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Molly D.

Denver, Colorado

$165/hr
5.0
162 jobs
🔸 Expert-Vetted Namer & Brand Strategist in the Top 1% 🔸 Top-Rated Plus: 100%+ Job Success Rate 🔸 Global Award-Winning Naming Strategist & Storyteller 🔸 Specializing in Naming, Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Voice & Tone Creation, Videos, and Pitch Decks 🔸 Passionate about health and wellness brands looking to help elevate people and the planet Language creates reality. The right name and story give your brand POWER. As an award-winning strategist, I’m passionate about turning your vision into names and stories that resonate. Whether you’re launching a startup or redefining a legacy, I’ll help you captivate customers, inspire investors, and make an impact. My goal is to empower you with language that creates a SENSORY experience. Language can no longer be static. It has to move you. It has to inspire you. It has to reveal a new, better world to audiences. And that's my goal. About Me Hi! I'm Molly, an award-winning brand strategist with 20 years of experience in shaping stories for global icons like Mercedes and Microsoft. As founder of Wonsupona, a strategic brand naming and storytelling agency based in Denver, I blend research, creativity, and human insight to craft brands that connect the world. My background in Rhetoric, Speech Communications, and Consciousness studies gives me a unique insight into human communication, allowing me to craft narratives that not only captivate audiences but inspire meaningful connections and lasting impact. Core Expertise: 🔸Naming: Brand, product, and service names that stand out 🔸Storytelling: Strategic narratives, taglines, and brand platforms 🔸Videos: Video script development, brand/product/anthem video design, and production 🔸Strategy: Brand strategy, vision/mission, competitor audits 🔸Messaging: Voice/tone guidelines, pitch decks, brand guidelines 🔸Specialized: Linguistic analysis, business plan review While I typically work with national and global brands, I especially love working with startups and entrepreneurs who are working hard to make their dreams a reality and change the world. Client work: Adobe, Microsoft, BCBS, Monster.com, AppDynamics, Forcepoint, Ricola, Course Hero, 23andMe, ECOS, Expedia, MyFitnessPal, LexisNexis, Nextracker, SunPower, Samsung, Credit Suisse, Brondell, Seniorly.com, and many, many more. Excited to work with you! 🔸Working Together🔸 • Please review my hourly rate before sending an invitation to ensure my services align with your budget. • Please send a personal message if you're inviting me to a job. This helps me understand your specific needs and respond more effectively. • My passion is working with clients who are trying to help the world through their business, value creativity, and trust my experience will take them to the next level. The most successful collaborations are with those who understand and respect the creative process and share the goal of bringing their vision to life.
  • Brand Consulting
  • Brand Guidelines
  • Branding
  • Brand Strategy
  • Brand Positioning
  • Storytelling
  • Speech Writing
  • Venture Capital Consulting
  • Pitch Deck
  • Product Name
  • Catchphrase
  • Brand Naming
  • Business Name
  • Writing
  • Pitchbook
  • Business Name & Slogan
Gabor B.

