Saara Prokkola

Saara Prokkola has a diverse work experience spanning several years. Saara is currently employed at Arvo Partners as a PPC Team Lead, a position they have held since December 2021. Prior to this role, they worked as an Ecommerce Consultant at the same company, starting in September 2016.

Before joining Arvo Partners, Saara was the Marketing Coordinator at Explorius Education Oy from January 2014 to September 2016. In this role, they were responsible for online and offline marketing activities, campaigns, analytics, website updates using Sitecore, Google advertising, social media management, email marketing, events, and partner relations. Saara also provided technical support for Sitecore across the company.

Earlier in their career, Saara worked as a Sales Clerk and Store Manager at Pelle P/PPY Production AB for a short period in 2011. Saara also gained experience as a Shop Assistant at Stockmann Oyj Abp from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, they spent a summer as a Trainee at Oulu Chamber of Commerce in 2010.

Overall, Saara Prokkola has demonstrated expertise in PPC management, ecommerce consulting, marketing coordination, and sales within various industries.

Saara Prokkola completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in German philology at the University of Oulu from 2006 to 2012. Saara then pursued a Master's Degree in Global Marketing from London Metropolitan University, which they obtained between 2012 and 2014.

In terms of additional certifications, Saara Prokkola acquired the "Sitecore certified marketer - DMS fundamentals for marketers" certification from Sitecore in March 2015. Saara also obtained the "Jinja in practice" and "Fundamentals course" certifications from Exponea (acquired by Bloomreach) in June 2021 and May 2021, respectively.