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Scott Ruzal

Sr. Director, Marketing & Account Strategy at DXagency
Cliffside Park, New Jersey
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scottruzal.com
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hi@scottruzal.com
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201-658-4758
Seasoned digital marketing professional with a proven track record of managing cross-functional teams and driving success metrics for brands in numerous industry verticals. Bringing expert-level skills in all aspects of omnichannel marketing and digital experiences with hands-on mastery of online advertising platforms.
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Work Experience

DXagency

Sr. Director, Marketing & Account Strategy

Managed cross-functional teams of marketing, accounts, design, and development professionals to oversee strategic initiatives for agency clients and assist with new business pitches

‣ Conducted audits of client consumer journeys to identify gaps, improve product offerings, and increase conversion

‣ Consulted on optimization opportunities to develop new customer acquisition strategies, increase sales and build consumer loyalty

‣ Planned and managed direct-response SEM campaigns for bank partners and entertainment brands

‣ Established a new B2B content strategy and editorial concepts for online financing service; conducted social listening to evaluate consumer interest and strengthen sales presentations

DXagency

Director of Marketing & Accounts
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Jul 2015 - Apr 2018

Oversaw marketing and creative teams in the onboarding of new clients and execution of multi-channel digital campaigns that exceeded pre-defined KPIs

‣ Pitched, designed, and developed boutique e-commerce sites for celebrity clothing brands that increased paid media ROAS and monthly product sales

‣ Oversaw digital strategy consisting of paid search, paid social, display, and e-mail marketing efforts for genetic testing start-up; driving a significant increase in MoM and lifetime sales

‣ Developed multichannel marketing strategies for Fortune 500 entertainment brands, overseeing paid media strategy and execution; established real-time social listening and reporting

‣ Developed upfront presentations for television network, working with ad sales to ensure effectiveness of brand messages

DXagency

Associate Accounts Director
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Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

Led account teams of up to 6 managers and coordinators, supporting key stakeholders both internally and client-side

▸ Devised and executed social growth strategies for candy manufacturer, driving ten and twenty-fold increases in audience and engagements

▸ Helped launch TV shows with content designed to drive shares and viewership resulting in all-time-high prime time ratings for the network

▸ Jumpstarted new organic foods brand and grew an audience of highly-engaged social media followers

DXagency

Digital Marketing Manager
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Apr 2013 - Jun 2014

Managed teams of 2-3 coordinators on multiple client accounts; reviewed and optimized all creative output prior to client review

▸ Responsible for client-facing communication, strategy, and execution of marketing initiatives

Spearheaded agency integration of new platforms and tools to promote audience growth and increase marketing efficacy

▸ Managed social communities and drove millions of visits for celebrity news and entertainment site

▸ Spearheaded launch of new, original TV programming, driving video views of show trailers, new followers on social media, and user engagements.

▸ Oversaw hiring and program management for agency internships

DXagency

Digital Marketing Coordinator
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Apr 2012 - Mar 2013

▸ Wrote copy and produced creative, including social posts, paid campaigns, websites, and landing pages for clients

▸ Researched and optimized keywords paid media campaigns, resulting in more efficient CPCs

▸ Project managed internal design and development teams in producing custom apps, landing pages, and creative assets for various clients

DXagency

Marketing Intern
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Dec 2011 - Mar 2012

▸ Wrote copy and community-managed social media accounts for clients

▸ Executed social media strategy for news and television personality; responsible for daily client communication, social community management, copywriting, and live-tweeting public appearances

▸ Researched keywords for interest-based media targeting on TV properties

▸ Seeded brand promotional engagements on relevant online forums and blogs and maintained agency outreach lists

Education

Rutgers University

Bachelor of Arts Journalism and Political Science
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2011

Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA in two major fields of study.

Skills

  • online marketing
  • digital strategy
  • social media
  • copywriting
  • HTML5
  • CSS
  • Photoshop
  • client relationships
  • project management
  • web design
  • development
  • SEO
  • CRM
  • content strategy
  • paid media
  • SEM
  • Google Analytics
  • Google AdWords
  • Wordpress
  • Shopify
  • e-commerce marketing
  • audience growth
  • MailChimp