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I have a history of high success in both the corporate and startup worlds: - Founded Hiperwall, grew it into a global multi-million-dollar business without investors - Managed Zetera global sales, marketing and manufacturing, helped raise over $20M - Part of the 4 person team that launched the Westinghouse line of LCD televisions - Oversaw a corporate turn-around at Premier mounts, restoring profitability and growth - Grew Canon computer sales by over 20% while increasing gross margin by 13% - Increased Compaq notebook sales by 50% to $500M annually in less than 1 year - Received a Silver Anvil from the Public Relations Society of America, their highest award I began my career as a software engineer, working for large enterprises like McDonnell Douglass and Xerox, as well as startup Dayflo, named software company of the year by PC Magazine. Over time, I transitioned to a technical marketing role, then through product management, brand management, strategic planning and eventually into general management. In 2000 I shifted my focus to the world of hi-tech startups. Since that time, I have worked exclusively for emerging companies as a consultant, employee, advisor, board member or founder. I am an adjunct college professor, teaching start-up skills to would-be entrepreneurs. I hold multiple granted patents, with additional patents pending, and am a published author whose work has appeared in preeminent publications such as PC Magazine, U.S. News & World Report, PC Computing and Digital Signage Magazine.

Hands-on, execution-focused marketing leader for four bootstrapped start-ups from zero to over $10m in revenue, and two from start-up to IPO with +$50m in annual recurring revenue. More than Fifty 5 Star Upwork Reviews, 100% Job Success Score, Top-Rated Plus, and Expert-Vetted (top 1%). How I drive growth: 👉Comprehensive Audits: website, competitor, sales and marketing funnel, and win/loss reasons. 👉Advanced Targeting & Segmentation. Make sure you are targeting the right people and the right accounts. Look for new potential segments to target. 👉Funnel Optimization. Evaluate your customer acquisition funnel and demand generation channels. 👉Demand-generation. Propose and prioritize recommendations along with a methodology to test new ideas, quickly and efficiently. Why Work With Me? 👉 Proven Track Record: Top 1% on Upwork (Expert-Vetted), 100% Job Success, Top-Rated Plus. 👉 Harvard MBA, US-based native English speaker, mentor/guest speaker for leading tech incubators and the NATO Diana program. 👉 Industry Experience: SaaS, B2B, AI, technology, consulting, data services, and more. 👉 Utilize many AI tools to help with productivity: Blaze SQL for customer data analysis, Lovable for prototyping and testing lead magnets, Claude Code & Projects, VEO3/OPUSCLIP for video, etc). Ready to Accelerate Your Growth? Let’s schedule a quick call to discuss how I can help you hit your next revenue milestone. What my clients say: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I've worked with Kevin 3 separate times, in 3 different companies, and cannot recommend him highly enough. Kevin has an innate ability to optimize the entire customer journey, from attracting and acquiring customers to renewing customers, driving renewal and repeat purchases, and ultimately driving high net retention rates. And has driven success in both B2B and e-commerce companies." “You can trust Kevin to quickly and nimbly drive growth. He went from SEO analysis to landing page design to a/b testing with Google Ads within 6 weeks AND delivered cost-effective qualified leads. " -Laura T, Managing Director, PlanBeyond. "I have worked with Kevin twice now. He moves fast and gets quick wins. We put together an inbound campaign in under 1 hour that drove high-quality leads for us. - David N, Founder/CEO of Delight Labs

