Kimia Yaqub
Calabasas
Summary
Revenue-driven sales and growth professional with experience building and selling products end-to-end. Skilled in consultative selling, objection handling, and persuasive messaging to convert leads into paying customers. Proven ability to drive revenue, build trust quickly, and close high-intent prospects through value-based conversations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Growth
Professional Human LLC
03.2023 - 11.2025
- Scaled a therapy brand from ~1k to 100k+ followers through organic content strategy in 8 months
- Grew an owned email newsletter from ~500 to 16,000 subscribers through organic content, lead magnets, and audience trust
- Led brand positioning and messaging for a targeted audience of mental health professionals, resulting in a 25% increase in engagement across key digital platforms
- Designed and executed growth campaigns across social, email, and community platforms
- Translated clinical and therapeutic concepts into 25+ accessible articles and presentations that improved audience engagement by 30%
- Built repeatable content systems and workflows to support consistent, sustainable growth
Founding President
Kind Crafts INC
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Founded and scaled a consumer goods company from concept to full operation and profitability
- Identified and capitalized on a high-demand market trend (cloth face masks) during Covid-19 outbreak, bringing product to market rapidly
- Led end-to-end business operations including product design, manufacturing, supply chain, and inventory management
- Directed all marketing efforts including brand strategy, content creation, SEO, and customer acquisition
- Built and managed customer service operations, ensuring high satisfaction and repeat purchases
- Hired, trained, and managed contractors and team members across production and operations
- Optimized website performance and SEO to support organic traffic and conversions
- Achieved $850K in first-year revenue with an initial $200 investment
Yoga and Meditation Instructor
Freelance
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Led over 50 private clients in 1:1 sessions and group classes focused on yoga, meditation, and mindfulness techniques
- Led 15+ group mindfulness sessions monthly and conducted personalized 1:1 practices that improved participant satisfaction and engagement
- Collaborated with chiropractic and wellness clinics, including Gonstead Wellness in Los Angeles, to enhance holistic patient care
- Created and delivered 50+ personalized yoga sessions targeting stress reduction, nervous system regulation, and physical alignment, resulting in positive client feedback on wellness improvements
Education
Associate of Science - Communications, Kinesiology
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA01-2018
Skills
- Digital Marketing Strategy
- Brand Development
- Market Research and Analysis
- Copywriting & Messaging
- Persuasive Communication
- Lead Generation
- Product marketing
- Objection Handling & Reframing
- Customer Psychology & Buyer Behavior
- AI Prompt Engineering for Copy & Outreach
PERSONALITY TRAITS
- Highly self-motivated and proactive
- Goal-oriented and determined
- Professional and composed under pressure
- Strong follow-through and closing mindset
- Adaptable and quick to learn new tools (including AI)
Timeline
Head of Growth
Professional Human LLC
03.2023 - 11.2025
Founding President
Kind Crafts INC
03.2020 - 01.2022
Yoga and Meditation Instructor
Freelance
08.2017 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Communications, Kinesiology
Moorpark College