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I am an experienced Project Manager, Executive Support Specialist, and Communications Consultant with a proven track record of optimizing operations, managing high-impact projects, and streamlining executive workflows. With a background in talent management, branding, hiring, strategic planning, and process improvement, I help businesses enhance efficiency, improve communication, and execute key initiatives seamlessly. I specialize in: ✅ Project & Operations Management – Leading cross-functional teams, optimizing workflows, and managing end-to-end programs to deliver results. ✅ Executive Support & Business Operations – Handling high-level administrative tasks, managing complex schedules, and improving productivity for executives. ✅ Communications & Branding – Developing compelling messaging, managing internal and external communications, and enhancing brand presence. ✅ HR & Talent Management – Recruiting top talent, implementing employee programs, and improving workforce engagement. Let’s work together to streamline your business, enhance your brand, and optimize your operations!

Digital marketing consultant specializing in email marketing, customer engagement, and content strategy. I help businesses create marketing that builds relationships, strengthens brand awareness, and drives meaningful results. I offer a full-service marketing perspective, helping businesses connect their email marketing, website, social media, and content into one cohesive strategy. My experience spans retail, restaurants, real estate, shopping centers, and small businesses, allowing me to adapt marketing strategies across a variety of industries. Whether I'm creating an email campaign, developing website content, planning a social media strategy, or managing an integrated marketing campaign, my focus is always on creating a seamless customer experience that supports your business goals. I've led website redevelopment projects from concept to launch, managing everything from site structure and content strategy to creative direction and collaboration with developers. I continue to manage website content, develop engaging copy, and ensure websites remain fresh, informative, and aligned with each brand's goals. My approach starts with understanding your business, your audience, and your goals. From there, I create thoughtful marketing strategies that feel authentic to your brand while helping you attract, engage, and retain customers. Services I offer include: • Email marketing strategy • Email campaign creation and management • Newsletter design and copywriting • Automated email flows and customer journeys • Customer retention and lifecycle marketing • Website content strategy and copywriting • Social media strategy and content planning • Campaign planning and project management • Brand messaging and storytelling Marketing platforms I work with include Constant Contact, Mailchimp, Klaviyo, Omnisend, and Shopify Email. Whether you need a single email campaign, ongoing marketing support, or a strategic marketing partner, I'd love to help.

Most growth problems are not glamorous. They are hidden in the pipes: unclear handoffs, missing follow-up, messy CRMs, inconsistent project tracking, and no reliable way to see what is stuck. I fix that plumbing. I am a marketing operations consultant who specializes in revenue operations. Plain English: I clean up the space between marketing, sales, and delivery so good leads do not go cold, client work does not slip, and the business does not run on one person's memory. WHAT I BUILD CRM setup and cleanup, so your pipeline reflects reality Lead intake and follow-up workflows, so nothing sits untouched Marketing ops: campaign trackers, content calendars, approval flows Sales and marketing handoffs with clear owners and next steps Project management systems in Notion, Asana, Monday, Trello, or ClickUp SOPs and process docs your team will actually use Workflow automation with Zapier or Make, so fewer things need a human Dashboards and reporting, so you can see what is stuck before it becomes a fire YOU MIGHT BE MY PERSON IF YOU ARE THINKING "Leads come in, but follow-up depends on who remembers." "The CRM technically exists. Nobody trusts it." "We have five spreadsheets doing one job." "Everyone is busy and I still cannot tell what is moving." "Everything routes through me and that is starting to hurt." "We need better systems, not enterprise software bloat." HOW I WORK DIAGNOSE. I map how work actually happens, not how the org chart says it happens. Then I show you where things stall and what it is costing you. BUILD. One place to see priorities, owners, and status. CRM, project system, workflows, and automations that fit how you really sell and deliver. CLARIFY. Every workflow gets a named owner and a clear definition of done, because most dropped balls are ownership problems, not effort problems. TEST. I run it with real work before handoff. No pretty system that collapses in week two. HAND OFF. You get documentation your team can maintain without me. I would rather build something that outlasts our contract. A RESULT I AM PROUD OF Built a content approval workflow connecting Notion, Slack, and Metricool. Content moved to approved with a thumbs-up reaction, then queued to post automatically. Saved the team 2 to 5 hours a week and killed the "wait, did this actually get sent?" thread forever. Unglamorous. Very valuable. That is the whole job. TOOLS Notion, Asana, Monday, Trello, ClickUp, Jira, Confluence, HubSpot, Airtable, Slack, Google Workspace, Zapier, Make, Metricool. I am also happy to work inside whatever you already pay for instead of selling you a new subscription. WHO I WORK BEST WITH Founder-led teams, small agencies, consultancies, nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs, especially under $1M in revenue. You are past the scrappy stage and the duct tape is showing. I named my business Modernist because I got tired of hearing "this is how we have always done it." If that phrase is protecting a process that is quietly costing you money, we will get along. ABOUT THE NEW PROFILE I have been doing this work for years off-platform, and I am pricing accordingly while I build a review history here. You get senior-level systems thinking at a rate that reflects my Upwork tenure, not my experience. LET'S TALK Message me with the messiest part of your operation. Even if we do not work together, I will tell you where I would start.

