I am an experienced Career Coach (10+ years), specializing in helping job seekers in numerous forums including Upwork to increase confidence in application materials (resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles) and working with individuals 1:1 regarding interview prep.
I am expert-vetted on Upwork, which means I am in the top 1% of all freelancers on the platform.
A lot of the clients I work with request a complete revision/update on their application materials to target a role they’re excited about. Key areas of expertise include: Software Engineers, HR, and college students.
Career Highlights:
● Helped 5,000+ individuals from all fields customize resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles, leading to interviews and job offers
● Published in 30+ articles on Career Coach tips (Huffington Post, INC, InterviewFocus, Style My Soul, Beni.fit, Terkel, Pursue the Passion, Joveo, Million Tips, HCM Technology Report, StartupBlogPost, HR.com, Fast Company, AZ Big Media, RecruitingDaily, Career Connectors, VCandidates)
^ Examples of published content consists of:
Resumes, Interviews, Career Pivots: 1) The power of keywords in resume optimization, 2) Benefits of participating in virtual mock interviews, 3) 8 significant ways self-assessment tools inform career transition decisions, 4) 10 ways to prepare for a software engineering job interview, 5) What to leave out of your resume, 6) How to determine if a job is right for you, 7) What are the best questions to ask in a final interview?, 8) Tips for changing jobs/careers in 2023, 9) How to accept a job offer, 10) Overcoming the resume gap
Hiring Process / Management: 1) How Candidate Experience helps to hire rockstars, 2) 7 ways to determine candidate culture fit, 3) Essential people skills needed to be a great manager, 4) 10 actions to take for supporting employee development, 5) Best interview questions to assess culture fit, 6) How to handle panel interviews with confidence & ease
Career Coaching / Workplace: 1) How to find a career coach, 2) How to prioritize work, 3) What NOT to do in Performance Reviews, 4) Why do tech companies struggle with diversity & inclusion?, 5) Tips for balancing work and life as a freelancer, 6) 9 essential skills to develop for a successful career transition, 7) What are the best things career coaches do, 8) Purpose of mental health benefits, 9) Inspirational quotes for women, 10) What benefits do startup employees want?
● Previously managed recruiting/hiring process for an ed-tech startup
● Experience in Talent Acquisition/Recruiting/Human Resources
● Masters in Education/Leadership & Bachelors in Business & Psychology
● Recently featured on 5 Podcasts including topics on HR Leadership, job seeking advice for Software Engineers, and talent hiring trends in today's market
If you confirm your interest in working with me, we can connect 1:1 for a brief call (free of charge) to set expectations and determine how I can best support your career journey.
Feel free to reach out with any questions! Looking forward to working with you!
Recruiting
Resume Design
Interview Preparation
Resume Development
Resume
Cover Letter Writing
Career Coaching
Resume Writing
Targeted Cover Letter
Cover Letter
CV/Resume Translation
LinkedIn
LinkedIn Profile Creation
LinkedIn Profile
Sionna L.
Middlesex, New Jersey
$14/hr
4.7
23 jobs
I help professionals and organizations make better career and hiring decisions—faster and with confidence.
With experience across career coaching, sourcing, and higher education, I work with:
* Professionals navigating career transitions
* Students and early-career talent
* Startups and organizations hiring critical roles
* Institutions and teams needing career-focused training
What I Do Best
Career Coaching (Recurring Support)
* Career clarity & positioning
* Resume and LinkedIn optimization
* Interview preparation
* Job search strategy and accountability
* Career transitions and advancement planning
Recruiting & Sourcing Support
* Candidate sourcing for hard-to-fill roles
* Resume screening and shortlisting
* Recruiting process support for small teams
* Talent pipeline development
Teaching, Workshops & Educational Content
* Virtual career development workshops
* Curriculum and course creation
* Educational content for higher education or internal training
* Career readiness programs for students and professionals
If you’re looking for someone who understands both the candidate and employer side, I’d love to connect.
Recruiting
Career Coaching
Education
Elearning
Sourcing
Teaching
Education Presentation
Akriti J.
Brampton, Canada
$35/hr
5.0
63 jobs
🏆 Expert-Vetted Technical Recruiter | Global Hiring for Scale & Speed
I Turn Hiring Headaches into Hiring Wins
Looking for an IT recruiter who actually delivers?I help tech companies cut time-to-hire by 32–46% while improving candidate quality—not sacrificing it.
I’m a hands-on IT Recruiter, Talent Sourcer, and Headhunter who partners with fast-growing tech companies to hire the right talent, faster.
