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SHANE LEE EVANS
Performance Lead · PPC, CRO & Paid Media

Building paid media that performs for some of the UK's most competitive brands. From British Gas and Sky, to Aston Martin F1, FIFA and UEFA.

Performance marketing specialist with years of experience managing six-figure monthly media budgets across PPC, paid social, CRO and lead generation. I own the full acquisition lifecycle: strategy, tracking infrastructure, creative, conversion optimisation and the commercial reporting that ties it all together.

Key Numbers● LIVE
Monthly spend
Total budgets managed
£0M+
Brands served
Global & UK household names
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Verticals
Energy · BB · Mobile · Sport · FMCG
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Current role
Switcheroo · UK utilities
PERFORMANCE
LEAD
Scroll to explore Est. 2020 · UK
About

A full-stack performance marketer.

Equal parts strategist, technician and creative. I run campaigns, build the tracking that powers them, and stay close enough to the post-click experience to make sure the traffic actually converts.

PPC CRO Paid Social Lead Gen GA4 Server-Side Tagging Shopify CRO Looker Studio UX Affiliate Strategy
01The campaigns

I run high-spend campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and Meta for major brands and suppliers, from global names like Aston Martin F1, FIFA, UEFA, Formula E, Corona and Budweiser, to UK energy, broadband and mobile providers including British Gas, Scottish Power, Sky, Virgin Media and Three. I own the full acquisition lifecycle, covering keyword strategy, audience targeting, bid management, creative testing and post-click conversion optimisation.

02The infrastructure

Most performance marketers stop at the ad. I don't. I've built the tracking and data infrastructure that makes performance marketing actually work at scale: GA4, GTM, server-side tagging, Enhanced Conversions, Consent Mode v2, offline conversion imports, CRM integration via LeadByte, and Looker Studio reporting. It's what lets Smart Bidding actually perform and gives leadership numbers they can trust.

03The post-click

A genuine background in ecommerce, web design and UX means I treat what happens after the click as seriously as the campaign itself. Hands-on Shopify and WordPress experience across brands like Hush Puppies, Crocs, Skechers and Merrell, plus years of UX, landing page and form journey optimisation across utilities, energy and lead-gen verticals.

04The commercial layer

I move easily between detailed account work and senior-level strategy. Just as happy digging through search term reports and restructuring accounts as I am presenting performance strategy to leadership, negotiating CPA models with commercial partners, or mentoring junior media executives.

Brands & clients

WORKED
WITH.

14+
British GasEnergy
Scottish PowerEnergy
SkyBroadband
Virgin MediaBroadband
ThreeMobile
Aston Martin F1Sport
FIFASport
UEFASport
Formula ESport
CoronaFMCG
BudweiserFMCG
Hush PuppiesRetail
CrocsRetail
SkechersRetail
SwitcherooUtilities
What I do

SEVEN core
DISCIPLINES.

Each one connected. All built around a single goal: more efficient acquisition, better data, and more conversions from the traffic you're already paying for.

/ 01 PPC & Paid Search Full Google Ads and Microsoft Ads management. Keyword strategy, account restructuring, bid management and search term analysis.
/ 02 Paid Social Meta Ads strategy and execution. Audience targeting, creative testing, funnel building and conversion-focused optimisation.
/ 03 CRO & Landing Pages Landing page, product page, form journey and UX optimisation. Paid traffic that doesn't just arrive. It converts.
/ 04 Tracking & Data Infrastructure GA4, GTM, server-side tagging, Enhanced Conversions, Consent Mode v2, offline imports and CRM integration via LeadByte.
/ 05 Lead Generation High-volume lead gen across energy, broadband, mobile, utilities and solar. CPL optimisation and supplier performance reporting.
/ 06 Affiliate & Partner Growth Affiliate channel strategy, partner management, CPA negotiation, quality scoring and supplier performance accountability.
/ 07 Reporting & Strategy Looker Studio dashboards, commercial analysis, stakeholder reporting and forecasting that drives confident decisions.
Selected work

CASE
STUDIES.

A role-by-role look at the work, the brands and the results. Spanning performance marketing, ecommerce, creative and global sports campaigns. Full case studies available on request.