A recent client testimonial: "My greatest professional satisfaction comes from receiving follow-up notes like this one from clients: “Gave my talk in Boston this past week and it went great! The group was very attentive, I saw many nodding their heads and taking notes. I had a great Q&A afterward, and my client was really happy. Thanks again for your help. You did exactly what I wanted: level up my keynote.” Daron Christopher is a Senior Director in the speechwriting and executive communications practice at Bully Pulpit International (BPI). Prior to joining BPI, Daron advised executive leaders on their communications strategies at leading tech companies including VMware and ServiceNow. He previously served as a speechwriter for officials at a range of government agencies under the Obama and Biden Administrations, including the Departments of State, Energy, Agriculture, and Veterans Affairs. As a consultant, he has written for corporate and non-profit leaders at a wide range of organizations, including the World Bank, the African Development Bank, and the World Health Organization. He has also guest lectured on speechwriting in classrooms at American University and Johns Hopkins University. Daron started out his career as a Peace Corps volunteer in Cape Verde. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s degree in public policy and management from Carnegie Mellon University. He lives in New York City. ** Select Testimonials: "I recently had the pleasure of working with Daron Christopher, a professional speechwriter whose service was great. Daron's agility in crafting speeches was amazing; he delivered high-quality drafts at an impressive pace. His responsiveness to feedback stood out, ensuring a seamless collaborative experience. The quick turnaround time offered by Daron meant that deadlines were met with ease, without compromising the sophistication and finesse of his writing. If you're looking for a speechwriter who combines speed, quality, and exceptional service, Daron Christopher is the go-to professional. His work is sure to exceed expectations." — Director, Communications and Corporate Affairs, Caribbean Development Bank “My presentation went very well. So well that subsequent presenters referenced my talk during their talks and I received several invitations to speak outside the US (Amsterdam, UK, Israel).” — CEO of Major Water Utility, Washington DC area “So kind of you to remember, Daron! I just hoped down from the stage and was waiting to report back. It went superbly! I made people cry…which always makes me feel like I’ve hit the mark because it means people felt something. Thank you for your exceptional work in crafting it. I will be back for more!” — Animal Rights Activist, Vietnam "My TEDx ended up being the #1 "Most Downloaded New American TEDx Talk in January 2022" and one of the top 10 worldwide that month. I can't thank you enough for your help with it." “Today’s media landscape is chaotic and cluttered. Daron is the key to helping senior leaders break through that noise, by delivering communications that build their credibility and relevance. A few key things to know about Daron: - Daron has a broad knowledge of policy, business, and global issues. He can seamlessly weave all this knowledge together to help leaders deliver impactful messages while avoiding potential pitfalls. And he can get up to speed very quickly on any topic that requires a deep dive. Seriously…any topic. - Daron has a very calm demeanor. I’ve seen him deal with intense and demanding stakeholders in stressful situations. He never lets the pressure get to him, integrates feedback well, and always delivers. - Daron can turn things around very quickly and never misses a deadline. He’s pleasant and so easy to work with. I’ve worked with Daron for many years, and I would unreservedly recommend him to anyone who needs speeches or articles that build their personal brand and thought leadership platforms.” — Global Social Media Manager, Philadelphia

Hi! I'm Austin. I’ve led marketing departments for multiple pre-Series A startups across Asia, Europe, and the US, most notably helping raise USD 15 million in Series A funding for a B2B tech and services firm based in Singapore. If you need someone who can help refine your brand positioning, bring clarity to complex ideas, and build a marketing team + strategies that drive early-stage growth, I can serve as your fractional Head of Marketing for 1–3 days per week. IDEAL CUSTOMER PROFILE Early-stage (pre-series A) B2B tech/services, <100 employees, who have built a great product but haven’t reached large distribution yet. Your team is struggling to get the product in front of customers, feeling investor pressure, and scared they won’t be able to hit their numbers. I will help you: 1. Nail down your brand messaging and positioning 2. Identify growth hacking opportunities to reach your audience 3. Convert them into paying customers -- P.S. In addition to my marketing career, I also hold an M.A. in International Relations and Economics from Johns Hopkins University SAIS (DC & Europe campuses). I particularly enjoy working with brands focused on social impact and/or economic development.

✨ I help businesses make smarter marketing decisions across social media, paid media, content, SEO, and digital growth. ✨ If your team is posting without a strategy, spending on ads without clear performance insights, or unsure which channels deserve more budget, I can help you turn scattered marketing activity into a clear, practical growth plan. I’m a senior marketing consultant and Managing Principal of District Consulting, with 15+ years of experience across social media strategy, paid media, campaign planning, media buying, content strategy, brand positioning, SEO, website strategy, and marketing analytics. Before founding District Consulting, I held advertising and marketing roles at Snapchat., NBC Universal, and The Washington Post, where I worked on multi-million-dollar campaigns, advertiser growth, creative testing, audience targeting, forecasting, and cross-platform media strategy. Now I put my platform side experience to work for my clients. I can help with: * Social media strategy and content planning * Paid media strategy across Meta, LinkedIn, Google, YouTube, and other platforms * Media buying strategy and budget recommendations * Campaign audits and performance reviews * Marketing strategy and growth planning * Audience targeting and segmentation * Creative testing and messaging recommendations * SEO and website visibility audits * Content strategy and campaign calendars * KPI development, reporting, and optimization plans * Fractional CMO advisory for founders and small teams My approach is strategic, practical, and business-focused. I do not believe in posting just to post or spending on ads without a clear plan. I help clients understand what is working, what is wasting budget, and what needs to happen next to improve visibility, engagement, leads, and revenue. Clients typically come to me when they need senior-level marketing thinking without hiring a full-time CMO or large agency. I can step in to audit your current marketing, create a paid and organic media roadmap, guide campaign strategy, review your social media and ad performance, or help your team prioritize where to invest next. Relevant experience includes leading advertiser strategy and campaign growth at Snapchat, managing integrated media solutions at NBCUniversal, supporting digital and print advertising at The Washington Post, and leading District Consulting projects for small businesses, nonprofits, public-sector programs, wellness brands, service providers, and community-focused organizations. 📥 Message me if you need a senior marketing consultant to review your social media, paid media, content, SEO, or campaign performance and turn it into a clear action plan.