Akinola Olaifa
E-commerce Marketing Specialist | Shopify Dropshipping Expert | Virtual Assistant
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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/akinnolaifa
Upwork: upwork.com/freelancers/~019893c210b10f66cc
Professional Summary
E-commerce expert with 4+ years' experience in Shopify store development, Klaviyo email
marketing, and virtual assistant support. Proven ability to optimize store design and functionality,
automate campaigns, and enhance customer experience. Recognized for increasing sales by
up to 40% through data-driven strategies and delivering measurable value for brands.
Core Skills & Tools
● Store Setup & Optimization
● Dropshipping Product Research & Sourcing
● Klaviyo Email & SMS Automation
● E-commerce Analytics & Conversion Optimization
● Order Fulfillment & Customer Support
● Canva, Mailchimp, Google Analytics
● SEO for Product Listings
● Remote Administrative Support
Professional Experience
Shopify Dropshipping Specialist
Icetain, Finland (Remote) | Jan 2024
● Created and launched a store for the Finnish market with a full product catalog and SEO
content.
● Developed targeted email flows and social campaigns, boosting conversions by 30%.
● Directed ongoing UX improvements and enhanced mobile layout to improve
engagement.
Shopify Store Manager
WC-Shoptym, USA | Jan 2024
● Audited and optimized store performance; minimized bounce rate and reduced cart
abandonment by 22%.
● Oversaw daily product uploads, fulfillment tracking, and customer communication.
● Led rollout of new collections, generating a 25% uplift in month-over-month revenue.
Email Marketing Designer (Klaviyo)
ZootSport, USA | Jan 2024
● Designed personalized Klaviyo flows including welcome, promo, and re-engagement
series.
● Implemented A/B tests on subject lines and templates; increased email open rate by
40%.
● Segmented audience lists to improve targeting and campaign relevance.
Internships & Projects
Shopify Intern
Tailwaggerspet, NY | Jan 2023 – Jan 2024
● Built store from scratch using CJ Dropshipping; uploaded and streamlined 50+ products.
● Supported product uploads, order tracking, and basic store updates.
Virtual Assistant
Homegrownaus, Australia | Feb 2025 – May 2025
● Established Mailchimp account and integrated Google Analytics for performance
tracking.
● Created Canva designs and supported site management tasks.
● Assisted in product updates, inventory listings, and administrative tasks.
Store Designer
Beauty Oasis, USA | Oct 2022 – Feb 2023
● Built a Shopify beauty store with a focus on mobile responsiveness and clean UX.
● Helped boost customer engagement through branding and layout optimization.
Education
BSc, Microbiology – Obafemi Awolowo University
GPA: 3.0 |-
BSc, Computer Science – Lagos State University
GPA: |-(Expected)
Certifications
● Shopify Development Certificate
● Klaviyo Email Marketing Course
Languages & Strengths
Languages: English, Yoruba, French, Spanish
Strengths: Adaptability, Shopify/Klaviyo expertise, Remote collaboration, Analytical thinking,
Detail-oriented execution