I partner with founders to fix inconsistent revenue through strategic Google and Meta ads, sales funnel optimization, and full go-to-market systems. With 20+ years as a CMO/CSO and two successful exits, I quickly identify leaks, rebuild processes, and deliver measurable growth in 60–90 day engagements. Based in Silicon Valley, I bring 20+ years of hands-on sales and marketing leadership as a strategist. I've generated over $400M in combined client revenue, and doubled revenues for multiple organizations across SaaS, healthcare, enterprise tech, ecommerce, and services. I quickly audit campaigns and funnels, identify hidden leaks, and rebuild them for faster growth. Typical high-impact work includes: Strategic sales funnel audits and complete rebuilds Lead generation systems and consistent inbound pipelines Revenue process optimization, CRM automations, and customer journey design Sales and marketing team hiring, training, and coaching frameworks Investment collateral, pitch decks, and support for raising capital Campaign optimization (Google Ads, Meta, email, and more) AI implementation for speed and faster conversions I prefer focused 60–90 day engagements where we deliver measurable results quickly and hand off optimized, running systems so you can focus on leading the business. Recent Client Results: “Chris played a pivotal role in making our business go from $6000 in sales to $140,000… He is an industry leader who only has solutions.” (5.0) “Implementing just some of his advice helped our company roughly 2x revenue numbers within 3 months… Chris is your secret weapon.” (5.0) “Chris exceeded our expectations… highly recommend for any organization looking to optimize their sales processes.” (5.0) Tools & Platforms: HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho CRM, Pipedrive, ActiveCampaign, GoHighLevel, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Google Ads, Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, Microsoft Ads, Meta Ads Manager, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Apollo, ZoomInfo, Woodpecker, Instantly, Smartlead, Expandi, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, CallRail, Mailchimp, Klaviyo, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Hotjar, Mouseflow, Shopify, WooCommerce, WordPress, Webflow, Zapier, Make, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, CRM Automation, Marketing Automation, Revenue Operations, SEO, PPC, Lead Generation, Customer Acquisition, and Conversion Optimization. Recognitions & Results: Top-Rated on Upwork (Top 3%) CMS/HIPAA Certified Clinical Operator Author of 21st Century Sales: Fast Forward (available on Amazon & Google Books) Former CMO/CSO for 2 public companies (both doubled revenues under my leadership) Featured guest on The B2B Growth Show Creator of proven sales & marketing frameworks including “Speed to Lead,” “The R.I.G.H.T Method,” “10 Point Touch,” and “The Compassionate Sales Method” Personally hired, trained, and coached thousands of BDRs, marketing reps, and C-level executives across multiple industries More than doubled revenues for 6 organizations 3 companies that I created sales and marketing processes for were acquired by private equity If you're serious about scaling smarter and faster, drop me a message with a quick note about your current revenue challenges. Let's see if we're a good fit.

🚀 Marketing & Brand Strategy Expert | Fractional CMO | Top 1% Upwork Freelancer 🌟 Top 1% Expert-Vetted Freelancer | PhD in Marketing, Analytics & Strategy | 100% Success Rate🌟 Specialist in healthcare, B2B & premium DTC 💡 About Me:Fractional CMO and senior marketing strategist with 25+ years of experience and a PhD in Marketing, specializing in analytics, statistics, consumer behavior, brand strategy, go-to-market planning, and Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM). I help companies make smarter marketing decisions through Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM), rigorous analytics, and senior-level fractional CMO leadership — combining executive strategy with the kind of data discipline most marketing consultants cannot offer. My work combines executive-level strategy with rigorous analysis. I do not just recommend tactics. I help clients determine what is working, what is not, where the next dollar should go, and how to build a more scalable and accountable marketing system. 📊 My strengths include marketing strategy, brand positioning, market research, customer insight, conversion analysis, go-to-market planning, and Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM). I am especially strong when a company has meaningful potential but needs clearer direction, stronger prioritization, tighter execution, or more analytical decision-making. Over the course of 25+ years, I have worked across healthcare, B2B, premium DTC, and complex growth environments where messaging, performance, customer insight, and budget allocation all need to work together. Clients bring me in when they need senior-level strategic thinking backed by real data, not guesswork. What I Help Clients Do 🚀 Fractional CMO Leadership Strategic direction, growth planning, team oversight, channel prioritization, and executive-level decision support 📈 Marketing Strategy & Go-to-Market Planning Growth strategy, launch planning, audience targeting, competitive positioning, and full-funnel planning 🧠 Brand Positioning & Messaging Clearer differentiation, stronger messaging, sharper offers, and more effective brand architecture 📊 Analytics, MMM & Marketing Efficiency Marketing Mix Modeling, media mix attribution, KPI development, budget allocation, forecasting, performance analysis, and decision support 🔍 Market Research & Customer Insight Segmentation, customer interviews, competitive analysis, survey design, and insight development 💰 Paid Media Oversight & Funnel Improvement Channel strategy, conversion analysis, ad performance review, and identifying where spend is being wasted Selected Accomplishments 🏆 Analytics & Performance Built MMM frameworks that reduced ad spend by 35% while maintaining or improving revenue performance Improved ROI by 96%+ through tighter funnel analysis, better conversion tracking, and stronger message-market fit Lowered cost-per-sale by 10x and reduced spend-per-unit by 300% through performance-based campaign restructuring Managed high-7-figure ad budgets across Google, Meta, Amazon, and LinkedIn with measurable efficiency gains Built MMM and predictive forecasting models to optimize budget allocation and eliminate wasted spend across multi-channel programs 🏆 Strategy & Positioning Developed brand positioning and messaging strategies that improved conversion, clarity, and differentiation Led go-to-market planning and rebranding for businesses at inflection points, resulting in measurable gains in engagement and acquisition efficiency Built audience segmentation models that reduced CPA and improved targeting precision across paid channels Designed competitive positioning frameworks that sharpened market entry and accelerated growth 🏆 Executive-Level Marketing Leadership Served as a strategic marketing leader for healthcare, B2B, & premium consumer brands Helped founders and leadership teams prioritize the right channels, investments, and growth opportunities Brought analytical rigor to decisions that were previously based on assumptions or fragmented reporting Why Clients Hire Me 🔥 25+ years of marketing experience across strategy, analytics, positioning, and growth 🔥 PhD-level expertise in marketing, statistics, and consumer behavior 🔥 Senior-level fractional CMO leadership, not just tactical execution 🔥 Deep specialization in MMM, media mix attribution, and data-driven budget optimization 🔥 Strong ability to connect brand, performance, analytics, and customer insight into one clear growth plan Tools & Platforms: GA4 · Google Ads · Meta Ads · LinkedIn Ads · Amazon Seller Central · Tableau · Looker · SPSS · HubSpot · Salesforce · Mailchimp · MMM Good Fit: Healthcare, B2B, premium DTC, funded startups, and established companies that want senior-level strategic marketing leadership with real analytical depth. Not a Fit: Paid survey projects, unfunded startups, or speculative industries. 📩 Need a fractional CMO with 25+ years of experience, a PhD in Marketing, and deep strength in MMM, attribution, analytics, & positioning? Let's talk.

