Crystal Parra
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I’m Crystal Parra, a demand generation and digital marketing leader focused on measurable pipeline growth for B2B SaaS and professional services teams. I run end-to-end paid media and SEO programs—covering strategy, execution, tagging, attribution, and executive-ready reporting—while continuously optimizing for CAC reduction and faster pipeline velocity.
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Work Experience
Interim Demand Generation Leader at ZRG Partners
November 1, 2025 - PresentOwned end-to-end demand generation across paid media, SEO operations, CRM/marketing automation, ABM, and sales enablement as a single-person function for a global executive search and talent advisory firm. Managed Google Search, Google Display, and LinkedIn Image/Document Ads, including launch, optimization, tagging, and ROI reporting. Led SEO from on-page optimization and keyword tracking through technical monitoring via Google Search Console. Administered Salesforce and Pardot, building landing pages/forms and nurturing campaigns while maintaining lead scoring, data hygiene, and webinar/event registration workflows. Built and maintained a two-tier ABM framework combining 1:1 outreach with broader paid and organic brand awareness. Delivered GA4 cross-platform and executive reporting with a maintained funnel taxonomy (MQL/SQL/Ultimate SQL) to align marketing and sales, and provided email and content support to the sales team.
Interim Demand Generation Leader at ZRGP Partners
November 1, 2025 - PresentSole owner of global demand generation for an executive search and talent advisory firm, covering paid media strategy/execution (Google Search, Google Display, LinkedIn Image & Document Ads), SEO, CRM operations, marketing automation, ABM, and sales enablement. Owns end-to-end SEO from on-page optimization and keyword tracking to monitoring in Google Search Console. Administers Salesforce and Pardot, building landing pages/forms and managing nurture campaigns with lead scoring, data hygiene, and webinar/event registration workflows. Builds and maintains a two-tier ABM framework combining 1:1 outreach with broader paid/organic brand awareness. Provides GA4, cross-platform, executive-level reporting including a maintained funnel taxonomy (MQL/SQL/UQL) to align marketing and sales, plus direct email/content support to the sales team.
Senior Performance Marketing Lead at Docebo Inc
December 31, 2023 - September 22, 2025Direct paid media for mid-market Learning Management Software SaaS; managed $9M+ annual budget; increased ROAS by 600%; reduced CAC; implemented ABM and multi-channel campaigns; led a distributed team of 3 contractors; drove global campaigns and partnerships.
Senior Performance Marketing Leader at Docebo Inc
December 31, 2023 - September 22, 2025Directed paid media for mid-market Learning Management Software (SaaS), managing a $9M+ annual budget. Increased ROAS by 600%, reduced CPL by 30%, and improved MQL conversion rates by 30% through tech stack optimization. Led multi-language, global paid campaigns with five language coverage.
Director of Marketing at Rescue Advertising & Media
January 1, 2023 - PresentDirects global marketing strategy for an AI SaaS start-up, overseeing all paid and organic media, PR initiatives, and website management. Leads a team of 3 contractors to execute multi-channel campaigns; launched initial Beta product and grew the user base from 0 to over 15,000 in four months. Heads customer and partner launch campaigns and manages marketing automation and communications.
Director of Marketing/Freelance at Rescue Advertising & Media - Freelance
January 1, 2023 - June 16, 2024Drives global marketing strategy for an AI SaaS start-up, overseeing all paid and organic media, PR initiatives, and website management. Leads a team of 3 contractors to execute multi-channel campaigns. Successfully launched initial Beta product, growing the user base from 0 to over 15,000 in four months. Spearheads member and customer launch campaigns, managing marketing automation and communications. Directs multi-million-dollar brand and demand generation campaigns for a Fortune 50 company, including Paid Display and Paid Social, managing a budget of over $4M annually, increasing campaign targeting and producing ROAS reporting that did not previously exist.
Sr. Marketing Director at TalentGenius
January 1, 2023 - June 6, 2024Lead marketing strategies at TalentGenius, driving growth through data-driven campaigns. Manage cross-functional teams to optimize client acquisition, brand awareness, and retention, enhancing overall business performance.
Senior Marketing Manager at Sked Social
December 31, 2022 - September 22, 2025Directed paid search, paid social & sponsorships & partnerships programs; built marketing automation workflows; led multi-channel campaigns; reduced CAC by 88%; increased ARPU by 30%; led ABM initiatives and expanded affiliate programs.
Senior Marketing Manager at Sked Social
December 31, 2022 - September 22, 2025Directed Paid Search, Paid Social & Sponsorships & Partnerships programs; marketing automation. Reduced CAC by 88% and increased ARPU by 30% through optimized strategies. Led ABM initiatives to target high-value accounts and expanded affiliate programs, reducing churn and fostering sustainable partnerships.
Director of Marketing Talent at TalentGenius
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025Drove digital lead generation and demand marketing strategy for a global AI SaaS company, managing multi-channel campaigns across Google Ads, Paid Social, and Display. Oversaw campaign analytics, performance optimization, and ROAS reporting using Google Analytics and Salesforce CRM. Used AI-driven tools to improve targeting, automation, and creative performance. Led and mentored a small team of three contractors, balancing strategic direction with hands-on execution.
Senior Performance Marketing Leader at Docebo Inc.
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Led global demand generation strategy for a mid-market SaaS company in the Learning Management space. Managed $9M+ annual paid media investment across Google Ads, display, and paid social in five languages. Delivered measurable growth through data-driven optimizations—boosting ROAS by 600%, reducing CPL by 30%, and improving MQL conversion rate by 30%. Owned campaign reporting, attribution, and lifecycle automation within Salesforce CRM for end-to-end visibility from lead to revenue. Combined strategic insights with hands-on execution and used AI tools and performance analytics to refine retargeting and maximize ROI.
