I'm a performance marketing and growth leader with 8+ years of experience managing multi-million-dollar paid media campaigns across Meta, TikTok, Google, and YouTube. I’ve consistently scaled campaigns to high daily spend levels while optimizing CAC and ROAS, and I’ve built 0→1 growth engines that reach millions of followers. I blend data-driven experimentation with mission-driven storytelling to drive both efficiency and equity in campaigns. I thrive in cross-functional settings, partner with advocacy and publisher partners, and enjoy mentoring teams to adopt rigorous performance playbooks for donor and audience growth. My work blends paid media with organic growth to accelerate brand reach while maintaining a disciplined approach to spend and impact.

Jarrel Armster

I'm a performance marketing and growth leader with 8+ years of experience managing multi-million-dollar paid media campaigns across Meta, TikTok, Google, and YouTube. I’ve consistently scaled campaigns to high daily spend levels while optimizing CAC and ROAS, and I’ve built 0→1 growth engines that reach millions of followers. I blend data-driven experimentation with mission-driven storytelling to drive both efficiency and equity in campaigns. I thrive in cross-functional settings, partner with advocacy and publisher partners, and enjoy mentoring teams to adopt rigorous performance playbooks for donor and audience growth. My work blends paid media with organic growth to accelerate brand reach while maintaining a disciplined approach to spend and impact.

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I’m a performance marketing and growth leader with 8+ years of experience managing multi-million-dollar paid media campaigns across Meta, TikTok, Google, and YouTube. I’ve consistently scaled campaigns to high daily spend levels while optimizing CAC and ROAS, and I’ve built 0→1 growth engines that reach millions of followers. I blend data-driven experimentation with mission-driven storytelling to drive both efficiency and equity in campaigns.

