AI Workflow Automation & Operational Systems for Events, Hospitality, and Growth-Stage Operations
I’ve spent 12 years producing 300+ events and a decade leading enterprise-scale operations, building systems that saved 100K+ hours and $5M+ in measurable value.
Across events, hospitality, and operations teams, the problem is consistent:
Manual coordination scales with volume instead of becoming more efficient.
Event teams manage 50+ vendors per event using disconnected tools. Hospitality managers solve workforce scheduling constraints manually each week. Operations teams re-enter data across systems, reconcile discrepancies, build reports from scattered sources, and waste hours searching for information across platforms that don’t integrate.
I build AI-powered systems, automation workflows, and production-grade platforms that eliminate operational friction.
At The McBurney Group, I design and implement:
• AI agents and intelligent automation workflows
• System integration and cross-platform orchestration
• Workforce scheduling automation
• Meeting intelligence and document processing systems
• Operational dashboards and reporting automation
• Custom-built AI production applications
100+ workflows and automation systems deployed across events, hospitality, and operational environments.
Industry Focus
Events
Vendor coordination automation, timeline generation, budget intelligence, and communication workflows for event companies and independent planners.
Hospitality
Workforce scheduling systems, compliance tracking, turnover reduction, and operational efficiency builds for hotels, venues, and restaurants.
Growth-Stage Operations
Meeting intelligence, knowledge retrieval systems, document automation, workflow orchestration, and AI-driven process optimization for coordination-heavy businesses.
I came from operations and learned to build with AI, not the other way around. Most automation initiatives fail when technology is implemented without redesigning workflow reality. I architect complete systems where AI agents, workflows, platforms, and people work together.
I build implemented solutions, not theoretical strategies.
Artificial Intelligence
Specifications
Automation
AI Agent Development
Automated Workflow
Product Development
AI Consulting
Training Session
Software Development
Business Process Automation
AI App Development
Operations Management Software
Amith W.
Los Angeles, California
$85/hr
5.0
1 jobs
AI Product & Operations Consultant
I help startups and companies integrate generative AI, build scalable
operations, and ship products that users love.
BACKGROUND:
- 13+ years building AI-enabled products and operational systems
- Shipped consumer products, internal operations platforms, and safety systems
- Built AI products using Claude API with rigorous evaluation frameworks
- Scaled operations 5x through process automation and strategic planning
- Led complex cross-functional launches across regulated and consumer domains
WHAT I OFFER:
✓ AI Integration Strategy
Where and how to use Claude/ChatGPT in your product or operations
Examples: automated workflows, AI agents, intelligent systems
✓ Product Requirements & Architecture
From problem → requirements → technical spec → launch plan
Examples: launched app in 5 months, managed $100M+ regulated product
✓ Operations Optimization
Workflow automation, process design, scaling from 0 to 100
Examples: scaled business 5x, reduced manual work 60%
✓ Go-to-Market & Product Strategy
Launch planning, messaging, adoption metrics, iteration
Examples: grew bookings from <10 to 100/month, 5x ROI on marketing
RECENT EXAMPLES:
- Guardian: Built AI child-safety detection system with precision/recall
evaluation framework (100% accuracy on test set)
- SugaMama: Designed operations platform automating forecasting, staffing,
inventory — scaled 5x
- KnowSugar: Launched iOS/Android health app in 5 months with team of 2
I work best with:
- Startups wanting to integrate AI smartly
- Product teams needing strategy guidance
- Operations leaders scaling processes
- Founders building new products fast
Hourly or project-based. Available to start immediately.
Social Media Advertising
Social Media Management
Design Concept
Web Development
Report Writing
AI Mobile App Development
Google Ads
Yelp Management
Google Analytics
Shopify
Business Plan
Startup Company
App Design
AI App Development
Product Strategy
Claude
Product Management
AI Product Management
Go-to-Market Strategy
Startup Consulting
Abbey M.
Los Angeles, California
$50/hr
4.8
378 jobs
𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗥 | Content Management, Systems Management
I’m a creative project manager with 13+ years of experience leading content operations, managing workflows, and supporting founders, CEOs, and creative teams behind the scenes. I’ve worked across industries from fashion and publishing to tech and digital marketing.
