Ilse Barahona
@ilsebarahona
Senior media planner and growth marketer driving data-led performance across paid channels.
What I'm looking for
I am a senior media planner and growth marketer with 5+ years executing data-driven digital strategies across Meta, Google Ads, DV360 and other programmatic platforms. I specialize in media planning, budget optimization (managing $100K+/month), lead generation and performance campaigns for retail, real estate and consumer brands.
At Capgemini I led media planning and optimizations for a major U.S. retailer, managing large monthly budgets and using Salesforce and Google Ad Manager to align execution with client goals. I have a track record of improving lead quality and conversion rates through audience optimization, reporting dashboards and cross-functional collaboration.
I continuously develop skills in AI integration and analytics to enhance marketing processes and campaign outcomes, combining a strong analytical mindset with collaborative execution to drive measurable business results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Led digital media planning and optimizations for a top U.S. retailer, managing $100K+ monthly budgets across DV360, Meta, and Pinterest to improve campaign performance and align media plans with client goals.
Media Planner / Trafficker
Milésimo
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)
Led digital strategy and daily campaign execution for multiple real estate projects, managing $10K+ monthly budgets and achieving a consistent 10% weekly lead retention and 2% conversion rate.
Digital Trafficker
Neurons
May 2022 - Jan 2023 (8 months)
Implemented and optimized 20+ ad accounts across real estate and food sectors, managing $40K+ monthly budgets to drive lead generation and brand awareness with daily reporting dashboards to track performance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Panamerican Business School
Master of Marketing Management, Digital Strategy & Analytics
2022 - 2023
Completed a Master's in Marketing Management with focus on Digital Strategy and Analytics from 2022 to 2023.
Rafael Landívar University
Bachelor's in Marketing & Advertising, Marketing & Advertising
2013 - 2018
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Advertising between 2013 and 2018.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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