I am Sara Ahmad, a growth-focused marketing and design leader responsible for P&L and high-impact campaigns that scale revenue. I build multi-channel strategies and lead 30-person teams to deliver 5-10x client growth, leveraging AI-powered tools and international market expansion. I partner with C-suite leaders across tech, healthcare, e-commerce, and professional services to turn strategy into measurable results, improve operational efficiency (often by 60%), and craft brands that resonate globally. My background spans creative direction, user experience design, and performance marketing, with a friendly, collaborative leadership style.

Sara Ahmad

I am Sara Ahmad, a growth-focused marketing and design leader responsible for P&L and high-impact campaigns that scale revenue. I build multi-channel strategies and lead 30-person teams to deliver 5-10x client growth, leveraging AI-powered tools and international market expansion. I partner with C-suite leaders across tech, healthcare, e-commerce, and professional services to turn strategy into measurable results, improve operational efficiency (often by 60%), and craft brands that resonate globally. My background spans creative direction, user experience design, and performance marketing, with a friendly, collaborative leadership style.

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May 4, 2026

I am Sara Ahmad, a growth-focused marketing and design leader responsible for P&L and high-impact campaigns that scale revenue. I build multi-channel strategies and lead 30-person teams to deliver 5-10x client growth, leveraging AI-powered tools and international market expansion.

I partner with C-suite leaders across tech, healthcare, e-commerce, and professional services to turn strategy into measurable results, improve operational efficiency (often by 60%), and craft brands that resonate globally. My background spans creative direction, user experience design, and performance marketing, with a friendly, collaborative leadership style.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Marketing and Design at Kko Media Inc
January 1, 2022 - Present
Lead full-spectrum marketing operations with P&L accountability; direct 30-person cross-functional team across strategy, creative, and execution. Architect international client acquisition strategies, growing revenue and establishing operational frameworks for geographic expansion across US, Canada, Sweden, and Australia. Implemented a technology ecosystem (HubSpot, Sprout Social, Go High Level, Apollo.io, and AI automation tools) to boost team efficiency by 60%. Managed executive-level client relationships as strategic advisor to C-suite and mentored teams, improving delivery timelines and retention.
Custom Solutions Specialist | Social Advertising Expert at USA TODAY NETWORK
August 1, 2019 - December 1, 2021
Managed $500K+ monthly advertising spend across 200+ enterprise accounts, delivering full-service strategy and execution across 10+ platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, Pinterest, Spotify, Pandora, Waze). Drove revenue growth through proprietary testing frameworks, multi-channel optimization, and strategic client advisory.
Creative Marketing Director | User Experience Designer at Kko Media Inc
August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2020
Led integrated marketing strategy and UX design during company growth phase, establishing foundational processes for brand development, social media marketing, and digital optimization. Architected organic social strategies, built influencer & affiliate programs, and implemented analytics to optimize email, social, display, and search campaigns that increased conversions by 45%. Collaborated cross-functionally to deliver mobile-first experiences and reduce handoff times by 40%.

Education

Master of Science in Business Marketing & Supply Chain Operations at University of Texas at Dallas
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Arts in Emerging Media and Communications at University of Texas at Dallas
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Facebook Certified Digital Marketing Associate (Meta)
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026
Snapchat Ads Manager Certified
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026

Industry Experience

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