Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Global Project Portfolio
Timeline

RASNEET CHAWLA

Auckland,AUK

Summary

Specialist in performance marketing and AI automation, using advanced strategies and the right AI tools to run better Meta and Google ad campaigns. Skilled at building systems that tie everything together — ads, outreach, video content production, and follow-ups — so businesses get more done with fewer resources. Scaled an e-commerce brand to $1.8M/year, and now brings the same approach to help others grow.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder

Premium Deals
01.2015 - 01.2024

Direct-to-consumer brand focused on the New Zealand market

  • Built and scaled the business to $1.8M/year in revenue with 3,000+ orders
  • Led a team of 11 across marketing, fulfillment, and customer support
  • Ran high-converting Meta and Google ad campaigns tailored to the New Zealand audience
  • Managed local supply chain operations, ensuring fast and reliable delivery
  • Optimized the entire growth funnel — from acquisition to repeat purchases — through data-driven strategy and automation

Co-Founder & Marketing Lead

Van Taxi
01.2024 - 02.2025

Mobility transport service offering everyday and wheelchair-accessible rides in Auckland

  • Built VanTaxi from the ground up, establishing it as a trusted transport option in Auckland
  • Acquired customers through Google Ads, Facebook Ads, local SEO, and cold outreach
  • Automated the entire booking, dispatch, and CRM system using n8n, saving time and reducing manual effort
  • Created a lean marketing funnel that consistently drives bookings while keeping acquisition costs low
  • Applied AI tools and automation to streamline operations and run a high-efficiency business with minimal team size

Marketing Consultant

Ventus Energy
12.2023 - 10.2024

Wind energy company raising capital through Catalist, a licensed public market for private investments

  • Led investor marketing efforts to drive wholesale investors to Ventus Energy’s listing on the Catalist platform
  • Ran targeted Google Ads and LinkedIn campaigns aimed at high-net-worth individuals and investor networks
  • Executed cold outreach strategies to generate direct inquiries from qualified wholesale investors
  • Created ad copy, landing pages, and follow-up funnels designed to increase engagement and investment interest
  • Helped support capital-raising goals by delivering a steady pipeline of investor leads through digital channels

Marketing Consultant

RollHQ
05.2023 - 03.2024

Marketing Consultant, Roll HQ (New Zealand)
SaaS platform for project management and business operations, built for service-based businesses

  • Designed and implemented cold outreach systems to generate qualified SaaS leads
  • Built full-funnel architecture including retargeting workflows and email sequences to nurture prospects
  • Ran performance marketing campaigns across Google and Facebook to drive traffic and signups
  • Integrated ad campaigns with landing pages and CRM tools to streamline lead conversion
  • Helped optimize customer acquisition strategies to align with Roll HQ’s growth goals and sales process

Digital Marketing Specialist

Zeald
01.2015 - 01.2018

One of New Zealand’s largest digital marketing agencies, focused on helping small and medium businesses grow online

  • Worked with 110+ businesses to improve their Google Ads, websites, and lead conversion
  • Helped clients get more results from their ad spend by fixing what wasn’t working and doubling down on what was
  • Gave clear, practical advice to make websites easier to use and more likely to turn visitors into customers
  • Set up and refined ad campaigns to bring in better-quality leads at lower cost
  • Collaborated with internal teams and clients to drive consistent performance improvements across campaigns

Co-Founder

PractiLearn
01.2019 - 01.2020

Cloud-based platform enabling real-time access to telecom and IT labs for hands-on learning

  • Built a lab-based Learning Management System (LMS) that gave students remote access to telecom and IT lab equipment through the cloud
  • Recognized in the Top 20 out of 130 startups by the Icehouse Incubator during the shortlisting process
  • Partnered with Finnish universities to integrate remote practical learning into engineering programs
  • Designed to make technical education more accessible by removing the need for physical lab presence
  • Helped bridge the gap between theory and hands-on skill development in engineering education

Sr. Consultant

Cognitel
01.2011 - 01.2016
  • Led marketing, training and strategy consulting for e-learning division across Africa, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
  • 6,000+ professionals trained.
  • LMS platform designed.
  • Major clients: Huawei, Airtel, American Tower Corp, Alcatel-Lucent.

Consultant

Fimcom
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Partnered with Nokia (Finland HQ) for lab rollouts and academic collaborations.

Ops & Maintenance

Idea Cellular
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Managed mobile network ops serving 1.5M customer across Agra region.

RF Engineer

Shyam Telecom
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • RF surveys and planning for Shangri-La, Marriott, Inorbit Mall, Sonipat Prison, and major hospitals.

RF Survey Engineer

Idea Cellular
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Rolled out mobile coverage across 200+ towns and villages (~6M people).

Education

B.Tech. - Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

Mahatma Gandhi Mission College of Engineering And Technology

Skills

🔵 Performance Marketing Skilled in setting up and optimizing campaigns across Google Ads, Meta Ads, and retargeting Experienced in building high-performing funnels and writing copy that converts

🤖 AI Marketing & Automation - Capable of building AI agents — virtual employees — that take care of lead generation, follow-ups, content creation, CRM updates, and data syncing These systems free up time and help scale faster

🎥 Social Media Content Production Uses AI to automate video production end-to-end, including editing with avatar-based content, B-roll, and sound effects — all designed to engage and convert

📈 Growth Strategy Designs complete systems for cold email and LinkedIn outreach, lead scoring, CRM automation, and user journey flows — built to move customers from first click to long-term value

🛠️ Automation Infrastructure Experienced in connecting tools through APIs and webhooks, using platforms like Zapier, n8n, and Makecom to run marketing across multiple channels smoothly

🧭 Strategic Leadership Background in planning go-to-market strategies, building teams, and forming partnerships with universities and enterprise clients

Global Project Portfolio

Experience of working with companies of all scales including startups, SMBs and large corporates across 11 countries and 5 continents.

Some of the companies I've worked for include Zeald (NZ), RollHQ (NZ), Ventus Energy (NZ), Nokia, Huawei, Vodafone, VIOM Networks (American Tower Corp), Penta Consulting (UK), Indus Towers, Airtel (India & Zambia), Alcatel-Lucent (Romania), and Tower Bersama (Indonesia).

Other notable projects: Shangri-La Hotel, Marriott, Inorbit Mall, BLK Hospital, Bombay Hospital, Sonipat Prison.

Formed academic partnerships with Satakunta University (Finland)

Timeline

Co-Founder & Marketing Lead - Van Taxi
01.2024 - 02.2025
Marketing Consultant - Ventus Energy
12.2023 - 10.2024
Marketing Consultant - RollHQ
05.2023 - 03.2024
Co-Founder - PractiLearn
01.2019 - 01.2020
Founder - Premium Deals
01.2015 - 01.2024
Digital Marketing Specialist - Zeald
01.2015 - 01.2018
Sr. Consultant - Cognitel
01.2011 - 01.2016
Consultant - Fimcom
01.2009 - 01.2011
Ops & Maintenance - Idea Cellular
01.2008 - 01.2009
RF Engineer - Shyam Telecom
01.2007 - 01.2008
RF Survey Engineer - Idea Cellular
01.2006 - 01.2007
Mahatma Gandhi Mission College of Engineering And Technology - B.Tech., Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
RASNEET CHAWLA