
Benson Mwangi
@bensonmwangi
Paid media manager at TapLocal, optimizing Google Ads acquisition and improving landing-page conversion rates for US clients.
What I'm looking for
At TapLocal, I execute and optimize Google Ads acquisition programs across US client accounts. My work on search targeting, budgets, and conversion tracking helped reduce wasted spend by 19%, improve lead quality by 20%, and increase landing-page conversion rates by 13%.
As a freelance paid media and growth marketer, I planned and optimized Meta Ads, Google Ads, and selected TikTok campaigns for US and international clients. I tested audiences, creative, offers, and landing pages, achieving a reported average 3.2× ROAS across relevant client campaigns.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Digital Marketing & Lead Generation Specialist
TapLocal
Apr 2026 - Present (6 months)
Executes and optimizes Google Ads acquisition programs across multiple US client accounts, owning campaign structure, intent targeting, creative messaging, budgets, and conversion goals. Diagnoses search terms, conversion trends, funnel friction, and lead-quality signals to reduce wasted spend by 19%, improve lead quality by 20%, and increase campaign efficiency by 18%.
Growth Marketing Manager (Paid Media & Lifecycle)
Wenamax Ltd
Nov 2024 - Sep 2026 (1 year 10 months)
Coordinated Meta paid social, audience messaging, email, and CRM lifecycle programs to improve acquisition and follow-up across channels. Guided creative iterations across posts, reels, carousels, and promotional content; increased organic reach by 35% and engagement by 30%.
Paid Media & Growth Marketing Manager
Freelance / Contract
Jul 2022 - Mar 2026 (3 years 8 months)
Independently planned, launched, and optimized Meta Ads, Google Ads, and selected TikTok projects for US and international clients; improved qualified lead volume by 25–40%. Tested audiences, creative hooks, offers, and landing-page experiences; achieved 3.2× average reported ROAS across relevant client campaigns.
Digital Marketing Strategist (Paid Media & Growth)
Sigma Realty LLC
Feb 2020 - Jun 2024 (4 years 4 months)
Managed Google Ads and Meta Ads campaigns with monthly media budgets of $20K–$50K, increasing qualified inquiries by 45%. Refined audience segmentation, bidding, budget allocation, ad messaging, and landing pages; reduced CPL by 22%, increased conversion rate by 18%, and improved CTR by 28%.
Education
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Technical University of Mombasa
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the Technical University of Mombasa.
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