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John Kirk

Media Director - Digital Investment at 22squared

John Kirk has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. John started their career as a Chef at Fazoli's Restaurant Management, LLC in 2012. John then worked as a Sales Associate at Bed'r Mattress from 2013 to 2015. In 2014, they had a Marketing Internship/Directed Study at Valdosta State University. John also had their own business called Small Business Marketing, where they worked as an Entrepreneur, helping small businesses with marketing strategies.

From 2015 onwards, John joined 22Squared and progressed in the company. John started as a Search Coordinator and later became a Search Manager, responsible for strategic planning, optimizing campaigns, and reporting. In 2018, they transitioned into a Senior Programmatic Buyer role, managing campaign accounts and vendor partnerships. John also assisted in training and managing new team members.

In 2019, John moved to the role of a Senior Social Buyer, where they led strategy and process development for an in-house buying team. John actively managed client relationships and utilized 3rd party tools for data analysis and reporting. John'slatest role at 22Squared is the Associate Media Director - Digital Investment, where they worked until June 2022. Currently, they are the Media Director - Digital Investment at 22Squared.

John Kirk attended Valdosta State University from 2011 to 2014, where they obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree with a focus in Marketing. During the same period, they also earned a minor in Advertising and Promotions. Prior to that, from 2010 to 2011, John completed their Associate's Degree in Business Administration and Management, General at Gordon State College. Additionally, they have obtained certifications such as Datorama Power User Certification from Datorama, a Salesforce Company, and Facebook Certified Media Buying Professional from Facebook Blueprint in 2020 and 2019 respectively.

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Timeline

  • Media Director - Digital Investment

    May, 2022 - present

  • Associate Media Director - Digital Investment

    November, 2021

  • Media Supervisor - Digital Investment

    March, 2021

  • Senior Social Buyer

    April, 2019

  • Senior Programmatic Buyer

    November, 2018

  • Search Manager

    December, 2016

  • Search Coordinator

    April, 2015