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Brand Positioning | Competitive Messaging | Product Marketing | Go-to-Market Strategy | B2B If your B2B product or service is better than the competition but your messaging does not show it, that is exactly the problem I solve. I help B2B solution founders, CMOs, and product marketing leads get crystal clear on what makes them different, then build the messaging, content, and strategy that turns that clarity into buyer action. With 125+ positioning projects delivered, 47 five-star Upwork reviews, and a book on the subject (Differentiate or Diminish), I bring a proven, structured method, not guesswork. What I do: 1. Brand Positioning & Competitive Messaging Clarify your value proposition, map your differentiation against competitors, and build a messaging framework your sales, marketing, and product teams can actually use. 2. Product Marketing & Go-to-Market Strategy Sharpen your ICP, build structured launch narratives, and develop GTM messaging that aligns marketing with revenue goals. 3. Website Content & Conversion Copy Transform your homepage and product pages from vague to value-driven, copy that moves B2B buyers through the funnel. 4. Sales Enablement & Pitch Development Pitch decks, sales collateral, and product messaging that make your offer impossible to ignore in competitive markets. 5. Market Research & Competitor Analysis Competitor audits, whitespace mapping, and actionable insights that sharpen your positioning before you go to market. 6. Fractional CMO Leadership Strategy, positioning, content direction, and team coaching, without the cost of a full-time hire. What clients say: "Clarity where we had noise." "Kevin simplified our complicated offering into a crisp message our team actually uses." "His messaging became the backbone of our sales materials and investor pitch." "Faster and better than any agency we've hired." Expert-Vetted (top 1% on Upwork) | 100% Job Success | $200K+ earned | Former VP Marketing & Fractional CMO If you are a B2B company that needs sharper positioning, message me and let's get started.

Most brands don’t have a content problem. They have a narrative problem. 👉 Content doesn’t build authority. Narrative does. Right now, your marketing likely looks something like this: You’re posting. Running ads. Doing “all the right things.” But nothing is compounding. And nothing is converting the way it should. Because without a clear narrative, every piece of marketing exists in isolation— and your audience has nothing to latch onto. That’s where I come in. 𝗜 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿-𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 (𝗲-𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲 + 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱) 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱, 𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵. 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟮𝟬+ 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟭, 𝗙𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘀, I bring enterprise-level strategy to founder-led businesses ready to scale. This isn’t about posting more content. It’s about building a brand people understand, remember, and choose. 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗗𝗢: ✅ 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: Define the clear, unified story that makes your brand instantly recognizable and compelling. ✅ 𝗙𝗶𝘅 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Identify where your messaging, content, or funnel is breaking, and how to fix it. ✅ 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲: So your marketing drives leads, sales, and opportunities—not just engagement. ✅ 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: Create structure, workflows, and direction so your marketing compounds instead of resets. ✅ 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 (𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲): So execution becomes easier, faster, and more aligned. 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗜 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞: I don’t just give you ideas—I show you what’s not working, why, and exactly how to fix it. Most clients start with a Narrative + Conversion Audit, then move into building and optimizing their full marketing system. 𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗠𝗘: ✨ I quickly identify what’s actually holding your marketing back ✨ I bring clarity to messaging that feels scattered or diluted ✨ I turn complexity into a clear, executable strategy ✨ I help you move from guessing → to knowing exactly what to do ✨ I blend strategy, psychology, and execution so your marketing performs 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦: 📈 3x revenue growth + 0 → 25K organic followers (Consultant) 📈 Instagram became a Top 3 traffic driver (E-commerce Brand) 📈 200%+ engagement increase + 20x shares in just 6 weeks (Wellness CPG Brand) 𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗦: 📣 "Dawn helped us refine not just our social strategy but our overall brand direction. Since then, we’ve had a full year of double-digit follower growth.” -Bobby, VP of Marketing, Retail Brand (Tillys) 📣 "Within 2 weeks, we got our first $2K sale directly from Instagram.” -Krista, Consultant & Course Creator 📣 "I've gotten sales from Instagram, which I never had before! And I'm on autopilot, which actually gives me the space to focus on growing the business." -Meng, Founder, Baby Product Brand 📣 "I used to spend an entire day creating content. Now I spend an hour or two a week...and I'm actually getting clients from Instagram. Also, my first book deal." -Kelly, Functional Health Consultant 📣 “Just signed 2 new clients within 24 hours of implementing Dawn’s recommendations—after never converting from Instagram before.” -Amy, Health/Fitness Coach 𝗜𝗙 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗦𝗡'𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚, 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘'𝗦 𝗔 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡. Message me and I’ll help you identify exactly what’s holding it back—and what to do next.

