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I help companies build sales engines that actually work, and you don't need a full team to start. Most reach out after skipping outreach completely, running on caffeine and referrals. Then they try agencies; style, no substance, and get burned. Next is usually the DIY route, that brings burn out. After 15+ years in the trenches (sports nutrition, real estate, finance, tech, you name it), I've seen founders and small teams hit the same walls: - No clear idea who to target, burning cash chasing wrong prospects - Sales efforts built on brute force instead of repeatable, scalable systems - Outreach campaigns that look great but dont' deliver REAL results - Buying tech tools before building a clear processes I don't think i'm special. I've just seen, over and over, success coming from strategy and timing. You won't just get a strategy doc and a goodbye wave from me. You'll get someone to build & execute alongside you. I'll design your sales system from scratch, test it with real people (yes, actually talk with leads), tweak it until it works, then pass off or move on to a new vertical. I believe in value over vanity, so here's proof I deliver results, from clean process to actual revenue: - Transformed a near-bankrupt brand from $14K/mo to $200K+/mo, leading to acquisition (LG Sciences - Nutrition Mfg/Retail/E-comm). - Personally closed $1.5M in new contracts in 8 months (Mark One Medical - PPE Manufacturer). - Achieved appointment setting rates nearly double industry standards (Hardesty Hackett - Management Consulting). - Drove $228K in new annual sales in 5 months (America's Back Office - B2B HRO/PEO). I work as a team member, fully invested in our revenue and real growth. Not vanity metrics or flashy tech stacks. just results. --- "Jason delivered closing rates far above industry standards. Open, candid, results driven—we'll definitely partner with him again." – Hardesty Hackett & Partners "One of the best remote freelancers we've worked with. Highly recommended." – ipassio.com (SaaS) "Jason was a tremendous asset and a perfect match for startups and small teams." – Sales & Biz Dev Client -- If you're tired of guesswork, let's talk. Worst case, you walk away clearer on your sales approach. -- Core Skills: • B2B Sales System Architecture • Multi-channel Outreach Design • CRM Strategy and Implementation • Custom Automation Development • Marketing and Sales Process Integration • AI Implementation for Growth • Email Deliverability Optimization Tools & Technologies: • HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, folkCRM, Airtable • Lemlist, Instantly.ai, Apollo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator • ChatGPT, DALL·E, Sora, Claude, Cline, Open WebUI, Ollama, OpenRouter • Cloud and Local LLM setups • Python, Node.js, Firebase, FastAPI • Make.com, Zapier • Custom AI Systems and Integrations

