Digital Marketing for brands that want to connect with their perfect customer
The extra pair of hands your marketing needs without the agency price tag. I handle the strategy and execution so you can stop guessing and start getting your time back.
Services for SME’s & Agencies
Freelance Marketing Support at your fingertips
Start connecting with your ideal customers through marketing that delivers real results, from freelance support that’s flexible, affordable and built to suit your business.
Marketing Project Management
Have you just won a new client project or maybe you’ve got a marketing campaign that needs a careful guiding hand? I can work alongside your team to oversee and bring it all to life.
Content marketing
Social media channels looking a bit drab? Lost when it comes to lead magnets that your customers will value and engage with? I can offer you support to show you what could work and get these assets created.
Graphic design for print & promotional
Perfect to ensure you have the right marketing materials that will connect with your audience. From brochures to outdoor banners, I create materials that turn heads.
Marketing support package
From marketing strategy to email campaigns, website management to social posts, I can work with you on an ongoing basis as your freelance marketing manager.
I’m Chris, founder of Velaris Marketing. I’ve spent the past 15 years helping businesses grow through marketing strategies and design that deliver results.
I’ve worked across agencies and in-house roles, supporting everything from ambitious startups to global corporates. My approach is straightforward: understand the business problem, create a strategy that solves it, then get hands-on and make it happen.
(Some of) My Certifications
Trusted Marketing Expertise
I’ve been doing this long enough (15+ years now) to know what I’m talking about.
Deep data & insight skills to know what’s really working (and what’s not).
Fluent in PPC strategy to collaborate seamlessly with campaign specialists.
High-performing email strategy & execution that hits inboxes and converts.
Accredited content strategist – creating purposeful stories that build your brand.
A Snapshot of My Portfolio
Marketing & Design case studies
Erba Mannheim Blood Academy
Launching a game-changing training platform that transforms how medical professionals learn.
Achieving More for SCG
Brand identity and campaigns for a UK leading communications provider.
I love working with marketing teams and business owners to help them more effectively communicate to and connect with their perfect customers.
Whether I’m managing your marketing, designing materials that help you sell more, or building a strategy you and the team can use, the process is always straightforward, collaborative, and focused on what matters most – results that move your business forward.
1. Discover
Before we start thinking about designs or marketing plans, we’ll begin with a proper catch-up about your business, your audience and your goals. I’ll get to know your brand, your challenges, and your priorities – so that we can determine the best plan of action which is going to deliver real results.
- Understand your business and what makes you unique
- Define what success looks like
- Get clear on your audience
2. Plan
This is where we shape ideas and strategy.
I’ll build this around the needs of your perfect customer, while meeting your business goals – whether that’s a full marketing plan, design that drives enquiries, or a practical roadmap your team can follow and implement.
- Create a strategy tailored to your business
- Design solutions that solve real problems your customers face
- Build a plan you can action
3. Deliver
Here we’ll put the plans into action – whether I’m managing your projects, creating your marketing materials, or working alongside your team.
You’ll always know what’s being done, why it matters, and how it’s performing.
- Bring your strategy to life with quality work
- Keep you in the loop every step of the way
- Deliver results you can see and measure
(Great) brands i’ve worked with
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Chris was instrumental in defining and executing our digital marketing strategy for over a year. He transformed what could have been a “cookie cutter” project into something of real value with his insightful questioning and determination to see the bigger picture at a company and industry level. He is proactive, responsive and will always go the extra mile – a pleasure to have on the team.
Mary Lauerman
Marketing & Operations Manager,
Andina Ingham
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Chris has been an invaluable partner for us over the years, helping with everything from blog content and SEO to marketing strategy and design work.
He’s extremely attentive and always ready to pivot when our needs change—often on very short notice. We trust him completely and truly enjoy working with him.
Stephanie Turner
Group Business Development Manager,
Home Instead Watford
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I’ve really enjoyed working with Chris over the past few months. He brings a clear, focused vision to every project, collaborates with ease, and consistently brings out the best in a team. His deep expertise in marketing spans design, SEO, website management, and CRM systems, and he blends creative insight with strategic thinking to drive meaningful results for a business. I’d confidently recommend him to any team looking for a thoughtful, versatile marketer who knows how to make an impact.
Hannah Bartlett
PR, Media & Communications Officer,
Shaw Trust
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Chris, both alongside him and under his project leadership. His background as both a designer and an account manager gives him a rare ability to communicate clearly and effectively throughout the entire pipeline.
He delivers exceptionally detailed briefs, maintains a sharp eye for detail at every stage, and ensures projects run smoothly from start to finish. Chris is also one of the calmest and most level-headed people you could work with, even under the tightest deadlines – a quality that makes a real difference on fast-paced projects.
Tristan Prior
Head of Motion Graphics,
Courts Design
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Let’s make your marketing work
You’ve seen what I do – now let’s get your marketing moving. Whether you need extra hands for a project or ongoing support, I’ll step in, get organised, and help your campaigns deliver real results.
Tell me a bit about your business, and let’s make things happen.