PLANNER

Tate Starks Media Planner
& Strategist.

Texas Tech advertising grad with hands-on agency experience planning multi-channel campaigns across automotive, healthcare, and CPG. I own the work from media brief to board-ready deck and hit the ground running.

Media Planning Multi-Channel Strategy MRI-Simmons Google Ads & Analytics Competitive Intelligence Vendor Management Budget Allocation CPM / CPA Projections Flight Calendars Adobe Creative Suite Media Planning Multi-Channel Strategy MRI-Simmons Google Ads & Analytics Competitive Intelligence Vendor Management Budget Allocation CPM / CPA Projections Flight Calendars Adobe Creative Suite
About Me

The Guy
Who Gets
It Done.

3+
Years in Marketing
3
Verticals Managed
B.A.
Advertising, Texas Tech
DFW
Based in Texas

I'm a media planner at Mindstream Media Group in Dallas, where I build and execute multi-channel strategies for automotive, healthcare, and premium CPG accounts. My day-to-day spans flight calendars, budget allocations, CPM/CPA projections, vendor coordination, and competitive analysis.

Before Mindstream, I ran integrated marketing campaigns at Engenuity Systems, managing email workflows, HTML/CSS templates, LinkedIn, and print. I also led a client-facing advertising project at Texas Tech's College of Media & Communications as a graduating Account Executive.

I'm looking for a team where I can keep growing as a planner, take on more ownership, and show up ready from day one. I don't need a long ramp-up period.

Work History

Where
I've Been.

May 2025 – Present
Mindstream Media Group — Dallas, TX
Junior Media Planner
  • Plan, execute, and optimize multi-channel media strategies across regional and national accounts in automotive, healthcare, and premium CPG.
  • Build detailed media plans including flight calendars, budget allocations, and CPM/CPA projections.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors on trafficking, targeting, and campaign reporting.
Aug 2023 – May 2025
Engenuity Systems — Remote
Marketing Specialist
  • Managed integrated campaigns across email, LinkedIn, web, and print channels simultaneously.
  • Built and scheduled promotional emails using HTML/CSS templates and ESP tools.
  • Maintained and optimized email marketing workflows and A/B testing strategies.
Jan 2023 – May 2023
Texas Tech University — Lubbock, TX
Account Executive, College of MCOM
  • Led a team of three on a graduating capstone advertising project with a live client.
  • Facilitated weekly client meetings, conducted brand awareness surveys, and developed integrated strategies across social, web, and PR.
Jun 2022 – Aug 2022
Liberty Advisor Group — Remote
Consulting Intern
  • Analyzed client products, markets, and audiences to deliver strategic recommendations.
  • Managed data systems including AWS and Smartsheet; collaborated directly with C-suite stakeholders.

What I've
Built.

Real projects from real accounts. These aren't hypotheticals. They're deliverables I've researched, built, and presented at Mindstream Media Group.

01 / 04
Jiffy Lube Chicago

Q2 Full-Funnel Media Strategy

Built a multi-stage media deck covering Consideration, Purchase Intent, and Conversion. Translated Chicago market audience data into channel-specific recommendations and a board-ready presentation.

Media Planning Full-Funnel OOH Digital Deck Production
02 / 04
SC Parks, Recreation & Tourism

UK Market RFP FY26-27

Led vendor evaluation for international tourism media expansion. Analyzed five proposals against a GIC budget, built tiered recommendations, and produced formatted deliverables for leadership review.

RFP Analysis Vendor Strategy International Markets Budget Management
03 / 04
Jiffy Lube Chicago

Competitive Fleet Advertising Intelligence

Built a multi-iteration competitive intelligence deck using AdClarity and MediaRadar to benchmark fleet ad spend across markets and DMAs. Surfaced strategic gaps and sharpened Jiffy Lube's market positioning in the Chicago area.

Competitive Intel AdClarity MediaRadar DMA Analysis
04 / 04
Holy Name Hospital

Digital Media Campaign Management

Supported paid digital campaigns for a regional healthcare system, coordinating across channels to drive patient acquisition and service line awareness in a competitive DMA.

Paid Digital Healthcare Campaign Management Reporting

What
I Work
With.

Media Planning & Strategy
Google Advertising & Analytics
MRI-Simmons
Microsoft Office & Copilot
Adobe Creative Suite
Email Marketing & HTML/CSS
Wrike / Project Management
Open to Opportunities

Let's Talk.

I'm actively interviewing for full-time media planning and strategy roles. If you need someone organized, driven, and ready to contribute from week one, let's talk.

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