMS platforms and know my way around a WordPress or Magento site. Implementing website tools, creating and optimizing landing pages for conversion, or updating site SEO are just a few things anyone can trust me with.

Please take a look at my resume and thank you in advance for your consideration.

Content

Executing campaigns across all platforms including digital, social, video and print require more than just snappy one-liners, they need engaging on-brand  SEO-driven editorial content.

 

Data Analysis

The ability of storytelling through data analysis needs critical thinking, attention to detail and the capacity to gather the puzzle pieces into the big picture.

Branding

Developing brand strategy requires leadership, sales orientation, creativity, business sense and excellent communication skills. 

Performance

Easier said than done. Identify KPIs, develop strategy, TEST! Followed by performance analysis and optimization. Then AB testing, analysis, optimization. Rinse and repeat.  

Experience

OVER 10 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN DIGITAL MARKETING 

  • 2022 - 2023

    Content Specialist - Growth & Product Team
    @ GOFUNDME | LOS ANGELES, CA

    Partner with the brand, engineering, news, and design teams to develop and publish marketing campaign pages. Develop SOP for SEO and marketing analytics teams to evaluate KPIs on existing content. Map customer journey across the digital experience and prepare content strategies in response to content gaps. Assist with the ideation, strategic development, and implementation of app store optimization initiatives. Establish a working content calendar to promote DEI, and community growth and target thought leaders and potential service users.

    Serve as the primary point of contact for launching pages in response to urgent crises, as well as editing, and monitoring banners on the GoFundMe homepage. Collaborate with the product team and global regional country managers to ensure translated content is aligned with English versions for marketing pages and app store listings. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement WordPress content maintenance requests.

    2022
  • 2020 - 2022

    ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
    @ JVS SOCAL | LOS ANGELES, CA

    Develop strategies for and manage digital marketing campaigns including monitoring ad spend and report on KPIs. Implement lead generation initiatives for targeted audiences. Promote programs, services, fundraising events and ongoing philanthropic initiatives through paid advertising and social media.

    Update website and optimize performance. Maintain social media presence. Coordinate internal agency communications. Assist with production of virtual events including agency "town hall" meetings, ceremonies and fundraisers.

    2020
  • 2014 - 2020

    MARKETING MANAGER
    @ 16X9 INC | VALENCIA, CA

    Responsible for the development and management of all digital and traditional advertising campaigns including media buying, photography, design and performance ROI reporting. Structured dealer, end-user and press network communications including pricing updates, event invitations and product launches. Regularly tasked with producing marketing materials, monitoring and updating the company website, implementing sales promotions and elevating social media presence.

    2014
  • 2012 - 2014

    MARKETING DIRECTOR
    @ IQUOTEXPRESS | STUDIO CITY, CA

    Assured that all messaging was consistent with branding and accurately reached the intended target market. Monitored Salesforce marketplace implementation as well as Microsoft Dynamics and Sage. Managed the production of targeted content creation including infographics and white papers. Worked closely with SEO & PPC campaign managers to identify site issues and improve search engine ranking.

    2012
  • 2010 - 2012

    PROJECT MANAGER
    @ LA MEDIA CO. | DOWNTOWN LA, CA

    Tasked with maintaining client communication and ensuring projects were completed within projected deadlines. Developed scope of work plans and revised contracts for all accounts. Managed a small team of SEO and web design professionals focused on improving web design, email blasts and other marketing materials. Provided support to senior developers with basic CMS creation and maintenance.

    2010
  • 2009 - 2010

    MEDIA INTERN
    @ HUNTINGTON ADVERTISING | SAN MARINO, CA

    Proofread and edited copy for web and press releases. Created and branded Twitter and Facebook pages for all new clients. Assisted webmaster with the migration of client websites from traditional html websites to content management systems.

    2009

Education

B.A. Communications Advertising

California State University, Fullerton | 2009

A.A. Liberal Arts

Los Angeles Valley College | 2007

Certifications

5/5

Coming Soon!

Cover letter

Throughout my career, I have contributed to impacting business outcomes through effective organization, prioritization, and execution of key projects. 

As a driven and creative marketing professional with more than 10 years of diversified marketing experience and accomplishments, my expertise lies in successfully conceptualizing and implementing both digital and traditional marketing initiatives.

At my previous role at GoFundMe where I was part of the larger Growth and Product Marketing team whose task was to constantly review data and implement improvements, I exercised a calculated and methodical approach to all user-facing content, overall digital user journey and experience, as well the content calendar.

Traditionally I have been relied upon to provide data analysis through A/B testing ad optimizing website landing pages, engaging and maintaining social media channels, as well as auditing and enhancing advertising performance. Additionally, I am proficient in competitor analysis, market research and campaign management. When planning tradeshows or events, my attention to detail and thoroughness has always been instrumental in the event’s success.

The following achievements demonstrate my qualifications for this position:

  • Propelling successful marketing initiatives to stimulate MQLs / revenue growth and outperform objectives in my previous positions with 16×9 Inc and JVS SoCal.
  • Conceptualizing and implementing integrated marketing communication plans to ensure brand consistency, meet measurable objectives, and maximize effectiveness.
  • Utilizing a variety of marketing channels—including print, social media, video, employee programs, PPC, and referral programs to achieve goals.
  • Demonstrating effective communication, analytical, presentation, and time management abilities.

I believe my communication, leadership and problem-solving abilities will support and drive continued organizational success wherever I am or whomever I assist. I am currently open to opportunities to showcase my strongest abilities and demonstrate my experience; preferably with an organization pushing their martech stack forward for better data and whose values align with my own. 

 

Thank you in advance for your consideration.

 

John Diaz

Skills

SEO/SEM/PPC

A/B Testing

Content Creation

Social Media Strategy

Brand Management
79%
Web Optimization
87%
Advertising
85%
Digital Marketing
95%

Get in touch

I am always open to meeting new people. Please reach out if I can be of any help. 

Available to perform content & web audit and marketing consulting opportunities.

Location: Pasadena, CA
EMAIL: me@johnfromla.com