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...do you have a have a startup idea that you need to validate & build? ...or an existing business that you need to fine tune with research & development, to be Go To Market Ready? Hello I'm Elissa & thank you for visiting my profile! I am a 5★ UpWork Expert Vetted All-In-One startup and business consultant from Arizona, United States, and in the past 15+ years, I've have partnered with over 250+ founders around the world to achieve startup success in various stages of development: DISCOVER, PLAN, LAUNCH & GROW STAGES. No matter where you are in your startup journey, I provide all resources from A-Z. ***Let's set up a free (15-min) call to discuss your needs, and set up a game plan*** MY EXPERTISE AT A GLANCE: ★ Market Research & Feasibility Analysis: Actionable insights to validate and refine your business ideas. ★ Startup MVP Development: From concepting to wireframing, ensuring your product meets market needs. ★ Strategic Business Planning: End-to-end business plans, financial modeling, and investor-ready pitch deck presentations. ★ Branding & Positioning: Unique strategies that make your brand stand out in competitive markets. ★ Go-to-Market Strategy: Execution plans tailored to target demographics, including customer journey optimization. HIGHLIGHTS OF SUCCESS: ★ $10M+ investor funding unlocked for various clients with market-ready business plans. ★ Led 250+ startups to success, including SaaS, tech, healthcare, and consumer brands. ★ Empowered WIN Energy Drink to refine its buyer personas, optimize feasibility studies, and craft an investor-winning pitch deck. ★ Partnered with LocalFarmOK to build a robust urban farm event business plan, attracting new markets and investors. CLIENT FEEDBACK SPEAKS VOLUMES: “Her business plan and market insights transformed our pitch deck into a winning tool. Within months, we secured our first round of funding!” – Local Farm OK, Founder “Elissa's guidance on scaling our MVP saved us six months of trial and error. A game-changer for our operations.” – WIN Energy Drink, CEO WHY CHOOSE ME? ★ Over 15 years of startup experience and entrepreneurial excellence ★ Expert Vetted by UpWork, having coached over 250+ startups worldwide ★ "Quality and professional" work is the core standard for all deliverables ★ Proven ability to drive long-term growth while mitigating risks ★ Transparent, collaborative, and committed to your success HOW CAN WE START? Book a free (15-min) consultation call today to discuss your business goals. Together, let’s: ★ Solve your most pressing challenges. ★ Align your vision with a data-backed strategy. ★ Create results that make your startup thrive. Ready to elevate your business? Let’s start now.

