Connor Ward

Advertising Director at Net Natives

Connor Ward has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Connor started their career as an Assistant Windsurf Instructor and Customer Sales Assistant at Waterfront Sports from 2009 to 2011. Connor then worked as a Customer Advisor at B&Q from 2012 to 2014, where they represented the company at the B&Q one team product show in Lille, France. In 2015, Connor took on roles as an Applicant Buddy and PALS Leader at the University of Plymouth. Connor then joined LV= Broker as a Marketing Executive in 2016, where they focused on digital marketing, communications, and events management. In 2018, they transitioned to Net Natives as a Paid Media Executive and later a Junior Paid Media Analyst. Connor's career then took him to XEquals in 2019, where they worked as a Senior Digital Consultant. Currently, they are working at Net Natives as a Paid Media Manager, and since 2023, they have held the position of Media Director.

Connor Ward attended Exmouth Community College from 2006 to 2013, completing their college and secondary school education. In 2014, they enrolled at the University of Plymouth and obtained a BSc degree in Marketing in 2018. Additionally, Connor obtained several certifications including Google Analytics for Beginners in October 2017, LinkedIn Marketing Solutions Fundamentals in August 2021, and LinkedIn Certified Marketing Insider (pending) in 2023. Connor also completed various online courses through LinkedIn, TikTok Ads Academy, Google, and The Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing (IDM). Connor also holds a grade 6 Distinction in drums from Rockschool Ltd.

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Timeline

  • Advertising Director

    March 1, 2024 - present

  • Media Director

    March, 2023

  • Paid Media Manager

    June, 2021

  • Junior Paid Media Analyst

    January, 2019

  • Paid Media Executive

    July, 2018