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I'm a 3rd generation manufacturer of high end upholstered furniture who has worked in, managed, and ultimately owned a bespoke upholstered furniture factory, spending my entire career immersed in the design and production of lounge, bedroom and dining room furniture for the retail and wholesale market. Growing up within a working factory environment gave me hands on exposure to every stage of the manufacturing process, from initial product conceptualisation and frame engineering through to upholstery design, materials sourcing, production costing, and wholesale supply. This wasn't theoretical knowledge acquired in a classroom or in front of a PC but practical experience built across decades of real production, complex client briefs, and the daily problem solving that comes with running a high output manufacturing operation. I also hold a background in Aeronautical Engineering, having pursued a BSc(Eng) at the University of the Witwatersrand. That foundation in structural logic, load analysis, and design modelling has informed how I approach furniture frame construction throughout my career in ways that go beyond what the industry typically brings to the discipline. My offerings include: - Upholstered furniture frame design (from concept to manufacture ready) - Custom furniture design from reference images and inspiration photos - Reverse engineering of existing designs from visual reference alone - CNC ready DXF file production and technical drawings - 3D modelling and visualisation in Autodesk Fusion 360/Blender - Upholstery construction consulting - Material, foam, and hardware specification - Production costing and bill of materials development - Manufacturing workflow development for production operations - Bespoke technical guide creation for specific furniture categories

Top Rated Upwork freelancer 🏆 Founder 🏆 and $50 Million Raised Every successful business starts with a strong foundation, that foundation includes a strong financial roadmap and the right financial analyst to conduct financial modeling. Whether it’s to apply for funding, a government grant, financials for your business plan or to foresee the financial future and performance of your business idea. There are many reasons why businesses succeed but without a properly constructed financial plan that prepares you for the unforeseen, the chances for success go down significantly. That’s exactly where I come in. I’ve helped Helped many business clients like, Zicaro Ventures start a new FinTech Company called Blue Sage Financial . Deal Leaders Africa with a successful merger that earned them over R20m; Financial Modeling and Financial Analysis for First Avenue Investment Management to identify great stock opportunities. I have vast exposure working with several international clients since I started freelancing on Upwork. Start-up Consulting services include: ✅ Risk and Uncertainty analysis ✅ Building robust Forecasted financial models and valuation ✅ Crafting winning business plans and pitch deck slides ✅ Conducting in-depth market research ✅ Feasibility Study to determine Project Viability/Business Idea ✅ Trend Analysis and Strategy My Financial Modeling and Analyst Consulting services include: ✅ Conducting financial due diligence ✅ Project Finance ✅ Equity investing and research ✅ M&A Financial Modeling – Valuation - Firm Value NPV ✅ Modeling Returns for investment opportunities ✅ Building monthly budgeting and forecasting tools ✅ Creating user-friendly Automated dashboards and metrics. ✅ Financial Statements Analysis (Ratios, Capex, Ebitda, ROI, IRR, etc) Valuation Methods Include: ✅Market Capitalization ✅Times Revenue Method ✅Earnings Multiplier ✅Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Method ✅Book Value ✅Liquidation Value ✅Dividend Discount Model (DDM) Sounds like a great fit? Click the green “Invite to Job button in the upper right-hand corner of the page and let’s work together! 🚀 Your Financial Analyst. Sandile N. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here’s a bit about me – My journey to becoming a Financial Analyst I’ve been working as a Financial Analyst for 7 years now. Achieved TOP Rated Plus in my first year on Upwork due to my hard work and dedication, This means I am considered to be one of the top 5% Financial Analysts and Modelers on Upwork My Experience started at First Avenue Investment Management (Boutique Asset management Company) where I worked as an Equity Financial Research Analyst. Here I learned and researched broader topics about local and International equity stock markets (South Africa and the USA). Exploring various aspects of company valuation, equity investment analysis with focus on competitive advantage, and market share analysis. Exploring different sectors, expanded my knowledge of macro and micro-economic factors, and building comprehensive financial models based on historical patterns, industry/Company drivers. Financial Analyst at Deal Leaders Africa, One of Africa’s Leading Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) firms. I was preparing financial models, with a focus on present value forecasted free cash flows (NPV) to determine the firm value for the merger sale. In addition, this is where I generated skills relating to business plans and pitch deck presentations in the process of pitching to potential buyers. Senior Financial Analyst at Zicaro Ventures. I assisted with the formation of Blue Sage Financial start-up. Everything from their business plan, pitch deck, research, and financial modeling. My Education I hold a Finance and Investment Management Degree - from the University of South Africa, an Investment Management Certificate from one of SA’s leading independent business schools - ASISA Academy, and International Financial Services Certificate from the CISI Institute in London. This is what you can expect when working with me as your Financial Analyst. ✅ Bulletproof attention to detail. ✅ Available in ANY TIME ZONE 🕐 to prevent communication breakdowns. ✅ Daily/weekly/monthly updates and reports about the project, keeping you up to date. ✅ Fluent in written and spoken English. Nothing gets lost in translation. ✅ World Class Financial Analysis and Financial Modeling services are sure to add value to your business.