As an AI Automation Consultant, I saved American Express $2.2M/year and scaled an e-commerce brand from $33K to $110K/month. I build AI workflows, voice agents, and chatbots for enterprise brands (Amex, ASU, Insight Global). I use Claude AI, n8n, Make, GoHighLevel, AI Agents, Voice Agents, AI Integrations, and API integration to automate lead qualification, customer support, appointment booking, social media automation, and business operations. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬: ✅ Scaled an e-commerce business from $𝟑𝟑𝐊 𝐭𝐨 $𝟏𝟏𝟎𝐊/𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 with AI-driven sales automation. ✅ Saved American Express $𝟐.𝟐𝐌 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 by streamlining internal processes & system automation. ✅ Built AI chatbots for 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, serving thousands of students daily. ✅ Developed a custom GPT AI with 𝟓𝐊+ 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝟒.𝟔-𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬: 1- AI Voice Agent with MCP & LiveKit, Booking + E-commerce Assistant AI receptionists for service businesses, Outbound AI calling & lead qualification, Appointment booking with calendar integration, and Voice + SMS follow-up systems 2- AI Receptionist at Scale: Twilio, ElevenLabs, n8n & GoHighLevel AI voice agents in Vapi & Retell AI · Make & Zapier workflows · SMS & email automation · HubSpot, Salesforce & ActiveCampaign integrations · lead capture & qualification. 3- AI Social Media Content Engine with Human-in-the-Loop (n8n) Content automation with ChatGPT & Claude, data scraping, social media marketing automation, Airtable,Notion & Google Sheets workflows, Zapier & Make 𝟓 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦: 1- I fix the process before automating it, because automating a broken workflow just makes mistakes happen faster. 2- I connect your scattered apps (CRM, email, billing) so data flows automatically instead of being copy-pasted all day. 3- I know where AI helps vs. where it's risky, so you avoid costly over-automation of sensitive decisions. 4- I build systems that don't break, with error handling and monitoring that keep your flows running reliably as volume grows. 5- I remove repetitive tasks so your team focuses on higher-value work that actually moves the business forward. 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 ✅ AI Voice Agents & Conversational AI AI Voice Agents, AI Receptionist, AI Assistants, AI Phone Agents, AI Sales & Support Agents, Voice AI, Inbound & Outbound Calling, AI Cold Calling, Appointment Booking, Lead Qualification, Call Transcription, Vapi, Retell AI, ElevenLabs, Twilio, LiveKit, Conversational AI, and White-Label AI Receptionists. ✅ AI Agents & Chatbots AI Agent Development, AI Chatbot Development, AI Chatbots, AI Research Agents, AI Appointment Booking, Customer Service Chatbots, Lead Generation Bots, Internal AI Assistants, Agent Orchestration, Tool Calling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Knowledge Base Assistants, Vector Databases, and Model Context Protocol (MCP). ✅ AI Workflow Automation AI Workflow Automation, Workflow Automation, Business Process Automation, n8n, Make, Zapier, CRM Automation, Email Automation, SMS & WhatsApp Automation, Lead Routing, Data Synchronization, Automated Reporting, Review Automation, and Human-in-the-Loop Automation. ✅ CRM & Marketing Automation GoHighLevel (GHL), HubSpot, Salesforce, ActiveCampaign, Keap (Infusionsoft), Marketing Automation, Sales Funnel Automation, Lead Nurturing, Lead Scoring, Campaign Automation, Email Personalization, and Pipeline Automation. ✅ Integrations & APIs API Integration, REST APIs, Webhooks, Calendar Integration, Google Workspace Automation, Slack Integrations, Airtable, Notion, Google Sheets, and Third-Party Software Integrations. Integrations: • Gemini AI • n8n • Make • Zapier • Gmail • Slack • Notion • Airtable • HubSpot • Shopify • Amazon • APIs & Databases ✅ LLM Application Development OpenAI API, ChatGPT, GPT-4, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, Prompt Engineering, LLM Orchestration, Structured Outputs, Custom GPTs, and AI Integration into existing business systems. ✅ AI Consulting & Strategy AI Automation Consulting, AI Opportunity Assessment, Workflow Audit, Use-Case Prioritization, ROI Modeling, AI Transformation Strategy, and Fractional AI Officer Stop wasting time on repetitive work. Send me a "message" or "invite me", and let's build an AI automation that saves you hours every week.

I help founders, executives, startups, nonprofits, and social enterprises turn ideas into organized, actionable, and scalable operations. My experience spans business development, executive support, nonprofit funding strategy, project management, digital marketing, AI implementation, and operational systems. I’m often the go-to person behind the scenes—researching opportunities, building workflows, coordinating projects, and helping leaders move important initiatives forward. My services include: • Business development and market research • Lead generation, outreach, and email marketing • Grant, accelerator, pitch, and funding research • Proposal strategy and partnership development • Executive and administrative support • Project and vendor management • Workflow automation and AI tool implementation • Website and digital platform development • Social media content and digital marketing • Travel coordination, scheduling, research, and data management I have supported nonprofit organizations with identifying aligned funding opportunities, strengthening proposals, and developing strategic partnerships. I have also worked directly alongside founders to improve operations, pursue new business opportunities, build digital platforms, and make strategic and creative decisions. Recent projects include managing a full vacation-rental property transformation, developing websites and online storefronts, building lead-generation systems, creating marketing campaigns, conducting grant research, and implementing operational workflows. As an entrepreneur building my own technology and product-based ventures, I understand how personal your business can feel. I approach every project with ownership, resourcefulness, creativity, and genuine care for the outcome. Whether you need a strategic partner, a reliable executive assistant, or someone who can step into a complex project and figure out what needs to happen next, I’m ready to help.

