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- $150 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (4 jobs)
SF Bay Area creative studio specializing in video content production, photography and visual branding. Founded by creatives and producers who've worked in-house for major brands including Airbnb, Tesla, DJI & Apple.
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StrategyShort Video AdCinematographyVideo Production - $125 hourly
- 5.0/5
- (4 jobs)
A proven, award-winning marketing leader, I specialize in scaling brands and driving growth through data-driven, conversion-focused strategies. With 15+ years of SaaS marketing experience and 20 years of expertise in growth marketing, I’ve helped startups and Fortune 100 companies—including Intuit (business and consumer finance), Kaiser Permanente (payer, provider), Omnicell (pharmacy automation SaaS), Iatric Systems (healthcare IT), and Dotlogics (digital agency)—successfully position themselves in the market and grow. Today, I work as a fractional marketing leader, collaborating with clients on long-term engagements to build their brands, craft compelling messaging, and develop marketing programs that convert leads into revenue. My expertise includes website development, product positioning, brand strategy, digital advertising, webinar and event management, and user journey optimization. With a background in brand development, SEO, SEM, persona-driven marketing, and content strategy, I’ve been trained by Landor, IDEO, Grey, DotLogics, Media Monks, and CEB (now Gartner). This experience has given me a design-centric perspective, which I blend with a conversion-driven approach—ensuring every marketing effort engages audiences and delivers measurable impact. 🔹 Proven Results: 55% average lead-to-MQL conversion rate across digital campaigns Scaled a SaaS startup from zero to a $3M pipeline in six months 📌 Website: jgmmc.com | MBA: Pepperdine University What I Offer: 1️⃣ Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy, Buyer Journeys & Sales Enablement – Developing persona-driven GTM plans, mapping buyer journeys, and aligning content, sales enablement, and demand gen efforts to optimize conversions and accelerate revenue. 2️⃣ Content Leadership & Case Studies – Crafting compelling case studies, long-form articles, whitepapers, and strategic content to establish thought leadership and credibility. 3️⃣ Digital & Brand Strategy – Managing brand positioning, messaging, and execution across web, social, and paid channels, ensuring brand consistency and impact. 4️⃣ Digital Ad Development & Management – Expert in LinkedIn, Reddit, and Google Ads, designing and executing high-performing B2B campaigns for SaaS, MedTech, cybersecurity, and emerging tech brands. 5️⃣ Email Marketing & Automation – 16+ years of experience designing high-converting email sequences, optimizing nurture campaigns, and implementing HubSpot, Marketo, and Pardot automation. 6️⃣ PR & Strategic Communications – Journalism-trained with experience securing top-tier press coverage, offering PR consulting and wire distribution services. Proven Industry Expertise: Deep expertise in SaaS, cybersecurity, MedTech, and disruptive tech, specializing in positioning and scaling brands. While I handle most strategy and execution, I also collaborate with a network of designers, developers, and PR experts for large-scale initiatives. ✅ Cultivated $30M+ in strategic partnerships, driving growth and market expansion for SaaS, cybersecurity, and MedTech companies. Technical Proficiency: ✔ Marketing Automation & CRM – HubSpot, Marketo, Pardot, Salesforce ✔ Advertising & Lead Gen – LinkedIn Ads, Reddit Ads, Google Ads, Facebook Ads ✔ Analytics & Optimization – Google Analytics, HotJar (behavioral insights & A/B testing) ✔ Sales & Revenue Intelligence – Bombora, ZoomInfo, Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) ✔ Sales Enablement & Engagement – Gong, Outreach.io (sales call analytics & automation) Proven Results & Success Stories: ✅ Cybersecurity GTM Strategy – Built the brand, identity, playbooks, positioning, and digital strategy for Intraprise Health, creating a strong foundation for long-term growth. ✅ Scaling a Medical SaaS Startup – Developed a GTM strategy that drove a $3M pipeline in six months from zero, accelerating adoption in clinical offices. ✅ Government Consulting Firm Website & Lead Strategy – Designed and launched a comprehensive website experience, including backend lead management, LinkedIn ads, martech integrations, and a video library to support their growth. ✅ Demand Gen & Email Marketing Training – Developed demand generation frameworks and email marketing guides for a major US-based credit union to improve engagement and conversion rates. ✅ Investor & Startup Positioning – Managed the startup showcase for an accessibility innovation conference, helping founders, entrepreneurs, and investors refine their pitch decks, messaging, and go-to-market strategies. Recognition: IABC Gold Stevie Award Winner for excellence in marketing and communications.
