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I’m Andrew Mendez — a Senior II Manager at The Cheesecake Factory turned data-driven problem solver with a passion for optimizing operations and empowering teams to perform at their best. Over the past decade, I’ve led multi-million-dollar restaurant operations, coached large teams, and implemented systems that streamlined workflows, improved efficiency, and elevated the guest experience. Currently, I’m leveraging my management background and newly developed data science expertise to help businesses make smarter, data-informed decisions. I recently completed a 10-month Data Science Bootcamp through TripleTen, where I specialized in Python, SQL, data visualization, and predictive modeling — applying these skills to real-world projects involving customer churn, forecasting, and process analytics.

INTRO RATE - as I've just launched this Upwork page, $67/hr for the first project (up to one month)! Event + Hospitality Growth Marketing (Festivals, Venues, F&B) INDUSTRY FOCUS - live events, festivals, venues, restaurants, wineries, breweries, and distilleries I help live music teams sell tickets with strategy-led marketing that ties together paid media, email, partnerships, and PR. I also lead growth for hospitality and F&B brands (restaurants, wineries, breweries, distilleries) - driving bookings, promos, loyalty, and repeat visits. CREDIBILITY (REAL OPERATING EXPERIENCE) - Promoted 400+ concerts / 450+ artists annually (venue ranked top 40 globally in club ticket sales); extensive music marketing experience - Paid media performance: $26 in ticket sales for every $1 spent - Multi-market venue growth: 19% avg YoY revenue across key markets - Teams sold 10M+ tickets across venue/tour ecosystems: - Agency + venue side: Fox Theatre, Cirque du Soleil, Nitro Circus Live, City Winery WHAT I DO (STRATEGY FIRST) LIVE MUSIC - Go-to-market + campaign leadership (announce → on-sale → sell-through → retention) - Paid media direction: Meta + Google (tracking, audiences, creative testing, optimization) - Email marketing + CRM (drops, announcements, segmentation, re-engagement, VIP/loyalty) HOSPITALITY + F&B - Seasonal + promotional calendars that drive covers and repeat visits - Offer strategy (packages, bundles, add-ons, “why now” clarity) - Partnerships + PR that move volume (tourism/hotels, beverage brands, local media, collabs) TOOLS Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, GA4, Google Tag Manager, Eventbrite, Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Squarespace, Wix, WordPress, Toast, Square, Shopify Schedule a free 15 minute introductory call today!

As a seasoned Content Marketing Specialist with over 10 years of experience, I am passionate about telling compelling brand stories and developing effective content strategies that engage and inspire audiences. My expertise spans across various mediums, including social media, copywriting, long-form e-guides, and video production. 📈I have a proven track record of driving significant growth in web traffic and user engagement through strategic content marketing initiatives. My ability to craft tailored content that resonates with audiences has consistently resulted in increased brand awareness and community engagement. I excel at managing multiple projects simultaneously and collaborating with key stakeholders and sharing ideas with common goals. My strong organizational skills, attention to detail, knack for creative direction, and commitment to meeting deadlines ensure that I deliver high-quality content that meets and exceeds business objectives. Whether working independently or as part of a team, I am dedicated to continuous learning and staying ahead of industry trends to bring innovative ideas and solutions to the table. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to support brands in achieving their marketing goals and building lasting connections with their audiences. ➡️ Additionally, I am a travel planner with a focus on responsible, sustainable travel, specifically travel that respects local environments, cultures, and communities while minimizing ecological footprint and I create custom itineraries tailored to your specific interests, values, and budget. 💡 Let's connect and explore how we can collaborate to create impactful content and drive meaningful results for your brand. Skills: Digital Strategy · Copywriting · Video Production · Event Production · Social Media Marketing · SEO · Website Copy · Content Marketing · Travel Planning

Senior Corporate Events and Executive Assistance professional with 16+ years of experience leading end-to-end strategy, planning, and execution of corporate events and meetings, developer conferences, hackathons, executive programs, tradeshows, and multi-day global touring programs across B2B SaaS, technology, engineering, and travel industries. Proven success turning event marketing into pipeline contribution through lead capture, qualification, and post-event reporting. Skilled at analyzing event performance and aligning programs with sales, marketing, product, and business goals. Experienced in executive briefing and events, team offsites, travel programs, vendor and partner management, contract negotiation, six-figure event budgets, 1,000+ attendees, speaker coordination, attendee engagement, and cross-functional leadership within distributed, remote-first organizations, operating as a self-directed leader in high-autonomy, asynchronous environments. Known for building scalable event processes, managing complex programs, and delivering exceptional experiences for clients and diverse teams.

My background is rather unorthodox and admittedly unconventional. However, it is this unique perspective that can contribute a fresh viewpoint. I’ve been working as a freelancer for over 5 years, completing a wide range of projects including photography, data entry, social media support, content writing, and administrative tasks. I enjoy helping clients stay organized, communicate effectively, and bring their ideas to life. I hold a Bachelor of Science and bring more than 15 years of professional experience across multiple fields, including customer service, data entry, task organization, photography, video editing, marketing and social media management, and writing (blogs, articles, newsletters, and SEO content). My diverse background allows me to quickly adapt to new projects and deliver reliable, high-quality work. I’m detail-oriented, easy to work with, and committed to providing dependable support for both short-term tasks and long-term collaborations. Writing & Photography Samples: postcovidcontemplations.art.blog

PERFORMANCE MARKETING & WEBFLOW SPECIALIST For the past 15 years, I've been building websites and marketing systems that don't just look great; they convert. Brands I've worked with: ✅ GOLFTEC ✅ SkyTrak ✅ Bag Boy ✅ Dale Carnegie (80+ countries) ✅ Arizona State University ✅ Dairy Queen What I actually do: ✅ Webflow Development — As an early Webflow adopter with deep CMS expertise, I build fast, scalable sites architected for marketing performance. Not just pretty pages — pages built to convert. ✅ Marketing Funnel Strategy — I map and optimize the full funnel: paid traffic, landing pages, conversion tracking, and nurture. I've spent years diagnosing where funnels leak and fixing them. ✅ Performance Marketing — Paid media strategy, campaign structure, creative performance analysis, and full-funnel reporting for brands serious about growth. Why work with me? I have worked in-house, for agencies, and as a freelancer for 15 years. I understand what's at stake. I don't just execute tasks; I think about your business goals and flag things you didn't ask about. My clients consistently describe me as responsive, proactive, and someone who over-delivers. 💬 "Taylor's technical skills, creative designs, and vision for overall user experience greatly surpassed our high expectations... His responsiveness is extraordinary and his willingness to tackle any new requests, always with suggestions on how to make things work best, automate and present most effectively, is appreciated." — Alisa B., IICF If you're looking for someone who can build your Webflow site AND understand the marketing strategy behind it, let's talk.