
Michael Vargas
Verified Expert in Marketing
Marketing Expert
Miami, FL, United States
Toptal member since January 15, 2025
Michael is a skilled digital marketing strategist with 8+ years of experience driving growth through paid advertising. Specializing in Meta and Google Ads, they have helped 100+ clients achieve measurable results, from scaling eCommerce brands to boosting SaaS revenue. With a data-driven approach, proven track record of success, and passion for delivering ROI, Michael is the partner businesses trust to elevate their marketing efforts.
Project Highlights
Expertise
- Copywriting
- Facebook Ads
- Google Ads
- Marketing Strategy
- Meta Ads
- SaaS
- TikTok Ads
- eCommerce
Work Experience
Founder | Director of Paid Advertising
Forward Growth Media
- Scaled a B2C SaaS brand's monthly recurring revenue from $20,000 to $250,000 over 24 months through data-driven Google and Facebook Ads strategies.
- Delivered 100+ monthly appointments for medical imaging clinics within three months, starting from zero leads.
- Trained and led teams of media buyers, implementing efficient workflows and increasing campaign performance by 30%.
- Achieved $405,000 in sales from $98,000 in ad spend over five months, ensuring a profitable ROI for an eCommerce sports brand.
- Increased ROAS from two to seven in one month, generating $70,000 in sales from a $10,000 ad spend for an eCommerce client.
Project History
13.87x ROAS | Scaling Google Ads for a Custom Automotive Accessories Brand
Achieved 13.87x ROAS by optimizing and scaling Google Ads campaigns, generating $192,000 in sales from $13,900 in ad spend for a custom automotive accessories brand.
By applying these optimizations and continuously monitoring performance, the campaigns generated $192,793 in sales from $13,906 in ad spend within one month, achieving an impressive 13.87x ROAS. My involvement included setting up a Google Ads account, managing the campaign, and making regular data-driven adjustments to maximize profitability.
795 Conversions & $23,000 Recurring Revenue in 30 Days for a B2C SaaS Music Platform
Drove 795 conversions and $23,000 in recurring revenue with Google Ads by setting up conversion tracking, optimizing campaigns, and targeting high-intent audiences, achieving a customer acquisition cost (CAC) payback period of under one month.
These efforts resulted in 795 conversions from $11,000 in ad spend, generating $23,000 in recurring revenue with a CAC payback period of less than one month. My role included campaign setup, account management, and continuous performance monitoring to ensure sustainable growth.
646 Appointments from $13,500 in Ad Spend for a Medical Imaging Clinic
Generated 646 appointments with a $20.42 cost per appointment by launching and managing Google Ads campaigns, increasing patient bookings for a medical imaging company with no prior online marketing experience.
Leveraging a data-driven approach, the campaigns generated 646 appointments from $13,557 in ad spend—achieving an average cost per appointment of $20.42. This strategy significantly increased patient flow while maximizing budget efficiency. My responsibilities included campaign setup, account management, and ongoing optimization to ensure consistent performance and client satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business
Molloy University - Rockville Centre, NY, USA
Certifications
Entrepreneurship
Harvard Business School Online
Skills
Core
Google Ads, Facebook Ads, TikTok Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Google Paid Ads, Ad Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Paid Advertising, Lead Generation, Digital Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing Best Practices, B2C Marketing, Media Buying, Campaign Management, Performance Marketing, Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Marketing, Go-to-market Strategy, YouTube Ads
Platforms & Tools
Asana, Facebook Ads Manager, Instagram Ads
Business Models
SaaS, Business to Consumer (B2C), B2C
Other
Meta Ads, eCommerce, Shopify, Slack, Gmail, Microsoft Teams, Skype, WhatsApp, Customer Acquisition, Growth Strategy, B2B Marketing, PPC Campaign Management, Growth Marketing, Paid Search, Startups, Direct to Consumer (D2C), Luxury Industry, Entrepreneurship
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