Huntington Beach, California

$75/hr
4.7
54 jobs
I help 𝐒𝐌𝐄s 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬💲𝟱𝟬𝟬𝐊 in 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 with scalable brand 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲, memorable 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠, and engaging 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬 that boost brand visibility. ⓘ also collaborate with corporations to manage iconic brands and guide innovative brand campaigns. ⍰ You're spending on social media ads but not getting the results you'd like? ⍰ Struggling to stand out in a crowded marketplace? ⍰ Need a name that truly resonates with your audience and supports brand identity? ⍰ Looking for a Brand Manager with proven track record to oversee known brands and lead cross-functional teams? Whether you’re starting from scratch, already have a logo, or planning a full rebrand, I’m here to help. With 6+ years of international experience at companies like Google, Procter & Gamble, and Hasbro - managing big names like Star Wars and DC Universe, as well as supporting smaller businesses and entrepreneurs - I’ve tackled almost every branding challenge imaginable. This is why I’ll be able to give you the exact step-by-step guide for growth at every phase of your brand’s lifecycle. “Can you ✍🏻 me a logo?” It’s the most frequent request I get from new clients. But the truth is, a logo is just one part of your brand. It’s important, but it’s only the tip of the iceberg. Let’s walk through what truly sets a brand apart in today’s competitive market. Here's the proven structure behind every multi-million-dollar brand I’ve worked with: ⓵ Brand strategy: Think of this as your roadmap: who you are, what you stand for, and where you’re headed. This includes defining your mission, vision, and core values, grounded in market research, competitive analysis, and a thorough understanding of your audience. ⓶ Brand expression: This is how your brand comes to life - your brand’s voice, the way you tell your story, and the design elements that bring it all together. From your logo and colors to social media templates, every piece must stay consistent to build a recognizable presence. ⓷ The name: Language is powerful. A compelling name is often the first thing customers notice about your brand. It can shift perceptions in an instant - just like renaming the “Antarctic toothfish” to “Chilean sea bass” changed the entire market for that product. Whether it’s for a business, product, or brand, my professional naming services include: ⦿ Trademark availability checks to ensure legal viability ⦿ Domain research & recommendations ⦿ Alignment with overall brand strategy ⦿ Cultural and linguistic considerations ⦿ Target audience resonance This is my promise to you. Nothing more, nothing less. What 🫵🏻’ll get: ⦿ A seasoned consultant on your team with Fortune 500 experience and ownership mindset, ready to build a solid foundation that can scale. I’m not just saying this. My pricing structure is carefully crafted to include a performance bonus to ensure I’m motivated in getting tangible results for you. ⦿ An expert who personally handles each project. No hand-offs to interns. Just a boutique, VIP experience. ⦿ Research-backed strategies and creative solutions that ➖deliver➖. ⦿ Peace of mind knowing you’re working with someone who has already proven. 100% job success score. Expert-Vetted⎛top 1% of 18 million). I’m quite proud of these: 📈 Increased Pampers’ market share by 12% using competitive analysis and strategy during Procter & Gamble’s Brand Manager Development Program. 📈 Drove $1.2M in revenue growth through go-to-market strategy for DCU. 📈 Led Durex’s rebranding, launching 100+ SKUs across 7 countries in under a year - ensuring a cohesive message and aligning benefits with customer values. I was able to get these folks spread some nice words about me by delivering the results they were looking for. 🗣️ „This is my second time working with Gabor - he’s incredibly skilled and responds quickly. If you need help with your brand, Gabor is the perfect partner. (...) I’ll definitely hire him again.” ➖ Bijan ｟Founder of VISION and love is everything｠ 🗣️ „Gabor was wonderful to work with. He gave me a full marketing plan from top to bottom. I really appreciated his methodology and not just creating a generic marketing plan but actually doing extensive market research to integrate into my customized plan. He was also helpful from a creative front - give me insight and suggestions for color schemes, typography, etc. I will absolutely work with him again as I expand my business and further develop my marketing strategies in the long run." ➖ Kai ｟Motivational Speaker & Author, Indeed｠ 🗣️ „Working with Gabor to refine our brand strategy was a great experience! He did thorough research on our competitive landscape and crafted a strategy to make our brand stand out. We're really happy with the results (...)" ➖ Suhel ｟Founder of VidFlow, branding for new SaaS product｠ Worth having a virtual coffee? ☕️ Message me ... ＃brand marketing consultant ＃brand development ＃brand positioning ＃brand architecture
  • Brand Management
  • Brand Identity
  • Branding
  • Brand Strategy
  • Brand Marketing
  • Brand Positioning
  • Brand Research
  • Corporate Branding
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Brand Identity & Guidelines
  • Branding & Marketing
  • Personal Branding
  • Marketing
  • Market Research
  • Brand Naming
Shelby C.

