Sara Dent Merrill

About Sara Dent Merrill

I am a high-achieving leader with big aspirations. As a nine-figure advertising investment manager, I’ve had valuable experience scaling small initiatives into high-functioning and revenue-generating marketing disciplines. I have managed domestic and international paid media spend for multiple brands across various media channels including: paid social, paid search, online video, display, connected TV, out of home, and influencer marketing networks. With my background in digital advertising, marketing strategy, and consulting, I am confident that I can bring passion, proven experience, and valuable insights to any growth marketing role. I truly enjoy working in an organization where I can make visible impacts on the company and the marketplace. One of my passions is to strive to create a financially inclusive world through small-business consulting in developing countries. In 2018, I worked as a business consultant for the Small Enterprise Education and Development program in Trujillo, Peru. During my time there, I taught business courses, performed small-business analysis, provided micro-financing, and assisted in the execution business plans through problem-solving. The experience I gained there and in other positions have pushed me to be the initiative taker in any team and has given me the problem-solving and analytical skills needed in my career. My solid work ethic, my strong sense of character, and my ability to take initiative have proven to be the driving force behind the success I have seen in my professional and personal life. I am an individual who can accomplish anything she puts her mind to.

Experience

1. Director of Member Growth Messaging Strategy

   Thrive Market

   Apr 2025 — Present

Education

• Utah State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS