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Erica is a Creative Director and Marketing Expert with 10+ years of experience driving growth for e-commerce brands across freelance, in-house, and agency roles. Specializing in creative direction, paid and organic social media, and brand marketing, Erica has a proven track record of developing high-performing campaigns, crafting compelling brand narratives, and driving growth across marketing channels.
With a background in both creative and marketing, Erica has led initiatives for brands across industries including fashion, home goods, skincare, health and wellness, CPG, and more. Erica’s approach combines data-driven insights with creative vision, producing striking visuals, cohesive brand narratives, and innovative marketing strategies. Whether leading organic social strategy, providing creative strategy for high-converting paid social campaigns, or overseeing creative asset development, she brings a results-oriented approach to every project.
Notable clients include:
- Celebrity founded brand, The Little Market
- RYZE Superfoods
- Lemonade Insurance
- Popdarts
- AUSTERE Social Agency
- Dose for Your Liver
- Bambu Earth Skincare
- Black Tulip Studio
- Half Baked Harvest
- Wine by Lamborghini
- Thai Coco
Areas of expertise include:
- Creative Direction
- Content Marketing & Social Media Strategy
- Creative Strategy for Paid Ads
- Lifestyle & Brand Photography
- Email & SMS Marketing
Digital Marketing
Creative Direction
Creative Strategy
Email Marketing
Marketing
Brand Marketing
Social Media Strategy
Content Strategy
Art Direction
Content Creation
Ecommerce
Photography
Blog Content
Graphic Design
Social Media Management
Caroline L.
Chicago, Illinois
$95/hr
5.0
25 jobs
☺︎Caroline Liao is a State Supreme Court Certified Mandarin Chinese Interpreter and a National Board Certified Medical Interpreter (NBCMI-Mandarin Chinese) based in Chicago, IL, US.
✧ With a deep expertise in interpreting, Caroline excels in bridging communication gaps across various industries, ensuring accuracy, clarity and cultural understanding. Her proficiency extends to interpreting complex legal and medical terminology as well as specialized concepts in finance and technology.
✐ In addition, Caroline holds a Certified Public Accountant Permit, further enhancing her ability to navigate complex financial discussions with precision. Her comprehensive skill set, combined with her commitment to providing high-quality interpreting services, makes Caroline uniquely qualified to serve clients across multiple specialized sectors.
➣ For professional, precise, and culturally aware interpreting services in legal, medical, financial, and technical fields, reach out to Caroline today. Let her expertise bridge the communication gap in your next important project.
☆ Some feedback from my clients:
"Caroline is professional, thorough, highly intelligent and responsive. It is delightful to deal with her. She acted in a warm and professional manner from the very beginning of our interactions. She responded promptly to messages and was clear and concise about her fee structure. During the video calls we had with the investors, Caroline conducted herself with the utmost of professionalism, and her presence assisted in making a good connection between the parties in the meeting. Caroline always delivered the work we gave her prior to any deadline set, even if we required her services at short notice. In summary we could not recommend Caroline enough for all of the reasons stated above." -- Josh Samad, Grangeford Asset Management
"Caroline was professional, helpful and available whenever we needed her. Her work was instrumental in helping us with communications and we would recommend her without hesitation. She was able to support with very technical language translation, too. We hired Caroline for two seperate jobs and she excelled at both (live translation and written translation)." -- Lorienne Doyle-Maw, Speech Graphics
"Caroline was extremely helpful and went the extra mile to complete the job I needed. She is great to work with. I would hire her again." -- Nick Lee, G3 Aerospace
"I appreciate Caroline's ability to think independently of me and to propose alternatives or simply handle things herself. For me, that is like a breath of fresh air. That is when I truly have a team; I don't need to tell someone to" put the left foot here, and the right foot there." -- Rocky Hardie, EPIX Audio, LLC
"Reliable, organized, committed, delivered great quality audios with clean pronunciation." -- Alexis Briceno, Abbrivo International
✯ Some examples of my work:
**Live Simultaneous or Consecutive Interpretation**
√ Business conferences, webinars and medical events
√ Meetings between US city departments of development and Chinese manufacturers
√ Calls between overseas eCommerce companies and Chinese manufacturers
√ Calls between overseas startups and Chinese investors
√ Calls between overseas market research companies and Chinese respondents
**Mandarin Chinese and American English Voiceover**
√ Mandarin voiceover and video post production for US companies
√ Mandarin voiceover for the telephone system of US banks
√ Mandarin and English voiceover for a bilingual Podcast
**Focus Group Moderation and Expert Interview**
√ Focus group recruitment and moderation for top US CROs
√ Focus group moderation and individual interviews on consumer behavior and employee proposition
**Video Translation and Subtitling**
√ Video translation and subtitling for YouTubers in North America and Oceania
√ Video translation and subtitling for commercials and company promo videos
**Product Sourcing, Negotiation and Troubleshooting**
√ Facilitate and manage ECommerce for US clients with Chinese manufacturers
√ Services include product sourcing and development, negotiation, logistics, troubleshooting and liaison
❀ Computer tools I'm experienced in:
• Graphic, audio and video editing: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Lightroom, Audacity
• Microsoft: Excel, Access, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Visio
• Project Management & Collaboration: Asana, Trello, Notion, Zoom, Google Chat, MS Teams, WeChat, Slack, SmartSheets
• Accounting: Xero, Quickbooks, Buildium, Bill.com, Great Plains, Khalix, Hyperion
• Google: Google Sheets, Docs, Gmail, Chat, Task, Calendar
• Document management: Google Drive, MS OneDrive, Dropbox
• Marketing: WordPress, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, WeChat, Xiaohongshu
• Programming: Python, JavaScript, SQL
Translation
Technical Translation
Content Localization
Live Interpretation
Legal Translation
English to Chinese Translation
Medical Translation
Chinese to English Translation
Mandarin Chinese
Focus Groups
Focus Group Moderation
Consecutive Interpreting
Simultaneous Interpreting
Mandarin Chinese to English Translation
English to Mandarin Chinese Translation
Liz Y.
Chicago, Illinois
$50/hr
5.0
14 jobs
My focus is on how best highlight your business through marketing – no project is too big or too small. I'm passionate about helping individuals and businesses tell their stories and connect with their audiences through digital and written experiences.
Website Design
I'm experienced in using WordPress, Squarespace, and HubSpot as well as supplemental tools such as Divi, Elementor, and WooCommerce.
Copywriting and Editing
My writing experience spans webpage copy, long-form content, social media posts, and more. In addition, I am comfortable editing many different types of content, including manuscript and e-book drafts.
Digital Marketing
I incorporate digital marketing best practices in all my work, whether it is writing website copy for improved SEO, focusing on user experience when designing new sites, or using email automation to increase engagement.
I look forward to meeting you and hearing more about your project.
Digital Marketing
Marketing Strategy
Search Engine Optimization
HubSpot
English
WordPress
Website Copywriting
Web Design
Squarespace
WooCommerce
Yewande O.
Chicago, Illinois
$100/hr
4.8
25 jobs
C-level Digital Marketing Executive with 10+ years of experience - Implement multi-faceted strategies driving key metrics and ROI for across verticals for companies for large corporations to small businesses including Bacardi, Jamaican Mango & Lime, Telebrands and Dr. John’s Candies. Strategic thinker devises digital media strategies for brands and companies with large and grassroots budgets. Led the execution of tactics such as paid search, social media, and programmatic media buys. Experience also includes traditional marketing new product development, brand management and sales at companies including: Banana Boat, Starbucks Coffee, Yuban Coffee, Eight O'Clock Coffee, Revlon and Sears Holding Co..
Recognized as a thought leader, motivator of people and teams, and as both a creative thinker and a data-driven marketer.
Google AdWords Services
Keywords & Audience Analysis
Ad Copy & Custom Ads
Technical Knowledge
Conversion Tracking
Campaign Optimization
Let's schedule a quick FREE video conference so I can learn more about your business and objectives.
Display Ad
Google Ads
Search Engine Marketing
Shopify
Ecommerce Website Development
Web Development
Responsive Design
Google Shopping
Hannah K.
Chicago, Illinois
$49/hr
5.0
6 jobs
Social media shouldn’t feel like shouting into the void. I turn your message into measurable momentum.
I’m a content writer and social media strategist with a Master’s in Integrated Marketing Communications from Northwestern University. My background spans B2B (manufacturing and industrial), D2C (food and beverage/CPG), and nonprofit sectors, which means I know how to adapt voice and storytelling to any audience.
What I do best:
• Develop content calendars that align with your goals and brand story
• Write captions that spark conversation and community
• Manage social media accounts with consistent, high-quality engagement
• Build performance insights into every campaign to drive measurable growth
Highlights from past work:
💥 Increased LinkedIn impressions by 120% and engagement by 157% through strategic content planning
💥 Drove a 1,035% surge in impressions during a White House campaign activation
💥 Created executive-level copy for social posts, speeches, and newsletters
If you’re ready for content that sounds great and performs, let’s start with a quick project or audit to see how your channels can grow next.
Digital Marketing Strategy
Content Writing
AI Content Writing
Copywriting
Email Copywriting
Website Copywriting
SEO Content
Brand Style Guide
Social Media Content Creation
Social Media Strategy
LinkedIn Marketing
Content Calendar
Content Strategy
Graphic Design
Content Audit
Brandon E.
Chicago, Illinois
$40/hr
4.8
80 jobs
I am a professional BMI-registered audio producer and certified digital marketer, as well as songwriter, voice-over artist, music composer, and manager of digital marketing agency, Noran Rad. Is your podcast picking up too much acoustic noise while you talk? Do you need background music or a voice-over for an advertisement? Do you want to make your song come to life without having to book time at an expensive studio? With beyond a decade of practical experience, I can help you with that.
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Ambient Music
Audacity
Avid Pro Tools
Music Production
FL Studio
Music Composition
Background Music
Music
Songwriting
Audio Engineering
Voice Talent
Noise Reduction
Music Arrangement
Audio & Music Software
Music & Sound Design
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