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Kennon Dlima

Summary

I'm an experienced media buyer with over four years in the field, utilizing platforms like Meta, Google Ads, Taboola, Outbrain, and Microsoft Ads to manage advertising campaigns. I have worked with various budget sizes and targeted top-tier countries. I have quickly adapted & learned new platforms and successfully scaled digital marketing campaigns to meet client needs.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager - Media Buying

AdMedia
04.2024 - Current
  • Managed and optimized paid media campaigns across platforms like Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager, Taboola, Outbrain, Revcontent, and Reddit. Daily ad spends ranged from $2,000 to $15,000.
  • Worked with developers to build reporting dashboards, analytics tools, landing pages, and automation systems for better performance tracking.
  • Created and executed data-driven ad strategies to bring in high-quality traffic, boost conversion rates, and maximize ROAS.
  • Successfully hit goals (CPC, CPL, ROAS, Actions, Visits) for brands such as Pizza Hut, Norwegian Cruises, MotorTrend, Dermstore, Best Buy, Bed Bath & Beyond, Amazon, Choice Hotels, and more through effective paid media strategies and campaign optimization.
  • Ensured that ad creatives, copy, and landing pages followed Conversion Rate Optimization best practices and complied with Google Ads and Meta guidelines to maintain high quality scores.


Media Buyer

Silverpush
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Launched, analyzed, and optimized paid media campaigns across platforms like Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and Taboola.
  • Worked with search feeds to improve advertising strategies and campaign performance.
  • Provided insights on ad setup, keyword research, audience targeting, and bidding strategies.

Senior Associate

Media.Net Software Services (India) Private
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Ran and improved paid ad campaigns on platforms like Facebook Ads and Taboola
  • Managed ads for different industries, including Automotive, Healthcare, Travel, Real Estate, Finance, and E-commerce.
  • Consistently met monthly profit goals of $30,000+ by improving bidding, targeting, and conversion rates.
  • Trained and guided junior team members on managing and optimizing ad campaigns.

Associate

Media.Net Software Services (India) Private
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Conducted A/B tests to identify best strategies for long term business growth, sustainability and to displace methods affecting business profitability.
  • Scaled Ads on native platforms to drive traffic to our advertisers.

Compliance - Worked on a ad compliance project for 6 months

  • Ensured that our accounts were running in adherence to the policies of various platforms, local authorities and publishers.
  • Created a handbook for campaign managers to follow, resulting in a lower ad rejection rate and account blocks.


Digital Marketing Analyst

Media.Net Software Services (India) Private
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Conducted Keyword Research, Wrote Ad copies, Created blog articles & Feed mapping
  • Initiated Market Research Studies and Analyzed findings
  • Identified inconsistencies with the quality of content on publisher websites.
  • Led projects to redesign web pages, landers, diversify strategies and increase revenue.

Cabin Crew

Jet Airways
01.2016 - 03.2019

Internship

Festival Sherpa
05.2013 - 07.2013

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration - Marketing

Symbiosis Centre For Distance Learning
Pune
07.2022

Bachelor's Of Mass Media - Advertising

Don Bosco College, Kurla
Mumbai
06.2015

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Team Leadership
  • Budget Control
  • Time Management

Certification

  • Meta Certified Media Buying Professional
  • Pinterest Media Buyer Certification
  • Google Ads Certifications


Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Marathi
Intermediate (B1)

Hobbies

  • Sports & Fitness
  • Photography
  • Reading
  • Traveling

Timeline

Manager - Media Buying

AdMedia
04.2024 - Current

Media Buyer

Silverpush
01.2024 - 03.2024

Senior Associate

Media.Net Software Services (India) Private
01.2023 - 01.2024

Associate

Media.Net Software Services (India) Private
01.2021 - 01.2023

Digital Marketing Analyst

Media.Net Software Services (India) Private
01.2020 - 01.2021

Cabin Crew

Jet Airways
01.2016 - 03.2019

Internship

Festival Sherpa
05.2013 - 07.2013

Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration - Marketing

Symbiosis Centre For Distance Learning

Bachelor's Of Mass Media - Advertising

Don Bosco College, Kurla
Kennon Dlima