I'm a career freelancer that's been Upwork Top Rated since 2017. I have over 20 years of Marketing experience and have worked with a wide variety of industries and businesses - small and large, B2C, B2B, product and service. Over the years I’ve been hands-on in nearly every aspect of Marketing. This functional experience combined with my degree in Sociology, gives me a unique perspective of how to frame your business so you can find, and effectively communicate with, your customers. When you work with me you can expect: Direct, honest communication and no frills. I value efficiency and like to start projects by determining goals so I can spend my time where it's needed most. You're the expert on your business and your industry, I'm the expert in branding and marketing - it's when we work together that great things happen! As a person, I'm self-motivated, innately organized, good natured and an effective communicator. I enjoy outdoor activities like surfing and swimming. I also maintain a regular yoga practice and enjoy cooking and spending time with my husband, son and my Boxer-mix rescue dog. Invite me to your project, or send me a message - I'm always happy to find time for a quick chat to see if we're a good fit to work together. Or, if you've got some specific questions and you'd like to dive right in you can purchase a consultation below.

Your Brand's Next Level Starts Here. I am a Top-Rated Brand & Marketing Strategist with over 15 years of battle-tested experience engineering businesses into iconic, revenue-generating powerhouses. My work is the fusion of world-class academic rigor (MSc from Imperial College London Business School, a Global TOP-10 University) and a relentless, data-driven focus on your bottom line. I don't just "do marketing"; I design unique brand identities that dominate their markets and deliver exponential growth. The Problem I Solve: In an AI-saturated, noisy market, brands fail because they lack a compelling, human story and a clear strategic roadmap. My Unique Value: I fuse strategic rigor with compelling narrative-crafting to build brands that forge lasting loyalty and trust, turning clicks into customers and customers into a long-lasting community. 🚀 Core Expertise: A Powerhouse Skillset for Exponential Growth Brand Strategy Architect & Positioning: I design and execute comprehensive strategies (from positioning to identity) that ensure your brand is a legacy, not just a product. High-Impact Digital Advertising Maestro: I orchestrate profitable, full-funnel campaigns on Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, TikTok Ads, and Reddit Ads, driving measurable and scalable results. (Focus on 'profitable' and 'scalable'). E-commerce & Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO): I optimize your entire online ecosystem to maximize conversions and fuel sustainable growth. Compelling Storyteller & Copywriter: I write narratives that resonate, campaigns that connect, and copy that converts, making your brand's voice unforgettable. 💰 Proof of Impact & Why You Should Hire Me: My success is validated by the leaders I've delivered for: "He transformed our market perception and positioned us for a multi-million dollar exit." - President, one of the Largest Real Estate Companies in the US. "His strategic approach rivals that of a top-tier consulting firm. Truly world-class." - Senior Software Engineer, Facebook. I deliver exceptional ROI—not just good ideas. My strategies have resulted in 3X-5X ROAS for e-commerce clients and 50%+ market share growth for B2B ventures. (Insert specific, high-impact metrics here if possible, even if general). Ready to stop chasing trends and start building a brand that lasts? Let's schedule a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your vision and architect your path to unprecedented success. Your brand's evolution starts here.

I help brands turn scattered marketing efforts into clear, revenue-driving growth systems. I have 15+ years of experience in marketing strategy, brand positioning, and growth execution across consumer and service-based businesses. I’ve worked with a wide range of clients, from early-stage brands to established companies, to develop and execute marketing strategies that actually drive revenue, not just activity. My focus is always on connecting the dots: making sure your brand, content, paid media, and customer journey are all working together to move the business forward. I’m especially strong in content and growth strategy. That means figuring out what to say, where to say it, and how to turn that into real engagement, traffic, and sales. Not just more content—but better, more effective content. From a brand perspective, I’ve led both new brand builds and rebrands. A lot of companies struggle to clearly communicate what makes them different. I help simplify and sharpen that message so it resonates with the right audience and supports everything else in your marketing. At the end of the day, I’m a strategist who cares about results. Clear positioning, thoughtful execution, and measurable impact. If you’re looking for someone who can think big picture but also help you actually move things forward, I’d love to connect.

EXPERT-VETTED · FRACTIONAL CMO · TOP 1% OF UPWORK TALENT WORLDWIDE I turn brands people scroll past into brands people recognize themselves in. For more than twenty years, I have built brand strategy and go-to-market for companies at every scale: IBM, Dell, Johnson & Johnson, Botox, Neutrogena, GSK, and Pfizer on one end, and founder-led launches on the other. I was the strategic lead on a skincare launch that sold out nationwide at Sephora within two weeks, a wellness brand that grew into 135 countries and was successfully acquired, and a dermatology brand that moved from last place to number one in its market within a year. I have developed over 1,000 brand strategies, launched more than ten multi-million-dollar products, and hold a 100% five-star record here. My method is called The Recognition Code. Most marketing digs in one direction: what the customer wants to hear. I dig in two directions: what moves your customer and what only you can honestly say, and build your brand where those meet. That is the difference between a brand that rents attention with ad spend and a brand that compounds it. How I work: fixed price, named deliverables, clear milestones. Strategy first, system second, execution third. You will always know exactly what you are getting and when. Beyond client work, I mentor at Make In LA, a hardware-focused startup incubator; contribute to the Forbes Business Council; have been a featured expert in the book Digital Marketing Tactics; and have won more than 10 industry awards for strategy and content. If you want a strategic partner who owns the thinking and stands behind the work, tell me what you are building.