Mikayla Hunt

Amazon Marketing and Analytics Manager with deep experience managing Amazon performance levers. Proven at driving sales growth by optimizing catalogs and media and turning data into clear, actionable strategies. Partner closely with Amazon and cross-functional teams to execute joint business plans, improve traffic and conversion, and streamline operations for sustainable channel growth.

Curriculum Vitae

Professional Experience

Marketing & Analytics Manager, April 2023 - Present, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY

  • Drove performance for GE Appliances’ largest eCommerce account, Amazon, surpassing the 2025 GSB goal of $201.1M and delivering 13% GSB growth from 2023–2025, with focus on Filtration, Water Heaters, and Parts, under my management generating $101.3M toward the 2025 GSB goal

  • Led cross-functional strategic planning and execution for Amazon across Filtration, Water Heaters, and Parts, delivering +13% Sell-To, and +28% unit growth from 2023–2025, while increasing the SKU portfolio by 12%

  • Scale hero SKUs on Amazon, growing XWFE Sell-Thru by 65% (from $25.3M to $41.7M) and shipped units by 66% (677K → 1.12M), driving 14% growth in RPWFE Sell-Thru and units, and delivering 8% growth in MWF Sell-Thru and units, strengthening both high‑growth and mature segments within the filtration portfolio

  • Drive double-digit growth in adjacent categories, including 48% YoY growth in Water Heater Sell-To in 2024 and 13% YoY growth in Home Filtration from 2023–2024, using Stackline and other analytics to inform content, promotion, and retail strategies

  • Manage and optimize Amazon product catalog health (listings, variations, attributes, compliance) and content (titles, bullets, A+ content, images, brand stores) in Salsify to maximize discoverability, conversion, and consumer experience, informed by consumer insights, search trends, and Stackline-driven competitive analysis

  • Partner cross-functionally to align catalog, content, promotions and operations with brand, category, and Amazon channel goals, ensuring inventory availability and profitable growth across Filtration, Water Heaters, and Parts

  • Oversee a $7.5M search and DSP media budget with product teams, Amazon Ads, and an external agency, ensuring product readiness, content accuracy, and alignment between onsite content and paid campaigns

Creative & Production Manager, Feb 2022-Jan 2023, Creative Manager, Feb 2019 - Jan 2022, AJ Design Services, Amelia, OH

  • Managed the design, production, and marketing of annual $20M in soft-line apparel across multiple eCommerce marketplaces including Amazon (US, CA & EU), Walmart, and Shopify

  • Managed and maintained digital merchandising listings for a catalog of 5,000 skus on 3 digital marketplaces

  • Created, implemented, and optimized product images, descriptions, keywords, videos, emails, and other collateral for company wide catalog of 500+ products across 8 different brands

  • Directed content creation and managed day-to-day functionality for digital storefronts, rich and below-the-fold media, and all eCommerce creative needs

  • Worked with cross-functional partners to manage an annual $1M advertising budget by analyzing weekly performance metrics and using data to inform future merchandising and promotional strategies

  • Evaluated consumer preferences and behaviors, combined with market trends and historical data, to adjust and enhance digital listings and marketing campaigns

  • Considered business demands and customer preferences when developing and optimizing landing pages, navigation, and marketing plans

  • Drove yearly production schedule by leading internal team of digital designers, extended third-party agencies, and overseas manufacturers

  • Prepare detailed campaign reports and digital marketing strategies, communicating key findings to business owners

  • Lead web development through troubleshooting technical issues and optimized websites for search engine optimization, performance, and accessibility

  • Spearheaded strategic brand plans for multiple product lines to increase market share, brand awareness, and educate target audiences on product features, benefits and values

  • Conducted market research and analyzed competitors to identify opportunities and maintain competitive edge

  • Track competitors and suggest enhancements to both challenge and refine company’s product offerings. Review findings and new opportunities to drive business strategy at seasonal planning sessions

  • Increased customer acquisition and ROI through continuous optimization, testing and experimenting with ad creative work, bid strategies, audience targeting and placements

  • Employed web analytics to evaluate conversion rates and identify opportunities and key performance trends

  • Measured and reported performance of all digital marketing campaigns and assessed against ROI and KPIs

  • Lead quarterly recruiting, hiring, and coaching co-op personnel

Marketing & Communications Manager, Apr 2017-Jan 2019, Communications Coordinator, Apr 2017 - July 2017, Susan G. Komen Oregon & SW Washington, Portland, OR

  • Led end-to-end marketing for 7+ community events annually, including design and production of all print and digital materials, while managing a co-op program and a robust volunteer base

  • Spearheaded market research to identify branding opportunities, cement strategies and sustain loyal community base

  • Cultivated strong corporate image and identity with clear branding

  • Authored fresh and engaging press releases and prepared complete press kits

  • Generated and negotiated local sponsorships with related and partnering entities to enhance marketing objectives

  • Developed and promoted corporate brand, images and identity to media and public

  • Increased brand awareness through creation of innovative print and digital production for local publications

  • Maintained positive media and community relations to build strong partnerships

  • Liaised with development and mission teams to develop social media promotion, email-based campaigns and other marketing programs

  • Developed network relationships with industry professionals to enhance community awareness and promote services

Education

Master of Arts, Critical Theory & Creative Research, Pacific Northwest College of Art, Portland, OR, 2016

Bachelor of Arts, Art History, Criticism, & Conversation, Ball State University, Muncie, IN, 2015

Skills

Amazon Vendor Central, Brand Registry, Amazon Ads (Search & DSP), Cross-Functional Leadership, Adobe Creative Suite, Salsify, Stackline, Strategic Planning, Perpetua, Tableua, Writing, Attention to Detail, Advanced Microsoft