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Ikram Nagdawala

Growth marketer driving customer acquisition, performance, and scalable digital strategy.

GREATER TORONTO AREA

PREVIOUS: DIGITAL MARKETING SPECIALIST  

EDUCATION: PG IN DIGITAL MEDIA MARKETING  

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My Story

I still remember the hum of the dial-up modem and watching pages load on Netscape Navigator. While most people were browsing, I found myself wondering how these pages were built and why some grabbed attention better than others. I started building simple websites for fun, tinkering with layouts, search rankings, and user behaviour. Looking back, I realize I was learning the foundations of SEO, UX, and digital growth long before I’d ever call it a career.

That early curiosity became a lifelong passion, eventually leading me into Digital Media Marketing professionally. Over the years, I’ve helped brands not just “go digital,” but turn their digital efforts into real business outcomes. My experience spans SEO, content marketing, paid media, social, conversion optimization, and building high-performance web experiences from the ground up.

As Growth Marketing Manager, I get to blend creativity with data, leading initiatives that drive measurable impact. I’ve managed full-scale SEO and website optimization programs, significantly increased organic traffic, improved site health scores, and streamlined user journeys. My focus is always on aligning digital strategies with real revenue growth. Whether it’s optimizing search visibility, refining content strategies, or developing multi-channel campaigns, every project starts with experimentation and ends with results.

Outside my corporate role, I also own and operate Mini Trader, a UK-based marketplace connecting MINI car enthusiasts and sellers. Running this platform is my hands-on lab for growth marketing, SEO, and community-driven engagement. It keeps me close to the execution, letting me experiment with everything from marketplace UX to new acquisition tactics, then bring those lessons back to my work with bigger brands.

A few highlights from my journey:

  • Launched and optimized paid search campaigns that doubled qualified leads and reduced cost-per-acquisition by 30%.
  • Led an SEO-focused website redesign that improved user experience, simplified navigation, and increased organic traffic by 28%.
  • Managed content optimization programs that ranked highly-competitive keywords on the first page of Google.
  • Optimized product detail page, increasing organic traffic by 40% within three months through targeted SEO and keyword research.
  • Launched and scaled private-label products on Amazon using keyword optimization, SEO, and paid media strategies.
  • Built and continue to grow Mini Trader as a niche online marketplace, applying SEO, content, and growth marketing in a specialized community.

Growth marketing for me is about relentless experimentation, curiosity, and connecting real people with real value. If you’d like to connect, collaborate, or simply chat about digital growth, feel free to reach out. I’m always open to exchanging ideas and learning from fellow marketers.

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Experience

FromApr 2025ToPresent

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AptumGREATER TORONTO AREA

Growth Marketing Manager

Lead digital growth strategy across paid media, SEO, content, and marketing automation. Drive customer acquisition, optimize conversion funnels, and support revenue growth initiatives across global markets.

FromFeb 2024ToPresent

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Mini TraderUnited Kingdom · Remote

Founder & Head of Digital

Own end-to-end digital operations for a MINI-focused marketplace, covering SEO, paid acquisition, UX, CRO, and community engagement to grow listings and buyer traffic.

FromMay 2022ToMar 2025

3 YEARS

AptumGREATER TORONTO AREA

Digital Content Operations Manager

Managed digital properties with full ownership of content publishing, site optimization, technical SEO, UX improvements, and cross-functional collaboration to support business objectives.

FromNov 2021ToMar 2024

2 YEARS 5 MONTHS

American Marketing Association (AMA)GREATER TORONTO AREA

E-Commerce Manager

Developed and executed ecommerce optimization strategies to improve conversion rates, increase revenue, and maximize performance across owned media channels.

FromAug 2018ToFeb 2024

5 YEARS 7 MONTHS

SpierbGREATER TORONTO AREA

E-Commerce Business Owner

Built and scaled a profitable ecommerce business, managing end-to-end operations across multiple marketplaces including Amazon, Walmart, and eBay.

FromAug 2021ToMay 2022

10 Months

Activa ClinicsGREATER TORONTO AREA

Digital Marketing Specialist

Executed multi-channel digital marketing campaigns, developed brand narratives, and managed both digital and traditional marketing efforts to support business growth.

Education

George Brown College

Post Graduate in Digital Media Marketing

2020-2021

University of Greenwich

Master of Business Administration

2009-2010

Narmada College of Science and Commerce

Bachelor of Commerce

2005-2008

Skills & Tools

Paid Media
SEO & Content Strategy
Analytics & Data Tracking
CRO
Reporting
A/B Testing
Lead Generation
HTML / CSS
Tag Management
User Journey Mapping
UX Optimization
CMS Management
CRM & Sales Enablement
Marketing Automation

Languages

  • EnglishEnglish:Fluent
  • HindiHindi:Native
  • UrduUrdu:Native
  • GujaratiGujarati:Native
  • PunjabiPunjabi:Intermediate
  • BengaliBengali:Intermediate

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