Kirk Ahlquist

Kirk Ahlquist has a diverse work experience in digital marketing and strategy. Kirk currently holds the position of Director of Strategic Digital Marketing at Marketopia, a role they have been in since April 2023. Prior to that, Kirk worked at Socius Marketing as a Digital Marketing Manager - Client Accounts from August 2021 to April 2023. In this role, they were responsible for evaluating SEO, developing digital strategies, and collaborating with clients and media agencies to achieve sales and lead generation goals. Kirk also served as the General Manager Marketing at Compass Group from August 2018 to August 2021, where they analyzed consumer activities on social media, won back lost revenue, and improved guest satisfaction. Before that, they held the position of Director, Digital Marketing and Strategy at Bluewater from July 2015 to April 2018. In this role, they designed business solutions, developed digital campaign strategies, and served as a digital authority for clients. Kirk's earlier experience includes roles such as Regional Marketing Manager and Retail Marketing Manager at Compass Group, where they implemented digital solutions and drove efficient operations. Overall, Kirk Ahlquist has a strong background in digital marketing, strategy development, and client collaboration.

Kirk Ahlquist holds a BA in Human Development with a focus on Human Computer Interaction from Eckerd College. Kirk also received an Honors Diploma in Business Administration and Management, General from Exeter Area Highschool. In addition to their formal education, Kirk has obtained various certifications including Inbound Marketing Certification from HubSpot in October 2016, Google Adwords Fundamentals from Google in September 2016, Foodservice Management Professional/ Certified Dietary Manager from the National Restaurant Association in June 2011, Bartender Certification from BarCareers.com in 2009, Microsoft Office User Specialist, Certified Instructor from Microsoft in January 2003, and ServSafe from the National Restaurant Association in August 2018.