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Evan D.

Chicago, Illinois

$25/hr
5.0
45 jobs

I help brands turn social media into a predictable growth channel. As an Upwork Top Rated Plus Freelancer with 5+ years of hands-on experience, I plan, create, publish, and optimize content and paid campaigns that increase brand awareness, engagement, leads, and sales. I’m US-based (CST), responsive, data-driven, and comfortable owning the entire social media marketing workflow—from strategy to reporting. Core Services (Organic + Paid): - Social media strategy, channel audits, and page/profile optimization - Content calendar development, trend research, and brand voice guidelines - Content creation: Reels, TikTok, Shorts, carousels, stories, static graphics, UGC coordination - Copywriting: on-brand captions, hooks, CTAs, value posts, thought leadership - Hashtag research, social SEO, keyword optimization, competitor analysis - Community management: comments, DMs, social listening, reputation management - Workflow + automation: DM funnels, FAQ flows, lead capture, CRM handoff - Paid social: campaign setup, creative testing, audience building, retargeting, budget pacing - Analytics & reporting: KPI dashboards, insights, and action plans to improve ROI/ROAS Platforms I Manage: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter/X. Tools & Tech: Meta Business Suite, Ads Manager, TikTok Ads, GA4, Tag/Pixel setup, UTM tracking, Lookalike/Custom Audiences, A/B testing. Schedulers/Management: Metricool, Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Buffer, Later, Loomly, Planoly, SocialPilot, Publer, HubSpot. Creative: Canva, CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro/Photoshop. Project/Comms: Asana, Trello, ClickUp, Notion, Slack. What You Can Expect: - Clear strategy tied to KPIs (reach, saves/shares, CTR, CPC, CPL, CAC, ROAS) - Consistent publishing and brand-safe execution - Data-backed optimization (creative, copy, audiences, offers) - Transparent weekly/monthly reports with specific next steps - Sample Outcomes - Page optimization and branded content systems that lift reach and engagement - Short-form video pipelines (Reels/TikTok/Shorts) that improve watch time and follower growth - Paid boosted posts and full campaigns that convert with proper tracking and retargeting Industries: E-commerce/CPG, local retail, professional services (law/real estate/medical), creators/artists, SaaS/startups, non-profits. If you need a reliable Social Media Manager / Content Creator to handle strategy, content, scheduling, community management, and paid social—so you can focus on running the business—let’s talk. Share your goals and timelines, and I’ll propose a plan with deliverables, cadence, and clear success metrics.

  • Social Media Marketing
  • Social Media Website
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Social Media Content
  • Social Media Marketing Plan
  • Social Media Marketing Strategy
  • Social Media Management
  • Freelance Marketing
  • Marketing
  • Video Editing
  • Graphic Design
Antron P.

Chicago, Illinois

$18/hr
5.0
5 jobs

-4+ years of advertisement experience with businesses -Generated 1M+ Dollars of revenue -Generated over 25 million impressions across campaigns I offer Online Advertisements that guarantee sales in your industry. I can help you set up or manage anything related to digital marketing. In addition to this, I also provide advertisements on Google and Meta. With my service, you will benefit from constant communication, consultations to keep you updated on the latest marketing strategies, and professional marketing management to help multiply your sales. I look forward to working with you! 😁 𝗠𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: Google/Facebook Ads Campaigns A/B Split Testing Keyword Research Quality Ad Creative Design Campaign Setup, Management, and Optimization Google Pixel Configuration & Optimization Content Marketing Ad Copywriting Virtual Support and Marketing Strategy Target Audience Analysis and Lookalike Audiences

  • Social Media Marketing
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Social Media Marketing Strategy
  • Facebook Advertising
  • Google Ads
  • Facebook Ads Manager
  • Advertisement
  • Digital Ad Campaign
  • Digital Marketing
  • Lead Generation
  • Marketing
  • Google Ad Manager
  • Pay Per Click Advertising
  • PPC Campaign Setup & Management
Fahim R.

