Hi, I'm David Clarke. I'm a marketing and digital brand professional focused on demand generation, revenue growth, and brand visibility. I design and execute campaigns across digital channels, partnerships, and content to drive measurable results. I produce, host, and manage a weekly podcast with a community of over 36K followers and deliver engaging content across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Currently, I lead end-to-end marketing initiatives for enterprise sponsorships and exhibitions, balance revenue growth with operational feasibility, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver on-site experiences. I enjoy building communities, testing new ideas, and turning data into scalable strategies that support pipeline growth and long-term partnerships.

David Clarke

Hi, I'm David Clarke. I'm a marketing and digital brand professional focused on demand generation, revenue growth, and brand visibility. I design and execute campaigns across digital channels, partnerships, and content to drive measurable results. I produce, host, and manage a weekly podcast with a community of over 36K followers and deliver engaging content across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Currently, I lead end-to-end marketing initiatives for enterprise sponsorships and exhibitions, balance revenue growth with operational feasibility, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver on-site experiences. I enjoy building communities, testing new ideas, and turning data into scalable strategies that support pipeline growth and long-term partnerships.

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Hi, I’m David Clarke. I’m a marketing and digital brand professional focused on demand generation, revenue growth, and brand visibility. I design and execute campaigns across digital channels, partnerships, and content to drive measurable results. I produce, host, and manage a weekly podcast with a community of over 36K followers and deliver engaging content across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

Currently, I lead end-to-end marketing initiatives for enterprise sponsorships and exhibitions, balance revenue growth with operational feasibility, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver on-site experiences. I enjoy building communities, testing new ideas, and turning data into scalable strategies that support pipeline growth and long-term partnerships.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Marketing Executive at Olema Consultants Unlimited Company
January 1, 2025 - September 17, 2025
Lead development of in-house events and experiences for hotel and late bar industries; oversee marketing for multiple social media accounts (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook) and backend websites; boosted overall social following by a significant margin.
Podcast Creator / Co-Host / Digital Brand Manager at The Mellon Heads
January 1, 2020 - Present
Lead end-to-end podcast production, develop content strategy, manage cross-functional teams, host episodes, and drive digital brand presence to grow audiences and sponsorship opportunities.
Podcast Creator / Co-Host / Digital Brand Manager at The Mellon Heads
January 1, 2020 - Present
Led creation and management of podcast content and brand; hosted and edited episodes; developed social media presence; monetized via Patreon, ads, sponsorships; built audience and engagement across platforms.
Lead Operational Delivery - International Conferences at Independent Project Management / Freelance
January 1, 2015 - Present
Led end-to-end planning and execution of international multi-million-euro conferences; managed timelines, budgets, vendor coordination, venue logistics, and stakeholder briefings; improved systems and cross-functional collaboration; delivered on time and on budget.
Senior Marketing Executive at Olema Consultants Unlimited Company
January 1, 2022 - Present
Led marketing strategy and execution across multiple hospitality venues and venue brands; focused on driving awareness, footfall, and event-led revenue through digital-first campaigns; managed paid and organic social campaigns across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook; grew social audiences and engagement; provided creative direction and cross-functional coordination.
Commercial Sponsorship Executive at Olema Consultants Unlimited Company
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Led sponsorship and revenue generation for events; built enterprise-level sponsor and exhibitor relationships; supported go-to-market messaging, pricing, and on-site delivery; used performance data and pipeline tracking to forecast revenue and adjust strategy; ensured repeat business through strong commercial outcomes and on-site delivery.
Sponsorship & Exhibitions Manager at GMIT Galway
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Owned commercial delivery across multiple large-scale international conferences, managing exhibition and sponsorship revenue targets up to £1.25 million, achieving £1.71 million (36% over target). Led end-to-end go-to-market activity for exhibition and sponsorship sales, worked closely with sales, marketing, operations, and senior stakeholders to align messaging, pricing, and delivery. Built and managed sponsor and exhibitor relationships with enterprise-level partners, ensuring repeat business through strong commercial outcomes and on-site delivery. Managed company-wide project management system, Monday.com, and CRM to improve workflow visibility and cross-departmental communication. Forecasted revenue using performance data and pipeline tracking; prioritized opportunities and adjusted strategy throughout the sales cycle. Acted as a key commercial contact internally and externally, balancing revenue growth with operational feasibility and long-term partner relationships.
Podcast Creator / Co-Host / Digital Brand Manager at The Mello Heads
January 1, 2020 - Present
Created, hosted, and managed a weekly podcast, building a highly engaged audience across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Led digital branding, content production (research, scripting, interviews, editing), and monetization through Patreon, advertising, sponsorships, and merchandise.
Commercial Sponsorship Executive at Conference Partners Ireland (PCO)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Responsible for securing sponsorship revenue and managing sponsorship operations for conferences; built relationships with partners and contributed to event revenue growth.
Commercial Sponsorship Executive at Conference Partners International (PCI)
May 25, 2025 - February 28, 2026
Led end-to-end sponsorship and exhibition sales across multiple large-scale international conferences; built sponsor and exhibitor ROI relationships with enterprise-level partners; forecast revenue; align messaging, pricing, and delivery; on-site sponsorship delivery; used Monday.com and CRM to improve workflow visibility and cross-departmental communication; demonstrated strong commercial outcomes and long-term partner relationships.
Senior Marketing Executive at Olema Consultants
December 1, 2022 - April 25, 2025
Led marketing strategy and execution across hospitality venues and brands; focused on driving awareness, footfall, and event-led revenue through digital campaigns; managed paid and organic social across Instagram, TikTok and Facebook; enhanced website back-end capabilities; grew overall social following by 163% on average; introduced content-led and short-form video strategies to boost engagement and reach; delivered a €90K revenue increase in 2024 through independent campaigns; supported brand positioning and on-site promotion with integrated digital and physical touchpoints; led cross-functional teams and refined campaigns through data-driven testing and iteration.

Education

Bachelor's in Marketing Management at GMIT (Galway)
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Master's in Marketing Management at GMIT (Galway)
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Environmental Sustainability in the Workplace at Marino Institute of Education
January 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
TEFL Certification at Udemy
January 1, 2013 - September 17, 2025
Marketing Strategy / Marketing (2-year program) at Galway Technical Institute
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Masters in Marketing Management at GMIT (Galway)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
English Language Awareness at Marino Institute of Education
January 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Masters in Marketing Management at GMIT (Galway)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Programming (2 Years) at Galway Technical Institute
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Course in Education at Westmeath Education Initiative
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing Management at GMIT Galway
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Master's Degree in Marketing Management at NUIG Galway
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
IT / Education (Westmeath) at Westmeath
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Masters in Marketing at GMIT, Galway
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor's Degree in Software Development at Galway Technical Institute
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015

Qualifications

TEFL Certification
January 1, 2013 - September 17, 2025
English Language Methodology / English Language Awareness
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Marketing Strategy Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Digital Tools & Skills Certification / Courses
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing Management
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Master's Degree in Marketing Management
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
IT / Education Certification
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
January 1, 2013 - June 1, 2026
TEFL (Udemy)
January 1, 2013 - June 1, 2026
English Language Awareness / Methodology
January 1, 2024 - June 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Software & Internet, Other