Done-for-you Email and SMS for DTC and CPG brands. I plan, build and run the whole program myself, so repeat purchases, subscriptions and customer lifetime value keep climbing.
Stop overspending on acquisition and start getting more from the customers you already paid for.
Lasting relationships, high retention and repeat business are what keep a brand profitable in the long run. That is the work I do.
Every engagement starts the same way: I look at your account before we talk price.
I analyze your account, site, industry and competitors to show you where the revenue is.
You get an execution plan that spells out how I will get you to your goals.
Detailed pricing and timelines, so you know exactly what it costs and when it ships.
I am a results-driven Email and SMS marketing manager with a track record of data-driven strategies that grow DTC and CPG revenue, increase customer engagement and maximize lifetime value.
For the past seven years I have helped brands kickstart, optimize and scale their retention programs. Most recently I worked as an ecommerce marketing specialist and manager for two nine-figure agencies.
You work with me directly. To do this work better, I built two tools with AI, and other teams can use them too.
Competitive Email and SMS intelligence
See when your competitors send, how often, and what they promote.
Retention marketing platform for Shopify and Klaviyo
Build on-brand emails, catch mistakes before they send and see what actually drives revenue.
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