I'm a results-driven Search Engine Marketing Strategist with a keen interest in digital media and proven abilities as a business support professional. I thrive on turning data into actionable marketing strategies that drive growth and measurable results. I'm highly organized, proactive, and collaborative, with strong communication skills. I enjoy solving problems, leading campaigns from concept to execution, and delivering value for clients and teams while maintaining a constructive and positive approach.

Drew Gordon

I'm a results-driven Search Engine Marketing Strategist with a keen interest in digital media and proven abilities as a business support professional. I thrive on turning data into actionable marketing strategies that drive growth and measurable results. I'm highly organized, proactive, and collaborative, with strong communication skills. I enjoy solving problems, leading campaigns from concept to execution, and delivering value for clients and teams while maintaining a constructive and positive approach.

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I’m a results-driven Search Engine Marketing Strategist with a keen interest in digital media and proven abilities as a business support professional. I thrive on turning data into actionable marketing strategies that drive growth and measurable results.

I’m highly organized, proactive, and collaborative, with strong communication skills. I enjoy solving problems, leading campaigns from concept to execution, and delivering value for clients and teams while maintaining a constructive and positive approach.

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Work Experience

Head of Performance Advertising (SEM) at EngineRoom
June 1, 2018 - Present
Build and develop PPC strategies aligned with client business requirements; actively shaped paid search solutions; manage and mentor a team of SEM specialists; set up, manage and optimize campaigns across Google, YouTube, Bing, Facebook and LinkedIn; overall account management including daily budget and bid management, A/B testing, tracking setup, and analytics data analysis; collaborate with client-side Digital Analysts to align objectives with search programs; provide data-driven feedback and opportunity insights.
Head of Performance Advertising at EngineRoom
June 1, 2018 - November 20, 2025
Lead the development and execution of PPC strategies aligned with client objectives; actively mentored a team of SEM specialists; setup and optimization of campaigns across Google, YouTube, Bing, and LinkedIn; manage budgets, bidding, tracking setup, and analytics; collaborate with client-side analysts to align business goals with paid search programs; provide data-driven feedback and opportunity insights.
Digital Marketing Specialist at Sensis
May 1, 2018 - May 1, 2018
Manage portfolio of digital marketing campaigns across SEM, Display, SEO and Social Advertising; primary point of contact for advertisers; campaign setup and management, reporting, strategy recommendations, and support of Google Analytics and other web tools to measure performance and optimize ROI.
Digital Marketing Specialist at Sensis
June 1, 2014 - May 1, 2018
Manage a portfolio of digital marketing campaigns across SEM, Display Advertising, SEO and Social Advertising; act as the primary contact for advertisers including campaign setup and management, report analysis, strategy recommendations and support of Google Analytics and other web tools; deliver high levels of service to advertisers to maximise ROI.
SEM Campaign Manager at Sensis
June 1, 2014 - June 1, 2014
Set up SEM campaigns for the Click Manager product; write creative copy for Google Ads, Yahoo! Search Marketing and Bing; select keywords relevant to the advertiser’s site; ongoing maintenance and optimization to achieve high campaign performance and meet media spend requirements; implement changes as requested by customers.
SEM Campaign Manager at Sensis
September 1, 2011 - June 1, 2014
Set up SEM campaigns for the Click Manager product; write creative copy for Google Adwords, Yahoo! Search Marketing and Bing; select keywords; ongoing maintenance and optimization to ensure high campaign performance and adherence to media spend; implement changes as requested by customers.
Digital Account Coordinator at Carsales – Mediamotive Department
September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011
Manage online campaigns and digital portfolios; reporting on effectiveness and delivering progress updates to clients; provide internal and external support to the Carsales corporate advertising team; corporate entertainment and event management; manage social media and other relevant sites on the Carsales network; optimise campaigns to ensure delivery standards.
Digital Account Coordinator at Carsales – Mediamotive Department
September 1, 2010 - September 1, 2011
Managing online campaigns and digital portfolios; reporting on campaign effectiveness and delivering progress reports to clients; provide internal and external support to Carsales corporate advertising team; corporate entertainment and event management; manage social media and other relevant sites on the Carsales network; campaign optimization to ensure high standard of delivery.
Marketing Coordinator at Hocking Stuart (Brighton) Pty Ltd
September 1, 2010 - September 1, 2010
Support the marketing team in devising and implementing marketing strategies for magazine advertising and development research; undertake promotional activities at Bayside festivals; follow up promotional queries from new and existing clients; maintain client database and provide administrative support for the Marketing/Promotions team.
Marketing Coordinator at Hocking Stuart (Brighton) Pty Ltd
March 1, 2007 - September 1, 2010
Support the marketing team in devising and implementing marketing strategies for magazine advertising and development research; promotional activities at Bayside festivals; following up promotional queries from new and existing clients; maintain client database and provide administrative support for the Marketing/Promotions team; proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; AdWords Editor, Optmyzr, Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Ads Manager.

Education

Bachelor of Business (Marketing) at RMIT
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Advanced Diploma of Marketing at RMIT
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Victorian Certificate of Education at Brighton Grammar
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Business (Marketing) at RMIT
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Advanced Diploma of Marketing at RMIT
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Victorian Certificate of Education at Brighton Grammar
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Business (Marketing) at RMIT
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Advanced Diploma of Marketing at RMIT
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
Victorian Certificate of Education at Brighton Grammar
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

Google Ads Certification (Search, Display, Shopping and Analytics)
January 1, 2024 - November 20, 2025
Most Outstanding Project in Professional Development 3, RMIT Marketing Department
January 1, 2009 - November 20, 2025
Most Outstanding Company Analysis and Feasibility Study, RMIT Marketing Department
January 1, 2007 - November 20, 2025
Google Ads Search, Display, Shopping and Analytics Certified
January 1, 2024 - January 14, 2026
Google Ads Certification (Search, Display, Shopping & Analytics)
January 1, 2024 - January 29, 2026

Industry Experience

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