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Hi there! I’m Jeanette, a results-driven marketing strategist focused on helping brands accelerate growth through strategic influencer campaigns and high-impact partnerships. With 10+ years of experience spanning high-growth startups in EdTech, HealthTech, and E-Commerce, as well as global brands like Red Bull, Amazon, and WeWork, I specialize in building marketing initiatives that drive measurable business outcomes. I bring a balance of creative storytelling and data-driven strategy to every project. Whether launching a new product, scaling influencer programs, or building partnership ecosystems, I focus on what moves the needle: increasing brand awareness, improving conversion rates, and fostering long-term partner relationships. My background in fast-paced startup environments has made me highly efficient, adaptable, and solutions-oriented, ensuring projects are executed seamlessly and deliver against clear performance goals. My approach is grounded in four principles: - Strategy-first: Every initiative starts with a deep understanding of your goals, audience, and growth opportunities - Data-informed creativity: Blending compelling storytelling with performance insights to maximize impact - Clear communication: Transparent timelines, consistent updates, and collaborative execution - Results-driven: Success is measured by meaningful KPIs tied to your business objectives Services I Provide: Influencer Marketing, Gifting & UGC Campaigns End-to-end management of influencer programs, from sourcing and outreach to negotiation, content review, and optimization to drive authentic engagement and revenue. Brand Partnerships & Collaborations Full lifecycle partnership strategy, including sourcing, relationship development, and co-marketing execution to expand reach and credibility. Affiliate Program Setup & Optimization Build and scale affiliate programs with structured commission models, performance tracking, and platform management (GRIN, Impact, GoAffPro). Brand Ambassador Programs Develop and manage ambassador communities, including recruitment, onboarding, engagement strategies, and performance tracking. Go-to-Market & Marketing Strategy Comprehensive campaign and launch strategies rooted in research, positioning, and execution planning. Marketing Project Management Efficient execution of marketing initiatives through structured workflows, timeline management, and cross-functional coordination. Ready to accelerate your marketing results? Let’s connect to discuss how we can work together to achieve your growth objectives.

I am a technology sales professional with a strong background in early-stage growth, AI, SaaS, web3, and blockchain sales and partnerships. With 10 years of experience in the industry, I have developed a deep understanding of the latest trends and technologies in this rapidly evolving space. Throughout my career, I have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and building long-lasting relationships with clients and partners. My ability to develop customized solutions and deliver exceptional customer service has enabled me to exceed sales targets and drive business growth consistently. If you want to learn more about my background and experience, please don't hesitate to contact me on LinkedIn.

I'm the Founder of Peel Strategic. I emphasize relationship building through a personable approach to business. My focus is on increasing brand value, sales growth, and positioning clients for where they want to go. Areas expertise include: strategic partnerships, market/consumer research, business development, lead generation, and strategic product placement/marketing. I have partners who focus on digital services such as website development/design, SEO, animation, social, and design. Areas of focus include: Start-ups, small businesses, tech, wellness/fitness/health, fashion, hospitality (bars, restaurants, hotels), and e-commerce.

As the Head of Affiliate and Influencer at high-growth agencies and advertisers, I have developed and led strategy for Affiliate & Influencer programs for hundreds of brands - from start-ups to globally recognized brands. I have over 18 years of experience in the field, with deep expertise in developing overarching strategies that drive proven incremental performance within affiliate, influencer, content, and partnership strategy. My mission is to help companies grow their brand exposure, revenue, and customer loyalty by leveraging the power of online platforms, content creators, and strategic partnerships. I am passionate about creating incremental value for brands. Expertise offered: - Launching new programs - Strategy development - Program evaluation and audit - Efficiency audit - Partner recruitment and management - Team recruiting, training, development - Affiliate Center of Excellence - Training - Agency & Talent research and evaluation - RFP management - Content Strategy Development - Forecasting, Budgeting, and Analysis - Technology integration support - and more! Platform/ technology expertise: - Impact (Impact Radius), CJ (Commission Junction), Rakuten, ShareASale, Awin, Partnerize, PepperJam, Ascend, Cake, Tune -LTK (LikeToKnow/ RewardStyle), PartnerStack - Amazon, Levanta, Refersion - Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics - Tagger, Upfluencer, Aspire, CreatorIQ, Influential