Skokie, Illinois

$25/hr
4.8
11 jobs

Hi, I'm Fahim! A seasoned SEO and Social Media Marketing expert dedicated to boosting online presence and driving business growth. I craft tailored strategies to increase visibility, engagement, and conversions. ✨ Why Work With Me? ✅ 100% Client Satisfaction – Proven track record of success ✅ 5+ Years of Expertise – Industry-refined skills in digital marketing ✅ Data-Driven Approach – Insights-driven strategies for optimal results ✅ Fast Turnarounds – Efficient project management without compromising quality 🛠️ Core Services: 🔍 SEO: ✔ Keyword Research & Optimization ✔ On-Page SEO (Meta Tags, Content Optimization) ✔ Technical SEO (Site Speed, Mobile-Friendliness) ✔ Link Building & Off-Page SEO 📱 Social Media Marketing: ✔ Strategy Development & Content Creation ✔ Social Media Management (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) ✔ Paid Advertising (Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, LinkedIn Ads) ✔ Engagement & Community Building 🖥️ Tools I Master: SEO: Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Ahrefs, SEMrush Social Media: Facebook Business Suite, Instagram Insights, Twitter Analytics, Hootsuite Let’s collaborate! Need to improve your search engine rankings, increase social media engagement, or drive more conversions? Let’s discuss how I can help your business thrive online! 📩 Reach out today – Your online growth, my expertise! 🔍 Keywords: SEO, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Online Presence, Visibility, Engagement, Conversions, Keyword Research, On-Page SEO, Technical SEO, Link Building, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Paid Advertising, Google Analytics, Google Search Console.

  • Social Media Ad Campaign
  • Web Design
  • Digital Design
  • Website
  • Graphic Design
  • SEO Audit
  • SEO Writing
  • SEO Backlinking
  • Shopify SEO
  • All in One SEO
  • Social Media Management
  • Google Ads
  • Off-Page SEO
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
Loren W.

Chicago, Illinois

$45/hr
5.0
8 jobs

5+ years of experience shaping and executing full-scale influencer and brand partnerships Implementing innovative marketing strategies that support luxury brand initiatives and business objectives. Profitable at establishing lasting partnerships and successful campaigns that raise brand awareness and increase revenues. Analytical thinker with a strong knowledge of emerging trends and industry developments. Remarkable communication, interpersonal savviness, and strategic agility. Expertise in data analysis, high-level strategy, and effectively building client relationships QUALIFICATIONS: Campaign Strategy & Execution Data Analysis & Reporting Content Creation & Branding Campaign Strategy & Execution Relationship Building Project Management Negotiation & Communication Budget Management

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Logo Design
  • Icon Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Advertising
  • Digital Marketing
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Data Analysis
  • Corporate Brand Identity
  • Brand Marketing
  • Data Interpretation
  • Web Application
  • Brand Guidelines
Quentin W.

Maywood, Illinois

$40/hr
4.8
15 jobs

Hello, My name is Quentin Williams, but you can call me Quen. I'm a spirited creative looking to over-deliver my advertised services in social media marketing, graphic design, & website design. Here's a quick rundown of my experience: - Six years of corporate experience in website development, design, and sale - I have over four years of corporate experience analyzing and leveraging data and trends collected through the social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. - Four years of corporate experience developing graphic assets in varying print & digital formats - I also have eight years of freelance experience in social media marketing, graphic design, and website development for the creative agency The Howlite Collective and HIREQLW My ultimate goal is to bring you value by providing my knowledge and understanding of the ever-changing digital landscape. I am eager to help you identify and execute on the best ways to grow your brand through quality curated content, effective targeted graphic design, and branded web design that will resonate with your audience. Sounds like what you need? Then please contact me, so we can discuss how we can work together to FULLY meet your needs as a business! Kind Regards, Quen L.W.

  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Social Media Content
  • Web Design
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • WordPress
  • Instagram Story
  • Duda
  • DudaMobile
  • Website
  • Web Development

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