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Cold Email Infrastructure Setup & Campaign Management
Configured and managed a complete cold email infrastructure, starting with DNS authentication on GoDaddy by setting up SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and MX records to ensure secure and reliable email delivery.
Performed a structured email warmup process to build domain reputation before launching campaigns, resulting in 98% email deliverability and strong inbox placement.
Set up and managed outbound campaigns in Instantly.ai, including connecting mailboxes, importing lead lists, configuring email sequences, scheduling follow-ups, and monitoring campaign performance. Continuously tracked key metrics such as open rates, replies, bounce rates, and inbox health to optimize deliverability and campaign results.
Key Achievements:
Configured complete DNS authentication on GoDaddy.
Successfully warmed up sending domains and achieved 98% email deliverability.
Managed cold email campaigns in Instantly.ai.
Sent over 12,600 emails with a 78.74% open rate.
Generated 10 qualified opportunities through outbound email campaigns.
Optimized inbox placement and maintained strong sender reputation throughout the campaign.
Skills: Email Deliverability, Cold Email, Instantly.ai, GoDaddy DNS, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, Email Warmup, Campaign Management, Lead Management, Email Authentication, Outbound Marketing.
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Smartlead.ai Campaign Setup, DNS Configuration & Email Deliverability
Managed end-to-end cold email infrastructure and campaign execution using Smartlead.ai, ensuring high inbox placement and strong email deliverability.
Configured domain authentication by setting up SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MX, and custom DNS records, connected sending mailboxes, and prepared domains for outbound email campaigns. Built and managed multi-step email sequences, imported lead lists, scheduled campaigns, and continuously monitored campaign performance to maximize engagement.
Regularly analyzed key metrics such as delivery rate, open rate, reply rate, bounce rate, and sender reputation to optimize campaign performance and maintain healthy sending domains.
Responsibilities
Configured DNS records (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MX) for secure email authentication.
Connected and managed multiple sending mailboxes in Smartlead.ai.
Created and managed cold email campaigns and follow-up sequences.
Imported, segmented, and managed prospect lists.
Optimized sending schedules and mailbox health.
Monitored campaign analytics, reply rates, open rates, and deliverability.
Maintained domain reputation through ongoing deliverability optimization.
Campaign Results
Successfully managed multiple outbound campaigns in Smartlead.ai.
Sent 2,800+ cold emails across active campaigns.
Achieved 51–53% open rates.
Generated 30+ replies from targeted outreach.
Maintained strong sender reputation and healthy email infrastructure throughout the campaigns.
Skills: Smartlead.ai, Cold Email, Email Deliverability, DNS Configuration, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, Email Authentication, Campaign Management, Lead Management, Outbound Sales, Email Warmup, Inbox Placement, Email Analytics.
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