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  • $30 hourly
    I specialize in program and project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and process optimization—helping teams stay organized, aligned, and focused on results. With over 10 years of experience across healthcare, wellness tech, and global brand environments, I bring a calm, structured approach to fast-moving projects. From coordinating privacy and compliance programs at Nike to supporting strategic operations at the AI wellness startup PrescribeLife, I’ve worked across legal, product, and operational teams to keep complex workstreams moving. Whether it’s streamlining workflows, managing remote teams, or building out clear documentation, I help organizations bring clarity and structure to their projects—so they can focus on what matters most. Services I offer: Project & program coordination Stakeholder communication & follow-through Workflow and process improvement Task tracking & documentation (Airtable, Notion, Asana) Executive support across product, legal, and ops If you're scaling a startup, managing cross-functional initiatives, or simply need help keeping everything on track—let’s connect.
    Featured Skill Continuous Improvement
    Business Operations
    Project Workflows
    Process Optimization
    Process Improvement
    Stakeholder Management
    Cross Functional Team Leadership
    Risk Management
    Agile Project Management
    Task Coordination
    Project Management
    Program Management
  • $80 hourly
    I’m a results-driven Project Manager with 4+ years of experience leading high-impact initiatives in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). I specialize in launching new service lines, scaling global teams, optimizing workflows, and managing change in fast-paced, high-volume environments. ✅ Proven success in onboarding 100+ agents across multilingual markets ✅ Led seamless transitions for site exits and service migrations ✅ Delivered continuous improvement using Lean, Agile & Six Sigma principles ✅ Strong stakeholder management and client relationship building ✅ Experience across healthcare, tech, finance & customer support sectors Let’s work together to streamline your operations, lead your next big project, or bring clarity and control to your transformation goals.
    Featured Skill Continuous Improvement
    Customer Experience
    English
    Agile Project Management
    Team Facilitation
    Communication Etiquette
    Project Plans
    Stakeholder Management
    General Transcription
    Data Entry
    Project Management
    Microsoft Project
  • $30 hourly
    PROFILE I consider myself as a loyal and motivated person, that will go the extra mile to be accurate and timeously. My personal drive to excellence, makes me a good leader and motivator. I see myself as an asset that will be beneficial with regards to Planning, Asset Management, Business improvement and work management
    Featured Skill Continuous Improvement
    Report
    SAP
    Project Scheduling
    Invoicing
    Business Management
    Report Writing
    Time Management
    Analytical Presentation
    Writing
    Scheduling
    Cost Analysis
    Asset Management
    Tableau
    SQL
  • $60 hourly
    Personal Statement Versatile and results-driven Service Delivery and Customer Operations Leader with 28+ years of experience across IT Service Management, Customer Experience, and Operational Leadership roles. Proven in managing large-scale service desks and contact centres, leading business transformation initiatives, and optimizing performance in enterprise, government, and managed service environments. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, ITIL-based service frameworks, continuous improvement, and cross functional team leadership. Passionate about delivering people-centric, data-informed service strategies that enhance performance, customer satisfaction, and business value. Key Skills & Competencies - - Service Delivery & Operations Leadership – Led global service teams of 60+ agents across multi-site, multi-region environments. - ITIL & ITSM Expertise – Skilled in ITIL-compliant processes; experienced with IVANTI, Remedy, and Microsoft ecosystems. - Customer Experience & Escalation Management – Handled high-priority incidents, improved First Call Resolution (FCR) by up to 50%, and increased customer satis-faction through structured improvements. - Change & Continuous Improvement – Implemented Kaizen and Kepner & Fourie methodologies; automated workflows to reduce manual effort by 30%+. - Performance Analysis & Reporting – Developed SLA/KPI dashboards; used data insights to guide decision-making and improve accountability. - Stakeholder & Client Engagement – Built trusted partnerships with clients and busi-ness units, contributing to contract renewals and seamless service delivery. - Team Coaching & Development – Mentored team leads and frontline staff; fostered high-performing cultures of ownership, collaboration, and growth.