Long Beach, California

$175/hr
5.0
190 jobs
Top-Rated and Expert-Vetted brand strategist and marketing consultant, coaching clients on how to bring their brands to life. I provide positioning, messaging, brand voice, and content strategies rooted in competitive research and creativity that engage your target audience. I create a clear and actionable path forward for your brand so that all communications and campaigns are logical, aligned, and will motivate your target audience. I work with companies of all sizes and stages, from helping small start-ups determine their unique selling point and how to market it, to consulting Fortune 500 companies on content strategy. No matter your industry, I can craft your brand's position and story and provide documentation to ensure your entire organization understands your brand's values and creative direction. I also provide leadership, operations, and marketing guidance as an executive coach and mentor, auditing current leadership practices, implementing marketing operations, coaching clients on how to establish systems and KPIs, building campaigns, team building, creating marketing plans and more. Background: Prior to consulting, I worked in digital and social media marketing for 13 years with a heavy focus on content strategy, editorial, and campaign development. Most recently I was Director of Social Media Marketing at Guthy|Renker and Senior Manager of Content Strategy at The Walt Disney Company, and I received my MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management in 2019. Services I Offer: - Brand Development: Brand voice and personality, brand archetypes, creative guidelines - Brand Positioning Strategy: positioning, mission, vision statements, about, bios, competitive landscape analysis, SWOT analysis, brand best practices, brand story, about the founder - Marketing Plan Development - Campaign planning including website content, blogs, promotions/sales, paid ad optimization, social media, video series, and more. - Social Media Strategy: best practices, content strategies, how to operationalize - Content Strategy: What you should be creating, how to efficiently begin ongoing production - Executive coaching and mentorship - Audits to improve any aspect of your current marketing strategy or brand positioning - Copywriting services to improve your website or current content based on your updated brand strategy - Ghostwriting services to develop, write, and edit thought leadership, management, and self-help books on behalf of executives, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders - Consulting calls to answer all of your questions, provide feedback, and guidance to ensure your marketing is optimized to achieve your objectives - Industries: B2B, B2C, ed tech, entertainment, CPG, fashion, beauty, wellness, healthcare, finance, law firms, construction, coaching, agencies, nonprofit, medical practices, real estate, and more.
  • Brand Consulting
  • Brand Development
  • Brand Strategy
  • Brand Positioning
  • Brand Research
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Content Strategy
  • Social Media Marketing Plan
  • B2B Marketing
  • Writing
  • Marketing Audit
  • Marketing Plan
  • Copywriting
  • Brand Naming
  • Brand Identity & Guidelines
Lisa A.

Los Angeles, California

$125/hr
5.0
50 jobs
Welcome to the intersection of truth, where premium strategy and editorial identity collide. My clients do not ask how to keep up. They ask how far we can push. I am Lisa Alvarez, Brand Architect. Conception begins pre-design with the development of core brand-essence shaped through research and insight. Establishing this internal logic and psychological architecture is essential in creating inevitable. brands. Only then are you able to resonate with an audience at levels of instinct that shape systems and signal belonging. Refinement comes from calibration. I build brands through a fusion of strategy, artistry, and a life steeped in global aesthetics. Years immersed in beauty, culture, and elevated environments set my baseline high, shaping a standard that is instinctive, exacting, and impossible to dilute. I create from lived experience, not imitation, translating that discipline into systems engineered for clarity, distinction, and commercial force. This is strategy sharpened to editorial precision: premium identity systems, high-conversion frameworks, and brand bibles engineered to endure. ~ 𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝑰𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒅𝒆 ... BooHoo ◆ Art of Skincare ◆ Maison Kin ◆ Suisselle ◆ Hotel Starlino ◆ Olive Tree People ◆ Dope Skin ◆ Sherak Skin Chemistry ◆ 5 Hour Energy ◆ Parlay Wellness ◆ HighKey Era ◆ FREDM ◆ GoMicroFresh ◆ Peach Love California ◆ Fantastic Fawn, etc. ⭐️ Spotlight Reviews ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Lisa is incredible with brand strategy and developing brands that stand out and disrupt the marketplace. She’s been paramount in developing and launching our wellness brand; I can’t praise her enough. I highly recommend her if you’re looking for someone to help with brand strategy and help you differentiate your product in the marketplace!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Lisa is a remarkably talented and creative professional who truly understood my brand from the start. She has been instrumental in bringing my vision and voice to life across my website and social media, and I couldn’t be more grateful. Working with Lisa is an absolute pleasure; her creativity not only shines through her work but also inspires and stimulates my own. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to elevate their brand.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I am very satisfied with the work. Lisa is a seasoned professional with a complete vision of branding, negotiation, and communication, among other areas. I highly recommend her. I still work with her and will continue to do so.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “What a pleasure to work with Lisa! The project was completed successfully, and we are already discussing the next project. Lisa has a great eye for creative ideas and content, and a marketing mindset to develop strategic brand messaging. A true professional who was always ready to help. We look forward to working again soon.”
  • Brand Consulting
  • Brand Development
  • Brand Guidelines
  • Brand Strategy
  • Brand Positioning
  • Brand Design
  • Brand Book Design
  • Rebranding
  • Creative Strategy
  • Creative Direction
  • Brand Identity Design
  • Brand Identity & Guidelines
  • Typography Guidelines
  • Color Palette
  • Brand Naming
Alex J.

