I grow brands through content, performance and relentless execution.

9+ years as a hands-on growth operator. I shoot the content, run the ads, build the funnels, and stay accountable to revenue not just vanity metrics.

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Bengaluru · Mumbai 8454949377 connect.gauravholay@gmail.com
₹20L
Revenue in 2 days
single campaign
4–6×
ROAS delivered
via Meta Ads
₹8L→₹14L
Monthly run rate
scaled
10M+
Organic views
personal brand
23×
Return on ad spend
₹15K → ₹3.5L
02 — Skills & Tools
The stack I work in every day

Paid Advertising

Meta Ads Manager • Google Ads • Instagram Growth

Meta Ads Manager • Google Ads
Drive qualified traffic and conversions across platforms with optimized ad creatives and bidding strategies that deliver measurable ROAS.

Content Production

Video Shooting & Editing • Reels Strategy • Canva

End-to-end content creation from scripting to polished output no handoffs, no delays, no agency markups.

Social & Organic Growth

Instagram Growth • Social Media Management • Content Calendar Planning

Build an audience that converts through consistent, data-informed content strategy that grows without paid amplification.

E-Commerce & Analytics

Shopify • Amazon Seller • Q-Commerce Dashboards • Google Analytics • Search Console

Full-funnel e-commerce operations paired with data-driven decision making from storefront to checkout to repeat purchase.

CRM & Conversion

WhatsApp Marketing • Notion • Zoho • Excel / Google Sheets

Turn warm leads into repeat customers through structured outreach, CRM workflows, and outreach systems that compound.

Performance Ops

Full-stack marketing systems • Process design • P&L thinking • Miro

The operational backbone that makes everything else work at scale systems, workflows, and processes that keep growth running.
01 — How I Work
The Operator Edge

Most marketers plan. I execute — then plan better.

I am the person founders call when they need someone who can think strategically, then immediately open Meta Ads Manager, script the reel, shoot it, edit it, and have it live by end of day.

That combination of founder-level thinking with ground-floor execution is rare. It is why the brands I work with see results fast.

What this means for you

End-to-end ownership across the revenue funnel.

  • Full social media management from strategy through to publishing and community engagement
  • Content creation end to end: scripting, shooting, editing and distribution
  • Meta Ads and Google Ads from brief to live creative to optimised conversion
  • WhatsApp funnels that turn warm leads into repeat buyers
  • Community and partnership growth that compounds over time
  • Revenue-accountable campaigns, not just impressions and reach
03 — Selected Work
Results, not promises
Hospitality · Local Growth
Barberos
Scaled monthly revenue by 75% through lean content marketing, WhatsApp remarketing, and local trust-building. One reel hit 2.7 million views organically.
₹8L→₹14L
Monthly run rate
What I Executed
  • Shot and edited high-performing video content across all treatments
  • Built a consistent Instagram content strategy and managed the account end to end
  • Ran lean Meta ad campaigns focused on local customer acquisition
  • Executed WhatsApp remarketing campaigns driving repeat visits
  • Built repeat customer engagement and loyalty systems
Key Outcomes
  • 75% growth in monthly run rate from ₹8L to ₹14L
  • Organic reel reached 2.7 million views with no paid amplification
  • Consistent repeat customer base established through content trust
  • Zero heavy discounting: grew on brand, not promotions
17.9K
31.9K
2.7M
Barbero's Campaign Results — March & April
Barbero's March Results Barbero's April Results
“For mass-premium brands, consistent content and local trust-building outperform heavy discounting over time.”
Performance · D2C
Astaka
Generated ₹20 Lakhs revenue in 48 hours through a fully produced and executed performance campaign. No agency, no handoffs.
₹20L
In 2 days
What I Executed
  • Shot and edited all ad creatives in-house from concept to final cut
  • Managed social media content to build anticipation before launch
  • Structured and launched the Meta ad campaign from scratch
  • Optimised creatives mid-flight based on real-time performance data
  • Built direct-response storytelling that created fast sales momentum
The Outcome
  • ₹20 Lakhs revenue within 48 hours of campaign launch
  • Proof that creative production and performance are a force multiplier
  • Zero agency dependency: complete in-house operator execution
25.1K
61.6K
49.5K
“The edge here was not budget. It was combining production speed with conversion strategy in a single operator — which is rare.”
Organic Retail · Founder’s Office
The Farmers’ Store & Greenheart Organic
Marketing Head. Delivered 4 to 6× ROAS, triple-digit revenue growth, and a 40% improvement in operational efficiency across the full marketing function.
4–6×
ROAS on Meta Ads
Full-Scope Ownership
  • Built and managed 3 Instagram accounts into acquisition channels
  • Delivered 4 to 6× ROAS through Meta Ads with in-house creatives
  • Produced founder-led educational content on organic farming and nutrition
  • Expanded demand through partnerships and community-led growth
  • Improved operational efficiency by 40% through process systems
Areas of Responsibility
  • Social media management and content strategy across all channels
  • Ad execution across Meta with creative direction
  • Brand positioning and team alignment
  • Sales-driven campaign design and seasonal launches
49.3K
45K
Meta Ads Results — Campaign Screenshots
Meta Ads Result 1 Meta Ads Result 2 Meta Ads Result 3 Meta Ads Result 4 Meta Ads Result 5
“Triple-digit revenue growth built on the intersection of content, performance, and distribution partnerships.” (for The Farmers' Store Deli- food venture 2025)
Community · Events
Men’s Circle
Built and monetised a community program generating ₹3.5L revenue on just ₹15K ad spend. A 23× return, with 100% participant completion.
₹3.5L
On ₹15K spend
What I Built
  • Paid and organic acquisition systems working in parallel
  • Consultative sales process with high conversion and low friction
  • Curriculum and participant experience design
  • Partnership and sponsor onboarding to reduce net cost
Outcomes
  • 23× return on ad spend with lean budget allocation
  • 100% participant completion rate across the program
  • High engagement and community retention post-program
Men's Circle reel 8,021 views
8,021
“High-trust, high-retention programs need a builder who understands both acquisition and experience design. That combination mattered here.”
B2B Services · International
Intesols
Head of Content and Business Development. Contributed to revenue doubling from $500K to $1M while managing and training a team of 120+ members.
$500K→$1M
Revenue growth
What I Owned
  • Content strategy and production across all marketing channels
  • Business development through outreach, networking, and partnership building
  • Managed and trained 120+ team members across content and operations
  • Built acquisition systems that generated qualified inbound pipeline
Outcomes
  • Revenue doubled from $500K to $1M in the engagement period
  • Improved retention and upsell systems to increase customer lifetime value
  • Scaled a content-led positioning strategy that elevated brand authority
“Blending business development with content and positioning is how a service brand breaks through commodity competition.”
Personal Brand · Organic Content
Personal Brand Channel
Amassed over 10 million organic views across platforms through consistent content creation, audience-first storytelling, and zero paid amplification.
10M+
Organic views
What This Demonstrates
  • The ability to build an audience from scratch without a paid budget
  • Deep understanding of what content formats and hooks drive organic reach
  • End-to-end content creation: ideation, scripting, shooting, and editing
  • Consistency as a system: showing up, testing formats, and iterating fast
Why It Matters for Your Brand
  • I apply the same content thinking that drove 10M+ personal views to client brands
  • Organic reach is earned, not bought: the principles transfer directly
  • Founder-led content systems and personal brand strategy are core strengths
“10 million organic views is proof that content strategy and execution compound over time when they are built on genuine audience understanding.”
04 — Services
What I can do for your brand

