I have 17 years of experience in selling technology - Software & Services to enterprise and SMB clients. My expertise are in designing sales processes and aligned marketing framework, and building profit sales pipelines. I have executed simple to complex sales cycles to sell Data and application Integration, Identity & Access Management, ERP, CRM, Marketing Automation, Analytics, Terminal Emulation & Network Security solutions, etc
I am confident in executing full cycle sales, account management, lead & demand generation!
My Sales portfolio includes:
- Inside Sales Consultant, Contract
I work with SMB and Enterprise clients to build successful sales pipelines. Whether a startup or existing business, I can grow and retain market share! From making 1000s of researched cold calls, to writing cold call/email scripts, to running campaigns using Sales Navigator, LinkedIn - I work the entire gamut of enterprise sales. I can generate leads thru cold calls/emails/social media messaging, and leverage inbound marketing as well! With 10 years of experience and a competitive rate, clients get a great ROI.
- Put It Forward - Sales Consultant
Put It Forward is a data integration software company working with partners such as Oracle, Workfront, Adobe, Marketo, etc. My role was to develop the inside sales function and execute sales strategies to develop existing business, and generate new business opportunities. I helped potential clients understand resolutions to data challenges and accordingly positioned Put It Forward's data integration tools as the key problem solver. I conducted product and technology demonstrations and delivered pricing proposals!
- Account Manager - Inside Sales, Marketlinc Inc
This is my evenings and weekends job where I work for clients like Norton, McAfee and ESET to sell network security software to B2B and B2C clients around the globe. Thru inbound and outbound calls and chats, I generate net new sales and subscription renewals. The sales calls include product demonstrations, needs based analysis, answer technical questions, etc. By leveraging corporate training and adhering to best practices, I am able to convert a high number of customers, maintain the required order value, as well as take the required number of calls per hour.
- Territory Development Representative - Epicor Software: I worked with manufacturing and distribution clients in Canada with revenues of $8-$50 million. By analyzing business processes, pain points and decision making criteria, I aided in closing deal averaging $100K. I focused on competitive advantages from a buyer’s perspective, focused on industry trends, did competitive analysis and emerged as a trusted adviser. By following a holistic, 360 degree approach to implementing sales methodologies, I consistently achieved 110%+ of plan and developed a strong portfolio of clients.
- Inside Sales Executive, OpenText Inc: Here I sold the Terminal Emulation (Exceed), Managed File Transfer (MFT), Network File System (NFS) and Security (Secure Shell/SOCKS/Secure Terminal) software licenses to public and private sector clientele. By understanding complex software and hardware architecture and key problem areas, I positioned OpenText Connectivity solutions in the customer’s environment. My sales approach resulted in repeat purchases of software licenses among private and public sector accounts, resulting in a goal attainment of 80% to 101%.
- A Corporate Account Manager with CDW Canada, I delivered top performance by selling IT hardware and software solutions to SMB market segment. By making 50+ cold calls daily, I built a profitable book of business and positioned CDW at the customer’s top of mind. I efficiently managed the entire sales cycle and on average, my accounts grew 30%-60% per quarter and I attained 95% of quota and 100% of sales metrics. My sales efforts supported network development initiatives, hardware infrastructure projects and software license procurement etc.
- As Business Development Specialist with The Alea Group, I worked on Inside Sales campaigns, on behalf of clients such as Cisco Systems, Allstream, Rockwell Automation and Research in Motion (RIM). Through relationship building and consultative selling, I generated and validated sales leads, for Outbound Account Managers. My quota achievement, in terms of leads generated was consistently ranked among the top in my team at 120%.
Cold Calling
LinkedIn Sales Navigator
B2B Marketing
Management Consulting
Information Technology Strategy
Email Marketing
Yin-Ling C.
Toronto, Canada
$85/hr
5.0
4 jobs
I help biotech startups, pharmaceutical companies, and research sites navigate the complexities of clinical trial operations, regulatory compliance, and site management. With experience in both the hospital research setting and the pharmaceutical industry, I specialize in regulatory documentation, IRB submissions, and end-to-end clinical trial execution. From study startup to closeout, I ensure compliance with FDA and ICH-GCP regulations, facilitate seamless collaboration between sponsors and sites, and optimize workflows to keep trials on track.
