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I have spent 15 years selling consultative and technology services into Fortune 50 enterprises and growth-stage businesses. I have closed over 100M in lifetime revenue across that work, with 75M+ of it in the last decade alone. I have sat in the rooms at Disney, Kroger, Walmart, Anthem/Elevance Health, and ThyssenKrupp closing enterprise contracts. I have run sales divisions for Fortune 50 companies, built pipelines from scratch, trained and developed 50+ inside and outside sales reps, and grew one of my divisions from 1M to 30M in three years. I helped a Fortune 50 entertainment company stand up their AI Center of Excellence. Then AI happened, and I rebuilt everything. Today I run Coastal Elements AI. I work with founders and growth-stage operators who need a senior sales mind, layered with AI infrastructure that lets a single operator deliver what a five-person inside-sales team used to deliver, plus an active closer in the room when it matters. Three things I bring that most BD freelancers cannot: 1. I close. Most BD freelancers are list-builders, appointment-setters, or strategy decks. I am a closer with 100M+ of closed deals behind me. Put me in front of your prospects and I close the business. 2. I run a proprietary AI sales infrastructure. Continuous market intelligence, competitive teardowns, account research, lead enrichment, outbound sequence engineering, and CRM hygiene, all running underneath the engagement. The result is senior judgment plus team-scale execution in one operator. 3. I have lived on both sides of the table. 15 years selling for Fortune 50 companies means I know what enterprise buyers actually want when they say "I need to think about it." I know how to qualify, how to read a room, when to push, when to walk away. Track record: - 100M+ closed in lifetime consultative and technology revenue across 15 years - 75M+ closed in the last decade alone - Grew a sales division from 1M to 30M in 3 years (30x in 36 months) - Helped a Fortune 50 entertainment company stand up their AI Center of Excellence - Trained and developed 50+ inside and outside sales reps - Sales divisions for Fortune 50 enterprises: Disney, Kroger, Walmart, Anthem/Elevance Health, ThyssenKrupp Active client engagements at Coastal Elements (2024 to 2026): - Full e-commerce and payment automation shipped for a regional water-services brand in 6 weeks - Payroll automation and management-fee reconciliation systems active for a top-3 commercial real estate operator in Virginia (30,000+ apartment units across 60+ communities) - AI SDR system running outbound at scale in the real estate vertical - Outcome-based pilot for a Mid-Atlantic broker on revenue share The AI sales infrastructure layer: - Market intelligence agents for continuous monitoring of target accounts and decision-makers - Competitive analysis agents producing real-time teardowns of competitor positioning and weaknesses - Account research and decision-maker mapping with AI-driven org charts and warm-path identification - Lead enrichment: phone, email, LinkedIn, intent signals, all current and verified - Outbound sequence engineering: AI-personalized outreach at scale, written in your voice - CRM hygiene and pipeline management, continuous, agent-managed - Sales content production: case studies, one-pagers, custom decks, on demand This is not 'I have ChatGPT and use Zapier.' This is a production stack with three years of build behind it, running for live clients today. How I work with clients: 1. Hourly engagement at 175/hr. Defined-scope BD, sales-strategy, or AI-implementation work. 2. Embedded BD Operator role. 175/hr, 30+ hrs/week, 3-month minimum. I run your BD function as a fractional executive. AI infrastructure included. 3. On-Demand Sales Closer (commission-based). I join your demos, discovery calls, and big-deal conversations as your senior closer. Typically 15-25% of closed-deal value, negotiated at engagement start. Best for companies with deals worth 25K+ in motion. 4. Sales Pipeline Audit + 90-Day Roadmap at 1,497 fixed, 7-10 days. Full sales motion audit, AI leverage map, written 90-day roadmap, strategy review call. 5. Productized builds (custom-quoted): Sales Playbook + Outbound System Build, AI SDR Setup, Pitch Deck and Sales Material Suite, CRM Architecture. Who I work best with: - Founders and operators of growth-stage businesses (1M to 50M revenue) who want pipeline that compounds - Companies whose sales team is overwhelmed and who cannot justify hiring three more people - Buyers who care about closed deals, not activity reports - Sales leaders who need a senior closer they can deploy on key conversations Send me a message with two sentences on the situation and I will tell you whether it is a fit.

Brand strategy without the boredom! No one really gets excited about strategy - but the clarity, community and collaboration that comes when you nail your strategy, that is something to get excited about. Over the past 20 years I’ve used strategy to help give marketing teams the breathing room they need to do the meaningful, impactful projects that build revenue, make an impact and cultivate a loyal local following of (slightly obsessive) brand fans. I specialize in hospitality, tourism and local government projects and have worked on everything from beer gardens and cafes, to opera houses and coconut farms on Pacific islands!