Director of Marketing Talent Genius at TalentGenius
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025Directed digital demand generation and demand marketing strategy for a global AI SaaS company, managing multi-channel campaigns across Google Ads, paid social, and display. Oversaw campaign analytics, performance optimization, and ROAS reporting using Google Analytics and Salesforce CRM. Leveraged AI-driven tools to improve targeting, automation, and creative performance. Led and mentored a small team of three contractors while balancing strategic direction with hands-on execution.
Sr. Performance Marketing Leader at Docebo Inc
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Directed paid media for mid-market Learning Management Software, SaaS., managing a $9M+ annual budget. Increased ROAS by 600%, reduced CPL by 30%, and improved MQL conversion rates by 30% through tech stack optimizations and streamlined lifecycle automation. Responsible for managing all paid campaigns globally and in five languages.
Sr. Performance Marketing Leader at Docebo Inc
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Directed paid media for Docebo Inc., managing a $9M+ annual budget. Increased ROAS by 600%, reduced CPL by 30%, and improved MQL conversion rates by 30% through tech stack optimizations and streamlined lifecycle automation.
Senior Marketing Manager at Sked Social
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022Directed paid search, paid social, and sponsorship/partnership programs, as well as marketing automation. Reduced Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) by 88% and increased Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) by 30% through optimized marketing strategies. Led ABM initiatives targeting high-value accounts and expanded affiliate programs, reducing churn and building sustainable partnerships.
Sr. Marketing Manager at Sked Social
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022Directed Paid Search, Paid Social & Sponsorships & Partnerships programs, as well as marketing automation. Reduced Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) by 88% and increased Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) by 30% through optimized marketing strategies. Led Account-Based Marketing (ABM) initiatives to target high-value accounts and expanded affiliate programs, reducing churn and fostering sustainable partnerships.
Sr. Marketing Manager at Sked Social
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022Reduced CAC by 88%, boosted ARPU by 30%, led ABM initiatives to target high-value accounts, and expanded affiliate programs to reduce churn and foster sustainable partnerships.
Digital Marketing Manager at Tangelo Inc
December 31, 2017 - September 22, 2025Executed comprehensive digital campaigns, integrating ABM, paid media, and content strategies. Strengthened lead-nurturing workflows and implemented scalable marketing automation solutions to drive growth and efficiency.
Digital Marketing Manager at Dell Services, Inc.
December 31, 2016 - September 22, 2025Implemented internal Paid Media & nurture programs across five lines of business; developed long-term media plans; achieved significant CPC reductions; improved ROAS; implemented ABM & automation.
Digital Marketing Manager at Dell Services, Inc.
December 31, 2016 - September 22, 2025Implemented internal Paid Media and nurture programs for all levels of business. Produced long-term media plans and systems. Aligned goals across programs and implemented processes to ensure continued success; updated campaigns for best practices and achieved a 55% reduction in CPC on search campaigns.
Digital Marketing Manager at Tangoe Inc.
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017Executed comprehensive digital campaigns integrating ABM, paid media, and content strategy. Strengthened lead nurturing workflows and implemented scalable marketing automation solutions to drive growth and efficiency.
Digital Marketing Manager at Tangoe Inc
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017Executed comprehensive digital campaigns, integrating ABM, paid media, and content strategies. Strengthened lead nurturing workflows and implemented scalable marketing automation solutions to drive growth and efficiency.
Digital Marketing Manager at Tangoe Inc
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017Executed comprehensive digital campaigns, integrating ABM, paid media, and content strategies. Strengthened lead nurturing workflows and implemented scalable marketing automation solutions to drive growth and efficiency.
Digital Marketing Manager at Dell Services, Inc
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016Implemented internal paid media and nurture programs across all business lines. Produced long-term media plans and operating systems, aligning goals across programs and putting processes in place to ensure continued success. Updated campaigns for best practices and produced a 55% reduction in cost per click on search campaigns.
Digital Marketing Manager at Dell Services, Inc.
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2016Implemented all internal Paid Media & nurture programs for all eleven lines of business. Produced long term media plans and systems. Aligned goals across programs and put process in place to ensure continued success. Updated campaigns for best practice, and produced a 55% reduction in cost per click on search campaigns.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree at ITT School of Technology
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014Associate’s Degree at ITT Technical Institute
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010Bachelor’s Degree at ITT School of Technology
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Associates in Applied Science at ITT School of Technology
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Bachelor's Degree in Communications at ITT School of Technology, Charlotte, NC
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014Associate in Applied Science - Media at ITT School of Technology, Charlotte, NC
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011Bachelor's Degree in Communications at ITT Technical Institute – Charlotte, NC
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014Associate in Applied Science at ITT Technical Institute – Charlotte, NC
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011Bachelor’s Degree in Communications at ITT School of Technology, Charlotte, NC
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014Associate’s in Applied Science - Media at ITT School of Technology, Charlotte, NC
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011Bachelor’s Degree in Communications at I T T School of Technology, Charlotte, NC
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Associates in Applied Science - Media at I T T School of Technology, Charlotte, NC
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Qualifications
Hubspot Inbound Certification
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Google Ads Certification
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022HubSpot Inbound Certification
January 1, 2015 - September 22, 2025Google Ads Certification
January 1, 2022 - September 22, 2025HubSpot Marketing Automation Expert
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025Google Ads Certification
January 1, 2022 - September 22, 2025HubSpot Inbound Certification
January 1, 2015 - September 22, 2025Marketing Automation HubSpot (Expert)
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025HubSpot Inbound Certification
January 1, 2015 - September 30, 2026Google Ads Certification
January 1, 2022 - September 30, 2026Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
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