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I’m an outbound sales specialist with 15+ years of B2B experience. If you need a partner who can pick up the phone, navigate the gatekeeper, build instant rapport with the right decision-maker, and book high-value meetings—that is exactly what I do. My background is rooted in institutional Financial Services, where I worked with major brands like Old Mutual, Absa Bank, Praxis Financial Services, and Sanlam. Over my career, I’ve built pipelines from scratch, managed high-volume daily call targets, handled complex objections, and consistently closed business. Selling high-consideration products to corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals has trained me to speak the language of executives and business owners with ease. Here is what I bring to your team: Strategic Cold Calling: High-volume outbound calling and precise warm follow-ups. Appointment Setting: Turning cold conversations into qualified, booked meetings on your calendar. Gatekeeper Navigation: I don't just dodge gatekeepers; I enroll them to get straight to the decision-maker. Compliance & Precision: Coming from the highly regulated financial sector, I am deeply comfortable with call recording, legal disclosures, script compliance, and strict CRM data integrity. Seamless US Alignment: US-educated with native English fluency. I understand American corporate culture and communication nuances implicitly. Logistics & Availability: I am based in Cape Town, South Africa, but I operate exclusively on US Eastern Standard Time (EST) business hours. There are zero timezone friction points and zero communication barriers. I work your hours, period. I am disciplined, highly coachable, and I treat every single prospect like they matter—because to your bottom line, they do. Let’s hop on a brief consultation call to discuss your pipeline goals and how we can hit them.

I help businesses and entrepreneurs turn their expertise into SEO optimized content that ranks, builds trust & awareness, and drives clicks and traffic. I am a DMI-certified Content Marketing Specialist with 5+ years of experience creating SEO-optimized blog posts, website copy, landing page content, service and product page content, ghostwritten articles & social media posts, and thought leadership content for businesses in the UK and internationally. I have created over 250+ SEO-optimized blog posts and helped businesses build authority through content that aligns with user intent and business goals. My experience covers the entire content marketing lifecycle—from keyword research and content strategy to writing, on-page SEO optimization, publishing, and tracking content performance. I create content that's designed to rank in search engines, is citable by AI platforms, provides value for readers, and communicates your business's expertise, experience, authority, and trust. I can help with the following: • SEO Blog Writing. • Humanizing and editing AI-generated content. • Content Strategy. • Website Copy. • Landing Pages. • Ghostwriting. • LinkedIn Thought Leadership content and posts. • Keyword Research. • On-page Content Optimization (E-E-A-T). • WordPress Publishing. Notable Content Marketing Successes: 1. Wrote content that ranked #1 on Google UK for competitive keywords, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, while also achieving visibility in Google AI Overviews. (Company: ITonlinelearning) 2. Ranked on the first page of Google for the keyword "Agile Foundation and Practitioner Courses." (Company: ITonlinelearning) 3. Created content for 20+ UK businesses across industries, including manufacturing, education, insurance, construction, home improvement, mobility, travel, self-storage, and professional services. I also use modern AI workflows and tools to research, streamline production, and uncover content opportunities while ensuring every piece of content is carefully written, edited, and optimized to meet professional editorial standards. My toolkit includes ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, SEMrush, NeuronWriter, WordPress, Google Analytics, Search Console, Canva, and CapCut. If you want to work with someone who combines strategic thinking with content marketing experience to deliver measurable results, I would love to discuss your project.

Hey, I'm Mart-Mari - founder of The Wellness VA, your dedicated marketing partner for businesses that help people feel better. 🌿 Whether you run a medspa, a chiropractic clinic, a wellness retreat, a healthcare practice, or any business built around helping people live happier, healthier lives - your marketing carries extra weight. You're not just selling a product or service, you're building trust with people looking for support, guidance, or care. Every piece of content matters, and every interaction shapes how your audience experiences your brand. That's where I come in. A former wellness business owner and qualified Holistic Health Therapist with 3+ years of experience in digital marketing, I'm Top Rated on Upwork with a 5-star track record across 20+ health and wellness clients. I work as a full marketing partner - planning campaigns, designing content, managing social media, writing email newsletters, refreshing brand identities, and building the automated systems that make your business run smoother behind the scenes. My goal is always the same: to help your business connect with the people who need you most, and turn that trust into booked appointments and returning clients. 🌱 HERE'S HOW I CAN SUPPORT YOUR BUSINESS 🌱 Digital Marketing ✅ Digital marketing strategy & execution ✅Marketing campaigns & launches ✅Brand messaging & content planning ✅Analytics, reporting & performance optimisation Social Media Marketing ✅Organic social media management across Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Google Business & more ✅Content calendars & scheduling ✅Community management ✅Social media analytics & reporting Content Creation & Design ✅Canva graphics & branded templates ✅ Educational carousels ✅Reels & short-form video content ✅Lead magnets, ebooks & workbooks ✅In-office/print design using your existing brand ✅Email newsletters & promotional assets Email & Website Marketing ✅Flodesk, ConvertKit & Mailchimp ✅Kajabi, Squarespace & Teachable ✅Landing pages ✅Course & digital product support ✅Client onboarding systems Branding ✅Brand identity refreshes - logo, color palette, templates & brand guidelines AI & Automation Systems ✅Full automation systems that make your client journey smoother - booking confirmations, follow-ups, review requests & re-engagement sequences ✅AI-powered content workflows so you can create your own content, faster ✅Workflow automation connecting the tools you already use ✨ WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE TO WORK WITH ME ✨ I bring together something that's difficult to teach: real industry understanding and marketing expertise. As a former wellness professional, I understand how to communicate about health and care with empathy, professionalism, and authenticity. As a digital marketer and systems thinker, I know how to transform that message into marketing - and infrastructure - that builds trust, strengthens communities, and supports business growth. Clients appreciate me because I'm: 🤍Calm, organised, and dependable 🤍Proactive and detail-oriented 🤍A strong communicator 🤍Creative without losing sight of strategy 🤍Genuinely invested in the success of the brands I work with I believe the best marketing doesn't shout the loudest - it creates connection, earns trust, and turns first-time visitors into loyal, returning clients. If you're looking for a marketing partner who understands both your industry and your audience, I'd love to help bring your vision to life. 💛

