JULIAN GUTIERREZ

Growth Marketer | Paid Media Specialist | Paid Acquisition

Medellín, CO.

About

A highly analytical and performance-driven Growth Marketer with over 10 years of expertise in paid media acquisition across Meta, Google, TikTok, and LinkedIn Ads. Currently manages over $1.2M USD/month in ad spend for global fashion brands across LATAM and the Caribbean, consistently delivering ROAS between 4x-13x through advanced funnel optimization, creative testing, and data-driven strategies. Proven leader in driving profitable customer acquisition and scaling digital growth for both B2B and DTC environments.

Work

AMERICAN SPORTSWEAR S.A.

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Digital Media Specialist for LATAM and Caribbean - Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein and Karl Lagerfeld

Panama City, Panama, Panama

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Summary

Directs multi-channel paid acquisition strategies for global fashion brands across LATAM and the Caribbean, managing significant ad spend to drive exceptional ROAS.

Highlights

Oversee $1.2M+ USD monthly ad spend across Meta and Google paid acquisition campaigns for Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, and Karl Lagerfeld throughout LATAM and the Caribbean.

Achieve consistent ROAS above 10x by executing daily optimizations in budget allocation, audience testing, and creative rotations across three global brand accounts.

Lead structured creative testing initiatives, implementing server-side tracking via Meta Conversions API and Google Tag Manager for precise attribution and performance measurement.

FLOPI

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Trafficker | Paid Media

Bogotá, D.C., Colombia

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Summary

Executed multi-channel paid media strategies for 20+ diverse client accounts, optimizing budgets and delivering strong performance against KPIs.

Highlights

Managed over $58K USD in monthly ad spend across Meta, Google, TikTok, and LinkedIn Ads for 20+ simultaneous client accounts, consistently achieving performance KPIs.

Designed and implemented customized acquisition strategies, reducing cost per acquisition (CPA) and scaling campaigns through creative testing and audience segmentation.

Conducted in-depth weekly performance analyses, translating funnel insights into actionable recommendations that enhanced creative strategy and acquisition efficiency.

Prepared comprehensive performance reports and strategic analyses, ensuring transparent and effective client communication.

FREELANCE PROFESSIONAL

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Trafficker and Media Buyer

Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

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Summary

Provided expert paid media and trafficking services to B2B and B2C clients across international markets, driving significant sales conversions and brand positioning.

Highlights

Transformed digital advertising strategies for B2B and B2C clients across USA, Spain, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, and Ecuador, maximizing sales conversions and brand positioning.

Managed multi-channel campaign strategies on Meta Ads, TikTok Ads, Google Ads, and LinkedIn, consistently achieving 4x-13x Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) for diverse clients.

Implemented innovative strategies on WhatsApp Business and other emerging channels, improving direct client communication and increasing conversion rates for lead generation and e-commerce.

GUCO GUANTES COLOMBIA

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Trafficker and Product Manager

Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

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Summary

Led digital advertising campaigns and product management for an e-commerce startup, achieving profitability and significant brand growth.

Highlights

Achieved a sustained ROAS above 7x by leading the design and management of digital advertising campaigns.

Supervised the creation, administration, and optimization of the guco.com.co e-commerce platform on WooCommerce and enhanced the brand's social media presence.

Implemented strategic sales funnels that transformed the startup into a self-sufficient and profitable operation.

Developed comprehensive communication and marketing plans, strengthening consumer relationships and elevating brand perception.

LA OCHENTERA

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CEO and Trafficker

Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

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Summary

As CEO, directed digital marketing strategies and built a benchmark brand for comic and anime enthusiasts, cultivating a large online community.

Highlights

Directed comprehensive digital marketing strategies, consistently generating a Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) above 8x.

Established "La Ochentera" as a benchmark brand in Medellín, successfully identifying and filling a niche market for comic and anime enthusiasts.

Cultivated and managed an organic online community exceeding 213,000 loyal followers, significantly enhancing brand reach and engagement.

SECRETARÍA DE MOVILIDAD DE MEDELLÍN (MEDELLÍN TRANSIT SECRETARIAT)

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Trafficker and Media Manager

Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

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Summary

Designed and implemented innovative digital campaigns to significantly increase national visibility and public perception for mobility initiatives.

Highlights

Designed and implemented innovative digital campaigns that significantly increased the Secretariat's national visibility.

Utilized diverse digital platforms to promote mobility initiatives, achieving broad public reach and a positive impact on public perception.