What I Do 🎯
As your IT recruiting and talent acquisition partner, I manage the entire hiring lifecycle—from sourcing hard-to-find candidates to closing offers and supporting onboarding.
I recruit globally for:
- Engineering & Technical Roles
- Product & Growth
- Leadership & Executive (C-level, VP, Founders)
Industries I specialize in include SaaS, Web3, fintech, blockchain, cybersecurity, and emerging tech.
This isn’t resume dumping. I operate as an embedded recruiter who owns outcomes.
My Recruiting Approach ⚙️
I combine aggressive candidate sourcing with a structured, repeatable hiring process.
Think of me as:
- Recruiter
- Talent Sourcer
- HR Partner
- Recruitment Operations VA
- all in one.
I handle sourcing, screening, interview coordination, stakeholder alignment, offer negotiation, ATS management, and candidate experience—so your team stays focused on decision-making, not logistics.
Services & Expertise 💼
🔹 IT Recruiting & Technical Talent Sourcing
I build high-quality pipelines using advanced LinkedIn recruiting, Boolean search, competitor mapping, and niche community sourcing—reaching passive candidates your competitors never see.
🔹 Full-Cycle Recruitment Management
From first outreach to signed offer, I manage interviews, conduct video prescreens, track pipelines, and provide weekly progress updates.
🔹 Executive Search & Leadership Hiring
For senior and C-level roles, I bring headhunter-level discretion, market insight, and strong compensation negotiation—targeting leaders with proven scaling experience.
🔹 Hiring Process Optimization
I help standardize interview frameworks and assessment criteria, improving interview-to-offer ratios and reducing hiring friction.
Proven Recruiting Results 📊
- 46% faster hiring for a precision equipment tech company (3 placements)
- 33% reduction in time-to-hire for a data security software firm
- 32% faster closes for an ad-tech platform
- 21-day average fill time across concurrent roles
- Built scalable hiring infrastructure to support 10x growth
These results come from disciplined execution—not luck.
Roles I Specialize In 🚀
1. Engineering & Technical
-Full-stack developers
-Blockchain & protocol engineers
-DevOps & security specialists
-Technical founders & architects
2. Product & Growth
-Product managers
-Growth & performance marketers
-GTM leaders & agile coaches
3. Executive Search
-CTOs, VPs of Engineering
-CPOs, Heads of Product
-Technical and scaling-stage founders
How I Work 🤝
I integrate directly with your team as an embedded recruiter, not a distant vendor.
You get:
- Weekly pipeline reviews
- Transparent sourcing metrics
- Proactive problem-solving
- Strong candidate experience management
Post-hire, I support onboarding and offer replacement guarantees where applicable.
Why Work With Me? ✨
1. Specialized Focus
I don’t dabble in tech recruiting—I live in it.
2. End-to-End Ownership
I own the entire hiring process, not just sourcing.
3. Speed Without Compromise
Fast hiring, high standards, zero shortcuts.
4. Long-Term Partnership
I build hiring systems, not one-off placements.
Ready to Hire Smarter? 💪
If your hiring is slow, your pipeline is weak, or your team lacks dedicated recruiting capacity—it’s fixable.
Your competitors already have a recruiting edge.
Let’s build yours. 🎯
Candidate Interviewing
LinkedIn Recruiting
IT Recruiting
Recruiting
Staff Recruitment & Management
Candidate Sourcing
Boolean Search
Recruiting Process Consulting
Job Posting
Sourcing
Applicant Tracking Systems
Internet Recruiting
Candidate Evaluation
Resume Screening
Administrative Support
Human Resource Management
Personnel Selection
Candidate Interview Consulting
Candidate Source List
Candidate Recommendation
Alicia M.
Lithonia, Georgia
$65/hr
5.0
158 jobs
➡️ Message me for a free resume review and I will tell you specifically how I can help you! ⬅️
I have helped over 5,000 job seekers and would be honored to help you with your job search.
As a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) with an MBA and over 5 years of HR experience, I know what employers are looking for and what can help you stand out.
If you are tired of getting no responses, tweaking your resume for the hundredth time, or staring at an AI-generated draft that sounds nothing like you, you are in the right place.
You will get an honest assessment of what is holding your resume back and a clear path forward, without the guesswork.
I can't guarantee results because I can't predict human behavior, but most of my clients receive at least one interview within 6 weeks of us working together, often after months of getting no responses at all.
📩 Message me to get started.