I am a hardworking individual who sets foundational goals for myself. Once I reach a benchmark, I raise the bar and continue striving for greater heights. Someone who understands the value of customer service and listening to the client. Understanding client needs is essential to customer satisfaction and performance. I pride myself in being able to work independently and autonomously. I work well with individual and companywide goals and am able to strategize and execute without being micromanaged. I am someone who reacts well to high pressure situations and can maintain a cool and calm demeanor when faced with problems.

I help businesses create professional, on-brand visual content for Meta advertising and social media. As a Meta Ads & Social Media Creative Specialist, I design strategic visual assets that help businesses strengthen their online presence, promote their offers, and maintain a consistent brand across their marketing channels. How I Can Help: → Meta Ad Creatives: High-converting, custom Canva Pro static ads built for Facebook & Instagram performance - no generic templates. → Social Media Content: Complete, organized content banks featuring Meta ads, Reels and short-form video concepts, evergreen social media content, carousels, Google Business Profile posts, templates, and other ready-to-use branded content. → Marketing & Brand Design: Elevated eBooks, presentations for buyers, carousels, templates, wobblers and thumbnails designed with premium Canva Pro features. I don't just focus on making a design look good. I consider the purpose behind the creative, the target audience, the brand identity, and where the asset will be used. My goal is to create visuals that are professional, consistent, and practical for your business to actually use across its marketing. I'm comfortable working from an existing brand guide, developing designs from references, or helping organise a consistent visual direction when one isn't fully established yet. I bring a sharp eye for design and a highly organized approach to every project. 📩 Send me a message today, and let’s discuss how I can take the creative weight off your shoulders!

🥇 Top Rated Plus- Top 5% of talent on Upwork 🏆 70+ Satisfied Clients along with long-term Partnership 🕒 4000+ hours on Upwork. With over 10 years of experience, I help businesses hire top talent, manage digital projects, streamline operations, and achieve their goals with precision, strategy, and unwavering reliability. I’m more than just support, I’m the behind-the-scenes partner who brings structure, clarity, and momentum to your business. Whether it’s managing people, projects, or processes, I align closely with your vision and help turn goals into measurable results. 🔹 What I Bring to Your Business ✅ Human Resources & Recruitment Leadership From building people-first HR frameworks to sourcing and hiring high-impact talent, I manage everything from onboarding to performance reviews with a strategic and hands-on approach. ✅ Project & Account Management Excellence I’ve managed full-cycle WordPress, SEO, and digital projects, serving as the main point of contact for clients, gathering requirements, managing timelines, coordinating cross-functional teams, and delivering consistent updates. I’m a ClickUp Power User and use systems like Slack, Loom, Google Drive, and CRMs to keep projects organised, on schedule, and fully transparent. ✅ Operational & Virtual Support That Drives Results Inbox management, scheduling, workflows, reporting, CRM updates, documentation, data entry, research, all handled with speed, accuracy, and intention so you can focus on growth. ✅ Clear Communication & Client Care I simplify technical concepts, ensure expectations are managed, and provide proactive updates so clients always feel supported and informed. 🔸 Why Clients Hire (and Rehire) Me Strategic, resourceful, and solutions-driven Highly organised with strong follow-through Proactive, communicative, and detail-oriented Exceptional at managing clients and remote teams Trusted with confidential and high-stakes work Obsessed with deadlines, quality, and exceptional service If you’re ready to elevate your operations, build a stronger team, and manage your projects with more clarity and consistency, I’m here to help you run your business like a well-oiled machine — and achieve your goals, every time. Skills & Expertise Recruitment (Full-Cycle & Volume) • Talent Sourcing • Technical Recruitment • C-Suite & Executive Hiring • Payroll • People Management • Project Management • Account Management • Process Improvement • Six Sigma • Task & Timeline Management • ClickUp (Power User) • Client Communication • Website/SEO Project Coordination • Content Documentation • Data Analysis • CRM Management • Onboarding • Problem-Solving • Marketing & Branding • Copywriting • Job Description Writing • LinkedIn Recruitment • Lead Generation • Adobe Photoshop