Business Operations & Data Specialist | CRM Administrator | Process Improvement Expert
I help businesses clean up messy data, automate manual workflows, and organize their operations so they can focus on growth. Over 30 years of experience in business ops, CRM administration, and financial data management.
My Data & Operations Services:
- Data Entry & Management: Accurate data entry, data cleansing, and validation in Zoho CRM, Excel, and Google Sheets. I implement quality control to minimize errors.
- Process Automation: I use AI tools, Zoho CRM, and Zoho Invoice to automate repetitive tasks, reducing manual admin time.
- System Optimization: I'm a problem-solver who doesn't just enter data. I improve the systems to prevent mistakes from happening again.
- High-Volume Accuracy: Experienced managing financial and transactional data with 99.9% accuracy.
You need reliable, accurate data to make decisions. I'll deliver error-free work, meet your deadlines, and handle your sensitive information with complete confidentiality. Let's talk about how I can bring your data chaos under control.
Data Entry
General Transcription
Product Knowledge
Customer Support
Email Support
SEO Writing
Article Writing
Zoho CRM
Invoicing
WordPress
Content Research
Forex Trading
Accuracy Verification
Data Management
CRM Software
Process Improvement
Microsoft Excel
Google Sheets
Virtual Assistance
Magrieta M.
Witbank, South Africa
$15/hr
5.0
12 jobs
Multi-skilled creative with experience in content writing, customer relations, and data analysis, currently branching out into technology through AI and coding. I am passionate about effective communication, women's empowerment, and creative problem solving. I thrive at the crossroads of storytelling and technology, having previously worked in freelance writing, marketing, and e-commerce.
Creative Writing
Proofreading
ChatGPT
English
Copy Editing
General Transcription
Data Entry
Content Writing
Translation
Data Analysis
Artificial Intelligence
Automation
Email Marketing
Research Methods
Cheri-Lee M.
Johannesburg South, South Africa
$15/hr
5.0
13 jobs
Growth Marketing Strategist | B2B Content, Lead Generation & Recruitment
I help B2B companies generate more leads, improve conversions and build stronger teams through practical marketing, business development and recruitment systems.
Are you struggling with inconsistent lead generation, low-converting content, an underperforming sales pipeline or difficult-to-fill roles?
I bring more than 14 years of experience across growth marketing, B2B content, recruitment, business development and operations. I can help you develop the strategy, implement the work and manage the process through to measurable results.
I have supported more than 70 businesses across SaaS, technology, recruitment, professional services, healthcare, education, construction, accounting and specialist technical services.
Unlike consultants who only provide recommendations, I work as a hands-on growth partner. I identify the highest-priority opportunities, build the required systems and help your team execute them.
GROWTH MARKETING AND CONTENT
I can help you with:
• B2B growth and marketing strategy
• Lead-generation and customer-acquisition campaigns
• LinkedIn marketing and founder thought leadership
• Content strategy and monthly content calendars
• Website copy, landing pages, blogs and SEO content
• Email marketing, nurture sequences and re-engagement campaigns
• Brand positioning, messaging and value propositions
• Marketing funnels and conversion improvement
• HubSpot, CRM and marketing workflow optimisation
• Campaign planning, coordination and performance tracking
RECRUITMENT AND TALENT ACQUISITION
With extensive recruitment and executive-search experience, I can support:
• Candidate sourcing and direct headhunting
• LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean searches
• Candidate screening and interviews
• Recruitment pipeline and ATS management
• Job descriptions and SEO-friendly job advertisements
• Candidate communication and interview coordination
• Recruitment process development
• Specialist, technical and hard-to-fill vacancies
• Talent mapping and proactive candidate pipelines
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND REVENUE GROWTH
I also help businesses create structured systems for generating and converting opportunities through:
• Business development strategy
• B2B lead-generation systems
• Sales pipeline development and management
• Prospect research and targeted outreach
• Client follow-up and re-engagement
• Strategic partnership development
• Sales and marketing alignment
• Customer retention campaigns
• Growth planning for startups, agencies and service businesses
SELECTED RESULTS
• Helped businesses more than double conversion rates
• Built six-figure sales and opportunity pipelines
• Reduced inefficient marketing activity and unnecessary spend
• Improved recruitment processes and candidate quality
• Developed scalable marketing, content and outreach systems
• Delivered more than 100 marketing, recruitment and growth projects
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE TO WORK WITH ME
• Top Rated Upwork freelancer
• 100% Job Success Score
• More than 14 years of commercial experience
• Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication
• Experience working with UK, US, European, Australian and South African teams
• Able to take ownership and work independently
• Comfortable managing strategy, implementation and project coordination
My tools include HubSpot, GoHighLevel, LinkedIn Recruiter, Sales Navigator, WordPress, Elementor, Canva, ClickUp, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 and a range of CRM, ATS and marketing platforms.
LET’S DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT
Send me a message outlining:
• Your current challenge
• The outcome you want to achieve
• Your preferred timeline
I will respond with a practical recommendation on what should be prioritised first and how I would approach the project.
WordPress
Marketing Strategy
Business Development
Growth Strategy
B2B Marketing
Lead Generation
Staff Recruitment & Management
Candidate Sourcing
Content Strategy
Email Marketing
LinkedIn Marketing
Copywriting
Sales Strategy
HubSpot
CRM Software
Social Media Marketing
Customer Retention
Project Management
Kendra F.