Current Role · Energy 2026 / Now

Switcheroo
Performance Lead

Performance Lead for a UK energy and utilities comparison platform. Full ownership of PPC, CRO and affiliate growth across energy, mobile and broadband products. Currently moving tracking from client-side GTM to a server-side, offline-imported, Enhanced Conversions stack.

PPCChannel lead
CROConversion lift
SSServer-side build
PPC CRO Affiliates Server-Side
Energy & Utilities 2024 / 2026

Lead 365
Digital Marketing Manager

Led digital acquisition for a high-volume lead generation business, managing large media budgets across Google, Microsoft and Meta Ads. Generated leads for suppliers including British Gas, Scottish Power, Sky, Virgin Media and Three, with full ownership of tracking and reporting.

0Verticals managed
0Major suppliers
0%Tracking rebuilt
PPC GA4 Server-Side Tagging Looker Studio
Hospitality 2023 / 2024

Journey
Senior Digital Exec

Delivered paid search, paid social, SEO, tracking and reporting across a portfolio of hotel chains and hospitality brands. Drove direct bookings and brand visibility through Google Ads, Meta Ads and organic search, backed by full GA4 and Looker Studio reporting.

PaidSearch & social
SEOOrganic growth
GA4Full tracking
Google Ads Meta Ads SEO Looker Studio
Sport & Events 2021 / 2023

Cube Int.
Global Sports Brands

18 months across a global sports and events marketing agency, working with internationally recognised brands including Aston Martin F1, FIFA, UEFA, Formula E, Corona and Budweiser. Web builds, campaign assets, creative content and brand-led social.

0+Global brands
0moTenure
WebBuild & design
Creative Web Design Social Brand
Sport & Lifestyle 2023

Platform
Digital & Creative

Built websites, ecommerce and digital marketing assets for in-house brands and high-profile partner campaigns including Formula One, Aston Martin, Elle Sport, Isle of Man TT, Corona and Budweiser. WordPress and Shopify builds plus web, graphic and social content.

WebWP & Shopify
DesignGraphic & social
EcomStore builds
WordPress Shopify Creative Social
Retail · Footwear 2020 / 2021

Gardiner Bros
Ecommerce & CRO

Shopify website optimisation and CRO across a portfolio of global footwear brands including Hush Puppies, Crocs, Skechers, Merrell, Cat Footwear and Muck Boots. Improved conversion rates, average order value and ecommerce performance through UX and product page work.

0Footwear brands
CROConversion lift
UXCheckout flow
Shopify CRO UX SEO
Freelance · Consultancy 2020 / Ongoing

Social Genie
Founder & Consultant

Founded and run an independent consultancy alongside full-time work, providing digital marketing, web design, ecommerce and brand services to small businesses and startups. Shopify and WordPress builds, paid media management, social strategy and brand identity.

LeadFounder
WebBuild & brand
PaidMedia mgmt
Shopify WordPress Branding Paid Media
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Brings the rare combination of paid media strategy, technical tracking ability and commercial thinking. The kind of marketer who fixes the foundations before scaling the spend.
Industry peer
Performance Marketing
How I work

THE
PROCESS.

An audit-first approach. I look before I touch. I find the leaks before I scale the spend. And I build the reporting that proves what's working before anyone has to ask.

01
Audit & Diagnose

Full audit of paid accounts, tracking setup, conversion flows and reporting. Identify the leaks, the wasted spend and the unclaimed wins.

02
Foundations

Get GA4, GTM, server-side tagging, Enhanced Conversions and Looker Studio working properly. Without this, nothing else matters.

03
Scale & Optimise

Restructure accounts, refine audiences, test creative, and let Smart Bidding actually do its job once the data layer is clean.

04
Report & Iterate

Custom Looker Studio dashboards built around CPL, CVR, ROAS and supplier performance. Decisions get made with real visibility.

Career

EXPERIENCE.

Years across performance marketing, lead generation, ecommerce and global brand work. From major UK utility suppliers to Formula 1 and FIFA.

