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Jill Calefate

Global Strategy + Media Executive | Problem Solver + Analytical Thinker | Brand + Data-Driven Marketer

Wellington, FL, USA

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Strategic media planning, activation, and operations executive with over 23 years of driving scalable growth and operational efficiency across Fortune 100 brands and global tech. Proven expertise in building cross-functional business planning frameworks, automating core processes, and enabling productivity. Advises senior stakeholders, deploys streamlined systems, and leads high-performing teams in ambiguous, high-pressure environments.

Work Preferences

Salary

USD 215,000

Skills

Thought Leadership10/10
Client Partnership & Growth10/10
Cross-Functional Team Leadership10/10
Executive Stakeholder Management10/10
Executive Writing & Presenting10/10
Full-Funnel Media Activation (10/10)Global Project Management (10/10)Go-to-Market Strategy (10/10)Media Planning & Strategy (10/10)Process Automation & Operationalization (10/10)Data Storytelling & Insights (9/10)AI & Emerging Tech (VR/MR/AI) (8/10)B2B & B2C Marketing (8/10)Business Planning & Forecasting (8/10)Programmatic/DSP Activation (8/10)Competitive Market Intelligence (8/10)1P Data Planning & Activation (8/10)Healthcare & Pharma Media (8/10)Market Mix Modeling (MMM) (8/10)KPI Dashboards & Analytics (8/10)

Work Experience

VP, Strategy & Planning

Spark Foundry (Meta)

Jan 2022 โ€” Present

Led global budget setting methodology and proprietary planning tools for Meta enterprise. Built global cross-portfolio reach & frequency center of excellence. Led Meta's first 1P data planning and activation testing. Launched VR, MR, gaming, and AI hardware products resulting in 300% over-goal sales including Quest 3 and Ray-Ban smart glasses. Achieved Meta's most successful Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday campaigns. Strategized first-to-market activations including the Las Vegas Sphere.

Media Director

MDG Advertising

Apr 2019 โ€” Dec 2021

Client service and media lead for full-service healthcare media agency. Grew agency department commissions by over 700% in first year. Achieved 25% EBITDA for largest urgent care group nationwide. Launched telehealth integrations during COVID-19. Implemented 1P media targeting strategies using Mosaic segmentation within HIPAA-compliant DSP activations. Pitched agency capabilities to venture capitalist groups.

Senior Media Buyer

BPD Advertising

Mar 2018 โ€” Apr 2019

Media Director

PMP Marketing Group

Sept 2012 โ€” Sept 2017

Senior Media Buyer

BKV

Sept 2010 โ€” Jun 2012

Senior Media Buyer

AutoAd Partners

Jan 2008 โ€” Jan 2010

Media Director

Force Media Group

Jan 2007 โ€” Jan 2008

Senior Media Buyer

Zenith Media

Jan 2003 โ€” Jan 2007

Education

University of Florida

BS ยท Telecommunications, TV Production

? โ€“ 2003

Nova Southeastern University

AA ยท Business Finance

? โ€“ 1999