Joel Vande Kieft
About Joel Vande Kieft
Joel Vande Kieft serves as a Senior Paid Search Specialist at Tinuiti, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in digital marketing, particularly with AdWords, and holds a double major in Advertising Management and Marketing from Portland State University.
Work at Tinuiti
Joel Vande Kieft has been employed at Tinuiti since 2021, currently holding the position of Senior Paid Search Specialist. His role focuses on managing and optimizing paid search campaigns across various digital marketing platforms. Prior to this position, he served as a Paid Search Specialist at Tinuiti from 2020 to 2021 and as a Paid Search Coordinator from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at Tinuiti spans three years, during which he has developed expertise in AdWords and traditional marketing metrics.
Education and Expertise
Joel Vande Kieft graduated from Portland State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Advertising Management and Marketing. He completed his studies from 2012 to 2016, achieving a GPA of 3.7. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his specialization in digital marketing, particularly in paid search strategies and analytics.
Background
Before joining Tinuiti, Joel Vande Kieft gained experience in various marketing roles. He worked at Logical Position as a Marketing Specialist for two months in 2016, followed by a Creative Intern position at HMH for three months in the same year. He then returned to Logical Position, where he held several positions, including Paid Search Specialist from 2017 to 2019 and Senior Marketing Specialist from 2016 to 2017. His diverse background in marketing has contributed to his current expertise in paid search.
Career Progression
Joel Vande Kieft's career in digital marketing began with internships and entry-level positions, leading to his current role at Tinuiti. He started as a Creative Intern in 2016, then transitioned to various roles at Logical Position, where he developed his skills as a Marketing Specialist and later as a Paid Search Specialist. This progression reflects his commitment to advancing his knowledge and expertise in the field of digital marketing.