I'm Irina Atencio de Lemos, a bilingual e-commerce and paid search specialist with over 20 years of experience driving growth for brands across retail, consumer goods, and hospitality in the US market. I excel at building high-performance PPC programs, optimizing marketplaces, and launching brands online from Shopify stores to Amazon, with a strong track record of measurable results and cross-functional collaboration. From leading a skincare brand launch in the US to directing end-to-end digital strategies for agencies and retailers, I thrive in fast-paced environments that combine data-driven decision making with creative marketing. I’m passionate about strategy, execution, and continuous learning to deliver exponential growth for online businesses.

Irina Atencio de Lemos

I'm Irina Atencio de Lemos, a bilingual e-commerce and paid search specialist with over 20 years of experience driving growth for brands across retail, consumer goods, and hospitality in the US market. I excel at building high-performance PPC programs, optimizing marketplaces, and launching brands online from Shopify stores to Amazon, with a strong track record of measurable results and cross-functional collaboration. From leading a skincare brand launch in the US to directing end-to-end digital strategies for agencies and retailers, I thrive in fast-paced environments that combine data-driven decision making with creative marketing. I’m passionate about strategy, execution, and continuous learning to deliver exponential growth for online businesses.

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I’m Irina Atencio de Lemos, a bilingual e-commerce and paid search specialist with over 20 years of experience driving growth for brands across retail, consumer goods, and hospitality in the US market. I excel at building high-performance PPC programs, optimizing marketplaces, and launching brands online from Shopify stores to Amazon, with a strong track record of measurable results and cross-functional collaboration.

