Joe Bello
Senior Marketing & Growth Leader
Talent
Naperville, Township of Naperville, DuPageMember since January 15, 2025
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About
I’m a marketing strategist with an engineering mindset, passionate about data-driven innovation and creative problem-solving. My background spans B2B and B2C, where I’ve led campaigns, built strong brands, and grown revenue across multiple channels. I thrive on collaborating with diverse teams, turning insights into action, and delivering measurable impact for customers and businesses alike.
Experience
Head of Marketing
CarAdvise
2022 – 2024
- Oversaw a complete marketing strategy that helped boost enrollments by 209% and transactional revenue by 365%.
- Built and managed cross-functional campaigns (SEO, PPC, partnerships), amplifying brand visibility and driving record bookings.
- Created new lines of business (“CarAdvise for Business,” “CarAdvise for Shops”), expanding into fleet-focused offerings and generating fresh revenue streams.
- Led full-scale rebranding and launched a marketing automation system, integrating analytics for real-time decision-making.
Ravesuits
2017 – 2020
- Grew a direct-to-consumer swimwear brand from the ground up, reaching $2M in sales and selling over 60k units.
- Devised end-to-end marketing approaches (social ads, influencer partnerships, email funnels) that fueled consistent year-round profitability.
- Oversaw design, sourcing, and supplier relations for a product catalog of 10k+ SKUs, ensuring high quality and on-time deliveries.
- Negotiated a profitable exit by preparing transparent financials, supplier contracts, and marketing assets for prospective buyers.
Education
B.S. in Civil Engineering from Florida State University, providing a strong analytical foundation that enhances my ability to approach marketing challenges with systematic problem-solving and data interpretation.