🌟 Services Offered 🌟
- Resume Writing
- Resume Review and Editing
- Cover Letter Writing
- LinkedIn Profile Optimization
- Career Coaching
- Interview Preparation
- Live events as a speaker, panelist, and on-site resume and LinkedIn profile reviewer at career fairs, conferences, and professional workshops
LinkedIn
Interview Preparation
Resume Writing
Resume Design
Resume
LinkedIn Profile
Resume Development
Cover Letter Writing
Cover Letter
LinkedIn Profile Optimization
Career Coaching
Targeted Cover Letter
Interview Training
LinkedIn Profile Headline & Summary
Makayla W.
Lorain, Ohio
$20/hr
5.0
7 jobs
Your social media should be doing three things: stopping the scroll, building trust, and bringing the right people to your door. If it is not doing all three consistently, something in the system needs fixing and that is exactly what I help with.
I help coaches, personal brands, marketing agencies, wellness brands, fitness creators, beauty brands, local service businesses, and startups stay consistent, look professional, and grow their audience through social media management, high-quality video editing, and AI-powered content creation built around their specific goals.
My focus is simple: take content off your plate, build a system that works without constant input from you, and make sure every post serves your brand and your business.
Many freelancers can create content. Many can edit videos. Many can schedule posts. What makes me different is combining strategy, creation, editing, and day-to-day management into one streamlined workflow so instead of coordinating multiple people, you work with one person who takes full ownership of the entire content process, from planning and scripting through to publishing and engagement.
My Services Include:
Video Editing
🔹 Instagram Reels, TikTok Videos & YouTube Shorts Editing 🔹 Talking Head Video Editing (cuts, pacing, captions, branded intro/outro) 🔹 UGC-Style Video Editing & Promotional Content 🔹 Podcast Clips & Webinar Highlights turned into short-form social assets.
Social Media Management
🔹 Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest & YouTube Management 🔹 Content Scheduling & Calendar Management (Metricool, Later, Buffer, Hootsuite, Meta Business Suite).
Content Strategy
🔹 Monthly Content Calendars & Content Planning 🔹 Content Repurposing — turning long-form content into multiple short-form pieces 🔹 Brand Growth Strategy.
Content Creation & Design
🔹 Caption Writing, Copywriting & Social Media Content Writing 🔹 Video Script Writing & Hook Development 🔹 Canva Graphic Design (Posts, Carousels, Stories, Ads, Templates & Branding Kits)
AI content production using ChatGPT, Midjourney, Runway, HeyGen & ElevenLabs
🔹 Content scaling and faster production without sacrificing brand voice or authenticity
Send me your raw footage, rough ideas, podcast recordings, long-form content, or even just a direction for your brand — and I will turn it into professional, on-brand content built specifically for your audience and each platform it is going on.
I build a structured content system around your brand so you are never guessing what to post next. You get a consistent output, a clear monthly calendar, and content that aligns with your visual identity and business goals — delivered on a 24–48 hour turnaround so your feed never goes quiet.
AI Tools I Work With
I use ChatGPT for ideation and writing support, Midjourney for AI image generation, Runway for AI video creation, HeyGen for avatar-based and AI-generated video content, and ElevenLabs for voiceovers and audio enhancement. These tools allow me to scale content production, speed up delivery, and maintain consistent output — while keeping everything aligned with your unique brand voice and goals.
Tools & Software
CapCut · Adobe Premiere Pro · After Effects · Canva · Figma · ChatGPT · Midjourney · Runway · HeyGen · ElevenLabs · Metricool · Buffer · Later · Hootsuite · Meta Business Suite · Asana · Notion · Trello · ClickUp · Planable · Google Workspace · Slack · Zoom · Google Drive · Dropbox
Why Clients Work With Me
Clients work with me because I do not just complete tasks — I take ownership of the content process.
Once I understand your brand, audience, and goals, I work independently. I run ahead of deadlines instead of waiting to be chased. I flag anything that needs your input before it becomes a problem. And I keep things moving consistently — even on a daily posting schedule — without needing constant supervision. Whether you work in Asana, Trello, ClickUp, Planable, or Notion, I slot straight into your existing workflow and hit the ground running.
Let's Work Together
If you are ready for a Social Media Manager and Video Editor who takes full ownership, delivers without being chased, and treats your brand like it is their own — send me a message.
Tell me your goals, your current challenges, and what you are trying to build. I will reply with exactly how I would approach your account.
Core Skills
Social Media Management · Social Media Marketing · Content Strategy · Content Creation · Video Editing · Instagram Reels · TikTok Marketing · YouTube Shorts · Short-Form Video Editing · Talking Head Video Editing · UGC Content · Hook Optimization · Retention-Focused Editing · Personal Branding · Brand Strategy · Digital Marketing · Copywriting · Caption Writing · Script Writing · Community Management · Audience Growth · Content Repurposing · Content Calendar Management · Content Scheduling · Canva Design · Graphic Design · Carousel Design · AI Content Creation · AI Video Generation.
