I am a resourceful performance marketing strategist with 6+ years of agency experience, specializing in SEM, SEO, CRO, and web analytics to drive real, measurable growth for clients. I excel at turning data into actionable strategies that boost online visibility, acquire customers, and optimize return on ad spend across diverse industries. I hold Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Facebook/Meta Ads, Google Tag Manager, Google My Business, SEMrush, RankMath, Yoast, and other certifications. Colleagues describe me as a relentless innovator who blends analytical rigor with creative experimentation to deliver results for high-growth teams and their clients.

Jacob Bawolek

I am a resourceful performance marketing strategist with 6+ years of agency experience, specializing in SEM, SEO, CRO, and web analytics to drive real, measurable growth for clients. I excel at turning data into actionable strategies that boost online visibility, acquire customers, and optimize return on ad spend across diverse industries. I hold Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Facebook/Meta Ads, Google Tag Manager, Google My Business, SEMrush, RankMath, Yoast, and other certifications. Colleagues describe me as a relentless innovator who blends analytical rigor with creative experimentation to deliver results for high-growth teams and their clients.

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I am a resourceful performance marketing strategist with 6+ years of agency experience, specializing in SEM, SEO, CRO, and web analytics to drive real, measurable growth for clients. I excel at turning data into actionable strategies that boost online visibility, acquire customers, and optimize return on ad spend across diverse industries.

I hold Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Facebook/Meta Ads, Google Tag Manager, Google My Business, SEMrush, RankMath, Yoast, and other certifications. Colleagues describe me as a relentless innovator who blends analytical rigor with creative experimentation to deliver results for high-growth teams and their clients.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Digital Media Manager at Franklin Madison
July 1, 2023 - Present
Leading client-facing digital marketing strategies and driving growth across 50+ key client accounts totaling $100M+ in annual revenue. Created and implemented strategic processes and technologies that delivered 11% year-over-year growth in digital revenues for 2023. Recommended SEM, SEO, PPC, and CRO strategies for clients like LifeLock, Peloton, and ADT. Took over management of agency’s own advertising campaign and delivered 35% decrease in Cost per Lead.
Senior Digital Media Analyst at SeQuel Response
July 1, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Reported to the Vice President of Digital Media, tasked with building, managing, and optimizing performance marketing campaigns for a range of agency clients. Helped develop a methodology for digital integration that successfully increased direct mail sales rate by 20 to 25% by “surrounding” mail prospects with display, native, paid social, and Connected TV ads. Implemented web analytics and automation software that improved reporting efficiency 4X and reduced error rate from 15% to <1%. Conducted series of A/B and multivariate testing for highest-grossing agency client, which collectively yielded a 206% increase in client’s conversion rate from 2021 to 2023.
Digital Marketing Specialist at Partners in Development
October 1, 2018 - October 8, 2025
Brought into consulting company in 2016 to provide innovative customer acquisition strategies and enhance web presence. Utilized email marketing, keyword research, web analytics, Search Engine Optimization, and Conversion Rate Optimization techniques to increase website visibility by 50% year-over-year. Generated two directly-attributable new clients worth ~20% of 2017 total revenue, via email marketing.
Digital Media Manager at Franklin Madison
July 1, 2023 - Present
Appointed to manager role for this direct marketing agency, responsible for leading client-facing digital marketing strategies and driving growth across 50+ key client accounts totaling $100M+ in annual revenue. Created and implemented strategic processes and technologies that delivered 11% year-over-year growth in digital revenues for 2023 fiscal year. Responsible for recommending SEM, SEO, PPC, and CRO strategies for clients.
Senior Digital Media Analyst at SeQuel Response
July 31, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Reported to the Vice President of Digital Media; built, managed, and optimized performance marketing campaigns for a range of agency clients. Helped develop a methodology for digital integration that increased direct mail sales rate by 20-25% by surrounding mail prospects with display, native, paid social, and Connected TV ads. Implemented web analytics and automation software improving reporting efficiency 4x and reducing error rate from 15% to <1%. Conducted A/B and multivariate testing, yielding a 206% increase in client conversions 2021-2023.
Digital Marketing Specialist at Partners in Development
October 31, 2018 - October 8, 2025
Brought into a consulting firm to provide innovative customer acquisition strategies and enhance web presence. Used email marketing, keyword research, web analytics, SEO, and CRO to increase site visibility by 50% YoY. Generated two directly attributable new clients worth ~20% of 2017 total revenue.
Digital Media Manager at Franklin Madison
July 1, 2023 - Present
Appointed to a manager role for this direct marketing agency, responsible for leading client-facing digital marketing strategies and driving growth across 50+ key client accounts totaling $100M+ in annual revenue. Created and implemented strategic processes and technologies that delivered 11% year-over-year growth in digital revenues for the 2023 fiscal year. Responsible for recommending SEM, SEO, PPC, and CRO strategies for clients such as LifeLock, Peloton, and ADT. Took over management of the agency’s own advertising campaigns and delivered a 35% decrease in Cost per Lead.
Senior Digital Media Analyst at Sequel Response
July 1, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Reported to the Vice President of Digital Media, tasked with building, managing, and optimizing performance marketing campaigns for a range of agency clients. Helped develop a methodology for digital integration that increased direct mail sales rate by 20–25% by surrounding mail prospects with display, native, paid social, and Connected TV ads. Implemented web analytics and automation software that improved reporting efficiency 4X and reduced error rate from 15% to <1%. Conducted series of A/B and multivariate tests for high-grossing agency clients, collectively yielding a 206% increase in conversion rate from 2021 to 2023.
Digital Marketing Specialist at Partners in Development
October 1, 2018 - October 8, 2025
Brought into a consulting firm to provide innovative customer acquisition strategies and enhance web presence. Utilized email marketing, keyword research, web analytics, SEO, and CRO techniques to increase website visibility by 50% year-over-year. Generated two directly attributable new clients worth ~20% of 2017 total revenue via email marketing.
Digital Media Manager at Franklin Madison
July 1, 2023 - Present
Led client-facing digital marketing strategies for 50+ accounts totaling $100M+ in annual revenue. Implemented strategic processes and technologies that delivered 11% year-over-year growth in digital revenues for the 2023 fiscal year. Recommended SEM, SEO, PPC, and CRO strategies for clients like LifeLock, Peloton, and ADT. Took over the agency’s own advertising campaign and achieved a 35% decrease in Cost per Lead.
Senior Digital Media Analyst at SeQuel Response
July 1, 2023 - October 8, 2025
Built and optimized performance marketing campaigns across a range of agency clients. Developed a digital integration methodology that increased direct mail sales rate by 20–25% by surrounding mail prospects with display, native, paid social, and Connected TV ads. Implemented web analytics and automation software that improved reporting efficiency 4x and reduced error rate from 15% to <1%. Led A/B and multivariate testing for the highest-grossing agency client, yielding a 206% increase in conversion rate from 2021 to 2023.
Digital Marketing Specialist at Partners in Development
October 1, 2018 - October 8, 2025
Provided innovative customer acquisition strategies and enhanced web presence using email marketing, keyword research, web analytics, SEO, and CRO to increase website visibility by 50% year-over-year. Generated two directly-attributable new clients worth ~20% of 2017 total revenue via email marketing.
Digital Media Manager at Franklin Madison
July 1, 2023 - Present
Appointed to lead this direct marketing agency's digital marketing programs, driving SEM, SEO, PPC, CRO, and analytics across 50+ key client accounts and contributing to $100M+ in annual revenue. Created and implemented scalable processes and technologies that delivered 11% year-over-year growth in digital revenues for 2023. Led recommendations for SEM, SEO, PPC, and CRO strategies for clients such as LifeLock, Peloton, and ADT, and subsequently managed the agency's own advertising campaign, achieving a 35% reduction in Cost per Lead.
Senior Digital Media Analyst at Sequel Response
July 31, 2023 - October 11, 2025
Reported to the Vice President of Digital Media, tasked with building, managing, and optimizing performance marketing campaigns for a range of agency clients. Helped develop a digital integration methodology that increased direct mail sales by 20–25% by surrounding mail prospects with display, native, paid social, and Connected TV ads. Implemented web analytics and automation software that improved reporting efficiency 4X and reduced error rate from 15% to under 1%. Conducted A/B and multivariate testing for top agency clients, yielding a 206% increase in conversion rate from 2021 to 2023.
Digital Marketing Specialist at Partners in Development
October 31, 2018 - October 11, 2025
Joined a consulting firm in 2016 to provide innovative customer acquisition strategies and enhance web presence. Leveraged email marketing, keyword research, web analytics, SEO, and CRO to boost website visibility by 50% year-over-year. Generated two directly attributable new clients worth ~20% of 2017 total revenue via targeted email marketing.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing at University of Wisconsin - Madison
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Bachelor of Business Administration at University of Wisconsin - Madison
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing at University of Wisconsin-Madison
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing at University of Wisconsin - Madison
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing at University of Wisconsin - Madison
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025

