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LUKE FAITHORN

Freshwater,NSW

Summary

Objective:

My main objective is to provide businesses with effective digital marketing strategies, with well-measured and managed operations across all digital platforms. Using my six years of experience in the industry, I hope to help businesses connect with their audience digitally, and ensure they’re making the right investments to get the best returns on their ad spend. I want to help businesses make the most of their online presence to have the right impact and engage with their audiences to achieve organisational aims.


My current role is with Independent Digital Audit (IDA), as a digital marketing-paid media analyst/auditor. In this role, I audit clients’ paid media across Meta Ads, Google Ads, LinkedIn, and Google Business Profiles. I provide a comprehensive audit of clients’ digital performance across these platforms. Followed by recommendations and strategic insights to help clients improve their digital performance.


Before IDA, I was a performance marketing analyst for Wayflyer. In this role, I conducted a comprehensive analysis of companies' digital marketing performance and provided digital recommendations and strategies. I worked with 60 different clients in my time at Wayflyer and provided insights across Meta Ads, TikTok, and Google Ads. I was made redundant in my role late last year when the entire marketing department was closed as a result of the great tech downturn of 2022.


Prior to this, I spent four years working at OMD as a media trader across online and offline buying. In my time at OMD, I planned media buys, helped with strategy responses for clients, as well as managing staff, and implemented the media buys on behalf of clients. I worked mostly across social and programmatic platforms, the most notable platforms being Meta Ads, Snapchat, TikTok, DV360, SA360, The Trade Desk, Outbrain, and Verizon media.


I am looking to take my expertise and experience in a more strategic and data-driven direction. Ideally looking for the next step in my career. I believe NAB is a great place for my next challenge. As they have a strong online presence and a lot to offer helping Australian’s achieve their dreams. Managing NABs digital advertisement would be an amazing endeavour I’d love to take part in.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Marketing Paid Media Analyst/Auditor

Independent Digital Audit
12.2022 - Current
  • Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
  • Complied with established internal procedures by examining reports, digital performance and platforms.
  • Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits.
  • Built reporting systems in Power BI to help automate processes and make insightful recommendations for clients

Senior Performance Marketing Analyst

Wayflyer
03.2022 - 11.2022
  • I was responsible for providing digital marketing insights to all of Wayflyer's Australian clients.
  • My previous knowledge of programmatic and social trading allowed me to deep-dive through clients Meta Ads, Google Ads, and TikTok Ads accounts. Where I was able to make strategies and consult clients on the best practices across these platforms.
  • In this role, I quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Confident in one-on-one client facing presentations.

Senior Programmatic Trader

OMD Sydney
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Trade and optimize media on a plethora of digital platforms (Facebook Ads, , DV360, Verizon DSP, Snapchat, Outbrain)
  • Translating performance, troubleshooting issues, and sharing insights and recommendations
  • Apply analytics in a business environment – analyzing campaign results and making informed insights and decisions for clients
  • Managing one of the programmatic consumer patches on the Telstra account, managing, teaching and mentoring junior team members
  • Improving and implementing systems and processes, strong use of Excel and Office programs to help automate repetitive tasks

Programmatic Trader

OMD Sydney
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • Trade and optimize media on a plethora of platforms (Facebook Ads, , DV360, Verizon DSP, Snapchat, Outbrain)
  • Working with Business Management Teams to implement online programmatic buys
  • Setting up buys consisted of setting up campaigns on all platforms listed above, managing the stewardship of client’s financial investment to ensure all money is spent appropriately, while meeting clients campaign goals
  • Reporting, analyzing campaign data and reporting back to the client on performance in timely fashion
  • Monitoring and optimizing campaigns, keeping constant supervision on programmatic campaigns, and guaranteeing that objectives of campaigns are met, through various optimisations and tweaks to campaigns

Trader

OMD Sydney, on Telstra
06.2019 - 03.2020
  • Trader for Telstra’s offline Media Buying Team
  • Successfully buying and managing advertising campaigns to deliver targeted results for clients
  • Ensuring all deliverables are executed as required, including; delivery of all planned buying goals (within budget and industry tolerance), strategies, placement / positioning, negotiating added value
  • Managing all financial commitments (volume/share) to media
  • Constructing accurate campaign documentation, including Final Buys and Post Analysis Insights
  • Present relevant documentation to clients, where required, with full rationale for results

Trading Assistant

OMD Sydney, Apple and Sony
07.2018 - 05.2019
  • Monitoring campaigns throughout activation to ensure delivery of goals
  • Campaign implementation and management across Metropolitan, Regional and Subscription TV
  • Analysing post data and ensuring booked media has aired correctly
  • Deliver insights and support to TV traders with market information and intelligence
  • Working with creative agencies and TV networks to ensure correct material airs
  • Managing account queries and reconciling issues prior to invoicing
  • Proficient in eTam, BMD, Optim8, Mediawise

Marketing Co-ordinator

Crossmark Australia
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Coordinating a key divisional account, including the release and promotional activities of entertainment products in major outlets nationwide
  • Client service and issue resolution across all levels of business, including collaboration and assistance in building go-to-market launch plans and successful executions
  • Briefing Point of Sale marketing collateral set-up and activation
  • Assisting with management of a field team of 50+ merchandisers and ensuring effective campaign setup
  • Coordinating product launches of major entertainment products positioned within key brands
  • Liaising with third party stakeholders and internal operations teams

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing

Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW
2017

HSC -

Blue Mountains Grammar School
Blue Mountains
2010

Skills

  • Strong Excel skills and Microsoft Office
  • MFA Certificates 1 & 2
  • Datorama (Datorama advanced user certificate)

Referees

Employment references:

Ellen Burke (based in Ireland):

- Director of Performance marketing Wayflyer: +353852149242

Kostya Soloshenko:

- Head of Data and Technology Value Delivery at Annalect (former Manager): 0410 656 096

Character reference:

Celline Novella:

- Programmatic Executive at WooliesX: 0405 239 752

Timeline

Digital Marketing Paid Media Analyst/Auditor

Independent Digital Audit
12.2022 - Current

Senior Performance Marketing Analyst

Wayflyer
03.2022 - 11.2022

Senior Programmatic Trader

OMD Sydney
03.2021 - 03.2022

Programmatic Trader

OMD Sydney
03.2020 - 03.2021

Trader

OMD Sydney, on Telstra
06.2019 - 03.2020

Trading Assistant

OMD Sydney, Apple and Sony
07.2018 - 05.2019

Marketing Co-ordinator

Crossmark Australia
07.2017 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing

Macquarie University

HSC -

Blue Mountains Grammar School
LUKE FAITHORN