At Talkdesk, I lead performance marketing across global markets with a focus on paid media, demand generation, and funnel optimization. I’ve managed multi-channel strategies across Google Ads, LinkedIn, and Meta driving $25M+ in pipeline annually and achieving up to 13x ROI. I oversee full-funnel performance, landing page CRO, attribution strategy, and budget allocation across B2B campaigns. I also work closely with Sales, RevOps, and MOPs to align demand gen with business goals.
Catia Nunes
Fractional Head of Marketing
It was great to chat with Catia about performance marketing strategies for b2b saas companies. She was helpful and knowledgable about both the operational and strategic side of things. Plus, a pleasant mentor to brainstorm with.
Catia offered unique insight with potential issues with my current lead-gen funnel along with useful tips to plug holes into our existing sales cycle — grateful for our call!
Had a great session with Catia, she gave great insights around LinkedIn ads as well as some great feedback around website messaging. Excellent mentor and highly recommended!
Bio
I’m a demand generation and paid media marketer who spent the last 7+ years helping scale a tech unicorn from the inside. I’ve consistently exceeded growth targets, most recently generating $25M+ in pipeline with a 13x ROI through full-funnel, multi-channel campaigns. I work across Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, Reddit, and shopping ads, with deep experience optimizing campaign structure, landing pages, lead gen funnels, and reporting. I’ve also helped troubleshoot attribution issues across Salesforce, HubSpot, GA4, and Looker, and can offer guidance on aligning media spend with longer B2B sales cycles and ABM strategies. Whether you're trying to scale paid media, fix underperforming campaigns, build your first demand gen engine, or just get a second opinion on what’s working, I’m happy to help. Early-stage startup? Solo marketer figuring things out? Growth team stuck in a plateau? Let’s chat. I can help you: - Review paid media setup + strategy - Identify funnel leaks or targeting gaps - Improve conversion tracking and attribution - Prioritize next steps with clarity and confidence Let’s hop on a call and tackle whatever’s keeping you from scaling.
Expertise
Conversion rate optimisation
I’ve led CRO initiatives that significantly improved lead quality and conversion rates across paid channels and landing pages. At a high-growth SaaS company, I managed A/B testing, landing page optimization, and funnel experiments that helped double demo conversions YoY. My CRO approach blends data insights, user behavior analysis, and collaboration with design/content teams to continuously test, learn, and scale what works.
Demand generation
I’ve spent the past 5+ years building and scaling demand gen programs for a hyper-growth SaaS unicorn. From paid media and ABM to lead funnel optimization and pipeline reporting, I focus on driving measurable results. I’ve helped generate $25M+ in pipeline in a single year and work across all stages of the funnel—from strategy to execution. Whether you're starting from scratch or optimizing what’s already in place, I can help you build a demand engine that performs.
Growth marketing
With over 5 years in growth marketing, I’ve led strategies that delivered both rapid experimentation and long-term pipeline growth. From paid acquisition and funnel analysis to landing page optimization and A/B testing, I focus on what drives real results. I’ve worked across B2B and B2C, in-house and agency-side, managing budgets from $2K to $250K/month and consistently exceeding targets with a test-and-learn approach grounded in data.
PPC strategies
I’ve managed high-performing PPC campaigns across Google Ads, LinkedIn, and Meta for both B2B and B2C brands, including a global SaaS unicorn. My approach blends strategic structure, keyword/audience refinement, A/B testing, and full-funnel analysis to drive efficient growth. I’ve delivered over $25M in pipeline with 13x ROI, and I’m experienced in scaling accounts, fixing underperforming campaigns, and aligning PPC with business goals and sales cycles.
Toolkit

Figma
I’ve used Figma to collaborate with designers on landing page mockups, ad creatives, and CRO tests. I use Figma to review layouts, provide feedback, and make light edits for performance-focused assets. It’s been especially helpful for aligning paid media campaigns with design teams, ensuring creative and messaging work together to drive conversions. I use it as part of my regular workflow for campaign and funnel optimization.
Google Ads
I’ve been managing Google Ads campaigns across B2B and B2C, both in-house and agency-side. From strategy and setup to optimization and reporting, I’ve handled budgets from $2K to $250K+/mo and consistently driven high ROI, including $25M+ in pipeline and a 13x return. I specialize in keyword strategy, audience segmentation, conversion tracking, and scaling performance through smart bidding, ad testing, and funnel alignment.

