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Jake
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Jake
Head of Growth / Paid Social Marketer
$
135
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69324
Ro / Yeti / CopilotIQ

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Jake is a strategic marketing executive with extensive experience spanning e-commerce, health, CPG, and technology sectors. At Meta, he managed over $50M in annual ad spend for clients including Ro Health and Yeti Coolers, delivering substantial business growth. As VP of Growth Marketing at CopilotIQ, he propelled the company from pre-seed to $17M ARR and 20,000 members in three years, utilizing data-driven strategies in paid social and community growth. Skilled in finding product-market fit for startups and scaling brands effectively, Jake is a valuable asset in driving profitable growth.
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Shiloh
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Shiloh
Creative Director / Brand Marketer / Graphic Designer
$
200
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44000
Winc / VML / ASAPP

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Shiloh is a seasoned creative director and brand strategist with extensive experience in CPG, tech, and fashion sectors. His work encompasses creative direction, visual design, and campaign development, consistently driving brand impact through comprehensive creative strategies. Notably, Shiloh has led successful initiatives like scaling Winc's Summer Water brand through innovative digital platforms and immersive events, and developing dynamic community engagement kiosks with LQD Wifi. His accolades include honors from the Webby, Telly, and One Show, with features in top industry publications.
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Shane
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Shane
Paid Social Marketer / Growth Marketer / Paid Search Marketer
$
95
/hr
45500
Banter Jewelry / Legends Apparel / Franklin Sports

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Shane is a seasoned freelancer specializing in paid advertising strategy and execution for e-commerce brands. With extensive experience managing over $50M in Meta ad spend, Shane has successfully driven growth for notable brands like Banter Jewelry and Franklin Sports, achieving significant ROAS improvements and sales growth with stable budgets. At Legends Apparel, Shane expertly scaled ad spend while meeting CAC targets, and has repeatedly steered start-ups from modest budgets to seven-figure revenues through effective growth strategies. Known for a performance-first approach, Shane enhances ad impact through strategic budget allocation and creative testing, consistently delivering measurable business results.
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Matthew
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Matthew
Influencer Marketer / Social Media Manager / Partnerships Marketer
$
85
/hr
38085
HexClad / Campo Grande / Prodigy Artists

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Matthew has over 9 years of expertise in influencer marketing, content strategy, and brand partnerships, driving significant business outcomes for food, lifestyle, and consumer brands. At HexClad, he led global influencer initiatives, growing their TikTok following from under 1,000 to over 130,000 and increasing customer acquisition by 12 percent monthly through strategic ambassador programs. Previously, at Gibson Overseas, he implemented content systems that increased direct-to-consumer revenue by 36 percent and achieved a 4.2x return on ad spend, while refining product strategies to enhance customer engagement.
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Andrew
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Andrew
Paid Search Marketer / Programmatic Marketer
$
95
/hr
38277
Foot Locker, Inc. / Kitty Poo Club / Konica Minolta

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Andrew is the Vice President of Search at Didit, a New York-based marketing agency, where he oversees Paid Search, Display, and Paid YouTube teams. With 12 years at Didit, he plays a strategic role while staying actively involved in day-to-day operations, delivering comprehensive marketing strategies for diverse clients, from local businesses to global retailers. Notably, Andrew managed over $45 million in annual Paid Search budgets for Foot Locker, exceeding revenue forecasts by $20 million through strategic campaign management and budget optimization.
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Juan
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Juan
Growth Marketer / Paid Social Marketer / Paid Search Marketer
$
85
/hr
39700
Hello Fresh / Kyte Baby / Xcaret

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Juan is a skilled Digital Marketer with 7 years of agency experience, specializing in DTC eCommerce and adeptly handling clients from startups to large enterprises like Hello Fresh. His strategic approach has driven revenue growth of over 40% year-on-year while improving ROAS by 20-50%. As an Associate Director at Shoelace, Juan has led media buying teams to manage over $65 million in ad spend, generating more than $220 million in revenue. His expertise in platforms such as Meta, Google, and TikTok has resulted in record-breaking sales and strong, enduring client relationships.
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We selected the top Shopify experts on The Starters based on verified ratings, project history, and the quality of work they've delivered for real clients. Only the highest-performing Shopify experts in this skill category are featured.

What does a Shopify expert do?

A Shopify expert uses their deep experience with Shopify to complete specialized tasks such as Setting up a Shopify store from scratch, Customizing themes to fit brand identity, or Integrating payment gateways and shipping options. They help you get better results, work more efficiently, and avoid the trial-and-error of doing it yourself.

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