Managed €200k in adspend on Meta and overseen full funnel for small and big clients bringing half million in revenue in 16 months.

Valentin Lacan

Managed €200k in adspend on Meta and overseen full funnel for small and big clients bringing half million in revenue in 16 months.

Available to hire

Managed €200k in adspend on Meta and overseen full funnel for small and big clients bringing half million in revenue in 16 months.

Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Advanced

Work Experience

Paid Social Specialist / Head of Marketing / Creative Director — Contractor at Multiple Clients
January 1, 2023 - Present
Managed €200K+ annual ad spend across eCommerce and B2B brands, delivering €510K revenue at a 3.2 ROAS over 16 months. Scaled 8-figure, multi-market campaigns (US, ES, DE, NL, PL) maintaining consistent 3+ ROAS in developed countries. Acted as de-facto Head of Marketing for a smaller eCommerce client, tripling ARR from €50K to €150K through funnel redesign and full creative direction. Directed creative teams producing 300+ assets per quarter, expanding client brands into new markets with an average revenue increase of +120%. Collaborated with clients and analytics leads to align Meta and TikTok campaigns, ensuring consistent ROAS and supporting retargeting and keyword strategies. Managed P&L reporting to clients and profitability of products and offers.
Marketing Manager at TopMet, Rome
July 31, 2022 - August 27, 2025
Directed multiple product launches, overseeing photoshoots and cross-functional coordination. Designed packaging, email flows, and grew Instagram through a reel-led strategy. Led full brand logo and store redesign, delivering a refreshed identity.
Business Development & Social Media Intern at TopMet, Rome
November 30, 2021 - August 27, 2025
Redesigned brand logo and created a style guide still in use. Conducted influencer outreach and competitor analysis. Managed and grew social channels.
Founder at DTC eCommerce Stores (Shopify)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Built and launched multiple Shopify stores, testing multiple niches in B2C. Ran Meta and TikTok ad campaigns from scratch, testing offers and scaling winners. Owned full growth cycle: sourcing, branding, store optimization, ads, retention. Developed expertise in consumer psychology, funnel optimization, and performance creatives.

Education

Diploma — Administration, Finance & Marketing at I.T.C.G. Carlo Matteucci, Rome
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services