Adeleke Damilola Rufus
New Jersey, United States **********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Results-driven Paid Media Manager with 7+ years of experience in digital marketing, specializing in media buying, planning, programmatic advertising, social media ads, lead generation, and growth strategy. Proven track record of delivering measurable ROI, optimizing multi-channel campaigns, and driving business growth for global brands. Adept at using analytics to guide decisions, improve performance, and achieve business objectives. Professional Experience
Dbrown Consulting Limited – Lagos, Nigeria
Customer Acquisition Specialist / Marketing Lead Mar 2025 – August 2025
• Lead marketing strategy and execution to achieve business growth objectives.
• Manage lead generation and qualification through targeted campaigns.
• Oversee media planning, buying, optimization, and social media advertising.
• Conduct audience research and segmentation to develop tailored messaging.
• Optimize website performance through A/B testing and experimentation. All Seasons Zenith (Publicis Groupe) – Lagos, Nigeria Digital Strategist / Paid Media Buyer May 2023 – Mar 2025
• Managed end-to-end campaign operations, including budget control, media planning, buying, and optimization.
• Deployed programmatic campaigns on Display & Video 360 (DV360).
• Executed social media activations, PPC marketing, and lead generation initiatives.
• Produced in-depth analytics reports to monitor customer journeys and measure performance.
• Handled account management for multiple high-profile brands. Wild Fusion Digital Agency – Lagos, Nigeria
Media Buyer / Paid Media Specialist Oct 2020 – Jan 2023
• Planned and managed multi-channel campaigns (Meta, Google, Mobile, Programmatic) with focus on conversions and ROI.
• Led influencer acquisition, negotiations, and campaign execution.
• Developed campaign reports and performance dashboards using Looker Studio.
• Managed budgets and ensured alignment with client objectives. Data Migrate Limited – Lagos, Nigeria
Digital Marketing Manager / Microsoft Office Instructor Oct 2017 – Sep 2020
• Directed daily operations and implemented marketing strategies to increase conversions.
• Designed and launched a custom web application for training registration and course management.
• Ran Facebook ad campaigns and designed email marketing automation.
• Facilitated Microsoft Office training (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint). Education
• University of Lagos (Distance Learning Institute) – B.Sc. Business Administration
• Dalewares Institute of Technology – National Diploma, Software Engineering Certifications
• Meta Certified Media Buying Professional
• Meta Certified Media Planning Professional
• Contextual Advertising – GumGum
• Product Analytics Micro-Certification – Mixpanel
• Facebook Blueprint Certified
• Google – Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
• Google Analytics – Fundamentals & Advanced
• Google Ads – Display, Search, Video, GMB
• SEMrush Academy – Mobile, Local, Technical SEO, Keyword Research, Backlink Management Technical Skills
Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Excel, Mixpanel, Looker Studio, DV360, Facebook Ads Manager, WordPress, SEMrush