Makena Sutich

Paid Search Analyst

W/ us since June 2018

Pronouns: She/her

Makena is a Washington native, digital marketing enthusiast, and Paid Search Analyst at Wheelhouse DMG. She focuses her time in our Digital Advertising practice, guiding clients through the ever-changing world of paid search. In her role, she cares for her clients by assisting them from start to finish with all aspects of their paid search campaigns including elements such as implementations, reporting, and optimizations.

Professional Path

Makena earned her BA in Business Administration with a focus in marketing from the University of Washington. She was drawn to digital marketing because of its balance between data analytics and creativity. Over time, her goal is to continue exploring different areas of digital marketing such as paid social, display, and SEO. Before Wheelhouse, she worked as a paid search analyst for a multinational tech company.

Personal Passions

In her spare time, Makena enjoys scoping out farmers markets, relaxing anywhere she can set up her hammock, and seeking out new experiences. She likes to try at least three new things every year.

Posts from Makena Sutich

Working at the Agency that Doesn’t Feel Like an Agency – A Reflection on My First Year at Wheelhouse

by Makena Sutich

June 7, 2019

Six Ways to Improve your Quality Score

by Makena Sutich

April 20, 2019

Creating a Custom Creative Experience: How To Use Dynamic Keyword Insertion

by Makena Sutich

April 9, 2019

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