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Chelsea Rae
San Diego, USA
Simple, proven, & affordable marketing for small businesses
New to Contra
Simple, proven, & affordable marketing for small businesses
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Men's Health Clinic — Local Neighborhood Targeting A local men's health clinic had great results once people found them — but they struggled to get steady customers. They tried ads, mailers, and social media, but nothing felt consistent. I helped them figure out exactly which neighborhoods were worth focusing on using simple local data and a few clear marketing pieces they could get out fast. They grew revenue by 3× in 60 days because they finally knew where their best customers were hiding. Why this matters: Most small businesses don’t need more marketing — they need to aim it in the right place.
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Youth Sports Rental Startup — From Local to Multi-State Growth A small family-run startup was trying to rent out kids’ sports gear but didn’t know how to get the word out. They were doing everything by hand with no clear plan. I created a simple marketing system they could run. We used easy, low-cost ideas like clear flyers, local partnerships, better website wording, and a step-by-step way to reach parents. They grew from one small area to 25 states and passed 5,000 orders in nine months — without wasting money on ads. Why this matters: Even tiny businesses can grow fast with the right plan. You don’t need a big budget — you need clarity.
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Retail Beverage Brand — Making In-Store Marketing Work This business was selling in local stores but had no idea what made customers pick their product off the shelf. Sales were flat and they couldn’t tell what was working. I helped them test simple store ideas — shelf tags, product signs, small design tweaks, and better wording that spoke to shoppers. We tracked what worked and removed what didn’t. Their sales in stores grew 17% and kept improving because they finally had a way to see what was helping. Why this matters: Sometimes small changes make the biggest difference. You don’t need fancy ads — you need a message people notice.
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Coffee for Athletes — Growing With People, Not Expensive Ads A specialty low caff / decaf coffee brand wanted more online orders but didn’t want to burn money on ads. They weren’t sure who their customers were or how to reach them. I helped them build a simple “real people” ambassador system. We found everyday athletes, creators, and locals who loved the product and wanted to share it. No big influencers, nothing fake — just real people talking about something they enjoyed. These efforts brought in 3–4× more value than paid ads and helped the brand grow with honest, low-cost marketing. Why this matters: You don’t always need ads. Sometimes customers are better found through real people.
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Shannon Singh
San Diego, USA
Multimedia Designer supporting communication and connection.
Multimedia Designer supporting communication and connection.
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Comprehensive Six Day Group Travel Plan & Event Itinerary
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Audition Flyer
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Nonprofit One Pager
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Nonprofit Trifold Brochure
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Jenna D.
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San Diego, USA
Creative editor for video, design, and workflow systems.
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Creative editor for video, design, and workflow systems.
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Instagram Brand Development for Psychologist
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Corporate Video Production
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Nationwide On-the-Street Interview Series
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LinkedIn Video Editing for Financial Advisor
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Maria Garsel
San Diego, USA
Financial Systems, Dashboards & Reporting Clarity
New to Contra
Financial Systems, Dashboards & Reporting Clarity
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Financial Model - Investor Snapshot An investor-ready snapshot for “TaskPilot” (placeholder name used to protect client data), combining product positioning, market opportunity, revenue model, and financial trajectory into a clean, pitch‑deck‑grade overview. Includes: • Market positioning and product value narrative • Revenue model and pricing structure • Customer acquisition and growth assumptions • Multi‑year financial trajectory and key metrics • Clean, investor‑grade visual presentation
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QBO Cleanup Case Study - Before & After Transformation A controller‑grade QBO cleanup transforming a fragmented, division‑based file into a unified, GAAP‑aligned accounting system. Includes: • Rebuilt Chart of Accounts with standardized naming • Consolidation of duplicate, legacy, and unused accounts • Structural remediation across income, COGS, and expense categories • Unified Class‑based reporting architecture for all divisions • Clean, scalable foundation for accurate monthly reporting
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Accounting Performance Dashboard An executive-level accounting dashboard consolidating revenue, margins, cash flow, working capital, and operational drivers into a clean, decision‑ready snapshot. Includes: • Monthly revenue, margin, and cash-flow performance • Working-capital structure and liquidity indicators • Operational drivers (AR, AP, inventory, turnover ratios) • Trend analysis across revenue, GP%, NP%, and OPEX% • Strategic advisory insights for financial improvement
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Financial Operating System (FOS) A multi‑year Financial Operating System combining revenue, cost structure, efficiency metrics, and margin trends into a unified reporting framework. Includes: • Multi-year revenue, COGS, and margin performance • Operating expense structure and efficiency ratios • Trend analysis across growth, profitability, and cost drivers • Consolidated reporting architecture for strategic decision‑making • Clean, scalable system for ongoing financial visibility
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Ayanna Miller
San Diego, USA
Healthcare Copywriter | Content Strategist | Project Manager
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Healthcare Copywriter | Content Strategist | Project Manager
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Email Newsletter | B2B Healthcare Marketing
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Project Management | Community Activism
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SEO Web Content Initiative | Healthcare
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SEO Blog Writing | Ed-Tech Sample
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