Jim Polak

Jim Polak has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Jim began their career as an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer at Johnson Controls Automotive in 1997 and worked there until 2004. Following that, they joined HelloLife Inc. as a Digital Marketing Specialist from 2008 to 2012. In 2012, they joined Adventures in Homebrewing as a Digital Marketing Manager and Web Manager, where they stayed until 2022. From 2004 to 2022, they also worked as the Owner of Contract Marketing, undertaking various online projects and specializing in digital marketing strategies such as Google/Microsoft Shopping Ads, Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, affiliate program management, Facebook advertising, and search engine optimization. Currently, Jim Polak holds the position of Paid Media Manager at Brado, starting in April 2022.

Jim Polak attended Hope College from 1993 to 1997, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. In addition to their formal education, they have obtained several certifications in digital advertising, including Google Ads Measurement, Google Display Ads, Google Search Ads, Google Shopping Ads, and Microsoft Advertising Certified Professional. These certifications were obtained in October 2021 from Google and Microsoft institutions.