Video Editing
Instagram Reels
TikTok Video
YouTube Thumbnail
Content Strategy
Content Planning
Social Media Carousel
Content Calendar
Social Media Audience Research
CapCut
Canva
Graphic Design
UGC
Product Design
Facebook Post
Social Media Marketing
Virtual Assistance
Real Estate Virtual Assistance
Social Media Engagement
Executive Support
Chioma E.
Shomolu, Nigeria
$5/hr
4.5
36 jobs
Are you looking for a reliable Short-Form Video Editor and Social Media Manager who can help you consistently produce engaging content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts while also supporting your overall social media presence and content strategy?
I help creators, coaches, start-ups, personal brands, agencies, and businesses create high-performing short-form videos while also supporting their social media content workflow, consistency, and online presence.
In today’s digital landscape, attention is the most valuable currency. If your content does not capture attention within the first few seconds, it gets ignored. That is why short-form video editing is not just about cutting clips, it is about understanding audience behaviour, retention psychology, and platform-specific content performance.
My goal is to help you create content that does not just look good, but performs well.
I specialize in short-form video editing combined with social media management support, giving you a complete content solution that helps you stay consistent, visible, and relevant across all major platforms.
WHAT I HELP YOU WITH:
✔ Short-Form Video Editing for TikTok
✔ Instagram Reels Editing and Optimization
✔ YouTube Shorts Creation and Editing
✔ Social Media Video Editing for Engagement
✔ Content Repurposing from Long-Form to Short-Form
✔ Social Media Management Support
✔ Social Media Content Creation
✔ Content Strategy Development Support
✔ Content Calendar Planning and Structuring
✔ Video Post-Production and Enhancement
✔ Subtitle and Caption Design for Engagement
✔ Audio Clean-up, Syncing, and Optimization
✔ Motion Graphics for Social Media Content
✔ AI-Assisted Video Editing Workflows
✔ Social Media Content Optimization
✔ Personal Branding Content Editing
✔ Marketing-Ready Social Media Videos
PLATFORMS I WORK WITH:
✔ TikTok
✔ Instagram Reels
✔ YouTube Shorts
✔ YouTube Long-Form (repurposed into shorts)
✔ Facebook & Instagram Content Systems
✔ Multi-platform social media campaigns
WHO I WORK WITH:
I work with individuals and businesses who want to grow their online presence through consistent and engaging content, including:
* Content creators
* Personal brands
* Coaches and consultants
* Start-ups and entrepreneurs
* Agencies managing multiple clients
* B2B brands using social media for visibility
* Podcasters looking to repurpose content
* Online educators and course creators
My workflow is built around both creative editing and strategic content understanding.
I focus on:
* Hook-driven editing that captures attention fast
* High-retention pacing to keep viewers engaged
* Platform-native formatting for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts
* Clean, readable captions that improve accessibility and engagement
* Visual storytelling that supports brand identity
* Consistent posting structure through content systems
* Efficient repurposing of long-form content into multiple assets
* Optimization for algorithm-friendly performance
I don’t just edit videos, I help structure content so it performs better across social media platforms.
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT SUPPORT:
In addition to video editing, I also provide social media management support to help clients maintain consistency and structure in their online presence.
This includes:
* Content planning and scheduling support
* Content calendar creation and organization
* Social media content strategy assistance
* Repurposing content across multiple platforms
* Maintaining consistent posting workflows
* Supporting brand messaging across platforms
This ensures your content is not only high quality, but also consistent and strategically aligned with your goals.
TOOLS & SOFTWARE I USE:
✔ Adobe Premiere Pro
✔ CapCut
✔ Canva
✔ Adobe After Effects (for motion graphics)
✔ AI-assisted editing tools
✔ Social media scheduling systems
✔ Content planning and organization tools
Clients choose to work with me because I provide:
* Clear and fast communication
* Consistent and reliable delivery
* Platform-specific editing knowledge
* Strong understanding of short-form content trends
* Ability to combine editing + social media structure
* Organized and scalable content workflows
* Focus on engagement and audience retention
My goal is simple:
To help you create short-form content that captures attention, builds engagement, and supports your long-term social media growth while making your content process easier and more consisten
Social Media Management
Video Editing
Social Media Marketing
Instagram
Social Media Content Creation
Video Production
Video Post-Editing
Content Management
Adobe Premiere Pro
YouTube Marketing
Instagram Reels
TikTok
CapCut
Canva
YouTube
YouTube Shorts
Content Strategy
Social Media Content
Social Media Strategy
Content Calendar
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