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2026 / Present
SWITCHEROO
United Kingdom
Performance Lead · PPC, CRO & Affiliates

Lead performance strategy across PPC, conversion rate optimisation and affiliate growth for a UK energy and utilities comparison platform.

  • Own and drive paid acquisition strategy across energy, mobile and broadband comparison products.
  • Built reporting frameworks around spend, CPL, CVR, revenue and supplier performance.
  • Conducted full audit on joining and presented structured roadmap for acquisition growth, reporting and CRO.
  • Leading transition from GTM-based tracking to backend infrastructure with offline imports and Enhanced Conversions.
Budget OwnershipPPC StrategyCROAffiliate GrowthLooker Studio
Mar 2025 / 2026
LEAD 365
United Kingdom
Digital Marketing Manager

Led digital acquisition for a high-volume lead generation business, managing large media budgets across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads and Meta. Generated leads for British Gas, Scottish Power, Sky, Virgin Media and Three.

  • Managed £1M+ monthly media spend across energy, broadband, mobile and utilities verticals.
  • Built and maintained Looker Studio dashboards for lead volume, CPL, conversion rates and sales trends.
  • Worked across GA4, GTM, Consent Mode, Enhanced Conversions and server-side tracking to improve attribution and Smart Bidding.
  • Mentored junior media executives, raising overall standard of the media team.
£1M+ MonthlyBritish GasScottish PowerSkyVirgin MediaThree
Sep 2024 / Mar 2025
LEAD 365
United Kingdom
PPC Manager

Joined Lead 365 building expertise in high-volume lead generation across energy, broadband and mobile. Promoted to Digital Marketing Manager.

  • Planned, launched and optimised PPC campaigns against CPL targets across major UK suppliers.
  • Drove performance through match type refinement, bid testing, ad copy iteration and dayparting.
  • Developed GA4 and GTM foundations that led directly to promotion.
CPL TargetsGoogle AdsGA4GTM
Nov 2023 / Sep 2024
JOURNEY
United Kingdom
Senior Digital Marketing Executive

Delivered paid search, paid social, SEO and tracking across a portfolio of hotel chains and hospitality brands, driving bookings and visibility across the sector.

  • Managed Google Ads and Meta Ads campaigns for hotel chains, focused on direct bookings and ROI.
  • Set up and maintained GA4, GSC, Meta and GTM for accurate tracking across client accounts.
  • Built Looker Studio dashboards delivering actionable performance insights to clients.
HospitalityGoogle AdsMeta AdsSEOLooker Studio
Apr 2023 / Oct 2023
PLATFORM
United Kingdom
Digital Marketing, Graphic, Social & Web Designer

End-to-end creative and digital marketing support across Platform's internal brands and partner projects spanning sports, lifestyle and consumer verticals.

  • Built and maintained WordPress and Shopify sites for in-house brands including Laundry Market, Suburban Sundays and Intergalactic Art Club.
  • Created web and marketing content for Formula One, Aston Martin, Elle Sport, Isle of Man TT, Corona and Budweiser.
Formula OneAston MartinShopifyWordPress
Feb 2023 / Apr 2023
CUBE PARTNERSHIP
United Kingdom
Digital Marketing, Graphic, Social & Web Designer

Short-term contract within a sports and events marketing agency, supporting campaigns for global brands across Formula One, football, athletics, golf and rugby.

  • Created campaigns and web content for Formula One, Aston Martin, Formula E, The FA, UEFA, LIV Golf, The Jockey Club and Elle Sport.
F1UEFALIV GolfThe FAFormula E
Jun 2021 / Feb 2023
CUBE INTERNATIONAL
United Kingdom
Graphic, Social & Web Designer

18 months at a global sports & events marketing agency, delivering website design, digital marketing, graphic production and social content across major international brands.

  • Produced campaign assets and creative for FIFA, UEFA, Corona, Budweiser, Aston Martin F1 and The FA.
  • Managed website builds across WordPress, Shopify and custom HTML/CSS.
FIFAUEFAAston Martin F1CoronaBudweiser
Aug 2020 / Ongoing
SOCIAL GENIE LTD
Freelance · UK
Founder & Freelance Marketing Consultant

Independent freelance consultancy running alongside full-time employment, covering digital marketing, web design, ecommerce and brand for small businesses and startups.