I’m an event coordination and operations professional with experience supporting nonprofits, campaigns, founders, and mission-driven businesses through strategic planning, logistics management, fundraising events, and operational support. My background includes event planning, executive support, operations consulting, donor engagement, and community outreach across nonprofit, political, and entrepreneurial environments. I’ve coordinated fundraising events, managed vendor and stakeholder communications, handled scheduling and logistics, and supported organizations through fast-paced growth and change. I bring a structured, solutions-focused approach to complex projects and high-volume coordination. Through my consulting work, I’ve helped clients streamline workflows, strengthen communications, improve operational systems, and create more sustainable processes. One client saw a 32% increase in active customers after I revamped their operations, workflow systems, and communication strategy. I offer hands-on support with: • Event and fundraiser planning • Vendor, venue, and stakeholder coordination • Project and operations management • Calendar and administrative organization • Social media and content coordination • Client and donor communications • Workflow development and process improvement • Executive and operational support I’m especially interested in supporting nonprofits, ethical businesses, advocacy organizations, and community-focused initiatives. I bring strong organizational skills, clear communication, attention to detail, and reliable execution to every project.

If you’re running ads but not seeing results, something is broken, not just “the algorithm.” I help businesses identify and fix what’s wasting ad spend before throwing more money at campaigns. Instead of jumping straight into long-term management, I usually start with a Facebook or Google Ads audit so you get clarity on: • What’s causing poor performance • Where budget is being wasted • Tracking or conversion issues hurting results • Creative, targeting, or funnel problems • What to fix first for the biggest impact What you get: • A full ad account review (Meta or Google) • Conversion tracking & funnel check • Clear, prioritized recommendations • A Loom walkthrough explaining everything in plain English This is ideal if: • Ads are live but results are disappointing • You’re unsure what’s wrong • You want a second set of expert eyes before scaling If you want, I can also implement the fixes short-term (2–4 weeks) — no long retainers, no pressure. Clear answers. Practical fixes. No guesswork. 💬 Message me and I’ll take a look at your account.

Fractional HR consultant with 20+ years of experience spanning Fortune 500 companies—including Google, UnitedHealthcare, and the New York Times—and the small, growing businesses I partner with today. I help owners handle the full range of people operations with the rigor of a large corporate HR department, minus the cost and overhead. I step in as your on-call HR partner for employee relations, benefits and leave, compliance, and the strategic questions that pull business owners away from running their company. I work best with owners who want to hand off the people side entirely and trust me to guide the way. Many of my clients have kept me on retainer for over a year, because once the people side is handled, they can focus on growth. Where I help most: * Employee relations & engagement — handling conflicts, performance issues, difficult conversations, and culture * Recruiting strategy & hiring process — designing systems that work, advising on best practices for sourcing and screening * Benefits, leave & ADA — open enrollment, accommodations, compliance * HR operations & process — building handbooks, onboarding systems, and workflows that actually stick * Compensation strategy — structure, equity analysis, pay benchmarking * EEO compliance & investigations — Certified EEO Counselor and Investigator * HRIS & ATS strategy — streamlining hiring and recordkeeping I work especially well with owners in healthcare, professional services, and accounting—people-heavy businesses where HR can't be an afterthought. If you need someone reliable to take the people side off your plate and guide you through it, let's talk about what's on yours.

Hello! I'm Macky or MK Angeles, your go-to creator for professional, sleek, and impactful graphic & web design. My commitment revolves around delivering not just designs but genuine value to my clients. In every project, I bring not only a keen eye for aesthetics but also a wealth of insights, strategies, and best practices in design, marketing, and branding. To me, design isn't a standalone endeavor; it's an intricate dance of interconnected elements. In today's competitive landscape, the fusion of design and usability is paramount in capturing audience attention. Ultimately, my aim is to enhance the human connection with your brand, transcending fleeting aesthetic trends and embracing timeless design principles. As collaborators, transparency and authenticity are at the core of our partnership. Our initial focus is on comprehending your vision and needs, ensuring that your goals take center stage. I prioritize efficient communication, timely deliveries, and tangible prototypes over elaborate presentations. Whether through video conferences or recorded sessions for your convenience, I'm here to adapt to your preferences. Over the years, I've had the privilege of collaborating with exceptional clients on remarkable projects. While it's premature to measure the success of our work, we firmly believe in design's evolution over time. Its efficacy lies in its ongoing performance and resonance. Let's embark on a journey where your brand not only shines today but continues to illuminate the path ahead. Looking forward to crafting design experiences that stand the test of time! Best, Macky