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Communication StrategyCustom Web DesignAgile Project ManagementPaid MediaStrategyAnimationWebsite RedesignFacebook AdvertisingCopywritingDigital StrategyAdvertisementStatic TestingDigital Project ManagementA/B Testing - $75 hourly
- 3.0/5
- (4 jobs)
🚀 ATTENTION AMBITIOUS ENTREPRENEURS & SCALING BUSINESSES 🚀: Are you ready to TRANSFORM your business from "just another business" to a CLIENT & TALENT MAGNET that dominates your market? I'm not your average consultant - I'm your STRATEGIC GROWTH ACCELERATOR who lives and breathes startup scaling, digital marketing, and game-changing recruitment strategies. WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT? ✨ AI-Powered Growth Consulting ✨ Digital Marketing Expertise ✨ Recruitment Strategy Mastery ✨ Silicon Valley-Tested Strategies WHAT YOU'LL GET WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER: • Cutting-edge AI automation for operations & recruiting • Transformative marketing strategies that actually move the needle • Recruitment approaches that attract TOP-TIER talent • Proven frameworks for creating MULTIPLE revenue streams 🔥 HERE'S JUST A FEW OF THE QUICK WINS I DELIVER: 🔥 Marketing/CRM optimization using Automations & AI 🔥 Recruit/Interview process redesign/fully embed myself into your brand 🔥 Brand Positioning that attracts Ideal Clients/Talent 🔥 Build & Create your ENTIRE Recruiting Department, including Candidate Pipelines 🔥 Digital Marketing & Social Media/Content Strategies with REAL ROI 🔥 Business/Employer/Exec Personal Branding 🔥 Creation and/or Optimization of your Candidate Experience 🔥 Employer Branding w/Candidate Pipeline Building 🔥 Reverse Recruiting Service (MarvelMaker™) ** DON'T SETTLE FOR MEDIOCRE GROWTH ** The businesses that thrive in 2025 are making strategic moves RIGHT NOW. Are you ready to be one of them? Let's chat and turn your business/startup into a CATEGORY KILLER. ⏰ BOOK YOUR STRATEGY SESSION NOW! ⏰ #Startup #AI #Automations #RecruitmentStrategy #DigitalMarketing #Marketing #Growth #Sales #Business
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CoachingBusiness CoachingEbookEmail & NewsletterCopywritingBook MarketingStartup ConsultingGrowth HackingGrowth StrategySocial Media Content CreationStrategyMarketing ConsultingInternet RecruitingIT RecruitingRecruiting - $65 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (1 job)
CEO & Consultant at Bawa Tech Club LLC | Digital Solutions Architect | PhD Expert in Pharma/MedTech | Driving SMBs' Digital Transformation | Innovating LIMS Solutions | Proven Track Record in Professional Services
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Information Security ConsultationProduct DesignProduct ManagementCloud SecurityCybersecurity ManagementDigital TransformationStrategyResearch & DevelopmentLIMSQuality Assurance - $45 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
OBJECTIVE Results-driven Social Media Manager with 8+ years of experience growing brands through strategic content creation, audience engagement, and analytics-driven decision-making. Scaled an Instagram audience to 67K+ followers with 300K-500K views per post. Adept at influencer collaborations, paid campaigns, and cross-platform brand storytelling. Passionate about leveraging insights and trends to maximize brand reach and engagement.
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StrategyBrand ManagementBrand StrategyBrand DevelopmentBranding & MarketingBrandingBrand ConsultingSocial Media ManagementSocial Media Content CreationSocial Media Ad CampaignContent LocalizationContent SEOContent EditingContent Creation - $90 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
In my 17+ years of industry experience, I have built and scaled multiple complex UX teams and shown demonstrable impact on the products my team has worked on. I specialize in helping people prioritize work that is in line with the business needs, relationship building, creating a long term UX strategy among others. I am deeply passionate about helping aspiring industry professionals get in the industry or coach existing professionals navigate difficult organization or role challenges. I have a deep background in user experience and can help consult on any project, digital or otherwise, to draft a strategy around how to ensure your product or service is user-centered. Please contact me if 1. You need to consult on developing a UX strategy for your product 2. Help with career coaching or getting a promotion or a raise. 3. How to devise a career strategy if you're entering the UX field including interviews, resume reviews etc 4. Come up with ways on navigating large or small organizations or showing value UX can provide 5. Any aspect of UX around journey mapping, problem definition, UX processes etc
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Leadership SkillsLeadership CoachingCommunication SkillsStakeholder ManagementPromotionCareer CoachingCoaching SessionCoachingStrategyJourney MappingUser ExperienceCustomer Experience ResearchCustomer ExperienceUX & UIUX Research - $50 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (0 jobs)
Experienced FP&A professional with 7+ years of success driving financial strategy and operational efficiency. Skilled in forecasting, planning, and automating reporting to boost decision-making and performance. Known for cross-functional collaboration, KPI development, and data-driven insights. Passionate about strategic partnerships and mentoring teams to navigate complex financial environments and drive sustainable growth.
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Finance & AccountingMarket ResearchStrategyMicrosoft OfficeCompany ResearchSaaSFinancial Report - $65 hourly
- 0.0/5
- (1 job)
I am a Business Consultant with over 15 years of professional experience in Marketing, Finance, Strategic Business Planning, Project Management, Product Development and International Business Development Over the years I have conducted business and worked for clients in the USA, UK, Nigeria, Ghana, Africa and other countries. I have worked with businesses of all sizes, from startups to multinationals, and helped them conduct market research, develop market entry, Go-to-market plans, financial and business plans I have also been a key contributor to our firm's success by establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance metrics to measure, track, and optimize operational performance I am goal-oriented, creative, and analytical and believe in utilizing and implementing data-driven processes and solutions . I look forward to helping you improve your business Here are some things that I can help you with: 1. Conducting Market research 2. Creating market reports with actionable insights 3. Performing Financial analysis 4. Managing innovative projects 5. Analyzing and Solving business challenges 4. Creating frameworks and models for decision making 5. Mapping and optimizing processes 6. Creating compelling, visually impacting presentations
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