    Featured Skill Continuous Improvement
    Data Entry
    Root Cause Analysis
    Call Center Management
    Team Management
    Incident Management
    Process Optimization
    Process Improvement
    ITIL
    IT Service Management
    Customer Service
  • $20 hourly
    I am a Safety Consultant and i specialize in Occupational Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Systems. I assist companies with their contractor HSEQ files as well as Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Consulting within the Mining and Construction Industry. I provide professional, practical and value adding services. I work diligently to get client Contractors Packs approved and updated to comply with the Regulations of the MHSA and OHSA. CONTRACTORS PACKS: We compile, audit and update your file to comply with the MHSA and OHSA regulations. Compile annual manual contractors’ files Capture and manage electronic contractors’ files Seriti HSEC Online administration Exxaro Passport 360 Online administration Site visits to obtain all signatures for applicable Safety files Arrange inductions and medicals Arrange competency shortfalls Assist with current Risk Assessments Identify training needs as per requirements Arrange and do bookings for training requirements Update - Material safety data sheets – set up tests where applicable MONTHLY UPDATES – We update your file on a monthly basis to have your work permits in order. Employee updates Work permits Monthly labour returns Monthly file audit Inform contractor of medicals and inductions that will expire in advance Arrange new and exit medicals Current experience and relationships: Exxaro Seriti Thungela Coal Northam Platinum Dwarsrivier Mbali Colliery Royal Bafokeng Anglo Platinum Palesa Colliery Barloworld Eskom Powerstations Izimbiwa Samancor Columbus Stainless Steel Phola Coal and more...
    Featured Skill Continuous Improvement
    Quality Control
    Internal Auditing
    Business Presentation
    Invoicing
    Purchasing Management
    Workplace Safety & Health
    Statistics
    Management Skills
    Risk Assessment
    Presentation Design
    Compliance
    Customer Service
    Microsoft Word
    Microsoft Excel
  • $7 hourly
    I am hard working and fast learner with good communication skills, and self-directed and motivated personnel, and can meet the desired task and requirements of the employer within the target time defined by them. I have over 4 years of experience in the field of administration and recruiting,customer support,appointment setting,sales, and English teaching. I have a great interest in making things more smart and simple.
    Featured Skill Continuous Improvement
    Presentations
    Sales
    Customer Service
    Administrate
    Smartphone
    Keyboarding
    Invoicing
    People Management
    Filing
    Sales Presentation
    People
    Time Management
    Microsoft Office
    Typing
  • $22 hourly
    I am looking for a remote role in the quality, compliance, governance, risk, auditing or business process improvement fields. I have previously worked as a Quality Manager for 13 years at a financial institution. I was responsible for compliance to regulations and improvement of processes and customer experience My duties included the creation of new processes. policy & procedure development, project management, testing, analysis of data, auditing, risk management, and reporting on performance against key performance indicators. I have completed a Bachelor's degree in Quality Management and a Diploma in Analytical Chemistry. I am a qualified lead auditor with over 20 years of auditing experience. My home language is English and I live in South Africa. I enjoy learning information technology courses in my spare time. I am a quick learner, problem solver, pay close attention to detail and strive to excel at whatever I do. I am looking to add value in a remote company.
    Featured Skill Continuous Improvement
    Microsoft Excel
    Root Cause Analysis
    Complaint Management
    Customer Experience
    Performance Measurement
    Project Management
    Procedure Development
    Policy Development
    Process Design
    Governance, Risk Management & Compliance
    Quality Assurance
    Business Analysis
    Internal Auditing
    Process Improvement
  • $30 hourly
    I am results-driven sales support and business development professional with diverse experience across industries like petroleum energy, medical devices, and inflight catering, showcasing strengths in sales, customer relationship management, lead generation, market research, supply chain management, and data analysis.
    Featured Skill Continuous Improvement
    Administrate
    Online Sales Management
    Calendar Management
    Executive Support
    Microsoft Excel
    Data Analysis
    Customer Relationship Management
    Sales Operations
    Administrative Support
    Customer Service
  • $23 hourly
    I bring a wealth of experience in streamlining operations, improving efficiency, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Over the past years, I have successfully served in roles that required me to dissect complex structures, identify bottlenecks, and design optimized workflows. During this time, I have honed my skills in process analysis, project management, and cross-functional collaboration, which I believe are transferable and invaluable assets in the realm of business analysis.
    Featured Skill Continuous Improvement
    Data Annotation
    Data Extraction
    Data Entry
    Legislative History
    Cross Functional Team Leadership
    Research & Strategy
    Interpersonal Skills
    Process Design
    Management Consulting
    Proofreading
    Policy Analysis
    Organizational Design & Effectiveness
    Business Analysis
  • $5 hourly
    I'm Kwanele Ntuli, a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a strong passion for selling freelancing services. Although I'm new to freelancing, I'm excited to apply my skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional results. EDUCATION: 2017-2021 Gcwalulwazi High School Current student at University of Zululand SKILLS: Strong work ethic Attention to detail Excellent communication I have eager to learn, grow, and deliver high-quality work in selling freelancing services Let's collaborate and achieve success together!
    Featured Skill Continuous Improvement
    Editing & Proofreading
    Proofreading
    SEO Writing
    Research & Strategy
    Writing
    Creative Writing
    Email Marketing
    Storytelling
    Customer Support
    Marketing Plan
    Customer Service
    Problem Solving
    Time Management
    Communications
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