As a HubSpot Solution Partner and consultant, I specialize in HubSpot CRM solutions architecture, RevOps consulting and implementation. I assist companies with their CRM onboarding, solution architecture, data migrations, automation, streamlined CRM operations and reporting across Sales, Service, Marketing, and Operations Hub, at Professional and Enterprise tiers. Core HubSpot specializations: CRM Architecture & Data Management - Enterprise setup, migrations, and data cleanup with governance frameworks - Custom object design, property audits, and scalable database architecture Revenue Operations & Automation - Sales pipeline optimization, lead scoring, and lifecycle management - Intelligent workflows for handoffs, notifications, and process automation Integrations & Advanced HubSpot Functionality - Third-party connections (Jira, ZoomInfo, Zapier) and API implementations - AI-enhanced automation with ChatGPT workflows and chatbot setup Multi-Team & Enterprise Solutions - Franchise structures, role-based permissions, and territory management - Custom dashboards, reporting suites, and cross-hub analytics Training & Adoption Support - Documentation, SOPs, and stakeholder enablement for successful rollouts Why clients choose to work with me: - 8+ years HubSpot expertise across Enterprise/Pro tiers with full-time RevOps focus (3+ years) - Measurable business impact – clients see improved CRM efficiency, reduced manual work, and better data quality - Deep technical capabilities – custom objects, complex automations, API integrations, and enterprise migrations - Ongoing relationship focus – Super Admin support, team training, and evolution with your business needs My approach: - Values-first partnership – integrity, gratitude, accountability, and ownership drive everything I do - Strategic + technical expertise combining RevOps strategy with hands-on system building - Cross-industry experience delivering scalable solutions across SaaS, manufacturing, and franchises - Clear communication with structured planning and responsive updates HubSpot Solution Partner HubSpot Certified

Strategy consultant and Founder, Bernard has over 20 years’ experience driving commercial scale across Southern and East African markets. A specialist in regional go-to-market strategy, he helps business owners, CEOs, and executive teams navigate local market complexities to build high-performing marketing functions. Whether embedding within existing teams or assembling capabilities from scratch, his approach focuses on localised value propositions, optimised budget allocation, and disciplined execution. To date, he has partnered with 100+ organisations across FMCG, e-commerce, technology, professional services, and construction throughout the region. Leveraging deep insight into African consumer behaviours and trade dynamics, his work consistently delivers measurable outcomes—including consolidated brand portfolios, expanded cross-border market penetration, and sustained GMV and lead growth. An MBA graduate based in Johannesburg, he is available for in-person and virtual engagements across the continent.

I help businesses build practical AI automation systems that reduce manual work, improve follow-ups, and centralize operations across mondaycom, email, WhatsApp, CRMs, forms, documents, and internal workflows. My core work is designing and implementing AI-powered operating systems using tools like mondaycom, OpenClaw, automation platforms, APIs, and custom AI agents. This includes: • AI assistants for internal operations • OpenClaw-based agent systems for business workflows • mondaycom CRM setup, dashboards, automations, and integrations • Email and WhatsApp workflow automation • Lead intake, follow-up, sales pipeline, and client onboarding systems • Task routing, reporting, reminders, and manager dashboards • AI support for documents, client communication, and operational handoffs I focus on systems that are useful in the real world, not just impressive demos. The goal is simple: less manual chasing, clearer visibility, faster response times, and better control over your business process. If you already use monday com, Google Workspace, WhatsApp, forms, spreadsheets, or multiple disconnected tools, I can help turn that into one structured automation system with AI support where it actually makes sense. My approach is practical: 1. Understand the workflow 2. Map the bottlenecks 3. Design the automation structure 4. Build and test the system 5. Train the team 6. Improve it based on real usage I can help with one-time builds, system upgrades, automation repairs, AI agent setup, and long-term operations support.

I help organizations turn complex ideas, data and processes into products and systems that actually work, by blending business analysis, business intelligence, product management, and project delivery. So you can move faster, operate smarter, and deliver real value to their customers. My approach is simple. I start with understanding the current state, work closely with stakeholders to define the right problem, design solutions that fit the strategy, and then stay hands-on through delivery. I make sure things it gets built, tested, and adopted. I don’t just hand over a recommendation. I help bridge the gap between business and technical teams, keep momentum when things get stuck, and make sure the end result delivers value. I care about building things that work and last.