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Dan Thomas

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Springfield, Missouri, United States12 yrs 11 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Managed over $1B in media budgets.
  • Led global media strategies for top brands.
  • Built high-performing teams across multiple regions.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Performance Marketing Expert with extensive experience in B2C and B2B sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Marketing StrategyPerformance Marketing

Other Skills

Customer InsightReturn on InvestmentAttention to DetailMarketing CampaignsFacebook Ads ManagerBudget ManagementCreative Concept DesignDriving ResultsD2COptimizing PerformanceFunnel OptimizationTalent ManagementMarketing Budget ManagementKey Account Acquisition & RetentionMarketing Effectiveness

About

šŸ‘·ā€ā™‚ļøBuilt brands on every screen—from TikTok to Times Square. šŸ¦ Managed $1B+ in media aka in the ā€˜Tres Commas Club’ ā›¹ļøā€ā™‚ļøCreated teams even Phil Jackson would’ve dreamed of. Performance marketer meets global storyteller meets Chicago hustle. Raised on MJ in the ’90s. Fueled by Delta Skymiles and ambition (and a little Red Bull). I’ve launched pizza in Peru, beauty in Berlin, and influencer campaigns that literally broke the internet. I’ve done DTC, B2C, B2B, retail, drive-to-store—and I’ll be whatever you want me 2B. The funnel is dead. Let’s build something that actually works. P.S. Yea I still call it AdWords Current Passion Projects: Camp Hope Hockey Travel_Missouri DanWhoBrands

Experience

12 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 3 mos
Average Tenure
1 mo
Current Experience

Direct meds llc

VP Paid Media

Apr 2026 – Present Ā· 1 mo Ā· North America Ā· Remote

Jetset pilatesĀ®

Senior Director of Digital Marketing

Aug 2025 – Oct 2025 Ā· 2 mos Ā· Miami, Florida, United States Ā· Remote

Bader rutter

Digital Media Consultant

Jun 2025 – Jul 2025 Ā· 1 mo Ā· Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Ā· Hybrid

Career break

Personal goal pursuit

Feb 2025 – Jul 2025 Ā· 5 mos

  • LinkedInfluencer
  • Tea with Dan T

Dac

Senior Director - Media

Feb 2023 – Feb 2025 Ā· 2 yrs Ā· Toronto, Ontario, Canada Ā· Remote

  • Led global, full-funnel media strategy and $100M+ budgets across key brand verticals.
  • Led $100M+ full-funnel media strategy across brands like Conair, Uniqlo, Newell Brands (FoodSaver, Ball, Graco, Rubbermaid, etc) , and Yankee Candle
  • Managed global team of 7–10; scaled execution across paid search, social, programmatic, CTV, TikTok, DOOH
  • Delivered 3000%+ in-store visits for Conair with influencer-led Emmy activation
  • Integrated AI tools (ChatGPT) to boost reporting, workflow, and campaign performance
  • Key contributor in new business wins and upsell opportunities
  • Clients:
  • Conair
  • UNIQLO
  • StorageMart
  • AquaTots
  • Apex Tools
  • Winnebago Brands
  • Apple Bank
  • CarFax (CA)
  • Newell Brands
Customer InsightReturn on InvestmentAttention to DetailMarketing StrategyMarketing CampaignsFacebook Ads Manager+44

R/ga

Media Director - Performance Marketing Lead

Feb 2022 – Feb 2023 Ā· 1 yr Ā· New York, United States Ā· Remote

  • Directed integrated media strategy and built a 20+ person high-performing team.
  • Oversaw $100M+ in media for clients like Quest Diagnostics, FILA, Reddit, and RaceTrac
  • Built and led 20+ person team across US & LATAM spanning search, social, affiliate, programmatic
  • Launched Quest’s $60MM ā€œPut Your ___ To The Testā€ digital plan; drove 3x sales YoY for FILA via TikTok + Snap + Criteo integration.
  • Connected media with creative, data, and ops to align on measurable business outcomes
  • Clients:
  • Quest
  • Patreon
  • FILA
  • Reddit
  • TCOLV
  • RaceTrac
  • Westholme
Customer InsightReturn on InvestmentAttention to DetailMarketing StrategyMarketing CampaignsFacebook Ads Manager+44

Paw.com

Director, Digital Paid Media

Dec 2021 – Jan 2022 Ā· 1 mo Ā· Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area Ā· Remote

  • Audited media programs and launched TikTok, programmatic, and affiliate.
  • Audited paid media platforms for efficiency, scalability, and best practices
  • Launched new paid channels including TikTok Ads, programmatic display, and affiliate (Impact)
  • Developed performance-focused strategies to support eComm growth across search, social, and influencer
  • Provided actionable insights to streamline budgets and improve cross-channel ROI
Customer InsightPublic RelationsReturn on InvestmentAttention to DetailMarketing StrategyMarketing Campaigns+44

Smiledirectclub

Manager, International Paid Media

Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 Ā· 11 mos Ā· Nashville, Tennessee, United States Ā· Remote

