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Tanvi S.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$35/hr
4.9
117 jobs

🌟 Dr. Tanvi Sachar PMP Certified Project Manager with 18 Years of Experience Certified Monday Consultant and Systems Architect • 🏆 PMP Certified with 18 years of project management experience • 🚀 125+ full Monday implementations delivered • 💼 $400K+ in Monday professional services delivered through Upwork and private clients • ⭐ Consistently five-star client feedback • 🇺🇸 75 U.S. clients served, plus multiple across Europe • 🌍 Experience across more than fifteen industries • 🤝 Supported by an internal team of six specialists for fast, high-quality delivery I do not simply set up project management or CRM systems, but I also... I design and build complete business operating systems in Monday that remove manual work, give leadership real visibility, and keep teams aligned without chaos. With 18 years of project management experience and PMP certification, I bring both strategic execution discipline and deep Monday technical expertise to every implementation. I stay personally involved in every project. The difference is simple: expert strategy plus a skilled delivery team, not a random freelancer or a one-size-fits-all agency. 💡 What I bring to your organization 🧠 Strategy-first system design I start with business process consulting, not features. You get structured workflows, clean data models, and scalable architecture instead of brittle templates. ⚙️ Technical depth Advanced automations and integrations using Make, Zapier, n8n, and APIs. I routinely consolidate five or more disconnected tools into one operational backbone. 📈 Full lifecycle delivery Process mapping, architecture, automations, dashboards, onboarding, documentation, and long-term support. 🏆 Proven results More than 78 implementations across construction, manufacturing, insurance, legal, agencies, SaaS, field operations, wholesale, and more. Most clients return for multiple follow-on projects. 🎯 What you get working with me • 📊 Executive dashboards with real-time, decision-ready insights • ⚡ 50–80% reduction in manual work through automation • 📈 A system that scales as your team grows • 📚 Clear documentation so your team stays empowered after handoff ❌ Not a fit for • 💸 Cheap quick builds • 🧱 DIY duct-tape setups • ⏱️ Shortcut-driven projects ✅ A strong fit for • 👔 Founders, directors, and operations leaders • 📉 Teams outgrowing spreadsheets and fragmented tools • 🧠 Companies ready to make Monday their operational backbone

  • Business Innovation
  • Project Workflows
  • Operations Management Software
  • Software Architecture & Design
  • CRM Automation
  • CRM Development
  • CRM Software
  • Workforce Management
  • Digital Marketing Management
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Implementation
Nicole R.

Lewisville, North Carolina

$150/hr
4.4
32 jobs

Most organizations I work with don't lack ideas, customers, or revenue—they lack systems. The founder works harder than ever. Decisions pile up. Capable teams hesitate. New hires add stress, not capacity. Growth feels like pushing uphill, and the next level stays out of reach. I call it stalled momentum. After 25 years and 600+ clients—from startup nonprofits to $330M enterprises and Fortune 50 divisions—I've pinpointed the exact operational failure points in our first conversation. I'm not a generalist. I'm the specialist who fixes the structural gaps capping your proven model: knowledge trapped in heads, processes that don't scale, data reporting the past instead of the future. The solution? Repeatable systems and predictable insights, sequenced for fastest impact. What this looks like in 30-90 days: • End-to-end CRM automation (HubSpot, etc.) that teams actually use • SOPs and operational playbooks that stick • Sales pipelines, KPI dashboards, and onboarding infrastructure • Strategic roadmaps with real timelines (90-day priorities first) • For nonprofits: Donor pipelines, board governance, grant readiness, compliance-aligned ops I've built these for first-5-figure orgs, regional workforce programs, and multi-million operations. Scale changes. The ceiling doesn't. If you have real traction but keep hitting the same wall—let's diagnose it. First call is diagnostic only.

  • Business Innovation
  • Business Management
  • Startup Consulting
  • Business Consulting
  • Innovation Strategy
  • Business Operations
  • Nonprofit Industry Consulting
  • Strategic Planning
  • Process Development
  • Change Management
  • KPI Metric Development
  • Governance, Risk Management & Compliance
  • Fundraising
  • Grant Writing
  • CRM Development
  • Nonprofit
  • Business Process Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Data Analysis
Lola L.

Queens, New York

$20/hr
5.0
7 jobs

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲. 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹. Most business writing is a cure for insomnia. If your pitch deck, grant proposal, or financial model is boring you, imagine what it is doing to the person holding the check. I am the person you hire when you need a strategist who actually knows how to talk to humans. I combine the analytical brain of a financial modelist with the persuasive pen of a seasoned copywriter. I help you win funds, rank on Google, and look like the smartest person in the room. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗗𝗼 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀) • ғɪɴᴀɴᴄɪᴀʟ ᴍᴏᴅᴇʟɪɴɢ: I create spreadsheets that tell a story. Whether you need a 5-year projection for a VC or a cash flow analysis to keep the lights on, I make the numbers make sense. •ᴘɪᴛᴄʜ ᴅᴇᴄᴋs ᴀɴᴅ ᴘʀᴏᴘᴏsᴀʟs: I do not just make slides pretty. I build narratives. I know exactly what investors are looking for and how to present your "big idea" without the fluff. • sᴇᴏ ᴄᴏɴᴛᴇɴᴛ ᴀɴᴅ ʀᴇsᴇᴀʀᴄʜ: If your content does not rank, it does not exist. I write SEO-optimized articles and deep-dive research reports that position you as an industry authority. • ɢʀᴀɴᴛ ᴡʀɪᴛɪɴɢ: Navigating the bureaucracy of grants is a headache. I handle the heavy lifting, the technical jargon, and the strict requirements so you can focus on the mission. • ʙᴜsɪɴᴇss ᴘʟᴀɴɴɪɴɢ: From scrappy startups to established firms, I build the blueprints that turn "what if" into "what is." 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗲? Because I’ve traded "good enough" for "clinically precise." I don't just fill pages. I engineer arguments. My process is a deliberate mix of academic rigor and high-stakes strategy. This means I care as much about your ROI as I do about the placement of a semicolon. I stay obsessive about the details so you can stay focused on the big picture. Plus, I promise my status updates will be the most interesting messages in your inbox. I do not just provide "deliverables." I provide the leverage you need to scale. 𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸? Click the "Message" or "Invite" button. Let’s talk about your project, your goals, and why your last writer probably missed the point. By the way, you can call me Lola... It's a pleasure meeting you!