Typical characteristics of my clients include: Underwhelming business results, unexplored market segments, ineffective lead generation, lack of cohesive sales plans, and/or tenuous client relationships. My fresh set of experienced eyes unearths new business opportunities, wins breakthrough projects w/new clients, grows the opportunity funnel, creates actionable sales plans, and repairs customer relations. Projects may include leading/training sales and/or channel partner team members and sales talent evaluation. Contracted clients include five SMB/Start-up firms through my Schuyler Street Consulting, LLC. Past on-roll employers include four Fortune 2000 Technology OEMs and smaller, innovative Managed/Professional Services firms. ============================================================================= WHAT PEOPLE WHO HAVE WORKED WITH ME SAY "Raymond consistently demonstrated an impressive ability to build and nurture client relationships, resulting in the rebuilding of several customer relationships and grew the accounts." "His exceptional sales acumen, strategic thinking, and dedication to achieving targets sets him apart." "I learned Ray was great in opening doors where no prior business relationships existed. From making first contact to becoming a trusted advisor, Ray demonstrated the tenacity and proactive thinking to advance new business opportunities forward despite internal and external obstacles." "Ray led the way in the business unit on coming up with creative deal structures. He also did an excellent job building out a partner channel where one had not existed." "His commitment to the customer and to the industry goes well beyond the norm. Ray is highly skilled not only in sales management and relationship development, he is creative and business savvy as well." ============================================================================= WINNING NEW BUSINESS THROUGH DIRECT SALES AND CHANNEL PARTNERS • Breakthrough Wins with New Clients • Grow Revenue with Existing Clients • Consultative, Curious Selling Approach • Professionally Persistent Client Pursuit • Partnership Creation through the C-Level • Turning Around Client Relationships • Direct Sales to Enterprises, Carriers, Partners • Channel Sales & Network Development • Builds, Leads, Coaches, Inspires Teams • Cross-Organization Collaborator • Sales Planning, Business Case Formulation • Negotiates, Closes Complex Contracts • Improve Client CX, Efficiency, ROI • Private Wireless, 5G, Prof. & Mngd Srvs. TECHNOLOGY / SALES TOOLS GoTo, Grok, LinkedIn, Microsoft (CoPilot, Office, Outlook, Teams), ReadyforSocial, Salesforce, SharePoint, Zoom, ZoomInfo =============================================================================

You have a great product, but you need a consistent pipeline of qualified leads and strategic partners to scale. That is exactly what I build. I am a Business Development Manager who focuses on revenue-generating activities, not just "busy work." ​Whether you are a startup looking for your first big partnership or an established agency needing a structured sales machine, I bridge the gap between your product and your market. ​How I Help You Grow: I don’t just send cold emails; I design and execute full-cycle business development strategies. My process ensures you aren't just getting "leads," but actual appointments and closed deals. ​My Core Services: ​Strategic Lead Generation: Building targeted lists of high-value prospects (using LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo, etc.) to ensure we pitch the right decision-makers. ​ Outbound Sales Campaigns: Crafting personalized cold email sequences and LinkedIn outreach scripts that get high open and reply rates. ​ Partnership Development: Identifying and negotiating strategic alliances that expand your market reach. ​ Pipeline Management: Setting up and organizing your CRM (HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive) so no opportunity slips through the cracks. ​Market Research & GTM Strategy: Analyzing competitors and positioning your offer to win. ​Why Clients Hire Me: ​I am "Full-Cycle": I can handle everything from the initial research to booking the meeting (and closing, if needed). ​I am Data-Driven: I track KPIs (Open Rates, Conversion Rates, CAC) to constantly improve performance. ​I am a Hunter: I proactively chase opportunities rather than waiting for them to come to you. ​Let’s stop waiting for growth to happen. Click the green "Invite to Job" button, and let’s discuss your revenue goals for this quarter.