Alec Romano
Senior Full-Stack
Marketing Leader

Alec
Romano

Welcome to my online portfolio. Scroll down to learn more about me and see examples of my work.

About Me

13
Career
Years
28
Brands
Managed
10
Professional
Certificates

When your strategy and creative don’t speak the same language, your marketing stutters. You see it in the campaign that looks great but pulls weak numbers. In the landing page that ranks but doesn’t convert. In the ad that radiates brand energy, but doesn't resonate with buyers.

That’s what happens when strategic thinking and creative vision live on separate islands. I built my career to bridge that gap.

For nearly 15 years, I’ve worked across both strategy and creative. Not just toggling between them, but fusing them into a single, coherent approach. I shape positioning, write copy, design visuals, build flows, and launch campaigns where every element reinforces the next. Messaging, mediums, and mechanics in confident harmony.

Achieving this kind of cohesion wasn’t easy. Sustaining it requires intention. That’s why I stay hands-on by design. While other marketers move up and away from the work, I stick close to it on purpose—writing, designing, building, publishing—because that’s where insight turns into outcome. So, I don’t only direct ambitious projects, I can also do them, from start to finish.

Strategy sharpens when it has personality. Creative stays grounded when it's shaped by purpose. And results go further when planning and execution move in sync. Wondering what that looks like? Let me show you.

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My Resume

I’m a seasoned marketing leader uniting strategic thinking with deep operational knowledge to drive measurable outcomes. With over a decade of experience in both B2B and B2C industries, I’ve successfully led cross-functional teams, launched high-impact campaigns, invented scalable processes, and driven continuous growth across diverse marketing landscapes.

Proficiencies
Services
Advertising

Want to reach more customers? Don't throw money at the wall and hope something sticks. I craft targeted advertising campaigns that zero in on your ideal audience, maximizing your ROI and minimizing wasted ad spend. Let's make your competitors wonder what hit them.

Organic SEO

Stop playing hide-and-seek with Google. My SEO strategies are built on a foundation of in-depth keyword research and white-hat practices. I'll get your website climbing the search rankings organically, bringing a flood of qualified traffic to your digital doorstep.

Conversion Rate Optimization

Traffic is great, but conversions are what truly matter. I analyze your website's user experience, identify friction points, and implement data-driven changes to turn more visitors into paying customers. Let's unlock the full potential of your online presence.

Direct Marketing

In today's digital landscape, connecting directly with your audience is more crucial than ever. I craft targeted email campaigns and leverage other digital direct marketing channels to reach your ideal customers where they are. Let's build personalized experiences that drive engagement and deliver measurable results.

Leads & CRM

Leads are the lifeblood of any business. I'll set up and manage a CRM system tailored to your specific needs, ensuring no lead slips through the cracks. From capture to nurturing to conversion, I'll optimize your lead pipeline for maximum efficiency.

Analytics & Reporting

When it comes to e-commerce sites, construction is only step one. Scaling your online business requires planning, vigilance, and considerable skill. Leave this to me and my team while you sit back and watch the money tree grow.

Copywriting

I write with the imagination of an author, the precision of an editor, and the intuition of a seasoned salesman. If you're looking for someone to craft superior copy that's as provocative as it is focused, breathe a sigh of relief. You just found him.

Graphic Design

Gifted with artistic sensibility and possessing more than 16 years of Adobe software experience, I have a hard time making designs look ugly. Not that I've bothered to try. Supplying worthy brands with gorgeous visuals is too addictive.

Web Development

No matter what business you're in, these days, nothing is more important than the net. A company needs a strong web presence to succeed. And a full-stack developer like me can build it for you, handling every aspect from start to finish.

Operations & Automation

Tired of repetitive tasks eating up your valuable time? I can streamline your operations through smart automation, freeing you to focus on what you do best: growing your business. Let's work smarter, not harder.