20-year AI, Data and BI engineer and enterprise strategist who has architected, built, sold, and delivered data solutions , with top individual awards at five consecutive technology giants. ⏤ 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 ⏤ #1 Quota Carrier & Top SE, Fivetran ('23–'24) Best Partner Trainer, Databricks ('25) BD SE of the Year, Qlik Top BD SA, Databricks ('19) Employee of the Year & President's Club, Attunity ('18) Sales Academy Winner & Big Data Black Belt, Oracle IU Young Alumni of the Year ('12) ⏤ 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡 ⏤ ▸ Fivetran / dbt Labs — Sr. Solutions Engineer & ERP CoE Lead. #1 quota carrier two years running. Closed $2.5M annual deal for the 5th largest global hedge fund. Architected cloud migrations for hundreds of Fortune 500 accounts into Snowflake, Databricks, and BigQuery. ▸ Speedboat.pro — Principal Architect & Databricks Training Partner of the Year ('25). 100+ training engagements across ML, data engineering, deep learning, and GenAI for Fortune 100 clients. ▸ Qlik — Principal Solutions Architect. Built SAP Digital Decoupling program generating $40M in referred business. 2x Data+AI Summit speaker. ▸ Databricks — Sr. Solutions Architect. Built CoEs across 86 C&SI partners. Team hit 300% quota Q1 2019, sourced $8.4M in Q4. Onboarded ~10,000 partner consultants. Key wins: T-Mobile, CVS Health, Walmart. ▸ Attunity — Director of Technology Solutions. Co-authored NiFi for Dummies (1M+ copies, $14M in referrals). Employee of the Year 2018 and President's Club. ▸ Oracle — Sr. Sales Consultant, Top 3 ranked SE. Core to billion-dollar EULA closings at GM, Ford, P&G. ▸ Domino's Pizza — BI & DW Architect. Led Netezza-to-Hadoop replatforming; Store Hours analysis returned $10M in savings. ▸ IMC Financial Markets — DBA. Built 50TB SQL Server HPC environment; $280M increase in trading volume. ▸ Halo BI — Chief Product Evangelist. Led first million-dollar deals at a supply chain analytics vendor later acquired for $85M. ⏤ 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘇: 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 & 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 (2007–𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁) ⏤ 19-year consulting practice serving IRS, Apple, Chevron, Coca-Cola, and 35+ enterprise clients. Wrote curriculum for Microsoft, Amazon, Google, IBM, Cloudera, and Qlik. 10,000+ professionals trained. Key engagements: ▸ IRS Modernization (Deloitte, Booz Allen, IBM) — Databricks SME Lead: Business Master File modernization, EDP/CADE2 pipeline performance tuning. Active Public Trust/MBI clearance. ▸ Molina Healthcare — Lead Databricks Architect. CDC into Azure Databricks with 60+ dynamic schemas from 12 sources. ▸ Campbells — Lead Databricks Engineer. Metadata-driven SAP connector orchestration framework. ▸ Apple Maps (Pluralsight) — SparkML tuning: hyperparameterization, model selection, custom UDFs. ▸ LiveLine Technologies — VP of Engineering. TensorFlow forecasting with online learning and reinforcement agents deployed to production for manufacturing optimization. ▸ Alivia/UST/Colorado BCBS — Full ETL rewrite and NLP taxonomy extraction from unstructured clinical notes for claims fraud detection. ▸ Capgemini/Coca-Cola — Pod Lead for Databricks CoE. Spark ingestion framework and metadata-driven design patterns. ▸ Anaplan — Sr. Product Manager. Product strategy, presales bootcamp, J&J and Arrow workshops. ▸ Nationwide — Customer Journey CDP strategy, journey mapping, and recommendation engine design. ▸ KPMG/Chevron — Master Data Management on Databricks. ⏤ 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 ⏤ Data Science & AI: Python, Spark, TensorFlow, ML/AutoML, LLMs, GenAI, Deep Learning, NLP Data Engineering: SQL, dbt, Airflow, Fivetran, Kafka, Kinesis, EventHubs, SSIS, ADF, Glue, DataStage, Talend Databases: PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, Snowflake, Databricks, Oracle, Teradata, Netezza Cloud: ▸ Azure: Data Factory, Synapse, Purview, AI Foundry, Document Intelligence ▸ GCP: Vertex AI, BigQuery ▸ AWS: RDS, Redshift, DMS, Glue BI & Analytics: Tableau, Looker, Power BI, Qlik Engineering: Python, Java, Scala, .NET, Shell, Git, CI/CD, GitHub Copilot, Cursor Platforms: MDM (Profisee, Riversand), ERP/CRM (SAP, Salesforce, Dynamics) ⏤ 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 ⏤ Financial Services Healthcare & Insurance Manufacturing & Supply Chain Retail & Consumer Telecommunications Energy & Oil/Gas Federal Government Technology & SaaS ⏤ 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 ⏤ Chief AI Officer: UChicago Booth ('25) Deep Learning: MIT ('24) AI-Driven Computational Design: MIT ('24) Full Stack MERN: MIT ('22) Industry 4.0: MIT ('21) Cybersecurity: UMich ('21) MS Data Science & Analytics: Michigan State ('13) BS Informatics: Indiana University ('06) Databricks Certified Trainer & Professional Data Scientist: Databricks Microsoft Certified Trainer: Microsoft Google Data Engineering Course Author: Google Oracle Cloud Architect & Big Data Black Belt: Oracle