💎 Top Rated PLUS 💎 Expert-Vetted 🏅 Top 1% of Tableau Developers With over a decade of proficiency in data engineering and a prestigious Top-Rated Tableau expert status on Upwork for more than 3 years, I'm your solution for data-driven insights that fuel growth. My extensive expertise revolves around cutting-edge technologies: Data Strategy Transformation: Shaping visionary data strategies aligned with your goals for sustained success. Robust Data Infrastructure: Establishing databases and pipelines from scratch, seamlessly integrating with Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, and beyond. Data Integration & Automation: Effortlessly streamlining processes via cutting-edge tools like Stitch, Fivetran, Airflow, and Prefect for ongoing analysis. Masterful Data Engineering: Developing intricate models, interconnecting diverse sources, and crafting algorithms for fluid data processing. Tableau Brilliance: Fashioning captivating dashboards and visuals using Tableau to distill intricate data into actionable insights. Tableau Server Excellence: Ensuring seamless data access and collaboration through adept management of Tableau Server. Diverse Industry Exposure: My journey spans across various sectors including Consumer Package Goods, Healthcare Tech, E-commerce, and Financial. This cross-industry understanding adds depth to my insights. My unwavering dedication to harnessing data's potential propels your business to new heights. Backed by a robust skill set embracing Tableau, BigQuery, Redshift, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Snowflake, I'm primed to unlock your data's true power. Empower your business with data. Reach out today to schedule a consultation, and let's explore how I can transform your data into a strategic asset that drives exponential growth. Expect my response within 24 hours. Thank you for considering me as a valuable asset on your data journey. Best regards, Luke Lerdal

Overview: I'm Lindsay - a dynamic consultant, high-ticket closer, and mindfulness entrepreneur with a powerful blend of strategic intuition and results-driven action. With over a decade of cross-industry experience spanning wellness, travel, tech, events, AI, and acting, I bring heart, hustle, and high-performance to every project. Whether I'm helping close transformational sales, consulting on purpose-driven initiatives, coordinating seamless events, or creating aligned travel experiences-I meet every opportunity with a unique mix of professionalism, presence, and polish. Core Strengths High-Ticket Sales & Presentations Expert in trust-building and high-conversion conversations Polished presenter with experience across wellness, AI, and consulting industries Confident closer with clear, confident communication and follow-through Public Speaking & Acting Experienced presenter for live and virtual events Trained in performance arts and improvisation

Dynamic and innovative digital marketing and branding strategist with a proven track record in conceptualizing, designing, and implementing impactful social media and digital marketing campaigns. I bring a wealth of experience working with prominent global brands such as American Express, Molson Coors, and Halo Top, as well as smaller local businesses. My expertise lies in crafting digital marketing initiatives and content that seamlessly align with business objectives, ensuring meaningful and measurable results. A data-driven professional, I am passionate about staying abreast of the latest trends in digital marketing to consistently deliver cutting-edge strategies. Core Skills: - Branding positioning and strategy - Digital content ideation and creation across digital platforms - Influencer strategy and management - Social media strategy and campaign development through to execution - Paid social media marketing and audience targeting - Market launch strategy and digital content - Digital and social data analysis Software Competencies: - Microsoft Suite - Hubspot - MailChimp - Google Analytics - Google Ad Suite - Facebook Ads Manager - LinkedIn Campaign Manager - GlobalWebIndex - Sysomos - Brandwatch - Sprout - Hootsuite