Cape Town, South Africa
$30/hr
5.0
23 jobs
You don’t need another lecture about budgeting.
You need a financial system that helps life feel less mentally cluttered.
Many of the people I work with are earning a decent income, managing careers, families, businesses, or freelance work, and simply no longer have the time or mental energy to keep staying on top of every moving piece of their finances.
The problem usually isn’t income.
It’s complexity, inconsistency, and financial decisions that never quite feel organised.
The service that I offer helps with the following:
• stops you from avoiding your finances
• reduce decision fatigue
• create systems
• you feel mentally lighter
• make clearer financial choices
• regain a sense of control
I’m a financial coach with over 20 years of accounting experience, and I work with professionals and freelancers who want more clarity, structure, and confidence in their personal finances.
Together we simplify the moving parts:
• budgeting and cash flow
• debt reduction planning
• spending patterns and financial habits
• savings goals and financial priorities
• financial organisation and accountability
• creating practical systems that are easy to maintain
My approach is practical, calm, and personalised to real life.
No shame.
No extreme budgeting methods.
No complicated financial jargon.
Just clear guidance that helps you feel more in control of your money and less mentally weighed down by it.
Because financial wellbeing is not only about numbers.
It’s also about having the headspace to focus on the rest of your life.
If you’re looking for practical financial support from someone who understands both the numbers and the human side of money, I’d be happy to chat.
RemotaniaTribe
Microsoft Excel
Bank Reconciliation
Typing
Google Sheets
Financial Analysis
Sales & Inventory Entries
Microsoft Excel PowerPivot
Xero
Microsoft Word
Inventory Report
Administrative Support
Data Analysis
Data Visualization
Bookkeeping
Budget
AccountAbility
Coaching
Michelle C.
Haarlem, South Africa
$27/hr
4.9
143 jobs
I help postgraduate students, researchers, academics and nonfiction writers produce clear, rigorous, and submission-ready work that meets institutional, journal, and publisher standards — without losing the author’s voice.
As an experienced academic coach, developmental editor, and copy editor, I work at both the content and language levels. This means I don’t just correct grammar; I flag structural, logical, and methodological issues that can strengthen your argument before final submission.
Why work with me?
• ✅ 20+ years of experience (since 2005)
• ✅ 750+ master’s, doctoral dissertations, and peer-reviewed papers edited
• ✅ Extensive experience with second-language English writers
• ✅ Deep understanding of research methodology, both quantitative and qualitative, and academic evaluation
Your document will be:
• Clear, coherent, and logically structured
• Grammatically precise and stylistically consistent
• Aligned with institutional and journal requirements
• A clean and polished reflection of your best scholarly work
Areas of expertise
• Psychology (clinical, research, social)
• Education
• Leadership
• Social development
(Other social science disciplines welcome, including economics and theology)
Editing styles & services
• Developmental editing (content, structure, argument flow)
• Copy editing (clarity, grammar, academic tone)
• Academic coaching and feedback
• Style compliance: APA, Harvard, APS, Chicago, Vancouver
Academic background
I hold:
• A PhD in Psychology
• A Master’s in Research Psychology
• A Master’s in Clinical Psychology
• An Honours in Psychology
I have:
• Conducted corporate social research (archival & attitudinal)
• Taught research methodology to undergraduate and postgraduate students at Rhodes University
• Supervised master’s dissertations
• Published in peer-reviewed journals (accepted without revisions)
• Written academically informed blogs for my own websites
Important note
I do not ghostwrite or write assignments on behalf of students.
My role is developmental and editorial — I help writers express their ideas more eloquently in their own voice, with integrity.
If you’re looking for a meticulous, ethical, and experienced academic editor who understands both research and review expectations, I’d be glad to support your work.
Research Papers
Copy Editing
English
Technical Writing
Case Studies
Tutoring
Microsoft Word
Academic Editing
Editing & Proofreading
Critical Thinking Skills
Grammar & Syntax Review
Track Changes
Tyron M.
Cape Town, South Africa
$90/hr
5.0
33 jobs
Hi there! I'm Tyron McKinnon and I am a creative freelancer with a deep passion for voice-over, acting, editing and all things content. As a content creator, I specialize in transforming raw footage and audio into engaging, polished pieces that captivate audiences. Whether it's editing videos, producing voice-overs, creating acting videos, recording content for brands or altering social media clips, I bring a sharp eye for detail and a love for storytelling to every project.
In addition to my editing skills, I have experience in voice acting, bringing scripts to life with dynamic and versatile vocal performances. I’ve also managed social media for various brands, crafting strategies that boost engagement and grow online communities.
What sets me apart is my dedication to delivering quality work that’s not just good—it’s fun, engaging, and impactful. I'm committed to going above and beyond to ensure every project exceeds expectations.
If you're looking for someone who is not only skilled but also truly passionate about what they do, let’s connect! I’m here to help your content shine.
Content Creation
Football
Film & Video
YouTube Shorts
Podcast Content
Voice Acting
Film Editing
Acting
Content Writing
Social Media Content Creation
Film Dubbing
Business Analysis
Sports Writing
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