Olivia Sears

Olivia Sears has a varied work experience, starting with their current role as the CEO and Co-Founder of BuzzCutt, a non-alcoholic drink-finding app set to launch nationally in June 2023. Before that, they worked as a Client Partner at Adikteev, an app re-engagement platform.

Prior to Adikteev, Olivia held multiple roles at Aarki, a mobile app developer partnership management company. Olivia began as a Client Services Manager, then progressed to a Senior Client Services Manager, and finally took on the role of Lead Account Specialist. During their time at Aarki, Olivia prioritized client-centered service and built strategic account partnerships across North America.

Earlier in their career, Olivia worked as a Media Buyer at Rain the Growth Agency, managing national and local TV media for various clients. Olivia was skilled at juggling competing priorities, optimizing media buys, and ensuring effective communication with network and station representatives.

Before Rain the Growth Agency, Olivia served as a Strategy Analyst at Havas Media, where they developed media communication strategies and connected consumer data with media strategy approaches. Olivia also interned at Havas Media Group as a Strategic Planning Intern and at Fuse as an Ad Sales Intern.

Overall, Olivia Sears has demonstrated their expertise in client management, media buying, strategy analysis, and entrepreneurial leadership throughout their work experience.

Olivia Sears began their education at Fox Lane High School from 2006 to 2009. Olivia then attended Kent State University from 2009 to 2012, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Communications, with a minor in Applied Conflict Management. In 2014, Olivia completed a Digital Advertising Certification Course at the University of Illinois Chicago. Additionally, they obtained a Registered Yoga Teacher certification from Yoga Alliance in 2016. It is not specified when Olivia obtained their Digital Advertising Certification from the University of Illinois at Chicago.