I'm a proven digital advertising strategist with a foundational background built on industry pioneers like Overture, Google AdWords, and MSN AdCenter. This rich history in the mechanics of paid search and display has given me a robust, adaptable skillset. My current focus is on delivering high-impact results using cutting-edge ad technology across the leading platforms: Google, Bing, and Amazon. I excel at solving complex challenges related to programmatic media, retail media, and performance optimisation, ensuring clients and teams are equipped to thrive in the dynamic world of modern digital marketing. My professional uniqueness is informed by my autism, which provides an advanced ability to identify patterns and a deep, systematic approach to problem-solving. I leverage AI, but I do not trust it blindly. My value is in providing the essential human judgement that knows when (and why) an algorithm's recommendation is wrong, ultimately protecting and growing my clients' investments.

Darren Buck

I'm a proven digital advertising strategist with a foundational background built on industry pioneers like Overture, Google AdWords, and MSN AdCenter. This rich history in the mechanics of paid search and display has given me a robust, adaptable skillset. My current focus is on delivering high-impact results using cutting-edge ad technology across the leading platforms: Google, Bing, and Amazon. I excel at solving complex challenges related to programmatic media, retail media, and performance optimisation, ensuring clients and teams are equipped to thrive in the dynamic world of modern digital marketing. My professional uniqueness is informed by my autism, which provides an advanced ability to identify patterns and a deep, systematic approach to problem-solving. I leverage AI, but I do not trust it blindly. My value is in providing the essential human judgement that knows when (and why) an algorithm's recommendation is wrong, ultimately protecting and growing my clients' investments.

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I’m a proven digital advertising strategist with a foundational background built on industry pioneers like Overture, Google AdWords, and MSN AdCenter. This rich history in the mechanics of paid search and display has given me a robust, adaptable skillset.

My current focus is on delivering high-impact results using cutting-edge ad technology across the leading platforms: Google, Bing, and Amazon. I excel at solving complex challenges related to programmatic media, retail media, and performance optimisation, ensuring clients and teams are equipped to thrive in the dynamic world of modern digital marketing. My professional uniqueness is informed by my autism, which provides an advanced ability to identify patterns and a deep, systematic approach to problem-solving. I leverage AI, but I do not trust it blindly. My value is in providing the essential human judgement that knows when (and why) an algorithm’s recommendation is wrong, ultimately protecting and growing my clients’ investments.

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Work Experience

Digital Marketing Specialist at Blackfeather Digital Solutions
June 1, 2025 - November 17, 2025
Lead digital advertising strategy and execution across Google, Bing, and Amazon; optimize campaigns; leverage AI insights; collaborate with clients and teams to drive ROI.
Regional Administrator at Fine & Country
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Provided regional administrative support, coordinating operations, marketing activities, and client relations to enable efficient local governance.
Customer Success Manager at Onecom
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Managed customer success initiatives, onboarding, product adoption, retention, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure customer satisfaction.
Customer Success Manager at BrightHR
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Delivered customer success management, including onboarding, engagement, and issue resolution to ensure customer success.
Customer Success Manager at Amazon
December 29, 2011 - January 1, 2022
Managed customer relationships and success initiatives for Amazon accounts, driving retention and performance improvements.
Freelance Digital Marketing Specialist at Independent / Freelance
July 31, 2004 - January 29, 2011
Provided freelance digital marketing services including paid search, social advertising, and campaign optimization for multiple clients.
Sales Assistant at Comet
June 16, 2001 - July 24, 2004
Sales support, customer service and product advice in a retail environment.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Arden University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Higher National Diploma, Business Studies at Wigan & Leigh College and University Centre
September 1, 2001 - June 1, 2003
A-Level, Mathematics at Wigan & Leigh College and University Centre
September 1, 1999 - June 1, 2001
A-Level, Business Studies at Wigan & Leigh College and University Centre
September 1, 1999 - June 1, 2001

Qualifications

Google Ads Apps Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025
Google Analytics Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025
AI-Powered Performance Ads Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025
Google Ads Creative Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025
edX Skills Bootcamp in Front-End Web Development
January 11, 2030 - November 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment

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