I thrive in cross-functional settings, partner with advocacy and publisher partners, and enjoy mentoring teams to adopt rigorous performance playbooks for donor and audience growth. My work blends paid media with organic growth to accelerate brand reach while maintaining a disciplined approach to spend and impact.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
German
Beginner
Portuguese
Advanced
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Growth at Accelerate Change (Civic media incubator 30M+ followers)
November 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Directed performance marketing across a 30M+ follower network; managed $10M+ annual Meta ad spend, scaling campaigns to $100K+/day while maintaining CAC below LTV thresholds. Designed a creative testing framework (message/angle/format matrix) reducing time-to-win from 3 weeks to 8 days; delivered +34% lift in CVR. Ran 15–20 structured experiments per month with ~25–30% win rate; top tests improved ROAS by 22% and reduced CPA by 28% YoY. Implemented GA4 + Meta CAPI and standardized UTMs; introduced geo-holdout incrementality tests to validate conversion models. Scaled a new venture from 0→1M+ IG followers, blending paid + organic tactics while maintaining efficiency. Partnered with advocacy orgs and BIPOC-led publishers, training teams on growth playbooks for donor and audience growth.
Director of Marketing & Business Development at TruEvolution
June 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Designed a digital acquisition funnel for behavioral health services, tripling clinic client volume while lowering CAC by 18%. Led digital fundraising campaigns (Meta ads + email/SMS) that increased donations while reducing cost-per-donor acquisition by 26%. Introduced Google Analytics event tracking and campaign dashboards for real-time monitoring of CAC, conversions, and donor LTV. Built communications strategies that grew awareness among marginalized communities and secured funding for a $20M transitional housing project.
Digital Media Experimente r at Accelerate Change
January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Designed and executed 100+ A/B weekly content tests for early-stage media brands; frameworks became internal network standards. Piloted paid acquisition experiments that scaled multiple properties to multi-million-follow er audiences while controlling CAC. Developed early performance frameworks balancing growth velocity with efficient spend. Partnered with creative teams to refine campaigns for Gen Z, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ audiences, raising engagement 20%+.
Marketing & Communications Director at TruEvolution
March 1, 2020 - September 30, 2025
Drove digital growth campaigns, tripling community reach and expanding access to LGBTQ+ health services. Managed paid social + PPC campaigns achieving $4 CPL for client acquisition. Relaunched and rebuilt org website (Ruby on Rails; page load improvements; CVR ↑).
Founder and CEO at Enverse Design
December 31, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Boutique digital agency for fitness brands; managed $50K+ in paid spend across Meta + Google Ads; delivered leads at ~$4 CPL with trial-to-member conversions 22–28%. Built end-to-end acquisition funnels, integrating paid ads, landing pages, and automated onboarding flows. Delivered creative + web design services alongside performance strategy for small businesses.
Career Break
December 1, 2024 - Present
Family care responsibilities; launched a home bakery, completed a 275km Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, trained for a triathlon, and progressed language fluency (Portuguese, German).
Director of Growth at Accelerate Change (Civic media incubator 30M+ followers)
November 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Directed performance marketing across a 30M+ follower network; managed $10M+ annual Meta ad spend, scaling campaigns to $100K+/day while keeping CAC below LTV thresholds. Designed a creative testing framework (message/angle/format matrix) that cut time-to-winner from 3 weeks to 8 days and delivered +34% lift in CVR. Ran 15–20 structured experiments per month with ~25–30% win rate; top tests improved ROAS by 22% and reduced CPA by 28% YoY. Implemented GA4 + Meta CAPI and UTMs; introduced geo-holdout incrementality tests to validate conversion models. Scaled a new venture from 0→1M+ IG followers, blending paid + organic tactics while maintaining efficiency. Partnered with advocacy orgs and BIPOC-led publishers, training teams on performance marketing playbooks for donor and audience growth.
Director of Marketing & Business Development at TruEvolution (LG BTQ + health & Advocacy org)
June 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Designed a digital acquisition funnel for behavioral health services, tripling clinic client volume while lowering cost-per-start by 18%. Led digital fundraising campaigns (Meta ads + email/SMS) that increased donations while reducing cost-per-donor acquisition by 26%. Introduced Google Analytics event tracking and campaign dashboards for real-time monitoring of CAC, conversions, and donor LTV. Built communications strategies that grew awareness among marginalized communities and secured funding for a $20M transitional housing project.
Digital Media Experimenter at Accelerate Change
January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Designed and executed 100+ A/B weekly content tests for early-stage media brands; frameworks became internal network standards. Piloted paid acquisition experiments that scaled multiple properties to multi-million follower audiences while controlling CAC. Developed early performance frameworks balancing growth velocity with efficient spend. Partnered with creative teams to refine campaigns for Gen Z, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ audiences raising engagement 20%+.
Marketing & Communications Director at TruEvolution
March 1, 2020 - September 30, 2025
Drove digital growth campaigns, tripling community reach and expanding access to LGBTQ+ health services. Managed paid social + PPC campaigns achieving $4 CPL for client acquisition. Relaunched and rebuilt org website (Ruby on Rails; page load improvements; CRO-driven conversions).
Founder & CEO at Enverse Design
December 31, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Boutique digital agency for fitness brands; managed $50K+ in paid spend across Meta + Google Ads; delivered leads at ~$4 CPL with trial-to-member conversions 22–28%. Built end-to-end acquisition funnels, integrating paid ads, landing pages, and automated onboarding flows. D elivered creative + web design services alongside performance strategy for small businesses.
Career Break at Family Care, Personal Growth
December 1, 2024 - Present
Cared for a terminally ill family member while launching a home bakery, completing a 275km Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, training for a triathlon, and advancing language fluency (B1 Portuguese, A1 German).

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Political Economy and Spanish at La Sierra University
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
C1 Level Spanish Language Certificate at The Cervantes Institute
January 1, 2013 - September 30, 2025
A1 Level German Language Certificate at The Goethe Institute
January 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
B1 Level Portuguese Language Certificate at The University of Porto
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Bachelor’s degree in Political Economy and Spanish at La Sierra University
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025

Qualifications

Cervantes Institute Spanish Language Certificate (C1)
January 1, 2013 - September 30, 2025
Goethe Institute German Language Certificate (A1)
January 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
University of Porto Portuguese Language Certificate (B1)
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
C1 Level Spanish Language Certificate
January 1, 2013 - September 30, 2025
A1 Level German Language Certificate
January 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
B1 Level Portuguese Language Certificate
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Healthcare, Government