Content Creation & Social Media Management

Full ownership of your social presence. I plan the content calendar, shoot and edit the reels, write the copy, post consistently, and manage the community so your brand stays top of mind every week.

For your brand: A social presence that drives organic reach and customer trust without burning your team out.

Meta Ads & Performance Marketing

Creatives, targeting, campaign structure, and daily optimisation all in one place. Built to generate leads and revenue at efficient cost, not just clicks and impressions.

For your brand: Paid campaigns that generate real leads and revenue, managed end-to-end with creative that actually converts.

Google Ads & Search Marketing

Search, display, and Shopping campaigns that capture intent-driven demand. I handle keyword strategy, ad copy, landing page alignment, and bid management to bring qualified traffic that converts.

For your brand: Intent-driven traffic that converts structured campaigns capturing demand when buyers are actively searching.

WhatsApp Conversion Funnels

Convert warm audiences into paying customers through structured WhatsApp campaigns, broadcast sequences, and retargeting flows that keep your brand in the conversation.

For your brand: Warm leads turned into repeat buyers without ad spend the highest-converting channel most brands ignore.

Launch Campaigns

Product launches, seasonal campaigns, and pop-up moments engineered to spike revenue fast and create momentum that carries through the following weeks and months.

For your brand: Revenue spikes when you need them product drops, festive campaigns, and moments that create lasting momentum.

Founder’s Office Execution

Embedded growth operator for startups: GTM strategy, partnerships, team building, and the systems to scale marketing without chaos or agency dependency.

For your brand: A growth operator who thinks like a founder and executes like a specialist without hiring a full agency team.
05 — Career Track
9+ years of growth roles
The Farmers’ Store & Greenheart OrganicMarketing Head / Founder’s Office
Led full-scope marketing including social media management, content creation, ads, partnerships, and team leadership. Delivered 4 to 6× ROAS, triple-digit revenue growth, and a 40% improvement in operational efficiency across the organic retail business.
Head of Marketing
IntesolsHead of Content & Business Development
Contributed to revenue growth from $500K to $1M. Managed and trained 120+ team members. Built outreach-based acquisition systems and improved retention and upsell infrastructure across international markets.
$500K → $1M
Laneway GreensProduction Manager
Scaled flagship store performance, managed international teams, improved customer experience positioning, and drove local partnerships and collaborations that expanded brand reach.
Operations + Growth
RMIT UniversityMaster of Communication
Graduate studies in communication strategy. Developed the analytical foundation for brand storytelling, audience psychology, and media systems that underpins the strategic side of my marketing work today.
Education
Ready to grow?

Let’s build something that actually moves revenue.

Whether you need a growth operator embedded in your founding team, a campaign built from scratch, or someone to own your content and performance marketing end to end — I am available.

Based in Bengaluru / Mumbai  ·  Open to relocate  ·  connect.gauravholay@gmail.com