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Independent Paid Media Strategist

Turn ad spend into pipeline, not just clicks.

14+ years managing Google Ads, Meta Ads, and LinkedIn Ads for DTC, SaaS, and B2B brands across the US and Europe. No agency overhead, no account managers — direct access to the person running your campaigns.

14+Years Experience
4Industries
3Continents Served
About

Performance marketing, built on data

I'm an independent paid media strategist with 14+ years of hands-on experience managing Google Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and programmatic campaigns. I've worked across B2B, B2C, SaaS, healthcare, and pharma, always with the same focus: turning ad spend into measurable pipeline and revenue, not just clicks.

  • Google Ads (Search, Shopping, PMax, Demand Gen)
  • Meta Ads Manager (Facebook & Instagram)
  • LinkedIn Ads & Microsoft Advertising
  • Programmatic Advertising

Industries

Where I've spent the most time

Healthcare B2B SaaS & HR Tech Pharmaceutical Marketing Local Services & E-commerce
Services

What I do

01

Paid Search (SEM)

Google Ads, Bing Ads, keyword strategy, bid management, landing page optimization.

02

Paid Social

Meta Ads (Facebook/Instagram) & LinkedIn Ads with advanced audience targeting.

03

Performance Marketing

ROI-focused campaigns, conversion funnel analysis, budget forecasting.

04

Analytics & Attribution

GA4, GTM, Looker Studio, multi-touch attribution modeling.

05

CRM & MarTech Integration

HubSpot, Salesforce — connecting ad spend to real pipeline.

06

PPC Audit & Consulting

Campaign audits, account restructuring, process optimization.

Results

Real engagements, real numbers where I have them

Some of these are recent freelance engagements with verified metrics. Others are longer-running or confidential roles where I can speak to scope and approach, not exact percentages.

Mission AC & Plumbing — Houston, TX

Freelance · May 2025 – Feb 2026

The Challenge

  • Extreme keyword competition with CPCs of $45–$80
  • Dozens of local competitors bidding on the same terms
  • Seasonal demand fluctuations affecting lead flow

The Strategy

  • Granular A/B testing of ad copy and landing pages
  • Negative keyword refinement to cut wasted spend
  • Audience targeting and full funnel restructuring
44%CPA Reduction
60%More Qualified Leads

Managed ~$20K/month in Google Ads spend as a freelance PPC specialist for this Houston HVAC & plumbing company.

Large Healthcare Organization, Brazil

Ongoing · client name withheld under confidentiality

The Challenge

  • Strict advertising compliance in a regulated industry
  • Complex, multi-touchpoint patient journey
  • Competitive, high-CPC market landscape

The Approach

  • Integrated paid search and social strategy
  • Multi-touch attribution modeling
  • Custom GA4 & Looker Studio dashboards for stakeholders
Google Ads Meta Ads LinkedIn Ads Multi-Million $ Annual Budget

Ongoing role as Senior Paid Media Manager, leading strategy and a growing paid media team.

Underscore Marketing — US Pharmaceutical Marketing Agency

Freelance · Sep 2023 – Mar 2024

The Challenge

  • Strict regulatory compliance across brands
  • High customer acquisition costs in pharma
  • Multi-stakeholder targeting: HCPs, Patients, Payors

The Approach

  • Dedicated remote PPC specialist for the agency's client portfolio
  • Complex search campaign management across B2B & B2C accounts
  • Continuous restructuring to improve CPA, CTR & lead quality
  • Slight CPC improvements achieved alongside the CPA gains
46%Avg. CPA Reduction
Google Ads Regulatory-Compliant Campaigns Multi-Brand Portfolio

Pontomais (now VR Gente) — B2B HR Tech, Brazil

In-house · Sep 2017 – Sep 2019

The Challenge

  • Long sales cycles typical of B2B SaaS
  • Need for consistent, qualified user acquisition
  • Retention and churn pressure on existing MRR

The Approach

  • Multi-channel execution across Google Ads, Meta & programmatic
  • Retargeting and remarketing to increase LTV
  • SEO & SEM performance monitoring tied to MRR goals
600%Growth in Sales Qualified Leads (8 months)
Google Ads Meta Ads Programmatic
Process

How we'd work together

1

Discovery & Strategy

Comprehensive analysis of your business, market, and competitors. Custom PPC strategy and roadmap tailored to your goals and budget.

2

Campaign Launch

Expert setup with proper tracking, conversion goals, and A/B testing. Every campaign is built for performance from day one.

3

Ongoing Optimization

Daily monitoring, weekly reporting, and data-driven optimizations to maximize ROI, with transparent communication.

4

Scale & Growth

Expansion of successful campaigns, new channel exploration, and sustainable growth strategies.

Credentials

Certifications & tech stack

Google Ads Certifications

  • G Search Certification
  • G Display Certification
  • G Shopping Certification
  • G Video Certification
  • G Measurement Certification

Technology stack

AnalyticsGA4, Looker Studio, GTM
CRM & AutomationHubSpot, Salesforce
AdvertisingGoogle Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, Microsoft
EducationPost-Graduate in Digital Marketing, FAE Business School · BA in Business Administration, FESP University
FAQ

Common questions

What does a Google Ads specialist do?

Manages and optimizes pay-per-click campaigns on Google's advertising platform — keyword research, ad copywriting, bid management, landing page optimization, conversion tracking, and ongoing performance analysis to maximize your return on ad spend.

How much does it cost to hire a PPC specialist?

Costs vary based on your ad spend and campaign complexity. As an independent specialist, I offer competitive pricing without large-agency overhead — custom quotes based on your specific needs, goals, and budget. A discovery call is the fastest way to get a real number.

Why hire an independent consultant instead of an agency?

You get dedicated, senior-level attention on your account. No junior account managers, no getting lost in a large client roster — you communicate directly with the person managing your campaigns, which usually means faster response times and more accountability.

Which platforms do you manage?

Google Ads (Search, Display, Shopping, Video), Meta Ads (Facebook and Instagram), and LinkedIn Ads, with experience in Microsoft Advertising and programmatic platforms. Google Ads is my primary area of certified expertise.

How quickly can I expect results?

Campaigns can start generating traffic and leads immediately after launch. Meaningful optimization typically takes 2–4 weeks as data comes in, with most clients seeing significant improvement within 60–90 days. Weekly reports keep you tracking progress from day one.

Get in touch

Let's talk about your paid media.

Free 30-minute discovery call to review your current performance and where the opportunity is.

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Emaildiego@diwizi.com
Location

Curitiba, Brazil (GMT-3)

Working hours

US & European time zones