Roark Nelson

Roark Nelson has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Roark began their career as a Sales Associate at Columbia Sportswear Company in 2016. Roark then worked as a Marketing Intern at Nelson Irrigation Corporation in 2018, where they were involved in email marketing campaigns and content creation. Roark also gained experience as a Strategist and later as the Director of Strategy at FIR Northwest, a student-operated advertising agency.

In 2017, Roark pursued their passion for photography and worked as a Freelance Photographer at Roark Nelson Photography until 2020. In this role, they honed their photography skills and gained valuable experience.

Roark then transitioned into the digital advertising field and joined Logical Position in 2019. Roark started as a Social Advertising Specialist and gradually moved up to become a Senior Social Advertising Specialist and a Social Advertising Specialist Team Lead. In these roles, they managed large budgets on Facebook and Instagram, oversaw ad campaigns for numerous accounts, mentored team members, and collaborated with clients to optimize performance and communication.

Currently, Roark is working at Homestead Studio as the Head of Growth, a position they assumed in 2023. Prior to this role, they served as a Senior Account Manager at the same company from 2022 to 2023.

Overall, Roark Nelson possesses a diverse range of skills and experiences in sales, marketing, strategy, photography, and digital advertising, making him a valuable asset to any organization.

Roark Nelson obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Advertising from Portland State University from 2015 to 2019. In addition, they received various certifications, including Content Marketing, Email Marketing, Google Analytics for Beginners, Google Analytics: Ecommerce Analytics, and Social Media Certification from institutions such as HubSpot Academy and Google in 2018.