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🏆 Expert-Vetted on Upwork (top 1% of freelancers) 📊 $30M+ managed across Meta + Google ⏱️ 15+ years running paid acquisition 🌏 160+ brands scaled across e-commerce and services businesses ⭐ Consistent 5-star reviews and repeat clients 🏷️ BRANDS I'VE WORKED WITH Coca-Cola • Ben & Jerry's • Cotton On • Frank Green • Australia Post • Spotlight • Mitch Dowd • Autobarn • Mount Franklin • Barista Bros • Foodworks • Armstrong Flooring Plus a long list of e-commerce, lead gen, and service brands across fashion, beauty, wellness, lifestyle, home, food & beverage, and professional services. Hi, I'm Erwane. 👋 I'm an expert digital strategist and ecomm growth specialist. I've spent 15+ years running Meta and Google Ads for brands of all sizes, from small startups to household names. Whether you're just getting started, scaling up, or trying to fix an underperforming account, I can help. I focus on three things: clear strategy, strong creative, and consistent communication. No fluff, no jargon, no over-promising. 💰 PROVEN RESULTS ✅ $360K revenue on $2K ad spend → ROI x 559 ✅ $36K revenue on $600 ad spend → ROI x 60 ✅ $3.3M revenue on $76K ad spend → ROI x 46 RECENT RESULTS 🔹 Warwick Jones (women's fashion + email) → +59% revenue growth | +19% profit growth 🔹 Get Frocked (fashion e-comm) → +56% revenue growth | +111% ROAS increase 🔹 Kinnon (fashion) → +559% ROI | $300K revenue on $600 test budget 🔹 Spoonie Society (women's apparel) → 7.5+ ROAS in 30 days | +381% purchase growth 🔹 Mocka (lifestyle Shopify) → Scaled to $3.5M+ revenue | 15–30x ROAS | +1,700% revenue growth (12 months) 🔹 B2C lead gen client → 1,000+ qualified leads at $2.02 CPL | +137% revenue lift in 4 months 📌 WHAT I DO 🎯 Meta Ads Management For brands who want paid social that actually grows the business, not just looks good on a dashboard. ✔️ New customer acquisition campaigns ✔️ Creative testing and ad copy that converts ✔️ Hook and angle development ✔️ UGC and performance creative direction ✔️ Account structure built to scale ✔️ Honest reporting on what's actually working ✔️ Pixel, conversion tracking, CAPI setup 🔍 Google Ads Management For brands missing out on customers actively searching for them. ✔️ Account structure and keyword strategy ✔️ Performance Max with proper guardrails ✔️ Shopping feed optimisation ✔️ Retargeting and scaling ✔️ Monthly reviews with clear next stepss 🛍️ Ecommerce Growth Strategy For founders who feel stuck at a revenue ceiling and need a clear path to scale. ✔️ Profit and contribution margin analysis ✔️ New customer CAC vs blended CAC breakdown ✔️ AOV and LTV growth levers ✔️ Product-level profitability mapping ✔️ Repeat purchase and retention review ✔️ Attribution and reporting setup post iOS ✔️ 90 day growth roadmap with prioritised actions 📌 Account Audits (one-time) Full performance and structure review Written recommendations and action plan 60-90 min strategy call 📌 Ongoing Management (retainer) Full-funnel strategy and execution Creative direction Reporting and regular reviews 💵 INVESTMENT A starting point so you know what to expect. Final pricing depends on scope and complexity, confirmed after a quick intro call. 🛍️ Ecommerce Growth Strategy from $1,990 USD 🎯 Meta Ads Management from $1,500 USD per month 🔍 Google Ads Management from $1,000 USD per month Available for: audits, one-off projects, retainers, and ongoing partnerships. ✅ WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH ME I'm not a junior running templates. I'm a senior operator who's seen what works across hundreds of accounts from $1K/month test budgets to seven-figure annual spends. I bring strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and clear communication. Whether you need someone to build from scratch, fix what's broken, or scale what's working, I can help. LANGUAGES Native English and French. Available for brands across AU, US, UK, and EU markets. LET'S TALK If you're looking for a paid ads specialist who can think strategically and execute, send me a message. Happy to jump on a quick call to talk through your goals and see if we're a fit.

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