Faruq A

Email Marketing & GMB Optimization Specialist

Digital Marketing Live Course • Freelance

Jan 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 6 mos

Provided email marketing and Google My Business optimization services to local businesses across the USA including law firms, dental clinics and air charter companies. Key achievements: 1. Optimized 20+ GMB profiles helping clients rank in the top 3 on Google Maps locally 2. Built and deployed email campaigns with average open rates of 35–45% 3. Set up marketing automation workflows using GoHighLevel and Zoho CRM for multiple clients 4. Developed lead nurturing sequences that improved client conversion rates by up to 60% 5. Managed monthly GMB reporting and performance tracking for retainer clients Skills: email marketing | gmb optimization | google my business | local seo | email automation | google maps ranking | email campaign | google business profile | lead generation | marketing automation | email sequence | gmb management | email copywriting | local business marketing | newsletter marketing | email marketing specialist | gmb expert | google maps optimization | email marketing automation | local business lead generation | google business profile setup | email marketing campaign | gmb optimization expert | local seo expert | email nurture sequence | google my business management | email list building | gmb ranking | email marketing strategy | local business visibility | google maps seo | automated email sequence | gmb profile optimization | email open rate optimization | local search optimization | crm email marketing | email funnel | gmb review management | google business optimization | b2b email marketing | email drip campaign | local business growth | gmb setup | email marketing expert | google maps marketing | lead nurturing | email marketing consultant | gmb optimization service | local marketing expert | email broadcast | gmb citation building | google business ranking | email list growth | local business seo | email welcome sequence | gmb keyword optimization | google maps listing | email marketing funnel

Digital Marketing Consultant

Marketing Brains • Freelance

Jun 2021 - Dec 2023 • 2 yrs 6 mos

Delivered digital marketing solutions to small and medium businesses focusing on lead generation, email marketing strategy and online visibility. Key achievements: 1. Created high-converting email sequences for coaches, agencies and local businesses 2. Set up and managed Google Business Profiles for clients in competitive local markets 3. Designed landing pages using Carrd for lead capture and client acquisition campaigns 4. Assisted clients with CRM setup and marketing automation using Zoho and Mailchimp 5. Generated qualified B2B leads for clients across multiple industries in the USA and UK Services email marketing | gmb optimization | google my business | local seo | email automation | google maps ranking | email campaign | google business profile | lead generation | marketing automation | email sequence | gmb management | email copywriting | local business marketing | newsletter marketing | email marketing specialist | gmb expert | google maps optimization | email marketing automation | local business lead generation | google business profile setup | email marketing campaign | gmb optimization expert | local seo expert | email nurture sequence | google my business management | email list building | gmb ranking | email marketing strategy | local business visibility | google maps seo | automated email sequence | gmb profile optimization | email open rate optimization | local search optimization | crm email marketing | email funnel | gmb review management | google business optimization | b2b email marketing | email drip campaign | local business growth | gmb setup | email marketing expert | google maps marketing | lead nurturing | email marketing consultant | gmb optimization service | local marketing expert | email broadcast | gmb citation building | google business ranking | email list growth | local business seo | email welcome sequence | gmb keyword optimization | google maps listing | email marketing funnel | local search ranking

CRM Setup & Integration Specialist

CRM Africa • Freelance

May 2020 - Nov 2021 • 1 yr 6 mos

Specialized in setting up and integrating CRM systems for growing businesses looking to streamline their sales pipeline and automate their client communication processes. Key achievements: 1. Set up and configured Zoho CRM for 8+ clients across legal, healthcare and service industries 2. Built custom sales pipelines and deal stages tailored to each client's unique sales process 3. Integrated CRM systems with email marketing platforms for seamless lead management 4. Trained client teams on CRM best practices improving adoption rates significantly 5. Reduced client response time to new leads from 24 hours to under 2 hours through automation Keywords email marketing | gmb optimization | google my business | local seo | email automation | google maps ranking | email campaign | google business profile | lead generation | marketing automation | email sequence | gmb management | email copywriting | local business marketing | newsletter marketing | email marketing specialist | gmb expert | google maps optimization | email marketing automation | local business lead generation | google business profile setup | email marketing campaign | gmb optimization expert | local seo expert | email nurture sequence | google my business management | email list building | gmb ranking | email marketing strategy | local business visibility | google maps seo | automated email sequence | gmb profile optimization | email open rate optimization | local search optimization | crm email marketing | email funnel | gmb review management | google business optimization | b2b email marketing | email drip campaign | local business growth | gmb setup | email marketing expert | google maps marketing | lead nurturing | email marketing consultant | gmb optimization service | local marketing expert | email broadcast | gmb citation building | google business ranking | email list growth | local business seo | email welcome sequence | gmb keyword optimization | google maps listing | email