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KRISTEN LIENEMANN

Lincoln

Summary

Paid search manager with over 15 years of experience driving high-impact B2B demand generation and brand awareness through innovative paid search campaigns. Expert in scaling global paid search programs by leveraging AI-driven automation, audience intent, and data insights to optimize performance across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads. Proven ability to manage multimillion-dollar budgets and translate complex data into actionable growth strategies aligned with business goals. Passionate learner that keeps up with industry trends to continuously improve performance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Paid Search Manager

Avalara
04.2022 - Current

· Implement paid search strategies that drive meaningful results by leveraging audience intent, automation, and data insights to optimize performance.

· Refine bidding strategies, manage budgets, and align campaigns to business goals with scalable approaches delivering real impact.

· Analyze campaign performance continuously, spotting trends to improve KPI outcomes.

· Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, development, and content teams to ensure campaigns align with broader company objectives.

· Maintain stakeholder communication on campaign updates, performance metrics, and strategic alignment.

· Prioritize staying current with AI advancements and emerging tools to maintain competitive edge in paid search.

· Manage campaigns across platforms including Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, focusing on maximizing ROI and lead generation.

· Drive integration of automation tools and data-driven decision-making to enhance campaign efficiency and effectiveness.

Paid Search Manager

Sandhills Global
10.2010 - 04.2022

· Managed numerous in-house PPC accounts across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads platforms, focusing on direct response and lead generation.

· Planned and developed digital advertising strategies aligned with business goals through collaboration with marketing teams and stakeholders.

· Monitored and optimized budgets, forecasts, and bidding strategies to maximize KPIs and campaign efficiency.

· Conducted keyword research, audience targeting, ad copywriting, and campaign optimizations to improve conversions and ROI.

· Partnered with creative and marketing teams to ensure messaging consistency and campaign effectiveness.

Project Manager

Sandhills Global
07.2005 - 10.2010

· Oversaw projects launching new products and features on company websites, coordinating design, implementation, testing, and rollout phases.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE

Skills

  • B2B Demand Generation & Brand Media
  • AI-Powered Campaign Optimization & Smart Bidding
  • Cross-Platform Paid Search Strategy (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads)
  • Budget Management, Forecasting & Strategic Planning
  • Data Analytics & Reporting (PowerBI, Adobe Analytics, Looker Studio)
  • Audience Intent Targeting & Segmentation
  • Collaboration with Media Agencies & Internal Stakeholders
  • Scalable Campaign Execution & Process Improvement

Accomplishments

  • Spearheaded Q1 2025 optimization project that increased MQLs 19% and Bookings 11% year-over-year, all while keeping spend flat.
  • Collaborated cross functionally with Marketing Data Ops team to fully implement offline conversions, leading to improved campaign performance.
  • Led paid search operations in an interim capacity during 6 month manager vacancy, owning strategy, execution, and performance.
  • Achieved Strong performance ratings in all semi-annual and annual reviews.
  • "Collaboration Champ" Marketing Awards Finalist.

Timeline

Paid Search Manager

Avalara
04.2022 - Current

Paid Search Manager

Sandhills Global
10.2010 - 04.2022

Project Manager

Sandhills Global
07.2005 - 10.2010

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

University of Nebraska At Kearney
KRISTEN LIENEMANN