Marketing Strategist · 6+ years Work Experience

Vineeth
Dellikar

Data-driven marketing professional specializing in paid media, funnel optimization, and analytics — turning ad spend into measurable revenue.

vineeth.dellikar@gmail.com (309) 612-8928 LinkedIn
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Professional Journey

Graduate Research Assistant Illinois State University, Dept. of Marketing Aug 2025 — May 2026
  • Collaborated with 4+ faculty members to review and refine 15+ marketing research papers submitted to academic journals and conferences
  • Built custom AI-powered apps using automation tools to streamline research and formatting tasks, saving 6+ hours per week
  • Synthesized insights across 50+ journal sources to support data storytelling in digital marketing, predictive analytics, and consumer behavior
  • Conducted literature reviews and citation audits, reducing research preparation time by 30%
Marketing Research AI Automation Python R/RStudio Data Synthesis Literature Review
Marketing Lead Ardent Technologies, USA May 2025 — Dec 2025
  • Managed paid advertising strategies for US-based IVF clinics, driving a 35% improvement in monthly patient consultations
  • Executed Meta & Google Ads campaigns targeting high-intent users, achieving a 28% reduction in Cost per Consultation within 3 months
  • Designed behavior-driven lead funnels that increased patient appointment booking rates by 40%
  • Built Tableau dashboards to track KPIs including lead quality, consultation cost, and ROI
Google Ads Meta Ads Healthcare Marketing Funnel Optimization Tableau Lead Generation
Marketing Chairperson M.A.S.S., Illinois State University Oct 2024 — Dec 2025
  • Spearheaded 10+ campaign initiatives that increased student event participation by 60% YoY through multi-platform promotional efforts
  • Revamped M.A.S.S. branding and outreach strategy, leading to a 25% boost in new member sign-ups
  • Leveraged A/B testing and post-event analytics to refine campaign messaging and visuals, improving engagement rates
  • Initiated student-led spotlight programs that improved member retention and visibility
Campaign Management A/B Testing Event Marketing Brand Strategy Content Creation
Digital Marketing Manager Marketing Dollar Apr 2021 — Jul 2024
  • Generated 28x-32x ROAS managing Facebook ad campaigns for high-ticket IVF clients
  • Produced $36K-$41K weekly revenue from just $1.3K ad spend through precision targeting
  • Built end-to-end lead funnels from Facebook ads to consultation booking to high-ticket sales closure
  • Directed marketing team operations, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making
Facebook Ads Meta Business Suite Lead Funnel Design ROAS Optimization Team Leadership Performance Marketing
Digital Marketing Specialist The Stars Wellness Apr 2020 — Apr 2021
  • Achieved 125% ROI ($1.25 per $1 spent) on Facebook ad campaigns, outperforming venture-backed competitor losing $0.30 per acquisition
  • Generated 100+ sign-ups in month 1, producing $4,400 revenue with $2,600 renewal revenue in month 2
  • Conducted 1,000+ prospect survey to establish data-driven $44/month membership pricing strategy
  • Developed content strategies and landing pages that boosted conversion rates by 30%
Facebook Ads Market Research Survey Design Pricing Strategy Landing Page Design
Partner Acquisition Specialist UrbanCompany — $2.8B Valuation Feb 2020 — Apr 2020
  • Generated 7-8 qualified partner appointments per day through outbound prospecting
  • Onboarded 50+ new service partners within 3 months, enhancing service delivery capabilities
Outbound Prospecting Partner Development B2B Sales Lead Qualification
Program Coordinator Landmark Worldwide — 20+ Countries Jan 2020 — Sept 2020
  • Orchestrated program execution for 300-person events, reducing setup time by 20% and disruptions by 40%
  • Managed cross-functional teams of 50+ volunteers, ensuring seamless program delivery
  • Demonstrated crisis management skills by swiftly resolving issues and maintaining program quality
Event Management Team Leadership Operations Crisis Management
Business Development Intern AIESEC — 110+ Countries Oct 2019 — Jan 2020
  • Contributed to planning and execution of international student exchange program promotion and recruitment
  • Enhanced leadership and cross-cultural communication skills among participants through targeted sessions
Nonprofit Management Student Recruitment Cross-Cultural Communication

Academic Background

M.S. Marketing Analytics (STEM)
Illinois State University
Aug 2024 — May 2026 GPA: 3.92/4.0
B.B.A. Business Administration
Osmania University, India
2019 — 2022 GPA: 3.4/4.0

Credentials

Google Analytics 4 Google Ads Meta Blueprint HubSpot Marketing Software HubSpot Inbound Marketing HubSpot Email Marketing Google Project Management SQL for Data Science (UC Davis) Tableau Google Optimize LinkedIn Marketing Solutions SAP Generative AI for Marketing

Technical Skills

Marketing Platforms
HubSpot Salesforce CRM Google Analytics / GA4 Google Ads Meta Ads Manager Meta Business Suite Google Optimize LinkedIn Campaign Manager
Analytics & Data
Tableau Power BI SQL Python R / RStudio Google Analytics 4 Excel (Advanced)
Digital Marketing
Facebook Ads Google Ads SEO SEM Email Marketing Landing Page Design A/B Testing Funnel Optimization
Tools
WordPress Marketing Automation CRM Systems Survey Tools