UNIVERSIDAD CES (CES UNIVERSITY)

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Professor of Digital Advertising and Social Media

Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

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Summary

Designed and delivered educational programs on digital marketing, Meta, Google, and LinkedIn advertising for students and professionals.

Highlights

Designed and facilitated educational programs on digital marketing, covering Meta, Google, and LinkedIn advertising for students and professionals.

Trained entrepreneurs and professionals in effective brand positioning and strategies for converting followers into customers.

TRIBUNA 12

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CEO Tribuna 12

Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

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Summary

As CEO, implemented digital advertising strategies and positioned "Tribuna 12" as a leading platform for sports information and e-commerce.

Highlights

Implemented digital advertising strategies that consistently resulted in a sustained Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) of 12x.

Developed and successfully positioned "Tribuna 12" as a leading platform for sports information and e-commerce of sports products.

Built and cultivated an active and engaged online community exceeding 125,000 followers.

CORANTIOQUIA

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Trafficker/Media Buyer, Community Manager, and Web Master

Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

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Summary

Managed digital advertising and social media, achieving significant community growth and strengthening institutional digital presence.

Highlights

Led digital advertising management on Meta and Google Ads, achieving an exponential 370% growth in the social media community.

Designed and executed strategic social media plans that successfully consolidated the institutional presence in the digital ecosystem.

CORPORACIÓN UNIVERSITARIA MINUTO DE DIOS (MINUTO DE DIOS UNIVERSITY CORPORATION)

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Media Buyer, Community Manager, and Web Master

Bello, Antioquia, Colombia

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Summary

Managed media buying, community engagement, and webmaster functions, achieving significant growth in followers and client acquisition.

Highlights

Positioned the university branch as the #1 reference in digital advertising within the Minuto de Dios university network.

Implemented 360° marketing strategies, resulting in over 800% follower growth and a 300%+ increase in potential clients.

Managed the web platform on Liferay, optimizing its Google positioning for enhanced visibility and reach.

CORPORACIÓN SANTA MARÍA DE LA PAZ (SANTA MARÍA DE LA PAZ CORPORATION)

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Communications Coordinator

Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

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Summary

Coordinated communications, developing and executing SEO/SEM strategies to amplify national visibility and grow social media presence.

Highlights

Developed and executed SEO and SEM strategies, significantly amplifying the radio station's national visibility.

Increased the virtual community on social media by over 500% through innovative digital media tactics.

Education

PLATZI

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Continuous Learning Digital Marketing Grade:

Courses

Multiple courses and updates

UNIMINUTO COLOMBIA

Colombia, , Colombia
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Diploma (Intensive) Digital Communication and Multimedia Content Grade:

UNIVERSIDAD DE MEDELLÍN (UNIVERSITY OF MEDELLÍN)

Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
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BA equivalent Communicator in Audiovisual Languages Grade:

Languages

Spanish

English

Certificates

Google Ads Display Certification

Google Skillshop

Google Ads Search Certification

Google Skillshop

Google Ads Video Certification

Google Skillshop

AI-Powered Shopping Ads Certification

Google Skillshop

Google Analytics Certification

Google Skillshop

Fórmula Ventas Ilimitadas 3.0 Course – Julian Otalora

Julian Otalora

Google Ads Course – Alan Valdez, Mercatitlán

Mercatitlán

Anuncios Disruptivos Course - Jhon Villalba

Jhon Villalba

Metodología JADS 4.0 – Juan ADS

Juan ADS

Persuasion Techniques for Marketing Course – Platzi

Platzi

Meta Ads Course: How to Sell with Facebook & Instagram Ads

Felipe Vergara LLC

Social Media and Networking, Digital Communication and Multimedia Content

Universidad de Medellín

Skills

Digital Trafficking

Media Buying, Paid Acquisition, Growth Marketing, Sales Funnels.

Meta Advertising

Meta Ads, Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, Meta Ads Manager, Creative Testing Frameworks, Meta Conversions API (Server-Side Tracking).

Google Advertising

Google Ads, Search Ads, Display Ads, YouTube Ads, Shopping Ads, Google Ads Platform.

TikTok Advertising

TikTok Ads, TikTok Ads Manager.

LinkedIn Advertising

LinkedIn Ads, LinkedIn Ads Manager.

Data & Analytics

Google Analytics, Looker Studio, Data Analysis & Reporting, ROAS Optimization.

Web & E-commerce

Google Tag Manager, SEO/SEM, E-commerce, DTC Marketing, WooCommerce.

Marketing Strategy

Acquisition Funnel Optimization, B2B Marketing, B2C Marketing, Creative Testing Frameworks.