FounderFreelanceShopifyBrand
Aug 2020 / May 2021
GARDINER BROS
United Kingdom
Website Design Optimiser / Brand Marketing

Ecommerce website optimisation, Shopify development and marketing campaign delivery across a portfolio of globally recognised footwear brands.

  • Led Shopify optimisation and product page improvements to lift CVR and AOV.
  • Delivered digital marketing for Hush Puppies, Crocs, Skechers, Merrell and Cat Footwear.
Shopify CROHush PuppiesCrocsSkechersMerrell
Credentials

EDUCATION
& CERTS.

A First Class Honours degree in Digital Media and Web Technologies, plus ongoing certifications across the platforms that matter.

University
UNIVERSITY OF
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
BSc (Hons) Digital Media and Web Technologies
First Class Honours

Front-end development, UX principles, digital design, CMS, multimedia production and digital project management. Dissertation focused on conversion-driven UX design, directly applicable to CRO and landing page optimisation work.

Graduated 2020
Professional Certifications
/01
Google Ads Certifications
Search · Display · Video · Shopping · Measurement
/02
Google Analytics (GA4)
Google Skillshop Certified
/03
Microsoft Advertising
Certified Professional · Search and Native
/04
Google Tag Manager
Tagging · Server-side · Consent Mode · Enhanced Conversions
/05
Meta Blueprint
Paid social across Facebook and Instagram
/06
Ongoing CPD
CRO · Privacy frameworks · AI-driven bidding · Generative AI · Looker Studio

★ Brands & clients worked with ★

Toolkit

SKILLS
& TECH.

01 Performance & Paid Media
Google Ads
Meta Ads
Microsoft Ads
Bid Strategy / Smart Bidding
Budget Management
Keyword Research
Audience Strategy
Ad Copywriting
02 Tracking & Analytics
GA4
Google Tag Manager
Server-Side Tracking
Enhanced Conversions
Consent Mode v2
Offline Conversion Imports
LeadByte CRM Integration
Looker Studio
03 Ecommerce & Web
Shopify & Shopify CRO
Product Page Optimisation
WordPress
Wix / Squarespace
UX & Conversion Design
Adobe Creative Suite
HTML / CSS
04 AI Tools & Strategy
Claude
ChatGPT
Gemini / Copilot
Performance Max
Demand Gen
AI-Driven Bidding
Prompt Engineering
AI-Assisted Ad Copy
FAQ

QUESTIONS
ANSWERED.

Quick answers to the things people ask before getting in touch. If anything else, just drop me an email.

Do you work freelance, contract or full-time?
All three. I am currently full-time at Switcheroo as Performance Lead, but I take on selected freelance and contract work alongside it. Always open to conversations about new full-time roles too if the fit is right.
Do you work with brands direct or through agencies?
Both. Most of my career has been on the brand and lead-gen side, but I have agency experience through Journey and Cube. Comfortable plugging into existing teams, processes and reporting.
What does a typical audit involve?
Two parts. First, a paid-media audit covering account structure, bid strategies, audience setup, creative and conversion data. Second, a tracking audit covering GA4, GTM, server-side tagging, Enhanced Conversions, Consent Mode and any CRM or offline conversion flow. You get a documented report with prioritised recommendations.
What tools and stacks have you worked across?
Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Meta Ads, GA4, GTM (client and server-side), Looker Studio, LeadByte, Enhanced Conversions, Consent Mode v2, Shopify, WordPress, the Adobe Creative Suite, plus heavy use of Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini for AI-assisted workflows.
Are you UK-based and do you travel?
Based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. Happy to work remote with UK and EU teams, and I can travel into London or major UK cities when needed for meetings, workshops or audits.
How quickly can you start?
For freelance and audit work, usually within a week. For longer engagements or full-time positions, happy to discuss notice periods and start dates.
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Get in touch

LET'S
MAKE
IT WORK.

Freelance, contract, or full-time. If you're looking for a performance marketer who actually understands tracking, conversion and the commercial layer, get in touch.

Available for new opportunities