  • Writing
  • Business Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Business Proposal Writing
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Business Plan
  • Business Strategy
  • SEO Writing
  • Pitch Deck
  • Financial Modeling
  • Market Analysis
  • Market Research
  • Blog Content
  • Blog Writing
  • Article Writing
Shagun A.

Chicago, Illinois

$89/hr
4.8
195 jobs

I help founders, consultants, and premium brands turn positioning, Social media, content, and targeted outreach into a measurable pipeline. My work combines GTM strategy, market intelligence, founder-led content, executive visibility, and hands-on lead generation — so companies are not just better positioned, but actively generating conversations with the right buyers. Recent work includes acting as a hands-on growth partner for a luxury mattress brand in Manhattan, building its LinkedIn-led marketing engine from the ground up: founder positioning, editorial content, designer outreach, hospitality partnerships, SEO comparison content, PR angles, and qualified showroom/partnership opportunities. 1. Fractional Growth Marketing Ongoing monthly support: strategy, positioning, content, lead gen, partnerships, analytics. 2. Social media primarily LinkedIn-Led Lead Generation Founder profile, company narrative, targeted outreach, qualified conversations. 3. GTM & Market Intelligence One-time or project-based strategy work for startups, SaaS, AI, and investors. 4. Editorial, PR & Authority Building Creating premium editorial content, PR angles, media pitches, bylines, case studies, and publishing opportunities. Best for companies that need credibility, visibility, and a stronger market voice. 5. SEO & Content-Led Growth Developing search-focused content around buyer-intent keywords, comparison articles, competitor content, and AI-search visibility. Built to attract qualified prospects and support long-term inbound growth.

  • Business Plan
  • Research & Strategy
  • Brand Consulting
  • Investor List
  • SaaS
  • Investor Overview
  • Research Summary
  • Business Analysis
  • Research & Development
  • Go-to-Market Strategy
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Industry & Competitor Analysis
  • Pitch Deck
  • Business Planning & Strategy
  • Corporate Strategy
  • TAM Analysis
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Competitive Intelligence
  • Industry Research
  • Niche Research
Jeff G.

Irvine, California

$240/hr
4.9
158 jobs

I have a history of high success in both the corporate and startup worlds: - Founded Hiperwall, grew it into a global multi-million-dollar business without investors - Managed Zetera global sales, marketing and manufacturing, helped raise over $20M - Part of the 4 person team that launched the Westinghouse line of LCD televisions - Oversaw a corporate turn-around at Premier mounts, restoring profitability and growth - Grew Canon computer sales by over 20% while increasing gross margin by 13% - Increased Compaq notebook sales by 50% to $500M annually in less than 1 year - Received a Silver Anvil from the Public Relations Society of America, their highest award I began my career as a software engineer, working for large enterprises like McDonnell Douglass and Xerox, as well as startup Dayflo, named software company of the year by PC Magazine. Over time, I transitioned to a technical marketing role, then through product management, brand management, strategic planning and eventually into general management. In 2000 I shifted my focus to the world of hi-tech startups. Since that time, I have worked exclusively for emerging companies as a consultant, employee, advisor, board member or founder. I am an adjunct college professor, teaching start-up skills to would-be entrepreneurs. I hold multiple granted patents, with additional patents pending, and am a published author whose work has appeared in preeminent publications such as PC Magazine, U.S. News & World Report, PC Computing and Digital Signage Magazine.

  • Product Management
  • Product Marketing
  • Business Management
  • Business Coaching
  • Business Modeling
  • Corporate Brand Identity
  • Corporate Strategy
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Business Plan
  • Communications
Harshita B.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$60/hr
5.0
82 jobs

Helped raise over $8.3M 📈 | 30+ clients | 20+ pitch decks 👋 Hi, I'm Harshita! I have experience in technology and startup development and will be starting Harvard Business School this fall. I’m a startup consultant focusing on pitch decks, sales decks, business plans, and strategy. I’ve worked for venture capital firms, startup accelerators, and several Fortune 500 companies. As a consultant + technologist (software developer and machine learning engineer) I’m well versed in intersection of technology and business. I know how to bring all your ideas together, no matter how technical, and stitch them into one cohesive deliverable, strategy, and narrative. Services Include: - Research, design, and copy for pitch decks - Pitch deck reviews - Sales decks and presentations - Business plans and proposals - 1-pagers - Market analysis and research - Product and marketing strategy Tools (for presentations and business plans): Keynote, Powerpoint, Figma, Slides, Canva, Notion, Pages, Numbers Recent Projects: - Sales decks for an events company - Business plan for an AI company - Pitch deck for an fundraising app Turnaround Time: - Turnaround time is usually between 2-3 weeks with additional room for revisions Special Requests: - Will try to accommodate tasks that need to be done in less than a week Would love to connect and help bring your vision to life! Let's chat!

  • Presentation Design
  • Startup Consulting
  • Content Writing
  • Writing
  • Pitch Deck
  • Business Services
  • Marketing
  • Product Management
  • Analytics

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