Education
2010 - 2014
Stony Brook University
Bachelor’s Degree, English & Creative Writing
Experience
2023 - Present
Revolution Supply Co.
Digital Marketing Director
  • Drove $8M+ in annual Amazon revenue, overseeing ad strategy across Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, DSP, and Google Ads to maximize traffic on-platform and off-platform
  • Elevated Amazon detail page conversion by 61% with higher-quality photos, helpful infographics, and better branding
  • Increased average paid search ROAS to a consistent 8:1 with rigorous keyword sculpting, negative match logic, and A/B tests
  • Led organic SEO initiatives on Amazon, optimizing product listings, A+ content, and backend keywords to boost discoverability and establish sustained ranking gains
  • Engineered a scalable creative production system by integrating PIM software with a custom InDesign/ExtendScript workflow, enabling rapid global updates and automated generation of hundreds of optimized assets — boosting output by 315%
  • Expertly managed 100% remote, cross-functional teams, routinely surpassing objectives
2023 - 2023
Central Semiconductor
Senior Marketing Communications Manager
  • Devised the “Reach Higher” and “Yesterday’s Trust” cross-channel campaigns, achieving ROAS of 7:1 and 6:1 respectively in highly competitive B2B segments
  • Secured high-profile coverage in DENA, Electronics Sourcing, and Tech Briefs, resulting in a surge of inbound inquiries and heightened brand credibility within the engineering community
  • Led trade show strategy across 3 continents, boosting floor traffic by 32% and generating 250+ qualified leads
  • Initiated the first visual brand refresh in 20 years, improving conversion rate of sales enablement materials by 35%
  • Directed marketing operations during acquisition by AEM Components, partnering closely with new leadership to align brand and campaign strategies with post-merger integration targets
2021 - 2023
Fortem Technologies
Senior Marketing Manager
  • Conceived the successful "Nothing Comes Close" digital advertising campaign with an impressive ROAS of 16:1
  • Secured earned and paid media coverage in Forbes, Reuters, The New York Times, and Associated Press, significantly boosting brand visibility and credibility in defense and aerospace sectors
  • Developed and launched a brand new website emphasizing SEO, UX, and content marketing output, improving relevant metrics by 412%, 78%, and 97% respectively
  • Directly led organic SEO efforts, driving significant gains in impressions (at least 37%), clicks (at least 23%), new users (at least 25%), and other key metrics every quarter
  • Integrated Salesforce CRM with custom client-side tracking scripts to power a dynamic lead scoring model, enabling smarter email engagement and high-impact lead prioritization
  • Led joint initiatives with partner marketing teams at Toshiba and Rohde & Schwarz
2019 - 2021
NutriGold
Marketing Manager
  • Delivered consistent six-figure quarterly growth with lead nurturing campaigns, including promotions, abandoned cart reminders, and behavior-based automations
  • Executed digital ad campaigns across search and social channels, increasing web traffic at strong ROI
  • Developed and launched a highly successful e-commerce website that produced $6.2 million annually
  • Maintained an editorial calendar, publishing wellness-focused articles to drive SEO, educate consumers, and position NutriGold as a thought leader in the natural products space
  • Ran point-of-sale campaigns at brick-and-mortar retailers, including signage and promotional collateral, that increased in-store product sales by up to 28% during key promotional periods
  • Managed influencer partnerships across wellness, fitness, and mothering niches, driving brand awareness and trust
2016 - 2019
NutriGold
Graphic Designer
  • Designed and maintained all forms of product packaging including bottles, cartons, and slotted containers
  • Made crucial contributions to rebranding by creating attractive new artwork, graphic styles, templates, color palettes, and icons
  • Designed trade show collateral used at Natural Products Expo as well as other renowned industry conventions
  • Mastered the art of 3D rendering to enhance marketing collateral with top-notch product photography
  • Earned the respect of VP-level executives and gradually rose to a middle-management position
2014 - 2016
VOXX International Corporation
Junior Communication Designer
  • Designed trade show collateral that was distributed at CES, the most influential tech event in the world
  • Created marketing materials for distribution at SEMA, the foremost global showcase for automotive accessories
  • Crafted impactful sales enablement materials, including sell sheets, brochures, and more, to support product visibility and drive conversions at thousands of retail locations
  • Wrote marketing copy for a multitude of VOXX brands including HomeLink, Rosen, Code Alarm, ADAS, and others
  • Worked closely with an in-house team to strengthen brand strategy and refine messaging
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My Projects

Here’s a look at some of the work I’ve done over the years. Campaigns, websites, brand systems, content, and performance marketing initiatives across a mix of industries and audiences. Some were solo builds, while others were team efforts I led from the ground up. Each project reflects a different challenge, a different goal, and a different way of solving problems through thoughtful, intentional marketing. Dive in and explore the kind of work I do.

Clients

My career has been a fascinating journey through various industries including consumer electronics, aerospace and defense, dietary supplements, luxury goods, petcare, and more. Here are just a few of the companies I've served, either as an employee or a contractor.

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