I help startups, B2B firms, and growing companies improve outreach, lead generation, CRM workflows, and operational efficiency through a combination of hands-on sales experience, market analysis, and Agentic AI-driven business audits. My background combines cold calling, outbound campaign management, startup research, operational troubleshooting, and growth strategy. I work with GoHighLevel (GHL) and other CRM/outreach environments to identify workflow gaps, weak follow-up systems, inefficient outreach, missed opportunities, and operational bottlenecks that may be slowing growth. I am especially effective in situations where companies need someone who can both think strategically and execute practically — whether that means fixing broken outreach, analyzing markets, improving workflows, troubleshooting operations, or directly engaging prospects through outbound calling and lead generation. My Agentic AI-driven audit process combines AI-assisted analysis with real-world business and sales experience to deliver practical recommendations instead of generic automated reports. Highlights: • $100K+ earned on Upwork • 5,000+ hours completed • Recent successful $10K+ contracts • MBA, NYU Stern • Strong client-facing and communication experience • Strong client-facing and communication experience Available for: • Cold calling and outbound outreach • Lead generation systems • Agentic AI-driven CRM audits • GHL optimization and workflow review • Startup research and market validation • Sales process troubleshooting • Fractional growth and operations support Technical Sales analyst offering Outreach, Sales Strategy, Channel Marketing, Campaign Management, Sales Management consulting & troubleshooting. I have proven success on Upwork BDM sales & marketing. Background in research and tech R&D for bulge bracket Wall Street and tech including VP, MD, CMO, CSO positions at significant firms. I hold an MBA from NYU Stern on a Citibank scholarship and BA Oberlin as a National Merit Scholar. Fractional CMO CSO CPO analysis. Technical sales warm / cold calling expert. Can create and complete campaigns. Loving sales and marcomms management consulting work including AI firms. In love with tech forever.

Senior Sales & Business Development Professional 18 years of proven experience building revenue-generating sales operations across diverse B2B industries. EXPERTISE: - B2B Sales Strategy & Execution - Key Account Management & Relationship Building - Territory Expansion & Market Entry - Sales Process Design & Operations - Team Leadership & Coaching INDUSTRIES: Office systems, medical devices, mining equipment, lubricants distribution, protective coatings, fintech/payments TRACK RECORD: - Senior leadership roles in competitive markets - Territory turnarounds from stalled to consistent growth - Cross-functional team building and sales process implementation - Multi-million dollar account management and pipeline building I work with SMEs and startups ready to build sustainable revenue growth through custom strategy and hands-on support. While my consulting practice focuses on strategy and revenue growth, I also take on select hands-on engagements such as closing, sales enablement, and fractional BD primarily aimed for early-stage and founder-led businesses ready to build serious sales operations.