Specializing in content management and strategy, including overseeing WordPress publishing pipelines, planning editorial calendars, managing freelancers in Slack and Asana, and turning moving parts into a working system.
I'm comfortable jumping into just about any tool—Notion, Airtable, Trello, ClickUp, WordPress, you name it—and I’m always looking for smart, creative ways to simplify systems. I type 120+ WPM, pick things up fast, and genuinely enjoy helping people stay clear, focused, and ahead of schedule.
Using project management and research skills, I also work as a virtual assistant (VA) to help high-end solopreneurs and small business owners so that they can focus on growth instead of day-to-day details.
I keep it simple: Good projects. Great people. Lots of planning. Continuous workflow management.
𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛-𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝗬𝗪𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥 | Copywriting, Ghostwriting
I like my copy like I like my coffee: strong, smooth, and with a little bit of bite. ☕️
I write copy that feels clean, strategic, and sharp, without sounding like a sales robot. I work with founders, creative teams, and growing brands to shape messaging that makes sense from the inside out.
That means your brand voice and story are dialed in across every touchpoint: website copy, blog posts, newsletters, email flows, LinkedIn thought leadership, professional bios, speeches, course scripts, and webinar content, internal SOPs, onboarding documents, sales decks, brand guidelines, pitch decks, product descriptions, FAQ pages, case studies, lead magnets, press releases, and investor materials.
Niche? I’ve written for healthcare, technical Saas start-ups, and other detailed industries where clarity and accuracy matter as much as tone does. I’m a strong researcher and naturally curious, which means I’m confident writing across a wide range of industries, including pet care, veterinary, dental, digital marketing, branding, fashion, forestry, fitness, coworking spaces, construction, and real estate.
𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 | Strategy, Editing, Production, Systems, Workflow
I’m a podcast consultant and behind-the-scenes (aka ghost) producer who helps creators, coaches, brands, and entertainment pros like filmmakers, writers, performers, and comedians launch, manage, and run their shows. Bring your voice, your vision, your spark. I’ll manage the moving parts, production flow, scheduling, and freelancers, so your podcast runs like a well-oiled machine.
Specializing in full podcast workflow: launch planning, episode scheduling, guest coordination, script prep, editing, post-production, uploading, show notes, and everything in between. I also help streamline systems, build SOPs, and keep your production process organized using tools like Google Drive, Notion, Trello, Libsyn, Blubrry, and Simplecast.
As a 👻 ghost producer, I work without credit (don’t worry, I’ve got my own shows where I take the spotlight!) and focus fully on giving you a smooth, polished process that supports your voice, vision, and goals.
Ghostwriting
Email Communication
Article Writing
Copywriting
Content Management
Blog Writing
WordPress
Content Writing
Project Management Professional
Podcast Production
Podcast Show Notes
Project Management Support
Sales Copywriting
Project Management
Report Writing
SEO Writing
Podcast Writing
Digital Project Management
AI Writing Generator
Digital Marketing Materials
Eugene G.
Los Angeles, California
$50/hr
5.0
86 jobs
⭐ 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 & 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀 (𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝟭% 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸) ⭐
⭐ 5-Star Reviews ⭐| 🤑 $700k+ Earned on Upwork 🤑 | 🏆 100% Job Success Score 🏆
🏆Specializing in SAP Business One, Acumatica , SAP ByDesign, S/4HANA and SAP ECC Consulting and Development.
✅ U.S. based consultant
☎️ Free 30-Minute Consultation ($90 Value)
📅 Invite me to your job and I'll send you my calendar link
SAP Business One | Acumatica | SAP ByDesign | SAP ECC | S/4HANA Application Expert with more than 16 years of experience in design, configuration, writing functional specifications. Advanced knowledge of implementations, development and system configuration through the entire life cycle, from project preparation to Go live and Support.
- Software Integration (EDI, eCommerce, POS, WMS, iOS, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, MS Office, Sharepoint, Magento, Shopify, BigCommerce, Salesforce, SellerCloud, UPS, FedEx, TaskCentre, Hubspot, 3PL, NuOrder, Square Payment).
