Alan Martinez

Creative and Marketing Leader | Brand, Digital Commerce and Growth Strategy

San Diego, CA | 619.518.9643
alanmartinez@dedmedia.com
LinkedIn.com/in/alan-b-martinez
Portfolio: www.dedmedia.com

Experience

Boot World Inc.
National Footwear and Apparel Retailer | D2C & B2B Operations | San Diego, CA
Creative and Digital Director | 2019 - 2025
  • Led a 12-person multidisciplinary team with ownership of strategy and P&L, delivering omnichannel campaigns that exceeded engagement targets by 55% in 12 months.
  • Spearheaded a Shopify replatform integrating D2C and B2B experiences with HubSpot, increasing annual sales by 46% while reducing operational costs by 38%.
  • Reactivated and scaled a dormant Amazon Marketplace channel, driving 282% sales growth over 24 months through improved procurement and operational processes.
  • Architected full-funnel paid, email, and social campaigns using segmented creative optimization, increasing impressions and engagement by 78% in 12 months.
  • Drove performance marketing and customer journeys using GA4, GTM, and HubSpot, increasing CTR, keyword rankings, and site traffic by 50% over 18 months.
  • Art directed seasonal campaigns and product launch photo and video shoots, scaling creative output by 30% while maintaining consistent brand execution across channels.
  • Launched AI-powered creative workflows integrating ChatGPT and Midjourney, driving team adoption and improving production efficiency by 30%.
  • Owned six-figure multi-channel marketing budgets, using performance insights to optimize spend and reduce cost-per-acquisition by 20% across paid channels.
  • Built and mentored a high-performing creative, marketing, and eCommerce team, establishing career development paths and maintaining zero voluntary turnover.
Creative Director | 2012 - 2019
  • Drove a digital-first brand strategy, lifting online visibility by 87% through SEO optimization and social content programs.
  • Launched Trade Street Boot Company and Burleigh Sheepskin, leading identity, packaging, and go-to-market strategy that captured 25% share across lifestyle and workwear segments.
  • Owned end-to-end HubSpot CRM migration and integration, optimizing segmentation and automation to deliver 36% sales growth and a 25% lift in lead conversions within 12 months.
  • Cultivated brand partnerships with UGG, Timberland, and Dr. Martens, leading joint campaign strategies that drove 33% engagement growth over six months.
  • Spearheaded the company-wide launch of a customer loyalty program, integrating personalized marketing that increased repeat purchases by 27%.
Graphic Designer/Senior Graphic Designer 2004 - 2012
  • Led company-wide creative asset production across digital and print, mentoring junior designers and increasing team output by 46% over 18 months.

Select Creative and Brand Consulting Engagements

H.G. Fenton Company | Real Estate Development | San Diego, CA | 2023 - 2024
  • Created the logo and visual identity for AMP 30, a music-inspired residential brand designed to attract young professionals seeking urban lifestyle living.
Acclaimed Internal Medicine | Healthcare Services | Phoenix, AZ | 2018
  • Developed full brand identity for A.I.M., a hospitalist organization, creating logo, typography, and messaging to establish credibility with healthcare professionals.

Core Competencies

Creative Direction & Brand Strategy

Creative Direction • Brand Identity Development • Brand Positioning • Campaign Concept Development • Visual Storytelling • Content Strategy • Art Direction • Brand Guidelines and Governance

Performance Marketing & Growth

Omnichannel Campaigns • Performance Marketing • Paid Media Strategy • Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) • Customer Journey Optimization • Lifecycle Marketing • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) • A/B Testing and Experimentation

eCommerce & Digital Platforms

eCommerce Strategy • Shopify Platform Management • Amazon Marketplace Strategy (FBA and FBM) • B2B eCommerce Systems • Personalization Strategy • HubSpot CRM Technical Administration

Leadership & Operations

Team Leadership and Mentoring • P&L Oversight • Vendor and Agency Management • Cross-Functional Leadership • AI-Assisted Creative Workflows

education

Bachlor of Science in Marketing

Arizona State University | Expected 2027

Associate of Science In Art & Media Managment

Scottsdale Community College | Focus Film Production