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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.

"You have to tell a story before you can sell a story"- Beth Comstock. The Digital Landscape we live in today may seem like a chaotic warzone of aloof influencers and desperate business owners in Lamborghinis clamoring for a measly 'like'. Though they may be incredibly prevalent, these people will never be successful in our modern digital world If you want to be successful and stand out from the crowd, you need to authentically tell a story that will make your audience feel a need to take action. Lucky for you, that is what I do. I tell stories. Whether through a Social Media Campaign, a direct email, or a Youtube Script, I know how to take your story and tell it to the world. So, go on. Send me that Invite, and reach out; I'd love to learn more about your story.

Are you trying to build brand awareness, drive sales conversions, or generate content? The strategy behind each looks completely different, and that's where most influencer campaigns actually go wrong. That's the gap I fill. I'm CJ — a Creator Relations Manager and Creative Strategist who has been apart of campaigns for Google, Spotify, Airbnb, and Diageo. My work on Google's Black-Owned Friday reached 5.1M+ YouTube views and 500K+ social engagements — not because we found the biggest influencers, but because we built a creator strategy that actually fit the brand. I bring that same thinking to every client I work with, whether you're a startup figuring out your first creator program or an established brand whose influencer campaigns feel scattered and aren't converting. What I do: Creator & influencer strategy - Building creator programs that fit your brand positioning, not just your budget - Sourcing and vetting across nano to macro tiers with brand fit as the primary filter - UGC, gifting, seeding, affiliate programs, and product placement - Negotiating rate, deliverables, and usage rights directly with creators - Creates Briefs covering deliverables, FTC disclosure, content approvals, and exclusivity - Full campaign management and reporting that goes beyond vanity metrics - Comfortable working in CreatorIQ and Upfluence on top of my own systems Partnerships & business development - Identifying and approaching the right partners, collaborators, and talent - Building outreach systems and pipelines that convert - Relationship management with agencies and talent managers Industries: Wellness · Lifestyle · Beauty · Fashion · Tech · Consumer Goods If your influencer campaigns feel disconnected from your brand or you're building one from scratch and want to do it right the first time. I'd love to hear what you're working on.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I had an exceptional experience working with Jonathon from start to finish. The communication and ability to accommodate my own personal vision have been top-notch. I highly recommend for anybody looking to expand their business.” Hello! My name is Jonathon Jacome, and I am a co-founder of Jacome Ventures, a successful digital marketing agency. I bring years of hands-on experience in transforming brands through strategic social media management and content creation. My team and I have worked with many companies and clients worldwide including:  ✅ Yuool USA (Forbes 30 under 30) ✅ Oro Azul Tequila (~$300k Evaluation)  ✅ University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign ✅ KPMG Advisory (~20 Billion Estimated Revenue per Year) ✅ PIE App (~$1 million Evaluation) ✅ Over 20 clients served worldwide  🌎  ⭐Here’s what I can bring to your project⭐ ✅ SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT Content Creation Account Set-up Caption Copy Hashtag Curation Scheduling Content Influencer Marketing Strategy Development Weekly Reporting ✅ PLATFORMS Instagram Facebook Tiktok ✅ CONTENT CREATION Social Media Content Photo + Video Instagram Stories Instagram Highlights Custom Content Calendar ⭐Why you should choose me over other freelancers⭐ ✅Client Reviews: I focus on providing value to all of my clients and earning their TRUST. ✅Over-Delivering: this is core to my work as a freelancer. My focus is on giving more than what I expect to receive. I take pride in leaving all of my clients saying "WOW" ✅Responsiveness: being extremely responsive and keeping all lines of communication readily open with my clients. ✅Resilience: reach out to any of my current or former clients and ask them about my resilience. For any issue that my clients face, I attack them and find a solution. ✅Kindness: one of the main aspects of my life that I implement in every facet. Treating everyone with respect, understanding all situations with empathy, and genuinely wanting to improve my client's situations. 🏆Reviews and feedback from trusted clients 🏆 “Jonathon made expanding on ideas and bringing visions to life seamless. With their fast turn around time and attention to detail, it made for a partnership that could be trusted! I would recommend Jacome Ventures to any new brands looking to start expanding their image and likeness!” “Jonathon and Jacome Ventures were professional from start to finish. I appreciated the commitment, follow ups & fast turnaround for any changes to be made. Highly recommend for any business or artist looking for custom graphic designs.” “Jacome Ventures was a personable and professional company the entire design process. Not only did one of their representatives take the time to meet with me to discuss my personal vision for the design, they also made sure to incorporate design elements that were important to me. Would recommend them to anyone needing marketing and design support.”

I am passionate about social media and helping your business generate brand awareness, increase engagement, and site clicks through influencer strategy. I have developed influencer strategies for Culligan ZeroWater, Behr Paint, Bed Bath & Beyond, Grow with Google, and many more. I have over 7 years of experience in social media and influencer management. Project Highlights: - 6 month influencer campaign with Culligan Zero Water. We partnered with 9 - 12 creators for 3 rounds on TikTok and Instagram. We garnered over, 4M+ vies, 50K engagements and saw a minimum of 93% of positive comment sentiment analysis. - Developed influencer strategy for a start up Life Really Socks to highlight new product launch. We received over 200K impressions, 9K engagements and saw a minimum of 98% of positive comment sentiment analysis. - Managed at least 3-6 influencer campaigns at a time Service I can provide: - vetting - outreach - rate negotiation - strategy - project management - social media content creation