Walnut Creek, California

$80/hr
4.8
142 jobs
Top 1% • Expert-Vetted • Top Rated Plus • Shopify & Webflow Partner • Upwork & Credly Certified 📣 Specializing in building brand identity systems & websites tailored to business goals. 📣 15+ years of experience in design, branding, growth marketing & product management, supercharging the design process and ensuring that designs are tailored to your business needs & strategy. 📣 Credly-verified skills backed by dozens of certifications from Adobe, Google, IBM, Pearson, etc. 📣 5 years of leading a diverse team of 25 senior-level designers to enable additional capabilities that include but are not limited to designing websites, eCommerce stores, landing pages, presentations, pitch decks, sales materials, packaging, reports, merchandise, ads, illustrations, and other formats. All of this helps me and my team to achieve: ✔️ Constant quality assurance & second opinion during the design process. ✔️ Clear & direct communication without sugarcoating. ✔️ Fast, consistent & top-quality results. Trusted by enterprise clients & small businesses. Clients include Target, Google, Microsoft, Adobe, Walmart, Palo Alto Networks, Cloudera, Twitch, Spotify, Workday, NVIDIA, Nasdaq, Patrick Industries, and many more. Having experienced all sides of the process as a client, now a service provider and an entrepreneur, I understand the importance of tailoring design to business goals instead of simply designing visually appealing stuff. This mindset and work ethic have become the core of my business philosophy and empower us to deliver the best results that work. And just one of many client reviews to give you a sneak peek at what you’ll feel like after we work together: ❤️ "Alex and Sketchy Design Studio do truly world-class work. I've been on the agency side at global holding companies for 15+ years, and this work far exceeded my expectations." — VP of Marketing @ $40+ billion public company.
  • Brand Development
  • Brand Identity
  • Web Design
  • Brand Identity Design
  • Logo Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Presentation Design
  • Packaging Design
  • User Interface Design
  • Brand Design
  • Corporate Brand Identity
  • Marketing
  • Ecommerce
  • User Experience Design
  • UX & UI
Betsy G.

Cincinnati, Ohio

$200/hr
4.9
108 jobs
🏆🌟EXPERT-VETTED: VERIFIED BY UPWORK AND RANKED IN THE TOP 1% OF FREELANCERS ON THE PLATFORM🌟🏆 I help brands know who they are, why they matter, and how to say it. 💡 What you offer is uniquely valuable, but it’s hard to identify how you’re different when you’re caught in the day-to-day of running a business. With a little guidance and fresh perspective, you can uncover and articulate your brand’s authenticity. The result? A team that's energized and aligned, and a brand that's a magnet for your target audience. Together, we’ll build a stands-for-something brand that attracts not just customers, but superfans. While I've worked with world class brands like P&G, Nestle, Google and Allergan, I love to help startups and growing businesses take their brand to the next level. FOR WHEN YOU NEED: ✅Brand strategy ✅Positioning ✅Brand and product naming ✅Purpose, vision, mission statements ✅Strategic and persuasive web or ad copy ✅Brand guidelines, tone of voice, verbal identity ✅Taglines, slogans, and campaign concepts ✅Clear and differentiated messaging ✅Customer, category, and competitor insights I'm a brand strategist, copywriter, and naming expert who's passionate about helping purposeful brands and their visionary leaders connect with themselves so they can connect with the people whose lives they improve. Over 10+ years, I’ve helped tech and retail startups, CPGs, non-profits, and Fortune 100s discover their authenticity. I've been interviewed by Upwork and published in multiple global publications, including CNN Money and Irish Tech Times. I've also been a featured speaker at the Ohio State University as well as the Brandemonium conference in Cincinnati, OH, on topics like, "Foodpreneur Futures: Consumer Trends Impacting Food Entrepreneurs and their Brands" and "Blockchain for Brands."
  • Brand Guidelines
  • Branding
  • Brand Strategy
  • Brand Positioning
  • Brand Research
  • Mission Statement
  • Storytelling
  • Copywriting
  • Content Development
  • Brand Naming
  • Business Name
  • Business Name & Slogan
  • Campaign Copywriting
  • Website Copywriting

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