ChatGPT
I’ve been using ChatGPT since 2024 to streamline marketing workflows, accelerate content ideation, and enhance paid media strategy. I use it regularly to draft ad copy, brainstorm campaign angles, structure A/B tests, and even support reporting and analysis. It’s become an integral part of how I work—especially for speeding up creative processes and scaling client work efficiently without compromising quality.
Google Analytics
I’ve been using Google Analytics to track and analyze user behavior, campaign performance, and conversion paths across websites and landing pages. I’ve worked extensively with both Universal Analytics and GA4, using event tracking, UTM parameters, and goal setup to evaluate full-funnel performance. GA is a key part of how I measure paid media ROI, identify drop-offs, and optimize user journeys for stronger conversion outcomes.
LinkedIn Ads
I’ve been running LinkedIn Ads primarily for B2B lead generation and ABM campaigns targeting enterprise buyers. I’ve managed everything from strategy and audience segmentation to creative testing and optimization. My focus is on generating qualified pipeline through effective targeting, compelling messaging, and clear funnel alignment. I also use LinkedIn organic strategically to amplify brand presence and engage decision-makers.
Looker
I’ve been using Looker to analyze campaign performance, lead quality, and full-funnel metrics across paid media and demand gen programs. I use Looker dashboards to identify drop-offs, optimize spend, and report on pipeline contribution. It’s been a key tool in connecting marketing activities to revenue, understanding attribution, and making data-driven decisions. I also collaborate with data teams to build or refine dashboards tailored to campaign goals.
Marketo
I’ve used Marketo to support demand generation and lead nurturing campaigns, primarily in B2B SaaS environments. I’ve built and optimized linkedIn and email programs,and lead scoring models, and worked closely with MOPs teams on integrations with Salesforce and attribution tracking. Marketo has been essential for executing full-funnel strategies, aligning with sales, and driving qualified pipeline from paid media and inbound channels.
Salesforce
I’ve been using Salesforce to track lead and pipeline performance, align marketing efforts with sales outcomes, and troubleshoot attribution issues. I regularly analyze campaign influence, lead quality, and funnel progression using custom reports and dashboards. I’ve also partnered closely with RevOps and MOPs teams to improve lead routing, implement UTM tracking, and ensure marketing-sourced pipeline is accurately measured and reported.
Tableau
I’ve used Tableau to visualize and analyze marketing performance data across channels, helping teams make smarter, faster decisions. I’ve leveraged dashboards to track campaign ROI, pipeline impact, and lead trends. It’s been especially useful for uncovering insights across paid media, sales cycles, and funnel stages. I’ve also worked closely with data teams to ensure Tableau reports reflect real-time marketing and revenue performance.
Experience

Leads4Sales Portugal
Digital Marketing Campaign Manager | Performance Marketing | AgencyLeading multi-channel digital marketing campaigns for national and international clients (including PPC, Facebook Ads campaigns, Email Marketing, Content Marketing, SEO and Landing Page optimisation); Budget tracking and forecasting, process optimisation for scale, weekly and ad hoc KPI reporting; Combining different data sources (Google Ads, Google Analytics, Social Media Listening, CRM, Market Research) and working with Commercial and Marketing teams in generating actionable data insights to maximize ROI and identify growth opportunities.

City of Boroondara
Social Media and Content CoordinatorBuilding and optimising effective paid, owned and earned digital campaigns across channels from inception to delivery, reporting and optimisation to achieve objectives and ROI. Managing a Social Media Officer and a Customer Service Officer on the effective use of social media channels; training and advising Communications and Customer Service team members, in digital and social media best practices, key insights, current trends, platform updates and campaign insights. Auditing, evaluating and consolidating social media accounts and brands; coordination of accounts strategic growth plans, appropriate programming and internal process to deliver optimal customer experience. Working closely with Senior Management and digital teams providing issues management support, leveraging customer insights, emerging themes and issues to create and execute customer centric cross-channel timely campaigns in line with brand voice, positioning and target audience. Identifying opportunities for partnerships internally and externally, with external agencies, partners, influencers on content and campaigns to ensure a regular flow of high-quality targeted content and campaigns, and increased and effective brand exposure.
UN Global Compact - Cities Programme (NGO)
Senior Communications OfficerManaging coordination and dissemination of communication materials and marketing collateral including newsletters, press releases, research reports, web articles, events and brochures. Working closely with staff across the organisation to ensure coordination and consistent messaging across all channels. Sourcing, creating, and editing multimedia content for publication on the Website and social media. Communications plans and strategies development and implementation; performance measurement of communication activities to identify gaps and enhance effectiveness.
Portuguese in Australia INC
Founder and Web Project ManagerSetting up the brand’s website, planning the site look and feel, editing and creating written and visual content for website, promoting it through several channels and generating advertising revenue (Google AdWords and paid social). Building partnerships with community, businesses, organisations, and other stakeholders; supporting and promoting community development projects, initiatives and events. Leading a team of designers, web developers and journalists to create, update and manage the site using Drupal as our content management system (CMS).

City of Port Phillip
Online Engagement and Content AdvisorManaging Council’s e-consultation hub; consultation development to evaluation; platform promotion and benchmarking leading to increased membership and engagement levels. Social media management, responsible for social media content production and delivery for all Council’s corporate social media channels; monitoring for emerging issues and coordinating timely responses. Planning, delivering and measuring the effectiveness of social media initiatives and campaigns; driving audience engagement and enhancing growth across different social media channels. Building staff capacity in online engagement and social media through workshops and face to face training with an emphasis on best practice. Providing high end online customer service through Council’s social media channels.

Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria
Community Engagement and Media Officer (NGO)The Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) is the peak body for multicultural and ethnic community organisations in Victoria, advocating on behalf of multicultural and ethnic communities, representing their interests, developing policy and building capacity within communities. Leading the promotion of ECCV policy and project functions, responsible for all communication processes including speech writing, media releases, opinion pieces and articles, media monitoring/engagement, social media platforms and membership engagement. Responsible for major events including Refugee Week, Walter Lippmann Memorial Lecture and ECCV 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner and 40th anniversary video.

SBS Radio
Freelancer ReporterResearching, interviewing, dubbing, recording in studio and editing content for the radio program Nosso Planeta (Our Planet) on climate change from an Australian perspective. The program is in Portuguese but features interviews in English with Australian government representatives, environmental experts and representatives of non government organizations.
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