- Custom addons (SAP B1 SDK, DI API, UI, Server DI, B1i integration framework(B1if), C#, VB.NET, REST API)
- Database management(SQL Server, HANA, SQL Queries, SP's, UDF's, Triggers, Backups, scheduling tasks, DB recovery, Mirroring, Log shipping, REPLICATION and SSIS).
- Data Migration from legacy systems to SAP Business One , using Data Transfer Workbench(DTW), Copy Express and other tools.
- Customization of print layouts using the Print Layout Designer(PLD) and Crystal Reports.
- Dashboarding and Report Tools like Crystal Reports, Pervasive Analytics, SSRS, Tableau, Power BI, Xcelsius, DOMO, QlikView, Boyum Dashboards, SAP Fiori.
- Boyum B1 Usability Package (B1UP) , Coresuite and Wisys good knowledge
- SAP ByDesign(ByD) - SAP Cloud Applications Studio, Adobe LiveCycle Designer, ODATA, Webservices.
- SAP ECC functional, implementation and development consulting(Workflow, ABAP, BADI)
- Worked with different SAP Partners - Softengine, Vision33, Sapphire, Navigator, Pioneer B1, BatchMaster, Consensus...
Extremely detailed, quickly responsive and US-based.
Please visit our website and learn more about DNG Systems Inc: DNGSYSTEMS com
If you think we're a good fit to work together, click the green "Invite to Job" button at the top right corner of this page, and tell me a bit about your business.
Respectfully,
Eugene Gova
API
C#
SQL
Acumatica
SAP HANA
SAP Crystal Reports
SAP BusinessOne
Software Configuration Management
SAP ERP
Microsoft Power BI
.NET Framework
ERP Software
SAP
Software Integration
Klarissa C.
Los Angeles, California
$125/hr
5.0
1 jobs
Hi! I'm Klarissa — an interior design consultant with a doctorate in clinical psychology and a Design Psychology certification. I design spaces that don't just look good in photos; they're built around how the people in them actually live, work, and rest.
What I do best:
- Airbnb & short-term rental design: complete design and furnishings plans that earn 5-star "better than the photos" reviews. My most recent Upwork project was a full STR interior design in Greenville, SC — 5 stars, every deadline met.
- Wellness & workspace design: therapy offices, home offices, and healing-centered spaces informed by environmental psychology.
- Residential design & room makeovers: mood boards, space planning, furniture layouts, and shoppable furniture lists sourced to your budget.
How I work:
Every project starts with how you want the space to feel. Then I apply design psychology — color, light, layout, texture — to get you there. You'll receive clear deliverables: concepts, mood boards, space plans, renderings, and item-by-item furniture lists you can order from directly. I can guide a design you implement yourself, or handle the full design from concept through furnishings.
Founder of Design Shrink Studios. 5.0-rated on Upwork. If you want a space that works as well as it looks, send me a message — or book a consultation right here on my profile.
Presentation Design
Business Presentation
Product Design
Space Planning
Human-Centered Design
Design Concept
Visual Communication
Concept Development
Design Thinking
2D Design
Design Mockup
Spatial Analysis
Wellness
Psychology
Interior Design
Residential Design
Mood Board
Material Selection
Home Staging
Michael P.
Los Angeles, California
$100/hr
5.0
14 jobs
I’ve built YouTube and social media success stories for some of the biggest names in media and entertainment — including iHeartMedia, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, Time Inc., Rolling Stone, KQED/PBS, and even Ms Rachel, one of today’s most influential creators.
In 2006, I founded my own YouTube company and grew it from zero views to 180 million monthly views, millions of subscribers, and thousands of videos — before selling it to a larger company in 2012.
With 18 years of experience in YouTube strategy, social media growth, content creation, and digital marketing, I know how to scale audiences and drive results. Whether you’re an emerging creator or an established brand, I can help you cut through the noise and build measurable success on YouTube and beyond.
YouTube
YouTube Development
YouTube Marketing
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