Qualifications

Google Ads (Search, Display, Video, Measurement)
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Microsoft Ads
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Google Analytics 4
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Facebook/Meta Certified Media Buyer 410-101
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Google Tag Manager
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Google My Business
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Microsoft Excel
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Unbounce
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Dale Carnegie High-Impact Presentations
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Hubspot
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
SEMrush SEO
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
ClickMinded SEO
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Spyfu
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Google Ads Certification (Search, Display, Video, Measurement)
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Microsoft Ads Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Facebook/Meta Certified Media Buyer (410-101)
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Google Tag Manager
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Google Analytics 4
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
HubSpot Certified
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Google Ads Certification (Search, Display, Video, Measurement)
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Microsoft Ads Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Facebook/Meta Certified Media Buyer
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Google Tag Manager Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Google Analytics 4 Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Google My Business Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Microsoft Excel Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Unbounce Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Dale Carnegie High-Impact Presentations
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
HubSpot Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
SEMrush SEO Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
SpyFu Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Google Ads (Search, Display, Video, Measurement)
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Microsoft Ads
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Google Analytics 4
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Facebook/Meta Certified Media Buyer 410-101
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Google Tag Manager
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Google My Business
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Microsoft Excel
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Unbounce
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Dale Carnegie High-Impact Presentations
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Hubspot
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
SEMrush SEO
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
ClickMinded SEO
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Spyfu
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025
Google Ads (Search, Display, Video, Measurement)
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Microsoft Ads
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Facebook/Meta Certified Media Buyer
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Google Tag Manager
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Google My Business
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Google Analytics 4
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Unbounce
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
HubSpot
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
SEMrush
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
ClickMinded SEO
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
SpyFu
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Microsoft Excel
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Dale Carnegie High-Impact Presentations
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025

Industry Experience

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