"Clarisa is very well educated, she gave me some awesome tips on how to target my audience and steps on how to grow and succeed with my business. " Nelly R. "Clarisa has been a God send with helping me organize and maintain my HR department. Very knowledgable and really nice to work with." Justine Thank you for viewing my profile. I'm Clarisa a dynamic and strategic leader with over a decade of experience in driving business growth, operational excellence, and financial acumen across various sectors. I specialize in transforming businesses, from scaling operations to financial planning and risk management, with a particular passion for empowering small businesses, which I believe are the pillars of our communities Achievements and Experience: Led significant revenue growth in businesses to scale operations effectively and navigate the challenges of rapid expansion. Successfully implemented innovative business models, from everything from tattoo shops to non-profits demonstrating my ability to adapt and thrive in diverse business environments. Proficient in financial forecasting and analysis, including the application of tools like Net Present Value for investment planning. Skills and Specializations: Strategic Planning and Business Development Financial Forecasting and Analysis Risk Management and Decision Analysis using tools like Monte Carlo simulation Digital Marketing Strategy and Client Engagement Team Leadership and Human Resources Management Offerings: I offer tailored services to help small businesses scale and succeed. My services include but are not limited to: Comprehensive Business Growth Strategy Development Financial Analysis and Budget Planning Operational Streamlining and Process Improvement Digital Marketing and Sales Funnel Creation Risk Management and Contingency Planning Education: M.B.A in Project Management and Human Resources Institution: Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO Graduation: September 2022 GPA: 4.0 B.S. in Management Institution: Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO Graduation: December 2020 GPA: 3.92 Certificate in Women's Entrepreneurship Institution: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Completion: June 2022 I take all that I've learned combined with an organizational analysis of your business and begin to piece together your high-converting strategy where you will start seeing results within the first 30 days. As a seasoned and strategic leader with a rich tapestry of experience in business growth, operational excellence, and financial management, I am deeply committed to the advancement and success of small business owners. I firmly believe that these entrepreneurs are the backbone of our communities, and my career has been dedicated to empowering them with the tools and strategies necessary for sustained success. My journey has spanned over a decade of scaling operations, identifying market opportunities, and implementing innovative strategies across various sectors. From driving significant revenue growth in dynamic businesses to pioneering unique business models like a mobile tattoo shop my expertise lies in turning visionary ideas into tangible successes. In the realm of financial planning and analysis, I leverage advanced tools like Net Present Value to ensure that investments are both profitable and strategically sound. My operational prowess is marked by a knack for streamlining processes, enhancing customer engagement, and deploying technological solutions to optimize operations and discover new revenue potentials. My marketing strategies are carefully crafted to expand the reach and impact of businesses, with a particular focus on digital platforms that resonate with today's consumers. This approach is complemented by my skills in sales funnel creation and client segmentation, driving client retention and fostering business growth. Leadership for me is about building cohesive teams and nurturing human resources to cultivate a culture of productivity and empowerment. My approach to risk management involves meticulous planning and analysis, ensuring decisions are made with clarity and foresight. Central to my professional ethos is my unwavering commitment to small business owners. I recognize their crucial role in bolstering our communities, and my goal is to equip them with the necessary skills and insights to thrive. By aiding their growth, I aim to contribute not just to their individual success but to the broader economic and social fabric of our communities. In every endeavor, I bring a blend of strategic insight, operational acumen, and a passion for fostering sustainable growth. I am dedicated to continuing this journey, helping small business owners navigate the complexities of the modern business landscape and achieve enduring success. Next Step: Message me to help your continued business success.

Dedicated Financial Analyst, specializing in informative and persuasive professional presentation. Masters in International Business and relevant certifications from Corporate Finance Institute. Extensive experience with variety of computer applications. I am certified as a Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst. Some of my skills include; - Corporate Finance Knowledge - Budgeting & Forecasting - Dashboard and Data Visualization - Cost Accounting - Financial Analysis - Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis - Real-estate Financial Modeling - Financial Modeling & Valuation - Building 3 Statement Financial Model - FP&A Monthly Cash Flow - Forecast Modeling - Reading Financial Statements - Merger & Acquisitions Modeling - Startup / E-commerce Financial Modeling & Valuation - Advanced Excel Formulas - VBA Excel - Mathematics - Asset Management Through years of my international experience, I have; - Recommended, developed, and implemented policies that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position. - Collected, analyzed, and managed quantitative and qualitative data and created meaningful reports to lead business improvement. - Developed strategic partnerships to grow business. Assisted with financial analysis and forecasting. - Reviewed financial statements and analyzed sales expenses and cost variations. - Developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and develop forecasts. - Analyzed monthly results and budgets. - Created and delivered presentations, providing recommendations on short- and long-range ROI. - Analyzed and evaluated project viabilities. - Conducted quantitative analysis of financial data to forecast revenue and identify future trends. - Developed comprehensive reports, abstracts, and charts to present data and guide investment strategies. - Performed ad- hoc analysis and reporting.

I have over 7 years in experience in Graphic Design and Brand/ Small Business Development . I have helped several small business owners create and manage the business of their dreams and can't wait to help even more people. As a small business consultant I will work closely with small business owners and individual entrepreneurs to look closely at their business and design a strategy to improve specific things ranging from a marketing strategy to advanced brand development while using my background in graphic design to provide you with amazing graphics along the way!

Alan Carrig is a Managing Partner and Principle Consultant with Noble Rock Performance Solutions. He is a coach, consultant, speaker and experienced learning and development leader with over 15 years of experience of supporting hundreds of business owners and leaders to improve their performance and reach higher levels of success. His services include partnering with leaders to improve individual performance and achieve their goals through Career, Leadership and Executive Coaching services. He can also support your team or organization through custom workshops, seminars, and training programs. Group size is not an issue as Alan has conducted workshops for 100+ attendees. Alan is a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, holds an Organizational Management degree from Bluffton University as well as a handful of other professional certificates. Leadership Coaching * Performance Coaching * Training * Curriculum Development * Instructional Design * Training Strategies * Relationship Management * Communications * Project Management * Learning Management * Team Leadership * Change Management