From leading a skincare brand launch in the US to directing end-to-end digital strategies for agencies and retailers, I thrive in fast-paced environments that combine data-driven decision making with creative marketing. I’m passionate about strategy, execution, and continuous learning to deliver exponential growth for online businesses.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Paid Search - Manager, Digital Activation at OMD USA
May 1, 2022 - Present
Plan and manage paid search (PPC/SEM) campaigns, including account setup, strategy development, organization, and ongoing optimization. Manage daily budgets, on-site conversion actions, bid management, negative keyword strategies, category exclusions, ad creative, and landing page revisions based on performance. Use reporting and analytics tools (Google Analytics, Google Editor, Microsoft Advertising Editors, SA360) to forecast growth and communicate results.
Lead E-Commerce / Brand Manager at Payot US - EBrandcommerce
August 1, 2020 - Present
Lead 1 skincare brand launch in the US market. Manage brand online stores on Shopify and marketplaces (Amazon Seller Central) including ASIN launches, Brand Registry, replenishment for FBA, A+ content, PPC campaigns, promotions, and related activities. Oversee affiliate and dropship programs, social marketing, influencer partnerships, subscription box relationships, and monthly reporting.
Lead Paid Search at Addison Group
October 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022
Plan, manage, and execute Paid Search campaigns, including account setup, strategy development, organization, and management. Maintain daily budgets, optimize on-site conversions, manage bids, execute negative keyword strategies, site/category exclusions, ad creative, and landing page revisions. Use analytics tools to forecast and communicate paid search growth.
E-Commerce Marketing at RTA Products
November 1, 2019 - April 30, 2021
Responsible for performance at product and store levels, inventory planning, and repositioning. Monitor account health, competition, listings, and campaigns; identify Bundles/FBA/FBM opportunities to maximize profit and reduce shipment costs. Define product lifecycle strategies and portfolio planning with Pareto analysis.
E-commerce Marketing & SEM/SEO Specialist at Serendipitylife
March 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Managed all aspects of eCommerce business and website including product sales, SEM/SEO, and online marketing campaigns. Led content strategy, site analytics, and web technologies. Created and developed Amazon Store with 60 listings, managed 30 campaigns, achieved strong customer feedback, and oversaw FBA/merchant fulfillment, inventory, pricing, marketing, and customer service.
E-commerce Marketing at Shopango, LLC
March 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Day-to-day store operations including market research, product research, issue resolution, sales and campaign performance, inventory planning, KPI reporting, and health of campaigns. Identified bundles/FBA/FBM opportunities to maximize profit and reduce shipping costs; defined product strategy for marketplaces (Amazon and others).
E-commerce Marketing & PPC Campaigns at Shopango
November 1, 2019 - August 31, 2020
Managed PPC campaigns and listing optimization across marketplaces (Amazon, Newegg, Walmart, eBay, etc.). Used Adbadger, Teikametrics, Sellics, Sellozo, Google Ads/Express; oversaw Google Merchant, Facebook Ads, Pinterest, and related channels; drove growth through marketplace optimization.
E-commerce Marketing Manager at Fast Asleep PJs
March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019
Accountable for all aspects of eCommerce, including product sales, SEM/SEO, content strategy, and website development. Built and launched Amazon Store at Seller Central and Vendor Central; created 1,000+ product listings; managed 400 campaigns with ACOS of 7%; achieved 4.9-star customer feedback and 400% sales growth; oversaw FBA/merchant fulfillment, inventory, pricing, and customer service.
CCO & Co-Founder at LoreBI, C.A.
August 1, 2015 - September 1, 2017
Co-founded LoreBI, a hotel management and marketing solution enabling geo-demographic clustering for real-time communications with visitors. Secured equity funding of $50,000 and participated in Wayra Venezuela Cohorte 07.
Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer at GushMI
December 1, 2014 - September 1, 2017
Co-founded a tech startup offering geo-demographic and psychographic segmentation to understand consumer needs and preferences. Secured early-stage sponsorship and built a high-caliber team with strategic international partners.
General Manager at Advance Mall
August 1, 2011 - December 1, 2013
Led development of all merchant communications and electronic payments across major Venezuelan shopping malls; negotiated with banks; implemented merchant payment system covering 95% of stores.
Director at Land Concept
September 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Managed new commercial relationships for European industries in Colombia, Panama, and Venezuela; brokered a financing line for a Venezuelan oil/gas mixed company (credit line valued at $30M) based on equipment as collateral.
Regional Sales Manager at C.A. Ron Santa Teresa
January 1, 2009 - August 31, 2009
Increased regional sales by 20% in a short period; built and consolidated a sales team of 25; led negotiations with wholesalers nationwide (over 100 accounts).
Modern Channel Coordinator at Mondelēz International
September 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Developed a new commercial model for Margarita Island; achieved regional growth (8%+); established new sales routes and client negotiations.
Senior Sales Representative at Mondelēz International
October 1, 2007 - September 30, 2008
Field operation manager for Margarita Island; supervised 6 merchants; established trade center and distribution channel; supported logistics.
Expert Retail Solutions / Trade Marketing at Mondelēz International
October 1, 2006 - September 30, 2007
Planned and implemented trade marketing activities; supervised a retail solutions team and analysts; contributed to new area development within the company.
Sales Department Manager at Recrea Entertainment
September 1, 2004 - September 30, 2006
Managed corporate events sales; secured major clients and delivered events with high satisfaction; expanded client base.
Sales Manager at Radisson Plaza Hotel Eurobuilding
April 30, 2004 - September 29, 2004
Boosted sales in multiple departments; organized trade visits, conventions, and meetings; achieved full occupancy during peak periods.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, Tourism at Universidad Nueva
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2005
Lean Startup – E-Mooc at Instituto Internacional de Estudios Globales para el Desarrollo Humano
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Diplomado en Modelo de Negocio at Instituto Internacional de Estudios Globales para el Desarrollo Humano
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Marketing Global y Negocios Internacionales at Programa de Marketing Global y Negocios Internacionales
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Microsoft Advertising Search Certification
September 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023
Google Ads Search Certification
September 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023
Amazon Retail for Advertisers Certification
January 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Search Ads 360 Certification
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Retail, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services