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Live music and concerts, playing video games and doing Lego with my son, watching football
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Alex Baker

Maple

Summary

With a creative mindset and nimble approach, I am eager to lead in a dynamic marketing environment. I am a first adopter - a lateral thinker who excels at finding connections between ideas, audiences and strategies, and sharing them with other stakeholders. I strive to execute at a high level while leading with empathy and sharing my enthusiasm with others around me - a rising tide that lifts all boats.


I am a positive, innovative and strategic thinker with knack for understanding market dynamics and consumer behavior. My ability to create brand awareness and growth is built on a foundation of expertise in digital, social and linear marketing, as well as data analysis.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Product Manager - Video Advertising

SearchKings
05.2021 - Current

Leadership Experience


  • Led a team of 2-3 video marketing experts in charge of developing new marketing strategies, customer-facing sales packages, and internal processes (including cross-departmental training) related to video/creative advertising
  • Performed general managerial duties as-needed in support of directors (team leads) and in relation to challenging customers or larger relationships
  • Managed the agency-level relationship with Google, dedicated reps and KPIs for maintaining preferred partner status
  • Fostered an atmosphere of development and achievement that has since seen two additional account managers take on product management roles
  • Presented content effectively and energetically to conferences, clients and vendors, as well as internally on product, training, mental health and DEI-related content (throughout my tenure)


Brand, Account & Customer Management Experience


  • Managed a portfolio of 40-60 customers with KPIs related to monthly recurring revenue and churn rate
  • Maintained a consistently low churn at the top (and for multiple quarters the best) of the department
  • Customized campaign/platform strategies to focus on brand growth and multi-channel content integration for my portfolio and SearchKings’ highest value clients
  • Coordinated company and product branded content across channels/platforms, including strategies, budgets and content production (including internally)
  • Designed and produced myself, as well as consulted on, the development of marketing/branding materials, including video and display assets for multi-channel use
  • Provided detailed analysis and reporting of KPIs, growth objectives and lead generation
  • Led a pod of 4-5 account managers including day-to-day oversight, goal setting, quarterly reviews, account management and Monthly Recurring Revenue targets, growth & training
  • Performed a senior training role for new account managers in the department prior to pod lead role

Senior Account Manager/Team Lead

SearchKings
02.2018 - 05.2021
  • Led and managed pods of 3-5 account managers including day-to-day oversight, goal setting, quarterly reviews, account management and Monthly Recurring Revenue targets, growth & training
  • Performed a senior training role for new account managers in the department
  • Laid the foundations of my account management and product marketing skills highlighted above
  • Developed data-driven analysis and insight into solutions for branding, mid-funnel and lead generation problems

Search Engine Marketing Specialist & Lead Trainer

Postmedia
03.2016 - 02.2018
  • Spearheaded new team member training and onboarding - no formal systems existed prior to this program
  • Managed a large portfolio of customer accounts across diverse markets and verticals
  • Helped advertisers update offline or outdated marketing strategies for digital use
  • Worked closely with sales reps and teams to educate them on PPC advertising, products and reporting
  • Developed case studies for internal and external use
  • Reported on individual and departmental performance

Assistant Producer

Baseball Reality TV Show
01.2003 - 08.2003
  • Worked behind the scenes on a baseball-themed reality TV show in conjunction with Golden Palace Casino and private financing
  • Pre-production work hiring personnel (camera crews, editors, etc) and bookings (hotels, shooting locations, transportation)
  • Assisted in on-site operations and direction during filming
  • Coordinated the break-up of the production when the primary producer/financier fled the country due to tax evasion!

Education

Bachelor of Journalism - Journalism

Carleton University
06.2007

Skills

  • Leadership through Empathy & Consistency
  • Brand Building
  • Product Creation & Marketing
  • Digital & Creative Advertising
  • Data-driven Decision Making
  • Strategic Planning
  • Public Speaking & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Business Development
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Content Development
  • Demand Generation

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Live music and concerts, playing video games and doing Lego with my son, watching football

I have a passion for music and go to concerts regularly. My 4.5-year-old son keeps me very busy and we love to play hockey, Nintendo Switch and do Lego together. When Im not with him, Im spending time with our 5-month-old daughter, often watching football or hockey (which she loves)!

Timeline

Senior Product Manager - Video Advertising

SearchKings
05.2021 - Current

Senior Account Manager/Team Lead

SearchKings
02.2018 - 05.2021

Search Engine Marketing Specialist & Lead Trainer

Postmedia
03.2016 - 02.2018

Assistant Producer

Baseball Reality TV Show
01.2003 - 08.2003

Bachelor of Journalism - Journalism

Carleton University
Alex Baker