  • Drove 400%+ growth across global markets through cross-channel campaign leadership.
  • Owned paid media across international markets; drove +400% to goal using influencer-led strategy
  • Managed $MM spend across social and display, including $1M Snapchat takeover for Intl Smile Day
  • Developed global best practices and media audits across 8+ local market teams
  • Built scalable frameworks for performance as teams matured
  • Choose Smile.
Customer InsightPublic RelationsReturn on InvestmentAttention to DetailMarketing StrategyMarketing Campaigns+44

Domino's

Program Leader, International eCommerce Activation

Aug 2018 – Dec 2020 Ā· 2 yrs 4 mos Ā· Ann Arbor, MI Ā· On-site

  • Led digital strategy in 20+ markets; drove 80%+ online orders and major test wins.
  • Directed full-funnel strategy in 20+ markets; drove 80%+ online order penetration
  • Led A/B testing roadmap that contributed to $200M in lift; migrated app from hybrid to native
  • Acted as product + digital marketing lead across global markets, equating to 148M+ pizzas sold
  • Managed omni-channel budgets across SEM, social, affiliate, mobile, and loyalty
  • Regions:
  • Caribbean
  • Central America
  • South America
  • Middle East
  • Africa
  • APAC
Customer InsightPublic RelationsReturn on InvestmentAttention to DetailMarketing StrategyMarketing Campaigns+44

Horizon media

Senior Manager, Performance Marketing

Jan 2017 – Aug 2018 Ā· 1 yr 7 mos Ā· Greater New York City Area

  • Oversaw growth strategy and execution for top brands across full-funnel media.
  • Led multi-million-dollar campaigns for brands like Chobani, AZO, WW, and Edible Arrangements
  • Managed cross-channel strategy across paid search, programmatic, social, affiliate, and mobile
  • Supervised a team of analysts; provided insights, optimization, and forecasting
  • Drove in-store and online growth through conversion-focused media tactics
  • Played key role in new business pitches and performance media innovation
  • Clients:
  • Edible Arrangements
  • Helzberg Diamonds
  • Lindt Chocolate
  • Atlantis Paradise Island (Bahamas)
  • Kipling USA
  • iHealth (AZO UTI and Culturelle Probiotic)
  • Chobani
Customer InsightPublic RelationsReturn on InvestmentAttention to DetailMarketing StrategyMarketing Campaigns+44

Syzygy new york

Senior Manager

Feb 2016 – Jan 2017 Ā· 11 mos Ā· Greater New York City Area Ā· On-site

  • Managed global affiliate strategy; drove $100M+ revenue for key travel clients.
  • Ran global affiliate and performance strategy for AVIS, Budget, and Hawaiian Airlines
  • Managed 1,000+ publisher relationships, driving $100M+ revenue at <1% cost of sale
  • Built and executed data-backed strategies across affiliate, direct, and lead-gen
  • Acted as day-to-day client lead and supported agency pitches for new business
  • Client:
  • Avis Budget Group
  • Avis Rent-A-Car
  • Budget Rent-A-Car
  • Budget Truck Rental
  • Payless Car Rental
Customer InsightPublic RelationsReturn on InvestmentAttention to DetailMarketing StrategyMarketing Campaigns+44

House of kaizen

Manager

Jul 2015 – Feb 2016 Ā· 7 mos Ā· Greater New York City Area Ā· Hybrid

  • Led affiliate and paid strategies; drove conversions and optimized spend.
  • Managed performance and affiliate strategies for brands like AVIS, OLLY, SoundCloud, and Red Roof Inn
  • Drove conversions through paid partnerships and direct response tactics
  • Oversaw campaign budgets and optimization across multiple digital channels
  • Delivered data-driven reporting and next-step insights to client teams
  • Client:
  • Avis Budget Group
  • Avis Rent-A-Car
  • Budget Rent-A-Car
  • Budget Truck Rental
  • Payless Car Rental
Customer InsightPublic RelationsReturn on InvestmentAttention to DetailMarketing StrategyBudget Management+24

Enova international

Marketing Analyst - CashNetUSA - Affiliates + Pay Per Call + Leads

Jun 2013 – Jul 2015 Ā· 2 yrs 1 mo Ā· Greater Chicago Area Ā· On-site

  • Managed lead-gen and affiliate programs to scale acquisition and ROI.
  • Executed affiliate and lead-gen marketing across financial services brands
  • Managed multi-million-dollar budgets across search, programmatic, and affiliate
  • Delivered conversion growth through campaign analysis and A/B testing
  • Collaborated with internal teams and partners to drive measurable performance
Customer InsightReturn on InvestmentAttention to DetailMarketing StrategyMarketing CampaignsFacebook Ads Manager+38

Innerworkings

Brand Delivery Associate

Jun 2012 – Jun 2013 Ā· 1 yr Ā· Chicago, IL Ā· On-site

  • Executed brand, print, and promo campaigns across 20+ client accounts.
Customer InsightPublic RelationsReturn on InvestmentAttention to DetailMarketing StrategyBudget Management+24

Education

Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Choate Rosemary Hall

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