As an independent consultant, I provide high-level regulatory and clinical trial support without the overhead of a full-time team, helping sponsors and sites streamline processes, maintain compliance, and successfully execute clinical trials from initiation to completion.
SERVICES I OFFER
REGULATORY & IRB SUBMISSIONS
✔️ Preparation and management of IRB submissions, protocol amendments, and informed consent forms
✔️ Regulatory document management and compliance oversight for clinical trials
✔️ Good Clinical Practice (GCP) compliance training and regulatory support for investigators and research teams
CLINICAL TRIAL MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS
✔️ Oversight of clinical trial activities from startup to closeout, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
✔️ Coordination of site regulatory documentation, essential document tracking, and audit readiness
✔️ Study feasibility assessments, site selection, and ongoing trial monitoring support
FDA SUBMISSION SUPPORT & COMPLIANCE
✔️ Support for IND, IDE, and Pre-IND submission document preparation and review
✔️ Regulatory compliance consulting for FDA, ICH-GCP, and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements
✔️ Coordination of regulatory correspondence and submission strategy for clinical development programs
DATA MANAGEMENT & MEDICAL WRITING
✔️ Case Report Form (CRF) development and electronic data capture (EDC) system support
✔️ Medical writing for clinical study documents, including protocols, investigator brochures, and study reports
✔️ Adverse event (AE/SAE) reporting support and regulatory compliance guidance
🔍 SKILLS & SERVICES
Clinical Research, Clinical Trial Management, Regulatory Consultant, IRB Submission, FDA Submission Support, GCP Compliance, Site Regulatory Oversight, Clinical Trial Operations, Clinical Study Document Review, Investigator Training, Research Compliance, IND/IDE Submissions, 21 CFR Compliance, Medical Writing, Adverse Event Reporting, Study Feasibility, Site Selection, Audit Readiness
Let’s connect! If you need expert support in clinical trial execution, regulatory compliance, or FDA submissions, I would love to hear from you.
Pharmaceutical Industry
Regulatory Compliance
Technical Writing
Technical Documentation
Scientific & Technical Services
Project Management
Critical Thinking Skills
Data Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
Qualitative Research
Clinical Trial
David C.
Toronto, Canada
$60/hr
4.7
41 jobs
I help founders and growing companies improve hiring, clean up operations, and get things done immediately.
My background combines recruitment leadership, business operations, consulting, entrepreneurship, and team growth. I’m especially useful when a company has momentum but its internal systems are starting to strain.
That often looks like hiring bottlenecks, too many applicants, weak screening processes, inconsistent interviews, founder overload, unclear workflows, or growth happening faster than the company can properly manage.
I can help with:
Recruitment strategy and hiring pipeline design
Resume screening and candidate shortlisting
Interview systems, scorecards, and process design
Applicant tracking and hiring workflow cleanup
Operations consulting and process improvement
Team structure and role clarity
Founder, executive, and project support
Growth and execution planning for early-stage companies
My approach is practical and execution-focused. I do not just give broad advice. I help identify what is broken, organize the moving pieces, and create a process that makes hiring and operations easier to manage.
I understand both people and business systems. Hiring is not just about finding resumes, and operations is not just about making documents. The real value is building a clear process that helps the business make better decisions faster.
If your business needs stronger hiring, smoother operations, or someone who can bring structure to messy execution, I can help.
Business with 10-99 Employees
HR & Business Services
Event Management
Business Management
Staff Recruitment & Management
Business Plan
Recruiting
Executive Coaching
Business Development
Logistics Management
Budget Management
Political Art
Business Change
Price & Quote Negotiation
Karan R.
Toronto, Canada
$75/hr
4.2
30 jobs
I help founders turn chaotic growth into predictable revenue and scalable operations. As a Fractional COO/CRO, I design and implement the systems that take you from founder-led hustle to a repeatable, data-driven machine.
✅ 15+ years leading business operations, revenue operations (RevOps), GTM strategy, and business development for SaaS/PaaS, ESG, EdTech and B2B tech companies
✅ Raised $250M+ across Series A–C, built 30+ strategic partnerships across EMEA & North America, and helped scale to ~$20M ARR through structured RevOps and GTM execution
✅ Deep experience with operations strategy, process optimization, P&L ownership, KPI & performance tracking, GTM design, sales enablement, pipeline management, fundraising strategy, investor relations, market expansion, and team/organizational design
Key roles:
🎯 Fractional Chief Revenue & Operations Officer at Raffall
🎯 Fractional Chief Operations Officer at AtlantisFiber
🎯 Founder – Your CxO Online
🎯 ex‑VP Sales & Business Engagements at Builder.ai EMEA (grew to a $2.5B PaaS startup)
If you need a fractional COO / fractional CRO / revenue operations consultant / startup operations & strategy advisor to fix your RevOps, GTM, business operations, fundraising readiness, or scaling challenges, I plug in as your on-demand C‑suite partner and get you moving fast with clear priorities, simple dashboards, and execution you can trust.
Business Analysis
Information Analysis
Investment Preparation
Business Modeling
Content Marketing Strategy
Ecommerce Website Development
Business Innovation
Web Development
Financial Analysis & Valuation
Financial Modeling
Fundraising
Business Development
Go-to-Market Strategy
Business Operations
Revenue Management
Project Delivery
Educational Technology
Weiqi C.
Toronto, Canada
$36/hr
5.0
12 jobs
I am an MBA graduate from Louisiana State University (Class of 2017). Since returning to
China, I had valuable experience working for a European consultancy as an International
Consultant, contributing to the internationalisation of European SMEs through a variety of
EC-funded programmes and projects, where I facilitated the trade relations between
European and Chinese companies.
I also worked as a Project Manager for a China-Britain trade organisation/consultancy from
its Beijing office, managing and delivering work for consulting projects that come from all
sizes of British businesses that plan to do business with and in China, facilitating China-
Britain trade relations.
I'm looking for a business consultant/market research (remote) role that does not
require any specific work visa. In particular, I am open to freelancing and contract
jobs for now.
Project Management
Market Research
Business Consulting
Contract Negotiation
Due Diligence
Translation
Partnership & Collaborations Outreach
Partnership Development
Amir H.
Toronto, Canada
$45/hr
4.7
36 jobs
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* 20+ years HR Experience (Expert in US & Canadian Employment Laws)
* 2 active Senior HR Certifications - SPHR and CHRL
* Master Degree in Human Resources along with Global HR Certifications
* Agile and proficient with startups, small businesses and organizations with little to no HR infrastructure in place
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I solve problems and share HR expertise that small and scaling companies often lack. Help you identify your greatest risks and implement sustainable processes that scale with your growth. From building HR from the ground up to deconstructing current practices, I provide the strategic leadership you need without the cost of a full-time employee.
✅ Services for Your Growth Stage
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*Compliance & Risk: Labor Law, Multi-state Compliance, HR Compliance Audits, Leave of Absence, Termination Support.
*HR Infrastructure: Creating/Updating Handbooks, Developing HR Policies, Onboarding/Offboarding Processes, File/Record Keeping.
*Benefits & Tech: Employee Benefits Strategy: Compliance, HRIS/Payroll System Evaluation (Gusto, BambooHR, Oracle, Success Factor).
* Fractional HR Leadership: Strategic Planning, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Competency Framework, Custom Training Content.
Expert in multi-state employment law for both in-person and remote workforces.
📞 Ready to Scale Safely?
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Keywords for projects I am frequently hired for:
Human Resources Consulting
HR Consultant
HR Transformation
Onboarding / Offboarding
Talent Acquisition
Company Culture
Leadership Coaching
Training and Development
New Hire Orientation
Performance Management
Fractional Human Resources Director
Bamboo HR
Gusto Payroll
Employee benefits
Employee Handbook and Policies
HR Strategic Plan
Employee Relations
Terminations
Employment Law
Job Descriptions
HR Audits
Human Resources Strategy
Change Management
Compensation & Benefits
Leadership Development
Oracle Fusion Applications
Employee Engagement
Policy Writing
Organizational Design & Effectiveness
Employee Relations
Human Resource Information System Implementation
Succession Plan
Organizational Development
Human Resource Information System
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Employee Communications
Human Resources Compliance
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BambooHR
SAP SuccessFactors
Oracle Cloud
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